All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6563 2005–06 |
Failing to wear safety beltFailure to comply with the safety belt assembly and child restraint system requirements may be admissible in any civil action. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6575 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsThe 2004 legislation is restructured. Agricultural related activities, including production, storage, distribution, and marketing, continue to be allowed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6605 2005–06 |
Edu interpreters for hearingThe bill includes recommendations one through three and also six. "Educational interpreter" is defined. By 2010, school districts must assess all educational interpreters employed by the district. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6643 2005–06 |
Payroll deductionsIn addition to labor or employee organization dues, an employee may authorize payroll deductions for contributions to any funds, committees, or subsidiary organizations maintained by labor or employee organizations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6654 2005–06 |
Traffic infractionsThe photo enforcement system statute for toll violations is changed to conform with the administrative provisions found in ESSB 5060 enacted last session. Toll violations detected through the use of photo enforcement systems... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6657 2005–06 |
Indian affairs-funded schoolThe Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools may use record checks through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation for employees and applicants for... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6684 2005–06 |
Abstracts of driving recordsThe list of those to whom the director of the Department of Licensing may furnish a driving record abstract is expanded to include state colleges, universities and agencies for employment and risk management purposes, and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6687 2005–06 |
Off-road vehicle noiseThe Department of Ecology is directed to: (1) Evaluate the adverse effects of ORV noise in residential areas and include a review of successful neighborhood strategies; and (2) revise its environmental noise rules and sound... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6695 2005–06 |
Tuition waiversThe definition of "eligible national guard member" for the purposes of tuition waivers is changed to include current members of the National Guard. The requirement that the Guard member must have been called to active duty to... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6701 2005–06 |
Condemned property saleThe Legislature reaffirms existing state law on the use of eminent domain by state and local government, specifically the state's constitutional prohibition against taking private property for private use, the court cases... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6703 2005–06 |
Spas & art galleries/wineA spa or art gallery may offer one glass of wine to a customer for consumption on the spa's or art gallery's premises. The customer must be at least 21 years old and the spa must have legally obtained the wine. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6711 2005–06 |
Online business trainingCTED will contract for the development, distribution and promotion of an entrepreneurial and small business development online curriculum. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6713 2005–06 |
Self-employment assistanceWhen an individual initially applies for unemployment insurance benefits, the Employment Security Department will determine if, based on the individual's characteristics, if the individual is likely to exhaust his or her... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6715 2005–06 |
Entrepreneurial trainingThe workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is to develop policy objectives for WIA in the state and ensure that entrepreneurial training opportunities are available through programs of each local work force... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6735 2005–06 |
Environmental educationThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must conduct an environmental education study in partnership with public and private entities invested in quality environmental education experiences. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6740 2005–06 |
Protecting homeownersBefore a building permit can be issued on a residential construction or remodel project, the homeowner must acknowledge receipt of a document explaining financial safeguards to consider. The amount of the lien claimed cannot... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6745 2005–06 |
Bail bond recovery agentBail bond agents enforcing their own bail bonds are not acting as bail bond recovery agents. Bail bond agents, in these cases, do not need to be licensed as bail bond recovery agents. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6790 2005–06 |
First aid classesThe State Board of Education will review the need to have a first aid class as a high school graduation requirement. The Board will report its findings to the appropriate committees of the Legislature by December 1, 2007. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6798 2005–06 |
Contributions/state officeThe postmark date of a contribution received through the mails determines whether the date of acceptance is prior to the 30th day before the legislative session. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6838 2005–06 |
Sale of beerUntil June 30, 2007, a statewide nonprofit organization of microbreweries may hold a special occasion liquor license to conduct up to six beer festivals | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6854 2005–06 |
Animal informationSpecified information relating to livestock premises, animal identification numbers, animal movement data, passwords, and linkages is exempt from public disclosure. Animal testing information submitted to the Department of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6855 2005–06 |
Barley straw/waterThe application of barley straw to waters of the state for purposes of water clarification does not require a state waste discharge permit if certain conditions are met. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6860 2005–06 |
Capitol grounds/buildingsCherberg building is renamed the John A. Cherberg-Sid Snyder building. The Irving R. Newhouse building is renamed the Irving R. Newhouse-Jeannette Hayner building. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6878 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licenseMembers of the armed forces who are out of state on deployment, assignment, or re-assignment may renew their concealed weapons license without paying a late fee if they renew the license within ninety days after returning to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| HB 3313 2005–06 |
Immunizing agents/B & O taxProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for reimbursements for immunizing agents. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2006 |