All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5033 2005–06 |
Public disclosure violationsThe maximum limit for PDC issued penalties is increased from $1,000 to $4,000 for a single violation, and from $2,500 to $10,000 for multiple violations included in one complaint. The amount of time the Attorney General and... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5036 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsSixty-four public works project loans totaling $155 million are authorized for the 2005 loan cycle. The projects are in the following categories: 28 domestic water projects, $43.8 million; 27 sanitary sewer projects, $85.5... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5040 2005–06 |
Community revitalization$2,250,000 in FY 2006 and $2,250,000 in FY 2007 is transferred from the general fund to the CERB account. CERB financial assistance may be provided for projects that help retain businesses that are military-related. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5043 2005–06 |
Noise controlThe Department of Health, with guidance from the Board of Health, is instructed to provide an assessment of the health effects of bass sound harmonics and recommendations for reducing the effects. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5047 2005–06 |
Prevention quality councilThe prevention quality council is created with staffing provided by the Office of Financial Management. The nine council members will be selected from the Office of Financial Management, Superintendent of Public Instruction,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5050 2005–06 |
General obligation bondsDeclares that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriation acts for the 2003-2005 and 2005-2007 fiscal bienniums, and all... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5051 2005–06 |
Capital budgetMakes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5055 2005–06 |
Trusts and estatesInheritance law is changed to remove the requirement that a descendant be lawful[rdquo ] in order to be a lineal descendant. The status of an adopted person as a lineal descendant is clarified. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5057 2005–06 |
Coordinated transportationThe voting membership of the ACCT is expanded to include: (1) a designee of the WUTC; and (2) a representative from the statewide metropolitan planning organizations and regional transportation planning organizations... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5059 2005–06 |
Transportation bond paymentProvides for a Transportation debt limit of 22 percent measured against certain transportation revenues. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5061 2005–06 |
Periodontal insuranceThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must conduct a study to determine the level of dental insurance coverage provided for a range of services known to be effective in preventing and treating periodontal disease, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5062 2005–06 |
Organic foods commission actDeclares that the marketing of organic foods within this state is affected with a public interest. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5066 2005–06 |
Physical fitness services txRecognizes that better health outcomes improve not only citizens' well-being but also lessen the fiscal burden on the state. Recognizes that lowering the cost of joining fitness clubs and organizations will provide an... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5067 2005–06 |
Vehicle combinationsProvides that, notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 46.44.036 and subject to such rules and regulations governing their operation as may be adopted by the state department of transportation, operation of the following... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5068 2005–06 |
Health information for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5071 2005–06 |
Student assessmentsThe requirement that each public school student in the third, sixth, and ninth grades take a norm-referenced achievement test is repealed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5072 2005–06 |
Education boardsRevises the powers, duties, and membership of the state board of education and the Washington professional educator standards board and eliminates the academic achievement and accountability commission. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5073 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2005-07Makes 2005-07 operating appropriations. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5074 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2003-05 supMakes 2003-05 supplemental operating appropriations. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5075 2005–06 |
Promise scholarship programAmends RCW 28B.119.010 relating to academic eligibility for the Washington promise scholarship program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5076 2005–06 |
College in high schoolFinds that: (1) Many high school students who wish to earn college credits are unable to participate in the running start program because they live in areas that do not have local colleges; and some students who would like to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5077 2005–06 |
Aiding injured personsA person is guilty of failing to summon assistance if the person: (1) knows that another individual has suffered substantial bodily harm as a result of a criminal act and needs assistance; (2) could reasonably summon... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5078 2005–06 |
Voter reregistrationProvides that the registration of a person who registered to vote before July 1, 2005, is canceled on July 1, 2007, and that person must reregister in order to vote at an election held after that date. The registration of a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5079 2005–06 |
Special election/governorDeclares that, under Article III, section 4 of the Constitution of the state of Washington, the legislature is vested with the power to contest an election and it has the power to decide a contested election. As such, for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5080 2005–06 |
Ballot requirementsRequires that the provisional ballot envelope or return envelope shall have a place for the voter to mark that he or she is a citizen of the United States and the notation, "Check here if you are a citizen of the United... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |