All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6139 2005–06 |
Justifiable homicideDeclares that a person is presumed to have held a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another person when using deadly force pursuant to RCW 9A.16.050(1)(c) if: (1) The... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6140 2005–06 |
Overlength combination unitsProvides that, in addition to any other special permits authorized by law, the department of transportation shall issue special permits to an applicant for the transport of overlength combination units if the following... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6142 2005–06 |
Bicycles with baby carriersUnless local law prohibits the operation of bicycles on the sidewalk adjacent to the roadway, a person shall not operate a bicycle attached to an occupied baby carrier on a roadway. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6143 2005–06 |
Vehicle inspectionsA new account is created called the vehicle inspection account. Out-of-state fees and inspection fees collected upon application for certificate of ownership, which were previously deposited into the motor vehicle fund, must... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6146 2005–06 |
Water service/tax exemptionA public utility tax and B&O tax exemption is provided for water services supplied by water-sewer districts, public utility districts, and irrigation districts that have less than three hundred connections. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6147 2005–06 |
School district enrollmentAll school districts with a student enrollment of less than 3,000 full-time equivalent students are exempt from the requirements of each chapter of the education code applicable to public school districts and schools, except... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6148 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelGasoline and diesel is exempt from the sales and use tax when purchased by a farmer for growing, raising, or producing agricultural products for sale and the purchaser is entitled to a refund or exemption from motor vehicle... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6153 2005–06 |
Sex offense against childFinds that children are particularly vulnerable to the crimes committed by sex offenders and that more must be done to stop sex offenders who prey upon children. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6154 2005–06 |
Aggravated first deg murderIncludes sexually violent predator under the definition of aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6155 2005–06 |
Facilities licensed by DSHSWhen licensing a new facility, the Department of Social and Health Services is required to consider the suitability of the location of the facility, whether the location of the facility could adversely impact the persons... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6173 2005–06 |
Small business tax reliefAnnually, beginning in calendar year 2007, the small business credit must be increased by the fiscal growth factor for the fiscal year that ends June 30th of the prior calendar year. Increases are rounded to the nearest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6174 2005–06 |
Utilities & transportatn comA process for the appointment of pro tem commissioners is established . At the request of the WUTC, the Governor may appoint a pro tem commissioner for the following circumstances: (1) to allow a commissioner whose term has... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6176 2005–06 |
State geological surveyDeclares that the purpose of the state geological survey is to map and study the geology of the state of Washington for the benefit of the citizens of the state. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6177 2005–06 |
Oil & gas/cost-reimbursementAuthorizes the department to enter into a written cost-reimbursement agreement with an applicant, permit holder, or project operator to recover from the applicant, permit holder, or project operator the reasonable costs... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6178 2005–06 |
Public lands statutesFour duplicate sections are deleted and amendments setting the limits for direct sales at $25,000 and Board of Natural Resources approved sales at $250,000 are reenacted. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6184 2005–06 |
Bonuses for teachersCertified instructional staff who attain certification from NBPTS will receive an annual bonus of ten thousand dollars each year they maintain their certification. The annual bonus is provided in addition to compensation... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6198 2005–06 |
Pupil transportationThe primary basis for the student transportation funding formula is changed from a weighted radius distance to the actual miles transported. Reimbursement will be provided for students transported living within one mile of the school. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6202 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assoc disputesA homeowners' association board or the association owner, occupant, or tenant must use arbitration under RCW 7.04 to resolve any civil actions or controversies related to a homeowners' association dispute. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6203 2005–06 |
Out of stock advertised itemNo individual or business entity can offer: (1) a promotional giveaway of retail items, or (2) sell, offer to sell, or advertise discounted items without offering a rain check for the sale or promotional items that are... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6210 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsAs recommended by the Board, 16 public works project loans totaling $53.2 million are authorized in this bill. The 16 authorized projects fall into the following categories: 1) three domestic water projects totaling $12.9... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6212 2005–06 |
Retainer hlth care practicesProvides that a retainer health care practice may not accept periodic payment for health care services to retainer subscribers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6215 2005–06 |
Tortious conductThe tort liability of the state, and its local and special purpose governments, extends to conduct that is comparable to private activities for which private persons may be liable. A government, a public officer, or a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6218 2005–06 |
Domestic partnersDomestic partner is defined as one of two unmarried, mentally competent adults in a close personal relationship in which the partners: (a) are responsible for each other's common welfare; (b) share the same regular and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6220 2005–06 |
Lay off of city employeesNo city or town may layoff or conduct a reduction in force affecting permanent employees and fill the positions formerly occupied by permanent employees with inmates provided through the correctional industries program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6224 2005–06 |
WorkFirstDeclares that work activity shall include satisfactory participation in instruction or training which has the purpose of improving parenting skills or child well-being. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |