All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6026 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionExcludes medical expenses for property tax exemption purposes from the income eligibility requirements for senior citizens, armed forces veterans, and persons retired because of disability. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6027 2007–08 |
Physical fitness servicesReduces taxes imposed on the provision of physical fitness services. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6028 2007–08 |
Forest healthDesignates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as the state lead in developing a comprehensive forest health program. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6029 2007–08 |
Interstate branchingThe definitions of a branch bank and branch savings bank are clarified in relationship to affiliates of the bank or savings bank. If an out-of-state bank or savings bank seeks to engage in banking in Washington, its affiliate... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6031 2007–08 |
Reg trans investment distProvides that funding allocated for transportation projects in Pierce county, identified in the regional transportation investment plan submitted to voters at the 2007 general election under RCW 36.120.070(2), must be... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6033 2007–08 |
Beer & wine warehousingIt is the Legislature's intent that no segment of the grocery store industry be disadvantaged as the result of a judgment by the court in the Costco case. If, as a result of the Costco case, the Liquor Control Board permits... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6034 2007–08 |
Alternative health careExempts certain unlicensed complementary and alternative health care practitioners from the prohibitions under chapter 18.71 RCW. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6035 2007–08 |
Beach management districtsA county may create a Beach Management District to finance the improvement and maintenance of beaches within its boundaries. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6036 2007–08 |
Construction liensAny contract entered into between a person furnishing labor, professional services, materials or equipment and the owner to construct, alter, repair, or remodel residential property must contain the following provisions: That... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6037 2007–08 |
Cert of academic achievementThe CAA and the CIA are eliminated as high school graduation requirements. The expectation language that a student would achieve a CAA at about the age of 16 is removed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6038 2007–08 |
Code reviser's notesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6039 2007–08 |
U of W law school loanFunds from the state General Fund are appropriated to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program Endowment Fund (Endowment Fund) at the University of Washington School of Law. The law school is required to report to the Legislature... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6040 2007–08 |
Public speedway authorityA professional motorsport entertainment and family recreation facility is a multi-faceted complex that includes a closed course speedway with seating for at least 83,000 attendees. It includes grandstands, control towers, and... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6041 2007–08 |
Home care quality authorityRevises home care quality authority provisions. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6043 2007–08 |
Dept of fish and wildlifeThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) is directed to examine the governance structure of the DFW. JLARC must report to the Legislature on whether providing appointment authority of both the Fish and Wildlife... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6045 2007–08 |
Transportation regulationThe transportation regulatory functions previously administered by the UTC are consolidated within other state agencies, and the UTC is changed to the Utilities Commission. References to federally preempted regulation are removed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6046 2007–08 |
Electric utilitiesAuthorizing Emissions Plans: A municipal utility or public utility district (PUD) may develop a plan to reduce its GHG emissions, including a plan to achieve no-net emissions from all GHG sources it owns, leases, uses,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6047 2007–08 |
Student privacyDeclares an intent, in the interest of student confidentiality, that school districts minimize the release of student telephone numbers and other directory information in the absence of express parental consent. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6048 2007–08 |
Primaries and electionsRevises provisions regarding primaries and elections. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6049 2007–08 |
Punishment of theftProvides that, in a prosecution for theft in the first or second degree, the prosecution may file a special allegation of disproportionate impact when sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6050 2007–08 |
Metal theftProvides that a public or private landowner is not liable for unintentional injuries to any person when the injury is caused by the theft of copper, aluminum, steel, or other metal material from property owned by the landowner. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6051 2007–08 |
Eligible renewable resourceRevises the definition of "eligible renewable resource" under RCW 19.285.030. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6052 2007–08 |
Arson offendersA separate registration statute is created for persons convicted of a crime of arson. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTE AS PASSED COMMITTEE (Human Services & Corrections): Registration requirements are limited... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6054 2007–08 |
Tax expenditure reportsDeclares that the governor is requested to review the report from the department of revenue and prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report must... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6055 2007–08 |
Ban on American beefThe expiration date for the statute is extended from the current expiration date of December 31, 2007, to December 31, 2012. Thus, the deduction from the 0.138 percent B&O tax for meat processing sold at wholesale would be... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |