All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5648 2005–06 |
Immigration status inquiryWashington law enforcement officers and agencies must not inquire about the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or others approaching the officers for assistance. Other officers or agencies that provide safety... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5649 2005–06 |
Dispute resolution processIf the Department of Social and Health Services determines that a deficiency should have been cited under a different more appropriate regulation, DSHS must revise the report, statement of deficiencies, or enforcement remedy... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5650 2005–06 |
Adult family homesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to implement a food safety component as part of the required training for staff and providers in adult family homes. Food handler permits will not be necessary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5651 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college accountThe interest earnings on the investment of the community and technical college capital projects account will remain in the account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5652 2005–06 |
Short line rail programThe CERB is to develop a short line rail revitalization program. Under the program, localities may apply for financial assistance to acquire rail lines, repair railroad equipment, and construct railroad improvements and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5653 2005–06 |
Patient transport vehiclesThe legislature finds that requiring all patients who need to travel in a prone or supine position but are medically stable, to be transported by an ambulance can be overly restrictive to individuals with disabilities.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5655 2005–06 |
Tribal history in schoolsRequires school district to incorporate the culture, history, and government of federally-recognized Indian tribes into its curriculum for each grade level in which Washington State and United States history is taught. A... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5656 2005–06 |
DenturistsHealth carriers must allow denturists to participate in any preferred provider network to the same extent, and under the same terms and conditions, as a dentist. Health care service contractors or health maintenance... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5658 2005–06 |
Liquified petroleum gasOnly the owner of an LPG container, or a person authorized in writing by the owner, may: (1) fill or refill an LPG container with LPG or any other gas or compound; or (2) deface, erase, obliterate, cover up, or otherwise... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5659 2005–06 |
Renewable energy tax creditsBeginning July 1, 2007, a light and power business may take a credit against the public utility tax for the purchase of or the generation of a renewable resource for distribution and sale in Washington. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5660 2005–06 |
Landlord and tenant disputesA statutory process is created for the resolution of disputes between manufactured/mobile homeowners and manufactured/mobile home park owners. A complainant is defined as a landlord, park owner, tenant, or homeowner. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5661 2005–06 |
SEPA categorical exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from SEPA review within urban growth areas: the construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units; division of land into nine or fewer lots; and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5662 2005–06 |
Freight mobility fundingThe Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Account is created in the state treasury. All federal, state and private funds allocated to FMSIB must be deposited in the account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5666 2005–06 |
Child dependency casesRequires records to be provided to the Department of Social and Health Services, the parents, court, guardians ad litem, or counsel if they relate to the placement decision for a dependent child. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5667 2005–06 |
County auditorsThe intent, as stated in the bill, is to make the chief elections official, however named, an elective office in all counties, including charter counties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5668 2005–06 |
Voting education in schoolsProvides that any course in United States history or government used to fulfill high school graduation requirements must include information on voting in and the process of both the primary and general elections, the absentee... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5669 2005–06 |
State vehicle useDeclares that policies must also include verification of a valid Washington state driver's license. Before an employee is allowed to use a vehicle owned, leased, or rented by a state agency, the agency director, or the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5670 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 5671 2005–06 |
Property value compensationProvides that a county that adopts and/or implements regulations or any other act that sets aside, prevents use, or devalues property or a property interest shall, in addition to liability for any other damages due under... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5672 2005–06 |
Commercial parking businessProhibits a parking charge unless there is a conspicuously posted sign on the parking lot indicating the times and circumstances in which a parking charge will be charged and provides for fees and penalties in the event of any... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5674 2005–06 |
Workers' comp calculationSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5675 2005–06 |
Fire protection districtsAmends RCW 52.02.020 to authorize fire protection districts to establish or participate in health clinic services. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5677 2005–06 |
Revocation of teacher certA school district employee must have his or her certificate or permit revoked upon a finding that the employee was engaged in any unauthorized use of school equipment for sexual gratification or possessed on school grounds any... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5678 2005–06 |
Safe neighborhoodsDeclares that local governments should be provided with the opportunity to obtain assistance from the state for the purpose of adopting or revising community planning processes to include concepts and policies designed to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5679 2005–06 |
Surplus political fundsIn addition to existing authorized ways to dispose of surplus campaign funds, they may be donated to public schools, school districts, or educational service districts. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |