Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Clements
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5170 2007–08 |
State trade fair fundThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) may solicit funds for deposit into the state trade fair fund. State international trade fair organizations may apply for funds from CTED to encourage... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5185 2007–08 |
Hunting/off-road vehiclePermits a county legislative authority to authorize hunting while operating an off-road vehicle. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5186 2007–08 |
Discarded vehicle tiresDOE must exempt beneficial use of discarded vehicle tires from solid waste permitting requirements. DOE may impose conditions necessary to protect human health and the environment. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5281 2007–08 |
Property taxThe amount of applicable interest to be charged on the amount of additional tax imposed when land is removed from current use classification, must be equal to the average of the rate of inflation for each year used to... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5289 2007–08 |
Veteran-owned businesses(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that the purpose of this act is to mitigate economic damage to veteran-owned businesses as a result of military service, and to provide opportunities to them in recognition of the... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5308 2007–08 |
Worker's compensation claimAmends RCW 51.28.020 relating to making a claim for worker's compensation. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5368 2007–08 |
Workplace entrepreneurialVocational education opportunities in secondary education should include entrepreneurial training. In order for the state's workforce to be globally competitive, employees need to understand how businesses operate and become... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5375 2007–08 |
Gambling under agePersons under the age of 18 may play bingo and amusement games, but may not participate in other gambling activities. A minor who engages in prohibited gambling activities commits a class 2 civil infraction and is subject to a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5376 2007–08 |
Gambling commissionThe Commission may authorize the Director to temporarily issue or suspend licenses subject to final action by the Commission. This authorization includes licenses issued to: persons, associations, or organizations conducting... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5388 2007–08 |
Economic development officesFunds collected through the rural county 0.08 percent sales and use tax may be used to finance economic development officers. An economic development officer is defined as a person employed by a county or an associate... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5395 2007–08 |
Cancelled school daysBill as referred to committee not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Early Learning & K-12 Education): The state will not require school districts to make up school days missed during the 2006-07 school year due to... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5396 2007–08 |
Math & special edu teachersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5413 2007–08 |
Auto theftDirects the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to create and facilitate the Washington state auto theft task force program. Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to appoint an auto... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5418 2007–08 |
Ballot measuresThe concise description in a ballot title for a local referendum or other question must include a statement describing the amount the measure will increase or decrease taxes if the measure has tax implications. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5422 2007–08 |
Driving privilegesRevises provisions regarding the suspension or revocation of a person's driving privilege. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5423 2007–08 |
Health info technologiesPhysicians and advance registered nurse practitioners licensed as sole proprietors or working in groups of up to five practitioners may access a new tax credit for the purchase of certified health information technologies. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5424 2007–08 |
Background checksRequires the department to establish requirements for each applicant for an initial license to obtain a state background check through the state patrol prior to the issuance of any license. The background check may be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5442 2007–08 |
Tuition waivers for veteransWashington public institutions of higher education must waive all tuition and fees for eligible medal recipients; children and spouses of eligible veterans or National Guard members who become totally disabled while on active... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5449 2007–08 |
Zone plans for subareasCities and counties are authorized to adopt proposed environmental and incentive zone subarea plans as an alternate means of meeting the requirements to protect the functions and values of critical areas under GMA. An... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5453 2007–08 |
Registration of contractorsIt is a misdemeanor and an infraction for a contractor to subcontract to or employ an unregistered contractor. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5466 2007–08 |
CWU fee waiverThe total percentage of operating fees revenue that can be waived by Central Washington University is raised from 8 percent to 11 percent. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5471 2007–08 |
Cities and townsCities and towns are prohibited from requiring business licenses for businesses which operate in the city or town but are not physically located in the city or town. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5473 2007–08 |
Definition of floodwayThe SMA definition of "floodway" is amended to specify that a floodway is the area of a river valley that conveys flood waters with reasonable regularity, although not necessarily annually. The definition further specifies... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5479 2007–08 |
Staff to student ratioRequires a classified staff to student ratio of one to forty in grades kindergarten through twelve. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5487 2007–08 |
Estate taxIncreases the amount of the applicable exclusion for the estate tax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |