All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1566 2005–06 |
Government accountabilityRequires that the budget process be developed in consideration with the priorities of government. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1567 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsAllows agricultural lands that are not being used for the commercial production of food or other agricultural products to be used for recreational activities. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1568 2005–06 |
Activation of national guardChanges the circumstances under which the Governor may order the National Guard into the active service of the state. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1570 2005–06 |
Voluntary accounts programCreates the Washington Voluntary Account Program (Program). Private employers and the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) are required to provide non-governmental employees the opportunity to participate in retirement plans... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1571 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentRevises the nursing facility payment system. Declares that the insurance component rate allocation corresponds to the labor and industries workers' compensation insurance and property and casualty insurance premiums paid by a... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1572 2005–06 |
Postage costs taxationAllows printers and mailing bureaus to deduct postage charges when calculating business and occupation, retail sales, and use taxes. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1573 2005–06 |
Linked deposit programDeclares an intent that funds provided under the linked deposit program shall be used to create jobs and economic opportunity as well as to remedy the problem of a lack of access to capital by minority and women's business enterprises. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1574 2005–06 |
Small business manufacturingAuthorizes the deferral of the state sales and use tax and the local sales and use tax on the construction of qualified investment projects or the acquisition of equipment or machinery by a qualified small business. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1575 2005–06 |
Small business purchasesCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for investments in computer equipment by small businesses. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1576 2005–06 |
Small business job creationCreates a business and occupation tax credit of $650 per year per newly created full-time employment position for independently owned and operated businesses with 50 or fewer employees that offer a health care plan to all employees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1578 2005–06 |
Property tax leviesAllows all taxing districts to ask their voters to approve multiyear levies in excess of the constitutional 1 percent property tax rate limit. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1579 2005–06 |
Animal fightingModifies the crime of animal fighting. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1580 2005–06 |
Stun gunsProvides that no person or business may sell a projectile stun gun in the state of Washington unless the projectile stun gun: (1) Has a maximum charge of less than one hundred thousand volts; (2) Has a maximum of less than... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1582 2005–06 |
Licensing subagent feesModifying certain fees charged by vehicle licensing subagents. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1583 2005–06 |
Relocation assistanceRequires landlords to pay relocation assistance, as well as to return any deposits and prepaid rent, to tenants who are displaced because their residence is condemned or declared unlawful to occupy except in cases in which the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1584 2005–06 |
Management of state watersIncludes federal and tribal water rights as interests the state considers under the state's Water Resources Act of 1971. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1585 2005–06 |
Housing for homelessRequires that temporary housing for homeless persons comply with the regulations which govern temporary worker housing. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1586 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationAuthorizes public institutions of higher education to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions and transfer policies for the purpose of promoting diversity on their campuses. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1587 2005–06 |
Rainier schoolRepeals statutory references to Washington State University farming operations on property at the Rainier School. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1588 2005–06 |
Tourism promotionDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to implement a regional television campaign to promote tourism opportunities in Washington. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1589 2005–06 |
WorkFirstExtends to 24 months the period of time that a WorkFirst program participant may engage in vocational educational training as a work activity. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1590 2005–06 |
State health care programsProvides that, to decrease administrative burdens for providers and plans participating in state purchased health care programs, the administrator, the assistant secretary for the medical assistance administration of the... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1592 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1593 2005–06 |
Farmers market nutrition prgRecognizes the benefits of farmers market nutrition programs and appropriates $1.15 million from the State General Fund to the Departments of Health and Social and Health Services for 2005-07. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1594 2005–06 |
Investment boardCreates the Washington Growing Business Fund to invest in Washington based companies using at least $500 million of the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) portfolio and to be managed in accordance with WSIB's investment... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |