All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5611 2005–06 |
Legal financial obligationsChanges the interest rate applicable to financial obligations imposed in a criminal judgment to two percentage points above the 26-week treasury bill rate. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5636 2005–06 |
Sanctions/hlth professionalsAllows a health profession disciplining authority to consider prior findings of unprofessional conduct, stipulations to informal disposition, and the actions of other state disciplining authorities when imposing a sanction... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5750 2005–06 |
Auctioning vesselsA properly licensed auction company, also licensed as a motor vehicle dealer, may sell at auctions all vessels that a vessel dealer is authorized to sell, so long as the sale of vessels is not the auction company's primary... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5844 2005–06 |
Self-service storageThe first notice described in the statute is clarified to be a preliminary lien notice, and the second notice is identified as a notice of final lien sale or notice of final disposition. References to personal effects are... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5849 2005–06 |
CyberbullyingExpands the definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" to include intentional electronic acts, such as using e-mail or text messaging. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5910 2005–06 |
UW law school programCreates a loan repayment assistance program for eligible graduates of the University of Washington School of Law who practice public interest law. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5913 2005–06 |
Tattooing & body piercingDOH is directed to adopt rules, in accordance with nationally recognized professional standards for sterilization of instruments used in body piercing or tattooing, and other precautions against the spread of disease.... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6010 2005–06 |
Peace corps volunteersExtends the rights and benefits received by state employees on leaves without pay to those participating in the Peace Corps or humanitarian or faith-based missions. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6025 2005–06 |
State trade representativeRequires the trade policy professional appointed by the Governor to serve as the State Trade Representative to be confirmed by the Senate. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6086 2005–06 |
Drought/retrofitting wellsSpecifically includes the retrofitting of domestic wells to maintain agricultural irrigation purposes as a physical works alteration that may be approved by DOE pursuant to the drought declaration provisions of the code. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6132 2005–06 |
Credit union & state charterPersonal property, services, and extended warranties that are acquired by a state credit union from a federal, out-of-state, or foreign credit union as a result of a conversion or merger are exempt from use tax. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6133 2005–06 |
Christmas tree growersRequires Christmas tree growers, with certain exceptions, to obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture (Department). | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6145 2005–06 |
Home care agency workersWhenever increased wages or benefits are funded under the individual provider collective bargaining agreement, homecare agency hourly payment rates are increased to include the same increases. The hourly agency increases... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6160 2005–06 |
Wildlife rescue coalitionThe Coalition statute is repealed (RCW 90.56.100). | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6162 2005–06 |
Urban arterial programLegislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee authorized funding program name changes are amended and re-codified in relevant statutes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6166 2005–06 |
Mortgage brokersRequires the annual expiration of mortgage broker licenses and creates a renewal process. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6167 2005–06 |
Mortgage lending fraud acctThe expiration date of the MLFPA account, along with the associated recording document surcharge and legislative reports, is delayed until June 30, 2011. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6171 2005–06 |
Bilingual/special ed teacherCreates a demonstration project to help classified public K-12 school employees earn a teaching certificate with an endorsement in bilingual or special education. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6187 2005–06 |
Tricare supplemental insRemoves TRICARE supplemental insurance policies from the definition of health plan or health benefit. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6192 2005–06 |
Solar electric generationRequires a feasibility study of the viability of a large-scale solar electric generating facility. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6195 2005–06 |
Health impact assessmentsRequires the State Board of Health to publish health impact assessments that describe the effects of legislation or policies on improving or worsening health disparities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6201 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assoc commEstablishes a committee to review the Homeowners' Association Act (Act) and issues affecting homeowners' associations and recommends whether or not changes should be made to the Act. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6219 2005–06 |
Financial literacy educationEncourages school district boards of directors to adopt and integrate financial literacy programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6221 2005–06 |
Use of public fundsAllows counties and cities to establish programs allowing the use of public funds for local office campaigns. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6232 2005–06 |
Health carrier informationEach carrier offering a health benefit plan must annually submit to the Insurance Commissioner certain enumerated financial and enrollment information derived from the carrier's annual statement. The information, to be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |