All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5228 2005–06 |
Wild on WA license platesThe Department of Licensing must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork symbolizing wildlife viewing in Washington state. An applicant for a "Wild on Washington" license plate must pay an initial fee of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5231 2005–06 |
Definition of convictionDeclares that "conviction" also means an uncontested notice of infraction, a determination, judgment, or finding that an infraction has been committed, or a failure to appear after requesting a hearing to contest an... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5233 2005–06 |
Food fish & shellfish lic"Deliver" is defined as arrival at a place or port, and includes arrivals from offshore waters to waters within the state and arrivals from state or offshore waters. Fish or shellfish taken under an emerging commercial fishery... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5234 2005–06 |
Hunting accessAllows the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide money, materials, or labor to private landowners who open their property to public access for fishing or wildlife-oriented recreation. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5235 2005–06 |
Child labor lawsL&I must set a fee of $10 per business location for the administration and enforcement of minor work permits. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5238 2005–06 |
BoilersUnfired low pressure vessels, regardless of their location, and certain small electric boilers with a maximum allowable pressure of less than 100 pounds per square inch are added to the list of devices exempt from L&I regulation. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5239 2005–06 |
Lien against homeownerA potential lien claimant providing proper "notice of right to claim a lien" may claim a lien for goods or services supplied to the new construction, repair, alteration or remodel of a single-family residence or appurtenant... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5240 2005–06 |
Minimum wage violationsAn employer who violates a record keeping requirement under the Minimum Wage Act may be assessed a penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 per violation per employee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5244 2005–06 |
Rehire of retired pblc emplyTeachers Retirement System . A retired teacher or administrator who satisfies a break in service of at least one month may be employed for up to 867 hours per school year (approximately five months of full-time employment)... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5245 2005–06 |
Retirement tech correctionsErroneously omitted cross references between pension statutes are inserted. Other statutory references are corrected. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5246 2005–06 |
Gain-sharing provisionsReplaces gain-sharing provisions with certain changes in benefits and setting contribution rates for the public employees', teachers', school employees', and public safety employees' retirement systems. Repeals RCW 41.31.010,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5248 2005–06 |
Physical therapyPhysical therapy is defined as the care and services provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist licensed in the state. The practice of physical therapy is defined with specific parameters referencing the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5249 2005–06 |
Small works roster contractsAuthority for state agencies to waive bond and retainage requirements is added to the procedures for small works roster contracts. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5251 2005–06 |
Shoreline master programsProvides that the legislative body of a local government may amend its master program on an interim basis without full compliance with the guidelines adopted by the department if the legislative body finds: (1) That the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5252 2005–06 |
Commemorative works accountThe bill establishes the commemorative works account. Expenditures from the account do not require appropriation and can only be used for the ongoing care, maintenance, and repair of commemorative works on the capital campus. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5253 2005–06 |
Mortgage broker officesThe good standing[rdquo ] test, established by agency rule, is replaced with a statutory procedure, which governs the circumstances in which duplicate licenses for branch offices of mortgage brokers will be issued. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5255 2005–06 |
Dietary supplementsExempts all dietary supplements from sales and use tax. Repeals RCW 82.08.925 and 82.12.925. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5257 2005–06 |
Mental health for minorsWhen a parent brings his or her minor child to an evaluation and treatment facility or an inpatient facility to determine whether the child has a mental disorder and is in need of treatment, the treatment provider may not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5258 2005–06 |
Controlled substancesThe spatial restriction around school grounds and school bus route stops is changed from 1000 feet to 200 feet. The restriction around the perimeter of school grounds applies during regular school hours. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5260 2005–06 |
Civil forfeituresWhen property is forfeited in drug cases, the property must be sold or destroyed. Forfeited property may no longer be retained or forwarded to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for disposition, unless the activity... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5261 2005–06 |
Military service creditA member of PERS, TRS, SERS, LEOFF 2, WSPRS, or PSERS who is sufficiently incapacitated in the course of military service as to be unable to resume retirement system eligible employment may purchase service credit for the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5263 2005–06 |
Commercial drivers"Positive alcohol confirmation test," "substance abuse professional" and "verified positive drug test" are defined. A refusal to take a drug or alcohol test that meets the standard for refusal under federal law is considered... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5264 2005–06 |
Driver's lic exam waiverDOL may waive the knowledge and/or skill exams for applicants who surrender a valid driver's license issued by the person's previous home state. Additionally, DOL may waive the knowledge and/or skill exams for applicants who... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5265 2005–06 |
Tech corrections/RCW 46.87References to the Western Compact are replaced with the IRP. Language regarding the calculation of mileage estimates is removed. References to the proportional registration of trailers is removed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5269 2005–06 |
Women's correctional centerFinds that a child's early attachment to his or her parent influences physical and intellectual development, forms the foundation for psychological development, and becomes the prototype for subsequent interpersonal relationships. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |