All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6485 2005–06 |
Dry fertilizerCustom blending of dry fertilizer is not considered as manufacturing for purposes of the business and occupation tax. The sale of custom blended dry fertilizer remains subject to the business and occupation tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6515 2005–06 |
Biofuel consumer informationFrom specifically appropriated funds, a biofuels consumer education and outreach program will be established at the WSU Extension Energy Program. The program will provide information regarding use of biofuels in... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6559 2005–06 |
Low-income housingTax credit program created . A tax credit is created for contributions approved by the Department of Revenue (DOR) that are made to the Housing Trust Fund or a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6857 2005–06 |
Fuel tax refundsExtends the application period for fuel tax refunds to five years. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6858 2005–06 |
Convention & trade centerFinds that, during the 2003-2005 and 2005-2007 biennia, the legislature transferred funds from the fund established under RCW 67.40.040 to the general fund--state. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6859 2005–06 |
Unregistered contractorsContractors are prohibited from hiring unregistered contractors. For the limited purposes of this prohibition, a party is considered to be a contractor if the party is hired by a homeowner and retains the services of a general... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| HB 1142 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits establishment, promotion, operation, or participation in pyramid schemes. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 1371 2005–06 |
Nurse mandatory overtimeAdds various public facilities, including state hospitals, veterans' homes, residential habilitation centers, and correctional facilities, to the health care facilities prohibited from requiring overtime from their nursing staff. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 1374 2005–06 |
Manufactured home locationProhibits municipalities from restricting the location of mobile and manufactured homes in mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities based exclusively on age and dimension criteria. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 2369 2005–06 |
Equine industryAuthorizes the Washington State Horse Racing Commission to spend annually up to $300,000 of operating funds to develop the equine industry and upgrade racing facilities, with priority given to nonprofit race meets and equine... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 2403 2005–06 |
Distributive generationIncreases the maximum generating capacity on a net metering system to 500 kilowatts and establishes the maximum generating capacity for distributive generation at 500 kilowatts. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 2536 2005–06 |
Disability pension optionsAllows an injured worker entitled to an industrial insurance permanent total disability pension to change his or her pension option if the worker's designated beneficiary dies or the worker becomes divorced from the designated... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 2560 2005–06 |
Alcoholic beverage licensesChanges the formula for determining the total number of spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licenses that may be issued from a ratio of one license for every 1,500 people to one license for every 1,450 people. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 2570 2005–06 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits the distribution of tobacco product samples. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3218 2005–06 |
Homicide-related crimesImposes mandatory minimum sentences on homicide-related crimes. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3219 2005–06 |
Bail bond recovery agentExpands the definition of a bail bond recovery agent. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3220 2005–06 |
Freight mobility planningFinds that: (1) Washington state is uniquely positioned as a gateway to the global economy. As the most trade-dependent state in the nation, per capita, Washington's economy is highly dependent on a freight mobility network... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3221 2005–06 |
Alien firearm licensesDeclares that, it is a class C felony for a nonimmigrant alien residing in Washington to carry or possess any firearm, without having first obtained an alien firearm license. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3223 2005–06 |
Gov control of propertyIntends by this act to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property, except if necessary to... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3224 2005–06 |
Military serviceChanges the type of military service for which leave of absence credit may be given to members of the Washington public employees' retirement system (PERS) from active federal service in the military or naval forces of the... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3225 2005–06 |
Boarding home managementProvides that, if the department determines that the health, safety, or welfare of residents is immediately jeopardized by a boarding home's failure or refusal to comply with the requirements of chapter 18.20 RCW or the rules... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3226 2005–06 |
Residents/dispute resolutionRequires the department to provide an opportunity during the informal dispute resolution process for input from interested residents and resident representatives. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3228 2005–06 |
General permits/90.48 RCWEstablishes procedures to reduce the impact on small businesses of general permits issued under chapter 90.48 RCW. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3229 2005–06 |
Design-build procedureAuthorizes cities with a population greater than 40,000 and counties with a population greater than 250,000 to use design-build procedures . | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3230 2005–06 |
DNA/death penaltyProhibits the imposition of the death penalty unless DNA evidence was used in the person's conviction. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |