All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5537 2005–06 |
Granted lands lease programThe State Granted Lands Lease Program is created. The Department must develop a prioritized list of parcels suitable for inclusion in the program by December 31, 2006. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5538 2005–06 |
Early childhood edu & assistThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must administer a state-supported early childhood education and assistance program to assist eligible children with educational, social, health, nutritional, and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5540 2005–06 |
Credit/extortionate extensnFor purposes of prosecution under the state criminal profiteering act, predatory payday lending constitutes an "extortionate extension of credit." Actions that fall into this category include loans made by licensees or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5541 2005–06 |
Outstanding warrantsProvides that where approved by the local legislative body, courts of limited jurisdiction may enter into agreements with one or more licensed bail bond agencies for the purpose of executing bench warrants for an accused's... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5542 2005–06 |
Detention facilitiesSpecial detention facilities may also have a population of low-risk detainees who have not yet been convicted or sentenced. Retail sales and use taxes do not apply to items that become components of special detention... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5543 2005–06 |
Vegetable seedsThe rural county deferral program is expanded to include the conditioning of vegetable seeds. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5545 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licenseMembers of the armed forces, who are unable to renew their CPL because of their assignment, reassignment, or deployment for out-of-state military service, may renew their CPL within 90 days after returning to the state. They... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5546 2005–06 |
Critical areas regulationsRequires the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5547 2005–06 |
Homeowners' associationsA homeowners[rsquo ] association may be dissolved by a majority vote of the owners in person or by proxy at an annual or special meeting, if the following conditions are met, provided that the association[rsquo ]s governing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5548 2005–06 |
Property assessmentsProvides that any taxing district that through ordinance, resolution, statute, rule, or by any other means implements any policy requiring a portion of assessed property to be set aside for the purposes of environmental... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5549 2005–06 |
Conserved water rightsAllows any water right holder to submit an application for an allocation of conserved water from a conservation measure that the holder intends to implement or that has been implemented within the five years immediately... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5550 2005–06 |
Electrical boardOne new position, representing outside line workers, is created on the Electrical Board, to be appointed by the Governor within 90 days of the effective date of the act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5553 2005–06 |
Live scan devicesThe bill appropriates up to $270,000 from the state general fund to the superintendent of public instruction to be used to purchase an electronic fingerprinting device for each educational service district. The electronic... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5554 2005–06 |
Background check task forceThe membership of the Task Force is expanded to include a representative from a for-profit entity that primarily serves children or vulnerable adults and, as a nonvoting ex officio member, a representative of an organization... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5555 2005–06 |
Granted lands purchase prgrmThe State Granted Lands Purchase Program is created. By December 31, 2012, the Department must complete an appraisal of the fair market value of at least 25 percent of the state's granted lands. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5556 2005–06 |
Repealing statutesAn initiative or referendum that repeals a statute must set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Failure to do so is presumed to be a violation of Article II, section 37 of the State Constitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5557 2005–06 |
Mental health for minorsProvides that an evaluation and treatment facility may admit for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment any minor under thirteen years of age for whom application is made by the minor's parent or guardian. The consent of the... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5559 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assctn amendmentNew provisions, providing for the amendment of covenants, are added to the Homeowners' Association Act. If voting in favor of an amendment, condition, or restriction within the homeowners' association requires more than a 50... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5560 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assctn emailA new provision is added to the Homeowners[rsquo ] Association Act, providing that a homeowners[rsquo ] association must not release the e-mail address of an owner without that owner[rsquo ]s consent. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5561 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assctn disputesA new section is added to the Homeowners[rsquo ] Association Act, reaffirming that the association or an owner has the option of using alternative dispute resolution services to resolve any controversy related to the... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5562 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesIncreases penalties for driving or physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5566 2005–06 |
Enrollment cards/IndiansAn enrollment card issued by the governing authority of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Washington is an acceptable form of identification to register to vote, or purchase liquor or tobacco in the state of Washington. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5567 2005–06 |
Investing in youth programThe Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) will establish a reinvesting in youth program to award grants to counties for implementing programs to reduce crime. The programs must target youth already... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5568 2005–06 |
Record check costsProvides that the state shall pay costs associated with subsequent record checks for certificated employees for whom the subsequent record check is required due to a lapsed certificate or a return to the profession before the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5569 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentEffective July 1, 2005: an insurance rate component is created, expiring June 30, 2007; the minimum occupancy rates are no longer applied to the direct care rate component; direct care payment rate is adjusted, based on 2003... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |