All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6005 2005–06 |
State publicationsThe State Library must maintain the state publications distribution center to provide copies of materials that are not available in electronic format to state depository libraries. An electronic repository of publications must... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6038 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice ratesThe OIC must notify the public of any rate filing by an insurer for a rate change affecting medical malpractice insurance. For rate changes of less than fifteen percent, a consumer or the OIC may provide notice, and hold a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6207 2005–06 |
Pollutn liability ins agencyThe expiration date for the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) and its programs, set for June 1, 2007, is extended until 2013. The PLIA director is no longer required to evaluate the effects of the program on the... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6569 2005–06 |
Science/critical areasGMA requirements to designate and protect critical areas will apply to potential impacts of future development. In fulfilling these requirements, cities and counties will show on the record that best available science was... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6891 2005–06 |
Medicare drug benefitsProvides that, only to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide drug benefits to a full-benefit dual eligible beneficiary who is not able to obtain drug benefits from his or her... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1011 2005–06 |
Net metering of electricityIncreases the generating capacity on a net metering system to 100 kilowatts or less. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1016 2005–06 |
Homeowner's insuranceProhibits insurers that write homeowner's insurance from taking specified underwriting actions based on whether or not the applicant or insured owns or harbors a specific breed of dog. The prohibitions do not apply if the... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1139 2005–06 |
Attorney conflict of intrstAllows an attorney to act as a judge pro tempore or commissioner pro tempore while the attorney is currently serving as a guardian ad litem (GAL), but not in cases in which the attorney previously represented or was a GAL for... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1344 2005–06 |
FugitivesDirects the Department of Corrections (DOC) to post a list of escapees, considered high risk offenders, on the department's web site. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1365 2005–06 |
Community services' casesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to contract for case management services. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1415 2005–06 |
Commercial passenger vesselsProhibits the release of certain wastewaters from commercial passenger vessels. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1507 2005–06 |
Health insurance poolExpands the Washington State Health Insurance Pool's immunity from civil and criminal liability to add employees of the pool and the Insurance Commissioner, to cover a broader range of actions, including inaction and... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1516 2005–06 |
Health services for childrenDirects the Department of Health to develop and implement best practices in preventative health care for children statewide, to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1622 2005–06 |
Liquified petroleum gasProhibits a person, other than the owner, from filling or refilling a liquefied petroleum gas container or from removing the owner's identification or devices from the container. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1643 2005–06 |
Skate parksAllows public or nonprofit private skate parks to charge a fee of up to $5 for supervision and maintenance and still retain immunity from liability for their negligent, grossly negligent, or reckless acts. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1746 2005–06 |
Arson offendersRequires arson offenders convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of arson in the first and second degree to register with the county sheriff. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 2194 2005–06 |
Growth managementCities and counties of a certain size are required to commence the public notification process with respect to comprehensive plan review and evaluation at least one year in advance of the statutorily required completion date. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 2499 2005–06 |
Insurance comm authorityAuthorizes the Insurance Commissioner to review and approve individual health benefit plan rates. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 2992 2005–06 |
Juvenile taken into custodyRequires a reasonable attempt be made to notify a child's parent, guardian, or custodian when the child is taken into custody and is being held by law enforcement. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 3046 2005–06 |
Beer commissionEstablishes the Washington Beer Commission (Commission), subject to referendum approval by affected producers, and prescribes its membership, responsibilities, authorities and obligations. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 3052 2005–06 |
Train speedsClarifies that the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has the authority to regulate railway train speeds within the limits of cities and towns and at grade crossings only to the extent that its authority... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 3304 2005–06 |
Energy freedom programCreates the Energy Freedom Program, which is to be funded by $100 million from the State General Fund. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 3305 2005–06 |
Tacoma Narrows bridge usersProvides that, within five days of each deferred sales and use tax payment the state treasurer shall transfer an amount equal to the sales tax payment from the state general fund to the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| SB 6888 2005–06 |
Parental responsibilityProvides that there shall be a presumption that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of children unless: (1) The parents have agreed to an alternate award of residential placement or decision-making... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| SB 6889 2005–06 |
Punch boards and pull tabsProvides that, at the option of the county, city-county, city, or town, the taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs for commercial stimulant operators may be based on the gross receipts from the operation of the games, and may... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2006 |