All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5951 2007–08 |
Nurse practitionersRepeals the expiration provision in the act authorizing nurse practitioners to treat those covered by industrial insurance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5954 2007–08 |
Motor-driven vesselsNo motor-driven vessel of more than 30 feet in length that is subject to registration may be owned or piloted in Washington unless the person carries at least $300,000 in liability insurance coverage. Written proof of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5956 2007–08 |
Teacher certificationTeachers that take college courses as a requirement for obtaining their professional certification can apply for full or partial tuition reimbursements from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). A... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5960 2007–08 |
Rental late feesThe Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is amended to provide that a landlord cannot charge a late fee in excess of 10 percent of the monthly rent payment or 50 dollars, whichever is greater. Late fees cannot be charged more than... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5961 2007–08 |
Bail bond forfeituresAddresses bail bond forfeitures. Designates the clerk of the court to, within thirty days of the forfeiture, mail notice of the forfeiture to the surety. Directs the clerk of the court to also mail a copy of the forfeiture... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5962 2007–08 |
Lief Erikson dayDeclares that the ninth day of October be recognized as Lief Erikson day, but shall not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5963 2007–08 |
Health professions accountDirects the secretary to spend unappropriated funds in the health professions account to meet unanticipated costs when revenues exceed more than fifteen percent over the department's estimated six-year spending projections.... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5965 2007–08 |
Financial literacyProvides that, to the extent funds are appropriated or are available for this purpose, the superintendent of public instruction and other members of the partnership created in RCW 28A.300.455 shall make available to school... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5966 2007–08 |
Climate change consequencesThe Department of Natural Resources must contract with the University of Washington College of Forest Resources to, in summary, conduct the following activities: identify cost-effective treatments for reducing the risk of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5968 2007–08 |
Lemon law coverageThe lemon law applies to vehicles purchased or leased in Washington regardless of what state the vehicle is initially registered in. The three dollar lemon law arbitration fee that is collected by vehicle dealers and lessors... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5969 2007–08 |
Civic education travel grantCreates the Civic Education Travel Grant program to assist with travel costs for students participating in civic education competitions or events. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5970 2007–08 |
Community options programDeclares that in determining the maximum amount of resources a person can have to meet the resource eligibility requirements for community options program entry system benefits or services, the department may not include... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5971 2007–08 |
Child welfareThe Secretary of the Department of Social and Health services must convene an advisory committee to analyze and make recommendations on the disproportionate representation of children of color in Washington's child welfare and... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5973 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesThe Department of Health (DOH) will establish a prescription monitoring program. Dispensers will provide information electronically to DOH. Information submitted will include at a minimum, drugs prescribed, date, quantity,... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5974 2007–08 |
Juvenile chemical dependencyThe maximum term of inpatient treatment under the CDDA is extended from 90 to 120 days. When confinement is ordered, the court may grant credit for time served or to be served in a voluntary substance abuse or mental health... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5975 2007–08 |
Family policy councilThe Director of the Office of Public Defense and the Director of the Department of Early Learning are added as members of the Family Policy Council. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5976 2007–08 |
Required school daysIncreases the required number of school days in a school year. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5977 2007–08 |
Health care fairness actEvery employer of 1,000 or more employees must report to both the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Health Care Authority (HCA) within 30 days of the completion of a calendar quarter, the number employed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5978 2007–08 |
Olympic & Kitsap higher eduThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) assesses the higher education needs in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, and Clallam counties and recommends solutions to the higher education needs of the area. Solutions that the HECB... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5980 2007–08 |
Nursing & boarding homesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must notify the administrator of a boarding home, nursing home, or adult family home immediately upon learning that a current or prospective resident has been convicted of a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5982 2007–08 |
Property management companyClarifies that the gross wages and benefits of on-site property managers are exempt from the business and occupation taxation of property management companies. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5983 2007–08 |
Truancy mattersRequires the court, when a hearing on a truancy petition is scheduled, to provide required notices "directly and using its own resources." | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5985 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/lanes of trafficDeclares that no person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles, unless: (1) The average speed of traffic at any time is substantially slower than the posted speed... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5988 2007–08 |
Medical benefits adm accountThe Public Employees' Benefits Board Medical Benefits Administration Account (PEBBMBAA) is created. The PEBBMBAA is to be used for the administration of self-insured medical plans other than the UMP. Only the Administrator of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5990 2007–08 |
Crane safetyThe 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 |