All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5191 2005–06 |
K-12 finance studyThe K-12 finance study executive committee is created to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5192 2005–06 |
Local disability boardsTo vote in a LEOFF 1 county disability board election, an active or retired member of LEOFF 1 must be employed or retired from an employer within the county. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5193 2005–06 |
Pension policy committeeA sixth member is added to the executive committee of the SCPP from among the committee members representing retired members of the state retirement systems. The Director of the Office of Financial Management no longer serves... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5195 2005–06 |
Interstate insurance compactThis bill replicates the NAIC Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Model Act and makes Washington State a compact member. Compact member states pool their resources and expertise to quickly make regulatory decisions... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5197 2005–06 |
Distressed insurersThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner monitors the solvency of insurance carriers, health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and certified health plans that are authorized to do business in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5199 2005–06 |
Vehicle size limitsExternally mounted mirror regulations are brought into compliance with federal regulations. An externally mounted rear vision mirror may extend beyond the width limits of a vehicle to provide the driver a view to the rear... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5200 2005–06 |
Ocean-going containersAt the request of a port commission, WSDOT may enter into agreements with port authorities to establish short heavy haul industrial corridors within a port district's property. WSDOT may issue special permits to overweight... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5201 2005–06 |
HOV lanes pilot projectWSDOT is authorized to establish and operate a HOT lane pilot project on the existing HOV lanes on State Route 167. The authority is for a four-year tolling pilot project with authority rescinded four years after toll... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5203 2005–06 |
Methow river water projectProvides for a pilot project to determine the best approach to meet the needs of people and the environment in the Methow river basin by temporarily placing water into Barnsley and Big Twin Lakes and the aquifer in continuity... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5205 2005–06 |
Bond paymentsThe bill requires same day transfer of funds into the bond retirement accounts. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5206 2005–06 |
New county officer trainingProvides that expenses incurred by a newly elected county officer before taking office that relate to a course of training and education pertaining to the administration and operations of county government, including the... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5208 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate in matters of pay and wage level. For purposes of negotiating, the state must be represented by the chief of the Washington State Patrol. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5209 2005–06 |
Antiharassment ordersA third violation of a civil anti-harassment protection order is a class C felony. The first two convictions may involve the same victim or other victims that are specifically protected by the anti-harassment orders the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5210 2005–06 |
Fire protection impact feesAuthorizes fire protection facilities to use impact fees. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5211 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesA pyramid promotional scheme is a program where participants pay for the right to receive compensation primarily based on the recruitment of others. Pyramid promotional schemes violate the CPA. The chain distribution statute... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5212 2005–06 |
Group life insurancePremiums for group life insurance may be paid entirely by funds contributed by the insured employees. For members of the Washington State Patrol, a family member or spouse may be insured in the amount purchased by an insured employee. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5214 2005–06 |
Cemetery districtsDeclares that the limitations imposed by RCW 84.52.050 through 84.52.056, and 84.52.043 shall not prevent the levy of taxes by a cemetery district, when authorized so to do by the voters of a cemetery district in the manner... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5215 2005–06 |
Water to fight forest firesNew provisions are added to the water code and the forest protection code that allows all lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, inland waters, underground waters, salt waters and all other surface waters and watercourses in the state... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5216 2005–06 |
Gray wolf managementThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must protect gray wolves and develop management programs on publicly owned lands that will encourage the natural regeneration of gray wolves in areas with suitable habitat. Gray wolves may not... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5217 2005–06 |
Solid waste advisory commAdds nonprofit organizations collecting reusable materials to support charitable programs to the committee. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5218 2005–06 |
Temporary staffing servicesRevises the taxation of temporary staffing services. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5220 2005–06 |
Motor poolThe basis for calculating rates charged to agencies for use of motor pool vehicles is adjusted to comply with federal rules. Non-appropriated funds are used for new vehicles. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5223 2005–06 |
Fine-only misdemeanorsStatutes identified as misdemeanors for which the punishment is limited to a fine are changed to civil infractions. Maximum penalties for civil infractions consist of: $25 for class 4 infractions; $50 for class 3 infractions;... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5224 2005–06 |
Indecent libertiesFour of the five alternative methods of committing the crimes of indecent liberties without forcible compulsion are ranked as seriousness level VII on the sentencing grid. One alternative, when the perpetrator is a health care... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |