All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6226 2005–06 |
Candidates/judicial officeCampaign contribution limits are extended to apply to judicial candidates. Contribution limits imposed for Superior Court judges may not exceed an aggregate of $700 per election, and for offices for the Washington Supreme... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6227 2005–06 |
Rental late feesThe Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is amended to provide that a landlord cannot charge a late fee in excess of 10 percent of the monthly rent payment or 50 dollars, whichever is greater. Late fees cannot be charged more than... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6228 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assoc conflictsIt is clarified that the governing documents of a homeowners' association are controlling, unless: (1) it is expressly stated in the Act that the statute controls (e.g. the statutes addressing the display of the American flag... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6229 2005–06 |
Home inspectorsProvides that, in order to safeguard life, health, and property, and to promote the public welfare, any person in either public or private capacity practicing or offering to practice home inspecting, is required to submit... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6233 2005–06 |
Insurance comm authorityCurrent laws governing premium rates in the individual insurance market are repealed. The requirement that benefits in an individual health plan be reasonable in relation to the amount charged is reestablished, and carriers... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6238 2005–06 |
Traffic safety camerasThe automated traffic safety camera law is expanded to include authorizing local governments to use cameras to detect speed violations on arterial highways within cities over 500,000 persons. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6240 2005–06 |
Interchange & associated feeDeclares that "interchange fee" means the fee a merchant's financial institution pays to a cardholder's financial institution when a cardholder uses a credit card or debit card as payment during a retail transaction. Provides... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1012 2005–06 |
Computer spywareProhibits an unauthorized person or entity from installing software on a consumer's computer that would take over control of the computer, modify its security settings, collect the user's personally identifiable information,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 500, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1137 2005–06 |
Physical therapyRedefines practice parameters and permissible activities for physical therapists to include examinations to determine proper diagnoses and plans for therapeutic interventions; designing and implementing interventions; training... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 501, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1158 2005–06 |
County treasurerAllows the official submission of documents to governmental entities through private delivery services and creates related procedural regulations. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1290 2005–06 |
Community mental healthDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to use a request for qualification and request for proposal process to establish Regional Support Networks. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 503, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1591 2005–06 |
Assisted care facilitiesRequires the Departments of Health and Social and Health Services and the Building Code Council to develop standards for small boarding homes between seven and 16 beds. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 505, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1606 2005–06 |
Dispute resolution processClarifies necessary steps in the informal dispute resolution process. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 506, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1636 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a child care career and wage ladder, subject to available appropriations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 507, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2073 2005–06 |
Juvenile sentencingChanges eligibility for the Mental Health Disposition Alternative. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 508, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2169 2005–06 |
Family day careAllows certain counties to regulate family daycare providers as a 12-month pilot project. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 509, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2221 2005–06 |
Fruit & vege processingExempts fresh fruit and vegetable processing from business and occupation tax starting July 1, 2005. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2314 2005–06 |
Revenue & taxationImposes retail sales and use taxes on sales of warranties that are not already part of the selling price of purchased tangible property. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 514, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5602 2005–06 |
Livestock nutrientsRequires the departments of Agriculture (WSDA) and Ecology (DOE) to recommend statutory changes to enable full implementation of a livestock nutrient management program within WSDA. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 510, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5623 2005–06 |
Regional transit authorityExempts a regional transit authority from sales and use tax paid on a maintenance contract with another transit agency. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 515, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5719 2005–06 |
Community commitmentExpands the Community Commitment Disposition Alterative program to permit all counties to offer the program. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5763 2005–06 |
Mental disorder treatmentEstablishes two pilot projects to operate a unified involuntary treatment act for persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, or both, combined with a secure detoxification facility. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 504, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5850 2005–06 |
Definition of sick leaveProvides that, if paid time is not allowed for illness, an employee may use time allowed for disability to care for family members who have certain health conditions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 499, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5922 2005–06 |
Child abuse and neglectRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to notify the parent, guardian or legal custodian of child of allegations child abuse or neglect against him or her at the initial contact with the person. The... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 512, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5962 2005–06 |
Agricultural practicesAuthorizes awards of legal defense costs and exemplary damages to prevailing farmers actions related to agricultural activities on agricultural land under certain conditions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 511, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |