All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5605 2005–06 |
Naturopathic physiciansThe term "medicines of mineral, animal, and botanical origin"is replaced with the term "naturopathic medicines." The medicines that naturopaths may use includes vitamins, minerals, botanical medicines, homeopathic medicines,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5607 2005–06 |
Health care grievanceThe grievance and appeals process for state purchased and state regulated health plans is clarified and made more consistent with the standards established under ERISA. Among other things, the bill: makes a distinction between... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5608 2005–06 |
Authority to condemn prprtyA statement of legislative findings and intent is adopted, declaring that, when the state authorizes one jurisdiction to condemn property located in another, the state must also provide a meaningful way to protect the public... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5612 2005–06 |
Housing assistancePreference for Housing Trust Fund assistance is extended to applicant projects which include employment and training opportunities in Washington apprenticeship programs. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5613 2005–06 |
Comm college tuition waiversCommunity and technical colleges are allowed to deduct the tuition owed from the funds they are sending the trust under the training contract with the apprentice organizations. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5616 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS service creditMembers of LEOFF 2 who are eligible for retirement are allowed to purchase up to five years of additional service credit at full actuarial cost at the time of retirement. Additional service credit purchased in this way is used... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5617 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS retire rehireA retiree of LEOFF 2 who becomes employed in a position that is eligible for membership in one of the other Washington State retirement systems may become a member of his or her new position's retirement plan and earn a second... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5618 2005–06 |
Forest landsThe purpose of designating lands as forest lands of long term commercial significance is to maintenance the land base required for the forest products industry and derive the economic, social, and environmental benefits that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5619 2005–06 |
Water qualityThe Legislature finds the marine waters of the state to be at significant risk from development along the state's shorelines. The adverse coastal impacts occur not only from local use, but include impacts from uses occurring a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5622 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are included that would allow the state to conform fully to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Sellers are authorized to designate an agent to register the seller with the state, if not already registered. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5624 2005–06 |
Ambulance services fundingThe bill makes a number of legislative findings as follows: ambulance and emergency medical services are essential services; without a funding mechanism local governments will no longer be able to operate ambulance and... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5625 2005–06 |
Gender equity reportingPermits higher education institutions to use a three-year rolling average in reporting athletic participation for purposes of gender equity rules. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5626 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle & special fuelA B&O tax deduction is provided for wholesale sales of motor vehicle fuel and special fuel by a distributor of the fuel to another distributor selling the same type of fuel, but only if the buyer purchases no more than ten... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5628 2005–06 |
Pharmacy services insuranceThe Legislature intends to promote access to pharmacy services, which it finds to be a necessary component in the overall health care system, by requiring health care insurers to have open pharmacy networks. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5629 2005–06 |
Office of student assistanceCreates the office of student assistance to handle student financial aid programs. Provides that all powers, duties, and functions of the higher education coordinating board and the office of the adjutant general of the state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5630 2005–06 |
Parks & rec facility fundingReal estate excise tax revenues may be used, at the option of a city or county, for maintenance and operations of parks and recreational facilities acquired or developed with revenues from this tax after December 31, 2004. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5633 2005–06 |
Allegations of child abuseThe Department of Social and Health Services will convene a work group to make recommendations regarding information used when there are allegations of child abuse or neglect. The work group will make recommendations regarding... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5634 2005–06 |
Teachers' salariesRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to verify credits earned by certificated staff to increase their earnings on the salary schedule. The credits must be from an accredited education institution recognized by the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5637 2005–06 |
Health insurance coverageOn a quarterly basis, any employer with 50 or more employees must pay a fee to the Department of Employment Security. The fee will be based on a rate established by the administrator of the Health Care Authority reflecting the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5639 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditA B&O tax credit is allowed in a year when a person's R&D spending exceeds the person's average R&D spending over the previous three years. The amount of credit allowed is equal to the 3 percent times the spending which... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5640 2005–06 |
Taxation of royaltiesThe B&O tax does not apply to royalties received for patents or copyrights during the five years following the registration of the copyright or the filing of the patent.. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5642 2005–06 |
Business & job retentionThe Business and Job Retention and Expansion Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5645 2005–06 |
Ignition interlock devicesProof of an ignition interlock device is not necessary if an applicant for a temporary restricted license provides a declaration that he or she does not own a vehicle and is employed in a position that requires he or she to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5646 2005–06 |
Concealment of pblc hazards"Public hazard" is defined as a condition, product, or practice that is reasonably likely to cause harm to others if not publicly disclosed. In determining whether a confidentiality provision is valid and enforceable, the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5647 2005–06 |
Immigration law enforcementAll Washington peace officers must refrain from enforcing federal civil immigration laws. They may not single out individuals for legal scrutiny or enforcement activity based solely on country of origin, religion, ethnicity,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |