All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6765 2005–06 |
Clean elections actThe Washington Clean Elections Act is established as an alternative to campaign financing available to candidates running for statewide or legislative office. The act is administered by the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC),... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 2329 2005–06 |
Disclosure of DSHS infoClarifies that the State Auditor and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee are among the entities that are authorized to review those Department of Social and Health Services records and communications that are... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3068 2005–06 |
Employer communicationsProhibits an employer from requiring its employees to attend employer-sponsored meetings or to participate in communications with the employer if the primary purpose is to communicate the employer's opinion about religious or... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3072 2005–06 |
Agency admin & overhead costRequires the director of financial management to provide all agencies with guidelines for preparing estimates of agency activities, including indirect and administrative overhead costs. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3075 2005–06 |
County auditor licensingProvides that counties are authorized to create a county auditor licensing services account to be used in accordance with RCW 46.01.140. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3077 2005–06 |
Vessel purchasesProvides a retail sales tax exemption for vessels sold to residents of foreign countries, and other states, if a permit is obtained from the Department of Revenue and the vessel is used for no more than twelve months in this state. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3080 2005–06 |
Statewide school curriculumProvides that, by January 15, 2008, within existing resources appropriated for the administration of the Washington assessment of student learning, the superintendent of public instruction shall develop a comprehensive and... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3086 2005–06 |
Chemotherapy/anticancer drugProvides a Business and Occupation tax exemption for sales of chemotherapy and anticancer drugs for infusion or injection for human use. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3088 2005–06 |
Milwaukee road trailExtends the negotiation period for the Milwaukee Road trail to July 1, 2013. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3090 2005–06 |
Firearms safety educationRequires the superintendent of public instruction, within existing resources, to develop a program of instruction for firearms accident prevention for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3091 2005–06 |
Real estate excise taxesExpands the permitted uses of a local real estate excise tax. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3092 2005–06 |
Concealed weapons licensesRevises late renewal penalty provisions for concealed pistol licenses. Declares that this late penalty does not apply to a licensee who was serving in the armed forces outside of this state at the time of the expiration of the... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3094 2005–06 |
Advanced registered nursesAmends RCW 18.79.050 concerning advanced registered nurse practitioners. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3096 2005–06 |
Health disparities councilDeclares an intent to create the healthiest state in the nation by striving to eliminate health disparities in women and people of color. In meeting the intent of this act, the legislature creates the governor's interagency... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3097 2005–06 |
Health impact assessmentsDirects the state board, in collaboration with the governor's interagency council on health disparities, to complete health impact assessments, in collaboration with the council, and with assistance that shall be provided by... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3100 2005–06 |
Medical coverage/officialsProvides authority to municipalities and political subdivisions to provide medical coverage to their elected officials and commissioners. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5013 2005–06 |
Highway sign panelsMotorist information sign panels must include the letters 'RV' if a business or destination can accommodate recreational vehicles. The letters 'RV' must be black and located in a small yellow circle. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5037 2005–06 |
Problem gamblingA program for the prevention and treatment of problem and pathological gambling is established in DSHS. Funding for the program is derived from a B&O tax on the net win of all licensed contests of chance (card rooms, bingo,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5069 2005–06 |
Family leave insuranceEstablishes the family leave insurance program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5096 2005–06 |
Armed forces license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must issue a special license plate collection for motor vehicles recognizing the contribution of veterans, active duty military personnel, and reservists. The collection includes a design for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5104 2005–06 |
Keep kids safe license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork recognizing efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. An applicant for a "Keep Kids Safe" license plate must pay an initial... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5108 2005–06 |
Housing programsThe statutory limit on departmental expenses, incurred by CTED in administering the Housing Assistance and Affordable Housing programs, is raised from 4 percent to 5 percent of the annual funds available to the respective programs. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5117 2005–06 |
Land surveyorsRequires registered land surveyors to obtain at least fifteen hours of continuing professional development per year. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5138 2005–06 |
Transportation feesThe following DOL fees are raised: The reflectorized plate fee is raised from 50 cents to $2; The reflectorized plate set fee is raised from $2 to $4; The fee for replacement plates is raised from $3 to $10; The fee for an... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5159 2005–06 |
Health care disputesRequires the Department of Health to establish a schedule of maximum fees that may be charged by certified independent review organizations. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |