All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6796 2005–06 |
Lodging businessesProvides tax exemptions for amenities purchased by lodging businesses for use by guests. Finds that, in October 2004, the court of appeals held in the Mayflower Park Hotel decision that hotels are not entitled to a resale... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| SB 6797 2005–06 |
Disaster recovery task forceDirects the Washington state employee disaster recovery task force to, upon convening, examine the findings and recommendations of the Weyerhaeuser handbook "Hurricane Katrina Rebuilding a Community: An Employer's Guide to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| SB 6799 2005–06 |
Wine and beer salesOut of state wineries and breweries that hold a certificate of approval issued by the LCB may ship their products directly to licensed in-state retailers. Any authorized representative holding a valid certificate of approval... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| SB 6801 2005–06 |
Robbery in first degreeDeclares that evidence showing that the establishment robbed was a financial institution is not required when "bank," "savings and loan," "trust," "payday," or "credit union" appears in the name of the establishment. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| SB 6803 2005–06 |
Hunter educationProvides that, in addition to any program in existence on the effective date of this section, the director shall, by December 1, 2006, establish a program for the training of persons in the safe handling of firearms,... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| SB 6804 2005–06 |
Hunter educationProvides incentives for volunteers to teach hunter education courses. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| SB 6805 2005–06 |
Certificated employeesThe time that a person has to appeal a decision or order of a school official or board is expanded from 30 days to one year. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| HB 1127 2005–06 |
Wastewater projectsDefines "public construction project" as projects with phases, segments or component parts relating to a common geographic site or public transportation system. "Public construction project" does not mean the aggregation of... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 2368 2005–06 |
Development demo projectsDirects the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to provide support and funding for two counties to host specific projects that demonstrate how a transfer of development rights program can be used to... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3129 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actProvides that unless authorized by: (1) The affirmative vote of sixty percent of the members of each house of the legislature; or (2) A compact in effect before the effective date of this act; no compact entered into or... | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3130 2005–06 |
Long-term care facilitiesProvides that smoking by residents living in assisted living facilities, veterans' homes, boarding homes, nursing homes, and adult family homes is permitted in a designated smoking area if the home or facility meets the... | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3131 2005–06 |
Renewable energyProvides tax incentives for the generation of electricity using renewable resources. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3132 2005–06 |
Vending facilitiesProvides that the state and its political subdivisions must provide licensees of the Business Enterprise Program free rent for the operation of vending facilities and that licensees may subcontract with food service providers... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3133 2005–06 |
L & I physician assistantsAuthorizes execution of certain certificates for labor and industries by physician assistants. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3135 2005–06 |
Injuries from health careProvides that, in an action or arbitration for damages for injury or death occurring as a result of providing health care, or arranging for the provision of health care, whether brought under chapter 7.70, 4.20, or 4.24 RCW,... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3136 2005–06 |
Blood-drawing proceduresDeclares that chapter 18.135 RCW does not prohibit or regulate the performance of blood-drawing procedures by health care assistants in the residences of research study participants when such procedures have been authorized by... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3140 2005–06 |
Boundary review boardRevises the boundary review board's authority to modify annexation proposals. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3141 2005–06 |
Domestic water usersRequires the department of ecology to, by December 31, 2006, study and prepare a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on ways that the department and other stakeholders can better understand the competing... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3143 2005–06 |
Saint Edward state parkDirects the State Parks and Recreation Commission to transfer Saint Edwards Park to the City of Kenmore. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3144 2005–06 |
Community revitalizationRecognizes that the state as a whole benefits from investment in public infrastructure because it promotes community and economic development. Public investment stimulates business activity and helps create jobs; stimulates... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3145 2005–06 |
Civics educationCreates a civics instruction pilot program in no more than fifteen counties. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3146 2005–06 |
Community-based health careFinds that: (1) Despite sustained efforts at the federal and state level, too many people in Washington remain without access to appropriate health care. Particularly alarming is the increase in the number of small business... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3149 2005–06 |
Fuel tax rateAdjusts the fuel tax rate to determine fuel tax distributions to fund non-highway expenditures. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3151 2005–06 |
UTC service extensionProvides that, upon receiving a written complaint from an individual who has been denied a petition for service extension by a telecommunications company, the commission must conduct an investigation. The commission must... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3152 2005–06 |
Family assessment responseCreates the family assessment response demonstration project for responding to non-emergent referrals of child abuse and neglect. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |