All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5680 2005–06 |
Rainier schoolRepeals statutory references to Washington State University farming operations on property at the Rainier School. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5682 2005–06 |
Beer and wine samplingAllows grocery stores to provide samples of beer or wine to promote sales. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5683 2005–06 |
Fish & wildlife violationsIncreases penalties for the violation of certain fish and wildlife provisions. Creates the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from criminal wildlife penalty... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5684 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersWithin available funds, the Division of Child Care and Early Learning (DCCEL) in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a child care career and wage ladder in licensed child care centers that meet... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5685 2005–06 |
Indigent persons/legal aidThe Office of Civil Legal Aid is created as an independent agency of the judicial branch. The legislature is directed to appropriate funds from the public safety and education account to promote civil representation of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5686 2005–06 |
Check cashers and sellersBrokers and servicers of small loans are subject to Washington's "payday lending law," 31.45 RCW. Brokers and servicers are prohibited from engaging in the business of brokering or servicing small loans without first obtaining... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5687 2005–06 |
Adult family homesAdult family homes are facilities licensed to care for up to eight individuals. All adult family homes licensed for more than six clients must install smoke detectors that are interconnected and monitored by a central... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5688 2005–06 |
Environmental quality permitApplicants for environmental quality permits must submit information concerning responsible personnel and prior violations of environmental laws. Officials may deny permits to applicants who have been penalized for violating... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5689 2005–06 |
Ballot enhancementFinds that a person's right to privacy with respect to his or her vote for an elective office is of the highest importance, and it is the duty of the legislature to do everything within the constitutional limitations of its... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5690 2005–06 |
Essential public facilitiesFinds that although the growth management act requires that all local comprehensive plans include procedures for identifying and siting essential public facilities, the current requirements do not provide guidance as to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5693 2005–06 |
Hood Canal rehab zoneDeclares that aquatic rehabilitation zones may be designated by the legislature for areas whose surrounding marine or fresh water bodies pose serious environmental or public health concerns. Establishes aquatic rehabilitation... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5694 2005–06 |
Utility hookupsProvides that a parcel in a rural area may receive domestic water supply, storm, or sanitary sewer service if it abuts a street that is located in or adjacent to the urban growth area and that contains a domestic water supply,... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5695 2005–06 |
TRS plan 1 military serviceProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5696 2005–06 |
Newspapers/child labor lawsNewspaper vendors and carriers are subject to child labor laws. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5697 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditThe credit is restored to the 1.5 percent rate. The Department of Revenue is to extend the time for filing required information if the failure was due to circumstances beyond the control of the taxpayer. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5700 2005–06 |
Public healthA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.20 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2006 and the $0.75 regular property tax levy of public hospital districts is eliminated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5703 2005–06 |
Physician recruitmentThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will reverify eligibility for children's medical programs annually. DSHS may not charge copremiums for children's medical and dental coverage except for children... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5704 2005–06 |
School district biddingPurchases . The threshold for competitive bid procedures in relation to purchases of furniture, equipment or supplies, except books, is increased from $15,000 to $30,000. If such cost is between $30,000 and $50,000 the bid... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5706 2005–06 |
Dental health providersLicensed dental hygienists who have two years' practical clinical experience with a licensed dentist within the previous five year period may perform all dental operations and services contained within their scope of practice... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5710 2005–06 |
Mercury/motor vehiclesRequires motor vehicle manufacturers to submit, and have approved by the state, a plan for the recovery of mercury-added components from motor vehicles. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5711 2005–06 |
Labor organizationsProvides that a labor organization that is an exclusive bargaining representative of a bargaining unit of employees covered under chapter 28B.52 RCW, chapter 41.56 RCW, chapter 41.59 RCW, chapter 41.76 RCW, chapter 41.80 RCW,... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5712 2005–06 |
Local and district courtsReorganizes the administration of the local and district courts. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5715 2005–06 |
Public health improvementEstablishes the joint public health financing committee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5716 2005–06 |
Livestock and poultry feedProvides a sales and use tax exemption for livestock and poultry feed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5718 2005–06 |
Victims of domestic violenceDeclares an intent that when courts issue protection orders for victims of domestic violence, victims receive information on and access to temporary, short-term financial assistance to assist victims with the immediate,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |