All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6887 2005–06 |
Juror compensationWhen funding is appropriated, for Superior Court juror compensation only, the minimum amount of daily juror compensation is raised to $20, and the maximum amount is raised to $40. At minimum, counties will provide $10 and the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6894 2005–06 |
Gambling/background checksDeclares an intent that the gambling commission, in exercising its oversight pursuant to RCW 9.46.070(7), shall not require review of individual shareholders of corporations publicly traded on a major exchange, including the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6895 2005–06 |
Unemployment ins/religionProvides that before an entity can claim an exemption provided in RCW 50.44.040(1), it must first indicate to the department in a manner established by rule that it has informed all of its employees before they were hired that... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6157 2005–06 |
Crab pot buoy tag programOut-of-state fishers are required to purchase and use buoy tags. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 6457 2005–06 |
Additional service creditMembers of the Public Employees', Teachers', School Employees' Plans 2 and 3, the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2, the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1, and the Washington State Patrol... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 6484 2005–06 |
Narcotics task forcesIt is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate at least $4 million annually for local drug task forces, including any funds provided by the federal government. Three pilot projects are established to fund local drug task... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 6655 2005–06 |
Retirement for judgesThe SRB is available to all judges who are not members of the judicial retirement system, without regard to which other retirement system they may belong. The administrator for the courts is specifically authorized to disburse... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| HB 3309 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresProvides that, beginning with the 2007-2009 fiscal biennium and thereafter, appropriations for the purposes of this act and other K-12 education purposes must be made in legislation that is separate from the omnibus operating... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 5803 2005–06 |
Internet safetyRequires the Washington State School Safety Center Advisory Committee to develop and distribute a pamphlet to promote internet safety. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 5943 2005–06 |
Medical use of marijuanaIndividuals charged with a violation of state law relating to marijuana may raise this defense at trial. Valid documentation provided by a physician need only state that medical use of marijuana may benefit a particular... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 6150 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsAs recommended by the Board, 51 public works project loans totaling $181 million are authorized for the 2006 loan cycle. The 51 authorized projects fall into the following categories: 1) eleven domestic water projects totaling... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 6893 2005–06 |
Unfunded liabilities acctsCreates unfunded liabilities stabilization accounts within the public employees' retirement system plan 1 and teachers' retirement system plan 1 funds and makes appropriations into the accounts. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| HB 1446 2005–06 |
Property tax leviesAllows all taxing districts to ask voters to approve a lid lift which sets the growth rate for the property tax revenue limit calculation for up to six years. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1581 2005–06 |
Licensing subagent successorModifying the process for the appointment of a vehicle licensing subagent successor. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2270 2005–06 |
Public development authorityExempts certain amounts received by certain public development authorities from the business and occupation tax. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2412 2005–06 |
Violating registrationIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a sex offender. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2419 2005–06 |
Lieutenant governorsPermits the Lieutenant Governor and his or her staff to solicit and accept funds for hosting the 2006 National Lieutenant Governors' Association conference. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2662 2005–06 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires manufacturers of covered electronic products (CEPs) offered for sale in Washington to register with the Department of Ecology (DOE) and to implement and finance the collection, transportation, and recycling of CEPs by... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2747 2005–06 |
Sex offender informationRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to create a model policy on sex offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3017 2005–06 |
Condemned property saleRecognizes, reaffirms, and supports state law restrictions on taking private property for private use and prohibits state and local government taking solely for economic development purposes. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3165 2005–06 |
Affordable housingRequires local governments and the Departments of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED), Social and Health Services (DSHS), Corrections (DOC), Natural Resources (DNR), General Administration (GA), and the Parks and... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3179 2005–06 |
Transportation governanceMoves most powers, functions, and duties of the Washington Transportation Commission (Commission) to the Department of Transportation (DOT). | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3306 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxDeclares that a tax in an amount equal to the federal credit is imposed on every transfer of property of a resident. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3307 2005–06 |
Certified capital companiesCreates certified capital companies to promote investment in start-up and emerging businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 5493 2005–06 |
Hepatitis C state planThe language prohibiting the use of state funds is removed. The Secretary of Health must develop a state plan for the prevention and management of hepatitis C only to the extent that funding is available. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |