All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6031 2005–06 |
State parks facilitiesAuthorizes a temporary sales and use tax for the renovation and maintenance of state parks facilities. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6032 2005–06 |
Oath of officeRevises the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6034 2005–06 |
Industrial ins premium ratesIn addition to being the lowest necessary to maintain actuarial solvency of the workers' compensation funds, the workers' compensation premium rate must also be designed to reduce volatility in premiums by establishing rates... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6035 2005–06 |
Growth management/scienceProvides that to demonstrate that the best available science has been included in the development of critical areas policies and regulations, counties and cities must address each of the following on the record: (1) The... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6036 2005–06 |
Land use permitting processThe joint legislative audit and review committee (JLARC) is directed to review how state and federal requirements and processes affect local land use permitting in respect to redundancy, uncertainty, and delay. JLARC is... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6039 2005–06 |
Aircraft fuel taxAmends RCW 82.42.030 relating to the aircraft fuel tax. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6040 2005–06 |
Taxes for viaducts & bridgesUpon the retirement of debt associated with financing the construction of a baseball stadium, an additional .017 percent general sales and use tax is authorized in a county with a population of one million or more for the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6041 2005–06 |
Industrial ins wage definedWages are defined as the gross remuneration paid in cash by the employer to the worker for services performed for a pay period, before any deductions. Wages also include tips to the extent they are reported for federal income... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6042 2005–06 |
Industrial ins wage definedAmends RCW 51.08.178 relating to industrial insurance, but only with respect to defining wages to include the cost of health insurance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6044 2005–06 |
Housing asst/low-incomeCreates the Washington rental assistance program to provide tenant-based rental assistance in the form of rental assistance vouchers, payable to the landlord, including vouchers for first and last month's rent and security and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6045 2005–06 |
Public works/leg approvalAmends RCW 43.155.070 relating to accelerating legislative approval of public works projects. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6047 2005–06 |
Gravel in waterwaysThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to develop, by August 1, 2005, a programmatic permit for the removal of gravel from watercourses by counties, diking districts and flood control districts. The permit must... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6048 2005–06 |
Judicial nomineesCreates judicial nominating commissions. Provides that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article IV, section 3 of the state Constitution requiring the governor to fill vacancies in the supreme court in... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6049 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 6051 2005–06 |
Tobacco products taxProvides that a credit is allowed to a retailer against the taxes imposed under chapter 82.26 RCW equal to the amount of taxes paid by the retailer under this chapter on tobacco products that are transferred by the retailer to... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6052 2005–06 |
Caseload forecast councilAmends RCW 43.88C.010 relating to expanding the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6053 2005–06 |
Specifically devised prprtyClarifies the distribution of specifically devised property. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6054 2005–06 |
Agency home care workersDSHS must provide workers' compensation coverage for the employees of home care agencies who provide in-home personal care services under contracts with the Area Agencies on Aging. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6055 2005–06 |
Psychoactive substance commThe Legislature intends to create a special consultative body to provide recommendations for legislative action to establish a state-level system of regulatory control of psychoactive substances that are currently produced and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6058 2005–06 |
Employer contribution ratesRevises provisions relating to ensuring employers pay the contribution rate they have earned. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6060 2005–06 |
Tort liability/ governmentProvides that, in any tort action filed against a governmental entity or its past or present public officials for conduct in a governmental capacity, no liability may be imposed unless the conduct breached a duty owed to the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6063 2005–06 |
Health care providersLimits damages against health care providers. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6065 2005–06 |
Local taxes for facilitiesProvides for the extension of local taxes to fund arts, cultural and heritage institutions, and publicly owned sports and entertainment facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6066 2005–06 |
Breastfeeding womenDirects the joint task force to study the prevalence of breastfeeding women in the workplace. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6067 2005–06 |
Death penaltyAbolishes the death penalty. Repeals provisions of chapter 10.95 RCW. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |