Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6521 2005–06 |
City & town annexationProvision is made for a popular vote of the voters residing in the area proposed to be annexed. The option for a pre-petition of a percentage of the voters in the area to be annexed is removed. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6405 2005–06 |
Offender registrationPersons who have committed registrable offenses before February 28, 1990 must register. Persons with a fixed residence, who are required to register, and who have been assessed at a risk level of Level III, must report to the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6407 2005–06 |
Depictions/minor in sexPersons who knowingly possess visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct may qualify for the SSOSA, provided they meet other eligibility criteria. For purposes of sentencing, the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6408 2005–06 |
Felony sex offendersFor certain sexually based offenses, the time for bringing a criminal case is modified. Time may begin running on the date the crime was committed or one year from the date on which a suspect is identified through DNA testing... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6410 2005–06 |
Community protection zonesThe residential restriction that applies to persons sentenced for a two-strikes offense against a minor, as well as the immunity provision set out in Chapter 436, Laws of 2005, supersede and preempt the laws of all local... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6468 2005–06 |
Educational assessmentsFor the purposes of the assessments and other strategies that school districts must have for students in social studies, "social studies" includes "history, geography, civics, economics, and social studies skills." Beginning... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6471 2005–06 |
Rainy day reserve fundStatutes are enacted to implement Senate Joint Resolution 8222, contingent on the voters' approval of the proposed state constitutional amendment at the November 2006 general election. The Rainy Day Reserve Fund is established... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6476 2005–06 |
Nonpersistent offendersDeclares an intent to require the use of electronic monitoring with global positioning capability to supervise the most dangerous sex offenders, if an offender is released back into the community. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6477 2005–06 |
Amateur radio communicationsTo further the public purpose of encouraging the expansion of the ham radio network, a work group is convened. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6309 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxProvides that the department may collect the generation-skipping transfer tax under this act, including interest and penalties, and shall represent this state in all matters pertaining to the same, either before courts or in... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6310 2005–06 |
Adverse possessionProvides that a person may acquire title to real property by adverse possession only if: (1) The person has maintained actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, and continuous possession of the property for the period set... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6313 2005–06 |
Recidivism reductionDeclares that it is in the public interest that a person who has satisfied all incarceration and supervision requirements of his or her sentence receive a certificate of discharge if he or she has made a good faith effort to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6314 2005–06 |
Sex offenders & kidnappersProtects children, vulnerable persons, and communities by strengthening laws regarding sex offenders regardless of whether the perpetrator was known or unknown to the victim at the time of the crime, and kidnapping offenders. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6317 2005–06 |
Voter registrationRevises voter registration provisions. Repeals RCW 29A.08.145 and 29A.84.670. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6318 2005–06 |
Emergency by the legislatureRequires a two-thirds vote in order for the legislature to declare an emergency. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6333 2005–06 |
Identification for votersDeclares that valid photo identification consists of any one of the following: (1) A valid driver's license; (2) A valid state identification card; (3) A valid United States passport; (4) A valid tribal identification card;... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6353 2005–06 |
Recreational landownersDeclares that a public landowner, or other authorized park or facility operator, is not liable for unintentional injuries to the recreational users of a public park or facility dedicated primarily to off-road vehicle use. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6355 2005–06 |
Off-road vehiclesThe limit for muffler decibel levels on nonhighway vehicles is lowered to no more than 96 decibels, as measured at a distance of twenty inches. An appropriation is made to IAC NOVA program for ORV education and enforcement... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6388 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that government's use of eminent domain in Washington should be restricted to uses that protect public health and safety or provide public use facilities, such as streets, roads, highways, street and road lighting... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6389 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDeclares an intent to enhance the penalties for, and monitoring of, sex offenders. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5878 2005–06 |
Internet gamblingThe prohibition against gambling by using certain technologies, including the internet, is reaffirmed. The Lottery is prohibited from conducting games where a participant becomes eligible to win a prize, except by using... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6296 2005–06 |
Alarm system companiesDesignates licensing requirements for alarm system companies. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6300 2005–06 |
Medical equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for certain medical equipment. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5003 2005–06 |
DNA testingAny convicted felon who requests DNA testing can submit the request to the court that entered the judgment of conviction. The requirement that the request be made before December 31, 2004, is eliminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5008 2005–06 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |