All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5991 2007–08 |
Motor fuel retailersDeclares that a motor fuel retailer shall not sell motor fuel at a price that includes a fraction of one cent. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5992 2007–08 |
Wildlife damageRecognizes that damage caused by deer grazing on crop lands is detrimental to productive agriculture in Washington state. Declares that when the currently authorized methods of addressing problem animals are ineffective,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5993 2007–08 |
Liquor license applicantsDeclares that no retail license of any kind may be issued to: (1) An applicant whose place of business is located within the boundaries of a city or town with a population under twenty thousand, if the total number of retail... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5994 2007–08 |
Primaries and electionsRecognizes that a majority of the voters of the state of Washington are opposed to the continued use of the party primary nominating system adopted in 2004. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5997 2007–08 |
State employeesThe state DSHS and DOC, through their employees and agents, are not liable when the state worker or agent exercises reasonable care and selects one of two or more alternative courses of action, even though the course of action... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5998 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 40.07 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 39.13 percent of the amount that would... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5999 2007–08 |
Unemployment insuranceAdjusts unemployment insurance contribution rates in order to maintain a stable unemployment compensation fund. Declares that the department accomplish this goal through rule and report to the legislature annually, before the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6002 2007–08 |
Lake management districtsProvides that, upon the expiration of an initial term or renewal term of a lake management district, the county legislative authority may renew by resolution the lake management district for the same term of years set forth in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6003 2007–08 |
Cable & video servicesA new chapter is created designating the WUTC as the exclusive franchising authority in the state for competitive cable service providers and competitive video service providers. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6004 2007–08 |
Exceptional sentencesIn any case where a new trial or new sentencing hearing is required and an exceptional sentence above the standard range was imposed, prior to April 15, 2005, the superior court may impanel a jury to consider alleged... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6005 2007–08 |
Interpreter servicesEach trial court must develop a written language assistance plan to provide a framework for the provision of interpreter services for non-English-speaking-persons accessing the court system in both civil and criminal legal matters. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6006 2007–08 |
Public assembly hallsExpands the property tax exemption for public assembly halls. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6007 2007–08 |
Protection of livestockClarifies the use of funds appropriated for livestock predator control. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6008 2007–08 |
Donations of artThis bill provides a use tax credit for persons that have paid use tax on objects of art or cultural value and subsequently donate these items to tax exempt 501(c)(3) artistic or cultural organizations that present artistic or... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6009 2007–08 |
Military service creditPlan 2 members of TERS, SERS, and PERS may receive up to 5 years of retirement system service credit for an authorized leave of absence for military service. After completing military service, the person is eligible for the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6010 2007–08 |
Hydraulic project permitsBefore issuing or renewing an HPA for dock reconstruction occurring within an aquatic reserve, or for other activities associated with gravel barging occurring within an aquatic reserve, DFW must first obtain concurrence from... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6012 2007–08 |
Islands in Puget SoundThe Shoreline Management Act is amended to expressly allow counties to adopt a shoreline master program provision specific to shorelines of the state located on inhabited islands within Puget Sound. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6013 2007–08 |
State institutionsThe Institutions Review Commission is established to review the effectiveness and need for state institutions. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6015 2007–08 |
Boating activitiesProvides that, by December 1, 2007, the interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall complete an initial study of boater needs and make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the initial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6017 2007–08 |
Aquatic herbicide applRevises provisions relating to the use of credible data to establish aquatic herbicide application permit conditions for irrigation drains or wasteways. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6019 2007–08 |
Jail servicesAmends RCW 70.48.130 to provide for state reimbursement for certain jail services. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6020 2007–08 |
Radio frequency noticeThose who produce, manufacture, package, distribute, or sell a retail product with a RFID must properly label the product or its package. A proper label must: inform the consumer; be in a conspicuous location; and, be printed... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6021 2007–08 |
Boards and commissionsSeven boards and commissions are abolished. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6022 2007–08 |
Driver trainingRequires and funds driver training for all new first-time drivers. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6025 2007–08 |
Forest healthDesignates DNR of Natural Resources (DNR) as the state lead in developing a comprehensive forest health program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |