All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5001 2005–06 |
Promise scholarshipsAuthorizes the use of the scholarships if the student resides with a parent or guardian in Washington state intending to commute from the parent's or guardian's residence, the commute distance to a Washington institution of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5003 2005–06 |
DNA testingAny convicted felon who requests DNA testing can submit the request to the court that entered the judgment of conviction. The requirement that the request be made before December 31, 2004, is eliminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5004 2005–06 |
Commercial feedThe pet food registration period is changed from a one-year to a two-year period. The fees are doubled but will be paid half as often. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5007 2005–06 |
Harbor linesThe detailed listing of harbor areas is eliminated and the Board of Natural Resources, acting as the Commission, can work with an area to adjust the line. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5008 2005–06 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5009 2005–06 |
Conservation asst accountThe authorized use of the conservation assistance revolving account is extended to the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5010 2005–06 |
Conservation districtsThe Conservation Commission is authorized to adopt rules pertaining to the eligibility and distribution of these funds. The initial and the second distribution formulas are repealed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5011 2005–06 |
Trans budget 2005-07Makes 2005-07 transportation appropriations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5012 2005–06 |
Trans budget 2003-05 suppMakes 2003-05 supplemental transportation appropriations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5014 2005–06 |
County treasurerThe shipping date on mail or parcels delivered by a private third-party delivery service is treated the same as a United States Postal Service postmark date. The county treasurer specifies the accounts into which payments are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5015 2005–06 |
Nonpartisan judicial commA nonpartisan judicial commission is established. The commission will nominate three persons to fill any vacancy occurring in the supreme court or an appellate court. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5018 2005–06 |
Community college facultyProvides for a review and update of the best practices audit of compensation and employment for part-time faculty in technical and community colleges. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5019 2005–06 |
Student athletesProvides that an institution of higher education may not agree to, or be subject to, the rules or policies of any organization, association, or any other type of entity, nor make a contract with any party, that dictates the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5020 2005–06 |
Peace corps volunteersSchool district boards of directors must grant leaves of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the Peace Corps who volunteers for the Peace... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5021 2005–06 |
Hispanic American schlrshpDeclares that creating an endowed scholarship program to help Hispanic American students obtain a higher education will help to rectify past discrimination by providing a means and an incentive for Hispanic American students... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5022 2005–06 |
Higher ed boardsThe student member on the governing boards for the institutions of higher education may serve for a term of up to two years. Each of the governing boards shall determine the length of the student term. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5023 2005–06 |
Vehicle headlightsHeadlights must be on when windshield wipers are in use due to snow, rain, fog, or other sight limiting conditions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5024 2005–06 |
Telework tax incentivesAn employer may take a credit, up to the amount due, against the business and occupation tax or the public utility tax for telework expenditures that exceed the average annual telework expenditures made by the employer in the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5025 2005–06 |
Community swim facilityFinds that the development of a combined intercollegiate and community swim facility at the University of Washington will provide a significant benefit to the state. Declares an intent to support a swim facility with the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5027 2005–06 |
Water rights/real estate taxSeveral of the recommendations issued in the Department of Ecology 2002 study of water right transfers are implemented in the bill. Within thirty days of receipt of an application for a change of place of use of a storage,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5028 2005–06 |
Property tax leviesAuthorizes an inflationary adjustment for property tax levies. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5029 2005–06 |
Safe water in schoolsThe state Board of Health (BOH) must adopt drinking water quality regulations for public and state-approved private K-12 school facilities by August 1, 2006, and report results to the legislature by December 1, 2006.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5030 2005–06 |
Toxic exposure reportingA Toxics Exposure Reporting and Tracking (TERT) review panel is created to coordinate state toxic chemical exposure monitoring and protection activities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5031 2005–06 |
All-terrain vehiclesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must establish a comprehensive hands-on ATV safety education and training program that provides for the issuance of ATV safety certificates. The course content must be adopted from a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5032 2005–06 |
Property tax exmptn reviewDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to review the tax preferences in Title 84 RCW beginning in 2006 and every six years thereafter. The review shall be completed and a report prepared by June 30th of the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |