Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Evans Parlette
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5528 2007–08 |
Mathematics educationRequires the State Board of Education (SBE) to recommend revisions to the state mathematics standards by September 2007, which the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) must adopt and present to the Legislature for review... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5619 2007–08 |
Variation in health careThe legislative intent focuses on the shared decision-making process and the use of effective decision aids in the state's laws on informed consent and encourages collaborative efforts to use and certify decision aids which... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5712 2007–08 |
State health insurance poolWSHIP may offer at least one policy which closely resembles benefits available in the private, individual market. The pool must contract with organizations to provide care management for chronically ill enrollees. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5967 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentPrescribes seller documentation requirements for sales of vehicles to nonresidents. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6555 2007–08 |
Jury serviceRequires courts to notify the office of the Secretary of State and the appropriate county election official if a declarant does not meet the qualifications to serve as a juror, with the exception of an ability to communicate... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6564 2007–08 |
Overtime compensationAligns state law with federal law relating to overtime compensation for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries employees. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6565 2007–08 |
Residential prop valuationThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6519 2007–08 |
Prescription drugs/devicesEstablishes the duty of pharmacies to facilitate the delivery of lawfully prescribed drugs and devices to patients. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6536 2007–08 |
Best practices for studentsBy September 1, 2010, every ESD must implement best practices for students at risk to identify, intervene, and seek support for students showing emotional, social, or academic risk. ESDs 105 and 112 must develop a model... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6030 2007–08 |
Health ins for young adults(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides health insurance options for young adults. Provides that carriers may treat young adults, between twenty-one and thirty-four years of age, and products developed specifically for... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 5000 2007–08 |
Rainy day reserve fundLegislation is adopted to implement 2007 Senate Joint Resolution 8200, amending the state Constitution to establish a Rainy Day Reserve Fund. The fund is managed and invested by the State Investment Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5058 2007–08 |
Veterans' cemeteryThe state establishes the Eastern Washington State Veterans' Cemetery, in which all honorably discharged veterans are entitled to interment. The Department of Veterans Affairs is directed to access available resources... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5070 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5076 2007–08 |
AgricultureActivities with limited protection from nuisance lawsuits under the Washington Right to Farm Act (Act) include agricultural and forest "operations," a term defined to include production of farm or forest products. The... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5077 2007–08 |
Propane fuel for farm useA retail sales and use tax exemption for propane used by farmers and persons providing horticultural services for farmers is established. The exemption does not apply to propane used for residential water or space heating. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5105 2007–08 |
College in high school progFinds that an effective means of increasing the number of students earning college credit in high school is to bring the college courses to the students. The legislature believes the ability to earn college credit during the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5121 2007–08 |
Liquor licensesAn administrative law judge may extend the summary suspension period up to one calendar year if proceedings for revocation or other action cannot be completed during the initial 180 day period because of actions by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5125 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesClarifying the Definition of "Person with a Disability": The statutory definition of "person with a disability" is changed to conform with the regulatory definition of the same term used by the Department of Fish & Wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| 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 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 5223 2007–08 |
Dependent children/insuranceAny disability insurance, health care service contract, or health maintenance agreement that provides coverage for dependent children must cover unmarried dependent children up to age 25. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5257 2007–08 |
Committee for outdoor recThe Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation is renamed as, and its powers and duties are divided between, the Recreation and Conservation Office and the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. Duties that had... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |