All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5345 2005–06 |
Timber land revitalizatn brdThe Timber Land Revitalization Board (board) is created. The board consists of the Commissioner of Public Lands, serving in a nonvoting capacity, and four members appointed by the Governor. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5346 2005–06 |
Citizen councilor officeEstablishes the office of citizen councilor. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5350 2005–06 |
Parental responsibilityDeclares that there shall be a presumption that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of minor children unless: (1) The parents have agreed to an award of residential placement or decision-making authority to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5351 2005–06 |
Sale of historic airplanesA B&O tax exemption is provided for a manufacturer of a reproduced airplane of historical significance. "Airplane of historical significance" is defined as an airplane which is at least fifty years old of a type or model of... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5352 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the act of starving, dehydrating, or suffocating an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, constitutes the crime of first-degree animal cruelty, rather than second-degree... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5353 2005–06 |
JudgmentsProvides a uniform method of transferring a municipal court judgment into district court. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5357 2005–06 |
Hazardous substancesClarifying language is added the statute concerning the handling and storage of mixed radioactive and hazardous wastes (Initiative 297). The chapter is not intended to adversely affect the transportation, manufacturing,... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5359 2005–06 |
WASL score reportingProvides that assessment scores for students who transfer into a school or school district after January 1st in the year in which the assessment is taken shall be counted with the scores from the school or school district from... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5361 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefRequires that, annually, the department of revenue shall adjust each combined disposable income amount and each valuation amount to reflect inflation. The department may round the adjusted amounts to the nearest thousand... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5362 2005–06 |
InsuranceNumerous provisions of the insurance code are modernized and clarified. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5363 2005–06 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district created after July 1, 2006, and before June 30, 2008, may impose a sales and use tax for the construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of a regional center. Construction of a new regional center... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5365 2005–06 |
Business & professions acctThe Businesses and Professions Account is created in the State Treasury. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5366 2005–06 |
Older mobile homesAdditional requirements are created for the transportation along state public highways of mobile homes constructed prior to 1976. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5367 2005–06 |
Use of public fundsThe prohibition on the use of public funds to finance political campaigns for local offices is eliminated. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5368 2005–06 |
Nurse mandatory overtimeThe following entities are added to the list of health care facilities covered by the overtime prohibition law for certain registered and licensed practical nurses: state hospitals that are operated and maintained by the state... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5369 2005–06 |
Potato commissionThe Washington Potato Commission previously formed under one of the state's commodity commission statutes is transferred to this new chapter of law. Excluded in the new chapter are the authorities to engage in a marketing and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5371 2005–06 |
Water-sewer districtsThe district board of commissioners can initiate an election method of annexation through adoption of a resolution calling for the annexation question to be submitted to the voters when the district acquires water and/or sewer... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5372 2005–06 |
Water & sewer facilitiesCities and counties must consult with public water-sewer, sewer, and water utilities in the predesign phase of construction projects involving relocation of those facilities. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5374 2005–06 |
Fire safetyThe State Building Code Council must require an owner of a building constructed or substantially altered before December 1, 2004 to install an automatic sprinkler system if the building is designed or used as a nightclub,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5375 2005–06 |
Offender travel or transferThe Department of Corrections (DOC) may supervise and transfer non-felony offenders who are subject to the 2002 Compact. DOC must process applications for non-felony offenders to travel and transfer to another state and may... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5376 2005–06 |
Forest practicesCounties and cities assuming regulation of forest practices must adopt development regulations that protect public resources from material damage or the potential for material damage. Local governments provide for approvals... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5377 2005–06 |
Keeping of wild animalsThe possession, importation, and breeding of potentially dangerous wild animals is prohibited unless permission is granted by an animal control authority. "Potentially dangerous wild animal" is defined and includes large cats,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5378 2005–06 |
Conservation futuresThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Revenues may be used for maintenance and operation of property acquired. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5379 2005–06 |
Contract liquor storesStatutes referencing agency and vendor liquor stores and managers of these stores are updated to reflect their current name: contract liquor stores and contract liquor store managers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5382 2005–06 |
Dogs harassing big gameThe Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife may draft emergency rules and may authorize enforcement action when dogs harass, attack, pursue, or kill any big game animal. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |