All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6087 2007–08 |
Export outreach programThe small business export finance assistance center is to develop a rural manufacturer export outreach program in collaboration with Washington manufacturing services. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6089 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersExempts volunteer firefighter equipment from sales and use taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6091 2007–08 |
Credit card paymentsPayments made in person at the financial institution or any of its subsidiaries or branches must be posted on the day received and at the time of day at the location the payment is made. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6092 2007–08 |
Moist snuffThe bill as referred to committee not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Ways & Means): The taxation of moist snuff is changed from a tax based on wholesale price to a weight-based tax. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6093 2007–08 |
PERS and TRSIncreases the retirement allowance limits for certain plan 1 members of the public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6094 2007–08 |
Core subject instructionA four-year pilot program, starting in the 2007-08 school year, is established to provide early intensive intervention services in reading, written language, and mathematics. The objective is to reduce the number of children... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6095 2007–08 |
Family-owned businessesRevises provisions concerning estate tax deductions for certain property held by qualified family-owned businesses. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6096 2007–08 |
Purple Heart license plateProvides Purple Heart special license plates free of charge to qualified veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6097 2007–08 |
Use tax exemptionExempts from use taxation motor vehicles used solely in this state for commuting to and from a place of employment located in a contiguous state or foreign country. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6098 2007–08 |
Stolen metal propertyEstablishes provisions relating to protecting and recovering property owned by utilities, telecommunications companies, railroads, state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, construction firms, and other parties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6101 2007–08 |
Legal notice web siteDeclares an intent to establish a state-sanctioned web site that shall serve as a more efficient, single repository for the posting on the internet, by any person or entity choosing to do so, of any public notice that is... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6102 2007–08 |
Public utility districtsPublic utility districts are authorized to provide telecommunications to the general public and public agencies. The current provision authorizing the WUTC to review petitions concerning a PUD's wholesale telecommunications... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6103 2007–08 |
Financial fraudA pilot program is created to provide assistance for jurisdictions enforcing financial fraud and identity theft laws. Three pilot enforcement areas are identified, two in the largest counties by population west of the crest of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6104 2007–08 |
Health & environmental lawsDeclares it is the policy of the state of Washington that laws enacted to protect public health, natural resources, and the environment be enforced. Limitations on governmental abilities to enforce those laws, due to the high... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6105 2007–08 |
Civil inspection warrantsProvides that a judge of a superior court, upon a proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause, shall have the power to issue a civil inspection warrant directed to a state or local official commanding the official to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6106 2007–08 |
Regulation of certain tradesThe purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines for the regulation of construction trades or construction-related trades generally overseen in some capacity by L&I. All bills introduced in the legislature to regulate a... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6107 2007–08 |
Pipeline capacityRequires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to study pipeline utility corridor capacity in southwest Washington. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6108 2007–08 |
WASL appealsEstablishes a process for appealing from elementary and middle school Washington assessments of student learning. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6109 2007–08 |
Sand and gravelEstablishes procedures regarding marine transportation of sand and gravel. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6110 2007–08 |
State climatologistCreating the Office of Washington State Climatologist: The Director of the Office of Washington State Climatologist must be appointed jointly by the presidents of Washington State University and the University of Washington. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6112 2007–08 |
Smart grid energy technologyProvides that, no later than December 1, 2008, the department shall adopt rules creating a tax credit certification process for smart grid energy technologies that promise to significantly improve the reliability, efficiency,... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6113 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devicesRevises provisions concerning ignition interlock devices. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6115 2007–08 |
Special edu safety net awardA state special education safety net oversight committee is established to be appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). SPI must seek recommendations from specified associations and the Office of Financial... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6116 2007–08 |
Health care for veteransRequires the department to conduct a program of training and technical assistance for providers of primary care regarding care of veterans who have served in heavy combat zones and have chronic conditions. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |