All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6181 2005–06 |
Insurance brokersStatutorily-permissible types of insurance agent compensation apply to all insurance, not just property and casualty. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6182 2005–06 |
Victim of uninsured motoristFor the purposes of uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance, the term "accident" is defined. An "accident" is an occurrence that the person covered by the insurance did not expect or intend. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6190 2005–06 |
COPES pilot projectA twelve month, one county pilot project, is established to assist independent providers with collection of client participation monies owed. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) contracts with a third party to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6216 2005–06 |
News mediaNo judicial, legislative, administrative, or other body with subpoena power may compel the news media to testify, produce, or in any way disclose the identity of a source of any news or information where such source has a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6252 2005–06 |
RabbitsThe Washington Food Processing Act (Act) is amended to authorize a WSDA-issued special, temporary permit for the slaughter, preparation, and sale of 1,000 or fewer rabbits a year by the producer for sale of whole raw rabbits... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6263 2005–06 |
Warrants/chapter 49.17 RCWAs a general rule, L&I is required to obtain consent from the owner, manager, operator or on-site person in charge of a workplace prior to conducting a WISHA inspection, and may enter worksite grounds, in a safe manner, to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6301 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actA 60 percent affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature is required before the Governor is authorized to concur with the Secretary of the Interior's determination that off-reservation lands acquired into trust for a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6327 2005–06 |
Local economic dev projectsLocal jurisdictions that own brownfield sites may enter into an agreement with the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) to issue bonds to finance the costs associated with cleaning up and developing a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6375 2005–06 |
Animal identificationThe Director of Agriculture is to convene an advisory committee composed of representatives from the various segments of the cattle industry that will be involved in the implementation of the state's component of the national... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6404 2005–06 |
Tribal police officersThe CJTC has the authority to grant, deny, or revoke the certification of tribal police officers employed by any tribal government that has voluntarily requested certification for their police officers. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6422 2005–06 |
Election recountsThe provision requiring a mandatory machine recount is removed. Manual recounts will still be required when the difference at a statewide primary or election for a statewide office is less than 1,000 votes and one-fourth of... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6423 2005–06 |
Ballot notice requirementsThe requirement that the auditor notify all voters with signature problems by telephone is removed. Instead, notice is mailed to the voters by first class mail. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6437 2005–06 |
Career & tech courseworkEach high school or school district board of directors must adopt course equivalencies for career and technical courses offered to students at the high school. The equivalency may be for whole or partial credit. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6440 2005–06 |
Distraint of personal prprtyThe sheriff, to whom a writ of execution is directed and delivered, is required to execute the writ without delay. If the property at issue is personal property and it is concealed in a building or enclosure, the sheriff is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6467 2005–06 |
Armed forces license platesThe provisions relating to the "Armed Forces" license plates are changed to refer to the National Guard, rather than the Washington National Guard. The "Armed Forces" license plates recognize the contributions of veterans,... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6470 2005–06 |
Small manufacturersWashington Manufacturing Services is organized as a private, nonprofit corporation to operate a modernization extension system, coordinate modernization resources, and stimulate the competitiveness of small and midsize... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6483 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship opportunitiesThree programs are implemented to expand opportunities for secondary school students to prepare for technical careers and related internships. Centers, as designated by the SBCTC, as well as other colleges with a high density... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6486 2005–06 |
Commercial driver's licensesThe Department of Licensing is directed to enter into reciprocity agreements with adjoining states. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6487 2005–06 |
False academic credentialsA false academic credential is defined. The definition includes academic certificates, degrees, course work, degree credits, transcripts, or certification of a degree. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6496 2005–06 |
Exceptional sentencesAt any time prior to when the court imposes a sentence, the judge may give notice to the state and the defendant that the facts of the case may warrant an aggravated sentence. The notice must specify which aggravating... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6507 2005–06 |
Watershed managementTo help with the implementation of a watershed plan, a watershed management partnership may utilize the following revenue sources upon approval of the voters: A watershed management fee as a surcharge on rates, charges, or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6514 2005–06 |
Biodiesel mandatesEffective June 1, 2009, all state agencies are required to use a minimum of 20 percent as compared to total volume of all diesel purchases made by the agency for the operation of the agency's diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6525 2005–06 |
Design-build/trans projectsThe design-build construction expiration date of April 30, 2008, is removed, allowing DOT to continue using this provision. DOT may also use the design-build process on up to five pilot projects costing between two and ten... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6532 2005–06 |
Academic assessment systemOSPI must revise the state NCLB plan so that assessments in grades three, five, six, and eight assess student learning in reading, math, and science without subjective, open-ended responses. In addition, the assessment system... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6548 2005–06 |
Vehicle certificate of titleWhen the registered owner of a vehicle retains the vehicle after it has been declared a total loss, and submits an application for reissuance of certificate of ownership, a physical examination of the vehicle is not required.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |