All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3314 2005–06 |
General oligation bondsAuthorizes the issuance of $324.4 million in state general obligation bonds to finance the Columbia River Basin Water Supply Development Program, prison expansion, and rehabilitation of the Hood Canal. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2006 |
| SB 6899 2005–06 |
Spanish/Chinese instructionProvides that, to enable Washington citizens to more effectively compete in the world marketplace and develop a greater sense of the world's culture and geography, our students, at all levels, must be provided the opportunity... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 20, 2006 |
| HB 2860 2005–06 |
Columbia river basinCreates a new chapter to guide the appropriation of Columbia River mainstem waters. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 16, 2006 |
| HB 2852 2005–06 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any license making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other remote means. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| SB 6897 2005–06 |
Multiple sclerosis lic plateProvides that, in cooperation with the department, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society shall create and design, and the department shall issue, a special license plate displaying the National Multiple Sclerosis Society... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| HB 1096 2005–06 |
Tax expenditure reportsRequires a tax expenditures report to be produced every two years with the Governor's budget. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1235 2005–06 |
Homeless campsRequires a county to consult with a city before siting a homeless encampment in or near the city. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1436 2005–06 |
Local office campaignsAllows the use of public funds for campaigns for local office. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1731 2005–06 |
Mercury/motor vehiclesRequires motor vehicle manufacturers to submit, and have approved by the state, a plan for the recovery of mercury-added components from motor vehicles. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1735 2005–06 |
Water storage facilitiesExempts certain rain barrels and similar facilities, and the use of water from them, from the permit provisions of the water code. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2004 2005–06 |
Construction claimsRemoves some limitations on the time allowed for bringing a lawsuit in a residential construction dispute if the case involves willful misconduct or fraudulent concealment. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2110 2005–06 |
State patrol reportsRequires accident reports to be made available to the public. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2334 2005–06 |
Residential densityAllows any qualifying island city to determine an urban residential density that is sufficient to accommodate its projected population growth. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2350 2005–06 |
Energy infrastructure infoExempts from public records disclosure information pertaining to energy infrastructure. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2392 2005–06 |
Family & medical leave actAmends the state Family Leave Law to conform, in part, with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2399 2005–06 |
Health care providersRequires Department of Health to send surveys on a biannual basis to health care providers to gather data about the health care work force. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2428 2005–06 |
Oil & gas/cost-reimbursementAllows the Department of Natural Resources to enter into cost-reimbursement agreements with oil and gas operators to recover costs incurred in carrying out compliance-related requirements. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2448 2005–06 |
Tax on illegal drugs/alcoholCreates an excise tax to generate revenue for state and local law enforcement agencies for use by those agencies to investigate, combat, prevent, and reduce drug crimes, and for the General Fund. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2473 2005–06 |
Unfair prscrptn drug praticeRegulates Pharmacy Benefit Managers through the Consumer Protection Act, chapter 19.86 RCW. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2482 2005–06 |
Insurance fraud programCreates an insurance fraud program within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2561 2005–06 |
Shipment of wineRepeals reciprocity law that allows out-of-state wineries to ship wine directly to Washington residents so long as domestic wineries may ship wine directly to residents of other states. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2568 2005–06 |
Wireless communicatn devicesThe holder of either an Intermediate Drivers' License (IDL) or an instruction permit may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2600 2005–06 |
Construction contractorsRequires persons doing electrical, plumbing, and conveyance work to wear and visibly display their license or certificate, which must include photo identification. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2607 2005–06 |
Vacation of county roadsAllows a county to abandon all or part of a roadway that abuts waterfront, provided the abandonment is part of a county plan, adopted by resolution or ordinance, that provides for mitigation of the effects of the abandonment... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2667 2005–06 |
Municipal servicesRequires county road property taxes to be transferred to a city or town and expended for municipal services within an annexation area if specific criteria are met. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |