All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6511 2005–06 |
Metropolitan prk dist fundMetropolitan park district general tax levy funds held by the County Treasurer may be disbursed by way of electronic funds transfers that meet applicable documentation and accounting procedures. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6518 2005–06 |
State energy policyThe state energy policy is amended to encourage state agencies to reduce their electrical and heating purchases by 15 percent (measured from fiscal year 2005) by September 1, 2009. Agencies are required to use all practicable,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6520 2005–06 |
Cashing checksPayor financial institutions, with both state and federal charters,must honor checks drawn against an account with sufficient balance "at par," without regard to whether the payee holds an account at the financial institution.... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6526 2005–06 |
Traffic safety camerasThe automated traffic safety camera law is expanded to include authorizing the Washington State Patrol to use cameras to detect infractions in roadway construction zones on state highways when workers are present. The penalty... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6546 2005–06 |
MopedsThe definition of moped is revised to eliminate wheel size and pedal specifications. The definition of moped specifies a maximum number of wheels, size of motor, and speed of propulsion. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6553 2005–06 |
Department of transportationWSDOT is directed to provide the transportation committees of the Legislature with a proposal, if appropriate, to reorganize the department's regions. Reorganization must be determined geographically, taking into account... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6567 2005–06 |
Student regents & trusteesThe one year term of office for the student member on the Boards of Regents for the public colleges and universities is changed to run from July first until the first day of July of the following year, or until his or her... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6586 2005–06 |
Payment of claimsA second class city, or a town, may adopt a policy, by ordinance, that allows the city to pay claims or obligations out of solvent funds by using warrants or checks. When the fund from which the payment is to be drawn is... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6590 2005–06 |
Family support actAt the request of the Washington uniform legislation commission, the revised uniform interstate family support act takes effect on January 1, 2007. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6595 2005–06 |
Reducing patient injuriesBy December 1, 2006, hospitals, including state hospitals, must establish a Safe Patient Handling Committee (Committee). At least half of the Committee members must be employees involved in patient care handling activities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6598 2005–06 |
HuntingAny county composed entirely of islands, any of which are connected with the mainland by state highway, may allow shooting on county-owned lands containing a trail system constructed or maintained for the purposes of outdoor... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6601 2005–06 |
Freight mobility multimodalThe Freight Mobility Multimodal Account is created in the State Treasury. Distribution of dedicated, non-18th amendment revenues for freight mobility purposes are directed into the new account. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6615 2005–06 |
Social card gamesThe WSGC is prohibited from issuing or renewing a license for house-banked card games except in a location specified in an existing license or pending license application as of January 31, 2006. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6632 2005–06 |
Johns Hopkins UniversityWashington State hospitals are allowed to participate in the Johns Hopkins study to ensure that decisions regarding cardiac care in Washington are made on evidence-based data, and, if possible, based upon data specific to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6633 2005–06 |
Metropolitan park districtsMetropolitan park districts will have to start doing criminal history record checks for job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors who have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults, collect or disburse... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6668 2005–06 |
Public records provisionsThe chapter of law governing the preservation and destruction of public records, administered by the division of archives and records management within the Office of the Secretary of State, is reorganized. Archaic language is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6682 2005–06 |
Schools/public works projectThe number of projects valued over ten million dollars that may be approved by the school project review board is raised to 23. The school district project review board must prepare and issue a report reviewing the use of the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6683 2005–06 |
Grandparents/visitationThe statute found unconstitutional is repealed. "Grandparent" is defined as the parent of a child's father or mother, who is related to the child by blood, adoption, or marriage. A grandparent may petition the court one time... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6690 2005–06 |
Blood-drawing proceduresHealth care assistants are permitted to conduct blood drawing procedures on research study participants in the residences of the research study participants as long as they do so as part of a research study authorized by the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6691 2005–06 |
Crime victims' recordsThe written motion and affidavits, for access to records maintained by rape crisis centers, must be served on the prosecuting attorney at the time the motion is filed. This requirement is added to the list of victim's rights... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6706 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesThe Legislature finds that classified school employees are an integral part of the K-12 school system, provide a significant learning resource to students, and play a major role in developing supportive and caring... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6708 2005–06 |
Geoduck harvestingThe number of licenses is frozen at the present level and the licenses are not transferable. Requirements are established to renew an active license. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6716 2005–06 |
Community credit needsA new factor, participation in microenterprise development, is added to the evaluation of the community reinvestment efforts of banks and savings banks. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6727 2005–06 |
Impoundment of motorcyclesOperating a motor vehicle without a valid endorsement is added as a circumstance in which a police officer may take custody of a vehicle and provide for its removal to a place of safety. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6729 2005–06 |
Water conservationThe provisions concerning energy saving performance contracting are amended to allow for measures to conserve water and to reduce wastewater and solid waste. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |