Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5367 2005–06 |
Use of public fundsThe prohibition on the use of public funds to finance political campaigns for local offices is eliminated. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5368 2005–06 |
Nurse mandatory overtimeThe following entities are added to the list of health care facilities covered by the overtime prohibition law for certain registered and licensed practical nurses: state hospitals that are operated and maintained by the state... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5379 2005–06 |
Contract liquor storesStatutes referencing agency and vendor liquor stores and managers of these stores are updated to reflect their current name: contract liquor stores and contract liquor store managers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5387 2005–06 |
Water conservancy boardsChanges are made to the reporting provisions for water conservancy boards. A board must provide an annual report to the department disclosing specific information with respect to payments or donation of money, services, and... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5388 2005–06 |
Integrated pest managementRequires the integrated pest management coordinator to: (1) Manage the integrated pest management program of the agency or institution; and (2) Report periodically to the interagency integrated pest management coordinating... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5429 2005–06 |
Offender risk assessmentsDOC may not reduce an offender's risk level if the offender is under supervision in the community without providing written justification documenting that the department's review and why DOC believes that the risk to the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5440 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxRevises excise tax provisions to encourage small business. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5443 2005–06 |
Widows of veteransAn honorably discharged veteran's widow or widower is exempt from a portion, or all property taxes assessed on the home they own. The widow or widower must be sixty-one years of age or older at the time of application for tax... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5446 2005–06 |
Soil scientistsPracticing or offering to practice soil science for others without a license issued under this bill is unlawful. An application, examination, and licensing system similar to that which currently applies to geologists is... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5450 2005–06 |
Mental health parityBeginning July 1, 2005, a health benefit plan that provides coverage for medical and surgical services must provide coverage for mental health services and prescription drugs to treat mental disorders. The co-pay or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5452 2005–06 |
Genetic testing/life insrnceProhibits an insurer from requiring a person to undergo a genetic test or provide previous genetic test results as a condition of offering or renewing life insurance. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5460 2005–06 |
Family reconciliationTeachers may refer families to the Department of Social and Health Services for family reconciliation services and schools can provide a list of community resources for teachers to share with families, compiled by DSHS, Office... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5483 2005–06 |
Small loansBorrowers are affirmatively offered the option of skipping a payday and having a payday loan repaid out of a subsequent paycheck within 45 days, at no additional fee or interest. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5516 2005–06 |
Nurse practitionersAll ARNPs may prescribe controlled substances contained in Schedules II through V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act without entering into joint practice arrangements and without formal collaboration with physicians or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5520 2005–06 |
Retirement systems plan 2Provides for participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5524 2005–06 |
School district biddingPurchases The threshold for competitive bid procedures in relation to purchases of furniture, equipment or supplies, except books, remains the same. Public Works Projects and Maintenance The dollar threshold for using the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5531 2005–06 |
Indigent defense servicesThe Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) is directed to disburse appropriated funds to counties and cities for the purpose of improving the quality of public defense services. Counties may apply for their pro rata... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5533 2005–06 |
Financial institution infoAn employer who provides job-related information about an employee to a prospective employer that is a financial institution, is presumed to act in good faith and is immune from civil liability. This presumption may only be... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5538 2005–06 |
Early childhood edu & assistThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must administer a state-supported early childhood education and assistance program to assist eligible children with educational, social, health, nutritional, and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5550 2005–06 |
Electrical boardOne new position, representing outside line workers, is created on the Electrical Board, to be appointed by the Governor within 90 days of the effective date of the act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5556 2005–06 |
Repealing statutesAn initiative or referendum that repeals a statute must set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Failure to do so is presumed to be a violation of Article II, section 37 of the State Constitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5575 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5594 2005–06 |
Stem cell rsrch/human cloneThe policy of Washington State is to permit research involving the use of human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells upon full consideration of the ethical and medical implications.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5598 2005–06 |
Nursing quality commissionThe Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission is increased to 15 members. The number of registered nurse members is increased from three to seven, the number of public members is increased from two to three, and the nonvoting... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5600 2005–06 |
Breastfeeding womenA joint task force of the Legislature is to study: (1) the number of breastfeeding women in the workplace; (2) How the employers accommodate these women's needs; (3) the number of employers that have lactation policies; (4)... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |