All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5961 2005–06 |
Livestock mortalitiesThe Department of Agriculture must develop rules to assure the proper management of all non-emergency livestock carcass disposals in the state to fulfill the requirements of federal rules pertaining to farm plans for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5963 2005–06 |
Livestock info securityAn eleven member task force is created that includes four legislators, one from each of the major caucuses of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Department of Agriculture, and six members appointed jointly by the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5964 2005–06 |
Jail inmates/medical careRequires that when state law enforcement officers initiate the charges for which a person is ordered to serve a sentence in the jail, the state shall reimburse the governing unit for care provided to that person whether... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5965 2005–06 |
Video equip in nursing homesDeclares an intent to enable nursing facilities to protect the safety of vulnerable adults and improve the quality of services provided while respecting residents' privacy. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5967 2005–06 |
Master licensing serviceWith money appropriated for this purpose, the Department of Licensing must administer a performance-based grant program that provides funding assistance to public agencies that issue business licenses, and that wish to join... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5968 2005–06 |
Agricultural fairsThe Department of Agriculture must contract to conduct a study on the economic and social impact of agricultural fairs in Washington State. The study is to include statewide and local impacts of fairs on employment, business... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5970 2005–06 |
Associate faculty positionsEstablishes associate faculty positions for part-time faculty at community and technical colleges. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5971 2005–06 |
Statewide student assocThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must recognize one non-profit statewide student association for the state's public baccalaureate institutions, with each recognized campus student government association... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5972 2005–06 |
Manufacture of airplanesProperty taxes paid with respect to newly acquired or constructed real property are eligible only if the building is used exclusively in the manufacturing of airplanes or airplane components. Property taxes paid with respect... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5973 2005–06 |
Sales and use tax on candyRequires the department of revenue to deposit twenty-five one-hundredths of one percent of the revenues collected under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW into the county public health account in RCW 70.05.125. Takes effect August 1, 2005. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5975 2005–06 |
Competitive bid requirementsFormal bidding requirements can be dispensed with for purchases less than $10,000; and the informal process can be used to award contracts for purchases between $10,000 and $50,000. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5976 2005–06 |
Fire protection policy boardAmends RCW 43.43.932 to add a ninth member to the state fire protection policy board. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5978 2005–06 |
Relinquishment/water rightsAmends the relinquishment provisions to provide that as long as a portion of a water right is put to beneficial use no portion of the water right will be deemed to have been relinquished. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5980 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsAuthorizes small business health savings accounts. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5981 2005–06 |
Health benefit plansFinds that: (1) The cost of health care, along with the number of uninsured persons, is continuing to rise; (2) Many individuals are uninsured because employers are not given adequate health insurance options that they and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5982 2005–06 |
Hlth ins for small employersProvides access to health insurance for small employers and their employees. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5984 2005–06 |
Fees for ex parte ordersCounty clerks are required to charge a fee of $30 for processing an ex parte order. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5985 2005–06 |
Clinical trial resultsDeclares an intent to require public institutions in this state that take part in human clinical trials of drugs to release complete results of the clinical trials. Provides that, for the purposes of this act, "drugs" has the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5986 2005–06 |
Prescription drug liabilityThe intent of the Legislature to create an exception to the learned intermediary doctrine for prescription products advertised directly to consumers is stated. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5987 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be a certified electrician who is a representative of an industrial manufacturer that employs plant electricians. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5988 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be the owner or manager of an appliance repair business. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5989 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be the owner or manager of a heating, ventilating, or air conditioning business. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5990 2005–06 |
Historic automobile museumProvides that the governing board of a nonprofit organization, corporation, or association may apply for deferral of taxes on the construction of buildings, site preparation, and the acquisition of related machinery and... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5991 2005–06 |
State income taxDeclares that it is the intent of the legislature in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5994 2005–06 |
House-banked card roomsProhibits the Washington State Gambling Commission from issuing or renewing a license to engage in house-banked card games except in locations specified in licenses approved as of March 10, 2005, or pending by that date. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |