All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5807 2007–08 |
Child protective servicesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5808 2007–08 |
Securing vehicle loadsProvides that, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington traffic safety commission shall implement a public awareness campaign educating the public about the requirements for... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5809 2007–08 |
Securing vehicle loadsRequires the superintendent of public instruction to include information on the requirements for securing vehicle loads on public highways, and applicable penalties for violating these requirements, under RCW 46.61.655, in... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5810 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefLand that promotes the conservation of wildlife habitat may be classified as open space land. Wildlife habitats so classified are not required to be publicly accessible. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5811 2007–08 |
Animal identification progThe advisory committee is extended one additional year until July 1, 2008. The charge to the committee recognizes that the proposed federal program is now voluntary. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5812 2007–08 |
Educational service districtThe SPI must call an election to be held in each ESD no later than August 25 of every odd-numbered year. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5813 2007–08 |
Math and science educationCreates a mathematics and science instructional coach demonstration project. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5814 2007–08 |
Educational opportunitiesMathematics, science, and technology at the student, teacher, school, district, and state superintendent levels are addressed. Middle schools that receive approval by OSPI to provide career and technical education directly to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5815 2007–08 |
Consumer protection actThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5816 2007–08 |
Wrongful injury or deathThe requirement that wrongful death actions involving childless single adults can only benefit those parents, sisters, or brothers of the decedent who are dependent on the adult for support and who reside in the United States... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5817 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against childAny sex offense committed against a child under the age of 18 may be prosecuted at any time after commission. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5818 2007–08 |
Public hospital districtsProvides that, as an alternative procedure to RCW 70.44.400, territory within an incorporated city of less than twenty thousand in population may be withdrawn from a public hospital district in the following manner and upon... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5819 2007–08 |
State board of educationProvides that the state board of education shall be comprised of two nonpartisan members from each congressional district of the state, not including any congressional district at large, elected by the voters of each... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5820 2007–08 |
Body piercingProvides that every person who engages in body piercing on any minor under the age of eighteen is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless a parent of, or a legal guardian of, the minor provides informed consent in writing, furnishes... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5821 2007–08 |
Body art facilitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5822 2007–08 |
WineThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5824 2007–08 |
Studded tiresFinds that substantial pavement damage is caused by studded tire use. Wisconsin and Minnesota are among the states that have prohibited the use of studded tires for this reason. Therefore, to offset pavement maintenance and... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5825 2007–08 |
Food sold at schoolsLimits the sale and serving of minimally nutritional food on public school campuses. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5829 2007–08 |
Export assistanceCTED must establish partnerships with local organizations, including small business development centers, associate development organizations, ports, and local governments. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5832 2007–08 |
Automatic sprinkler systemsThe date by which automatic sprinklers must be installed is extended to December 1, 2009. The definition of nightclub is changed to reflect the 2006 International Building Code standards, and is limited to nightclubs having... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5833 2007–08 |
Design professionalA "design professional" is defined as an architect, professional engineer, land surveyor, landscape architect, or geologist who is licensed and authorized by law to practice his or her profession and any employee or... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5834 2007–08 |
Consulting forestersA person who practices as a consulting forester must obtain a license from the State Board of Consulting Foresters. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5835 2007–08 |
Self-service laundryExcludes self-service laundry from the definition of retail sale for excise tax purposes. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5837 2007–08 |
Nondiscrimination in eduThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will monitor local school districts' compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations concerning sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sex... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5838 2007–08 |
Alcoholic beverage licenseThe holder of a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license with a caterer's endorsement may store liquor on another license holder's premises as long as there is a written agreement between the licensee and other party to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |