All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5421 2005–06 |
Bus stops & cross walksBus stops and pedestrian crosswalks that are necessary to meet future demands must be identified under sub-element three, "facility and service needs". | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5422 2005–06 |
Special purpose districtsThe Municipal Research Council must contract for at least two FTEs for research and services to special purpose districts. Research and services mean studying and researching issues and furnishing legal, technical,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5425 2005–06 |
N Snohomish State CollegeA new four-year higher education institution, the North Snohomish State College (NSSC), is created in north Snohomish county. Governance of the NSSC is vested in an eight member board of trustees. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5427 2005–06 |
Senior citizen fishing licAuthorizes persons over age seventy to obtain a combination fishing license at no charge. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5428 2005–06 |
Correctional facilitiesAfter the effective date of the act, DOC will not be permitted to locate, operate, or contract for the operation of any program, facility, or institution that serves any violent offenders on the grounds of a state hospital... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5429 2005–06 |
Offender risk assessmentsDOC may not reduce an offender's risk level if the offender is under supervision in the community without providing written justification documenting that the department's review and why DOC believes that the risk to the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5430 2005–06 |
Crime victims' compensationDuring the 2005-2007 biennium, the state treasurer is to transfer a total of $8 million from the accident fund to the public safety and education account (PSEA) for purposes of the crime victims' compensation program. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5431 2005–06 |
On-site sewage/marine areasTo address environmental and health concerns, local health officers in 12 Puget Sound counties must designate marine recovery areas (MRA) and develop on-site sewage system program implementation plans (local plans). The... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5434 2005–06 |
Antiharassment hearingsA petitioner for an antiharassment protection order must provide a petition, and an affidavit stating specific facts and circumstances of the harassment; unless the alleged harassment involves a sex offense(s). If sex offenses... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5435 2005–06 |
Antiharassment crt jurisdctnMunicipal courts have the authority to exercise jurisdiction and cognizance of any civil harassment action brought under RCW 10.14. Municipal courts are directed to transfer civil anti-harassment protection order actions to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5437 2005–06 |
Bridges across waterwaysMunicipalities have the right to construct bridges and trestles across waterways and over aquatic lands owned by the state if such bridges and trestles are constructed to be part of a highway. Municipalities must pay for any... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5438 2005–06 |
Emergency vehiclesProvides that the equipment and standards review unit shall require a record check of all applicants and drivers for an authorized emergency vehicle permit through the Washington state patrol criminal identification section... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5440 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxRevises excise tax provisions to encourage small business. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5443 2005–06 |
Widows of veteransAn honorably discharged veteran's widow or widower is exempt from a portion, or all property taxes assessed on the home they own. The widow or widower must be sixty-one years of age or older at the time of application for tax... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5444 2005–06 |
Share the road license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must issue a special license plate commemorating the life of Cooper Jones. The special license plate must displays a symbol recognizing an organization that promotes bicycle safety and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5446 2005–06 |
Soil scientistsPracticing or offering to practice soil science for others without a license issued under this bill is unlawful. An application, examination, and licensing system similar to that which currently applies to geologists is... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5447 2005–06 |
Fruit & vege processingRevises the excise taxation of fruit and vegetable processing and storage. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5448 2005–06 |
Grizzly bearsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must provide one or more grants for community outreach projects and programs to provide the public with information about grizzly bears in the North Cascades. The projects funded must have... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5450 2005–06 |
Mental health parityBeginning July 1, 2005, a health benefit plan that provides coverage for medical and surgical services must provide coverage for mental health services and prescription drugs to treat mental disorders. The co-pay or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5451 2005–06 |
Cosmetic medical servicesCosmetic medical services are included in the definition of retail sale. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5452 2005–06 |
Genetic testing/life insrnceProhibits an insurer from requiring a person to undergo a genetic test or provide previous genetic test results as a condition of offering or renewing life insurance. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5455 2005–06 |
Economic revitalizationThe Washington Main Street Program is created within CTED to provide technical and financial assistance to businesses, property owners, organizations, and local governments engaged in community revitalization projects. CTED is... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5456 2005–06 |
Excavating near pipelinesAny person who fails to notify the one-number locator service, as required under law, before excavating within 35 feet of a transmission pipeline is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the pipeline is damaged. A new misdemeanor... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5457 2005–06 |
Vehicle loads on highwaysFailure to secure a load in the first or second degree is a gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor, respectively. Failure to secure a load in the first degree is committed when a person negligently fails to secure all or part of a... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5458 2005–06 |
Historical documentsThe two dollar surcharge per instrument for historical preservation is raised to a four dollar surcharge per instrument. One dollar of the surcharge must be deposited in the county general fund to be used at the discretion of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |