All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5999 2005–06 |
Parking & business imprvmntProvides state and municipal business and occupation tax exemptions for amounts received by a Chamber of Commerce or similar business association for the purposes of administering a parking and business improvement area. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 476, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 6037 2005–06 |
Development of rural areasModifies Growth Management Act provisions for public services and facilities in qualifying limited areas of more intensive rural development. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 477, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 6050 2005–06 |
Financial asst/local govReduces the portion of the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) that is deposited into the Public Works Assistance Account from 7.7 percent to 6.1 percent. Deposits 1.6 percent of the REET into a new City-County Assistance Account... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1903 2005–06 |
Job development fundCreates the Job Development Fund to assist in the financing of public infrastructure projects that create jobs, stimulate community development, and stimulate economic development. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| HB 2241 2005–06 |
Recreational facilitiesAuthorizes counties meeting specified criteria to, until June 30, 2006, designate qualifying agricultural lands as recreational lands. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| SB 5581 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1108 2005–06 |
Vehicles passing pedestriansModifies statutes governing vehicles passing bicyclists or pedestrians. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1110 2005–06 |
Pesticide applicationIncreases from eight to 10 the number of re-certification credits that a licensed private pesticide applicator may accumulate each year. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1124 2005–06 |
Signs & banners over highwayPermits the use of signs, banners, or decorations over highways in unincorporated areas under certain circumstances. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1242 2005–06 |
State budgeting processRequires that the Governor communicate statewide priorities to agencies and seek public involvement and input on these priorities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1393 2005–06 |
Older mobile homesRequires certification of compliance with safety rules adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries before movement of older mobile homes upon public highways. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1402 2005–06 |
Offender travel or transferAuthorizes the Department of Corrections to supervise nonfelony offenders, placed on parole for one year or more for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense, transferring to Washington under the Interstate Compact for the... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 400, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1406 2005–06 |
Specialized forest productsDefines "specialty wood" as certain species of wood with special characteristics that may be used for making musical instruments or ornamental boxes and requires a specialized forest products permit or true copy to harvest,... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1408 2005–06 |
Individual development acctAuthorizes an Individual Development Account program to assist low-income individuals and foster youth. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1426 2005–06 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires the Department of Corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for children whose parents are incarcerated. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1463 2005–06 |
Meningococcal immunizationRequires that public and private schools provide the parents and guardians of students with information about meningococcal disease at the beginning of every school year. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 404, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1690 2005–06 |
State funded health careExempts health plans that provide health services under the General Assistance -Unemployable program or health services under a demonstration or pilot medicaid program for elderly or disabled persons from the 2 percent tax on... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1696 2005–06 |
Fish & wildlife violationsExpands the crime of unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree to include fishing for or possessing a species of fish that is listed as endangered or threatened. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1711 2005–06 |
Parking/disabilitiesDeletes requirement that parking spaces for persons with disabilities include the notice "state disabled parking permit required." | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 390, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1798 2005–06 |
Motorist information signsRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to charge sufficient fees to recover the costs for erecting and maintaining motorist information signs on the state highway system. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1799 2005–06 |
Park rangersCreates a task force to study law enforcement issues related to state parks and recreational lands. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1847 2005–06 |
Statute law committeeChanges the membership of the Statute Law Committee. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 409, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1856 2005–06 |
Industrial ins fund auditsRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to prepare financial statements and financial information on various industrial insurance funds using specified standards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1917 2005–06 |
Industrial ins premium ratesRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department), in setting industrial insurance premium rates, to set rates designed to attempt to limit premium fluctuations. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |