All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5729 2007–08 |
Public health fundingLocal Public Health Financing Account: The Local Public Health Financing Account (Account) is created in the State Treasury. The Account is funded by redirecting the portion of cigarette taxes sent to the General Fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5734 2007–08 |
Growth managementProtects legally existing uses from new regulations adopted under chapter 36.70A RCW. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5735 2007–08 |
Construction contractorsThe definition of "contractor" is amended to include developers, tree service providers, cabinet installers and construction consultants. The term "general contractor" includes a contractor whose business operations require... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5736 2007–08 |
Nursing facility payment sysRevises the nursing facility payment system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5737 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefAll persons who are at least 61 years of age, those retired due to disabilities, armed forces veterans with 100 percent service connected disability, and surviving spouses of the above who are at least 57 years old are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5739 2007–08 |
Vehicle idling in ferry areaOwners of vehicles waiting in a Washington State ferries holding area are prohibited from idling gasoline-powered vehicles in excess of three consecutive minutes and diesel-powered vehicles in excess of five consecutive... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5740 2007–08 |
Utility pole attachmentsFinds that public utility districts that own utility poles and that are exempt from the pole attachment provisions under chapter 80.54 RCW have sought to charge multiple attachment fees on the same pole and have used... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5741 2007–08 |
FirefightersThe presumption that, for fire fighters, certain diseases are occupationally related is extended to include: an injury to the heart causing death, or any health condition or impairment resulting in total or partial disability... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5744 2007–08 |
ISO-9000 quality standardsCTED is directed to establish the ISO-9000 training assistance program. CTED is required to convene a working group and to contract for technical assistance services. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5745 2007–08 |
Solid fuel burning devicesAn air pollution control authority comprised of one county, with a population greater than or equal to 400,000 people, may by rule determine an alternative ambient air level of fine particulates that defines a first or second... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5747 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife commissionA Fish and Wildlife Commissioner may not serve as chair of the Commission unless they have been confirmed by the Senate. The chair of the Commission must set the agenda for Commission meetings. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5748 2007–08 |
Ballast water managementThe Ballast Water Work Group expiration date is repealed. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5749 2007–08 |
Brassica seed productionA petition process is established for the creation of Brassica seed production districts. To initiate the process, growers or processors must submit a petition to the Department of Agriculture to request that a Brassica seed... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5750 2007–08 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesNeurodevelopmental therapies are a covered benefit for children 18 and under, for large group policies, including the policy for state employees. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5752 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersDeclares that one of the primary purposes of this act is to enable injured participants to return to their regular occupation, business, or profession, or to engage in any occupation or perform any work for compensation or profit. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5753 2007–08 |
Animal identificationProhibits the state from establishing or participating in an animal identification system. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5755 2007–08 |
Remedial postsecondary eduRequires that, by June 1st of each year, each state university, regional university, state college, and the state board for community and technical colleges shall provide a report to the office of the superintendent of public... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5756 2007–08 |
Health care financingThe Washington Health Security Trust is created as a new state agency responsible for providing coverage for a set of health services for all residents. The Trust will be governed by a full-time Board of Trustees, appointed by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5757 2007–08 |
Health professions lic feesThe cost of each profession or occupation licensing program must be borne by the members of every profession except that the Secretary of the Department of Health will set fees for all certified health professions equally and... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5758 2007–08 |
Temporary staffing servicesRevises provisions relating to the taxation of temporary staffing services. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5760 2007–08 |
Energy freedom programExpanding the Energy Freedom Program: The program is expanded to include projects to: (1) convert landfill methane gas or wastewater treatment gas into liquid fuel and (2) develop a refueling infrastructure for biofuels and... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5761 2007–08 |
Vegetation managementBusinesses performing vegetation management services with sheep and goats are exempted from collecting sales tax and subject to B&O taxation at a .002904 rate on gross income. "Vegetation management service" is defined as a... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5763 2007–08 |
Life sciences researchA B&O tax rate of 0.484 percent is established for income received by persons engaged in life sciences research, development, and production for biotechnological and medical device purposes. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5764 2007–08 |
Repairs to farm machineryReplacement parts installed on farm vehicles are exempt from the sales and use tax if used by a farmer having at least $10,000 income from the sale of agriculture products per year. The labor and services to install... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5765 2007–08 |
Repairs to farm machineryLabor and services to install parts on farm machinery and equipment is exempt from sales tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |