Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Rockefeller
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5113 2005–06 |
Water storage facilitiesA provision is added to the Water Code that specifically exempts from the Water Code[rsquo ]s mandatory permitting process the storage and beneficial use of rain water collected in barrels and cisterns where the water is... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5115 2005–06 |
Traffic signal devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device manufactured, or intentionally modified, for the purpose of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5122 2005–06 |
Secretary of stateBeginning with the 2008 general election the position of Secretary of state will be nonpartisan. Candidates seeking that office in 2008 will run as nonpartisan and be qualified and elected as such. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5170 2005–06 |
Law enforcement officersRequires the Washington state patrol to adopt personnel policies that ensure that patrol officers do not improperly use their position or authority as patrol officers in dealing with personal matters, legal or otherwise, or in... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5187 2005–06 |
Guardianship bondFunds held in all fiduciary and trust accounts must be bonded, unless the funds are held subject to court order. This includes fiduciary accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5191 2005–06 |
K-12 finance studyThe K-12 finance study executive committee is created to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5211 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesA pyramid promotional scheme is a program where participants pay for the right to receive compensation primarily based on the recruitment of others. Pyramid promotional schemes violate the CPA. The chain distribution statute... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5215 2005–06 |
Water to fight forest firesNew provisions are added to the water code and the forest protection code that allows all lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, inland waters, underground waters, salt waters and all other surface waters and watercourses in the state... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5217 2005–06 |
Solid waste advisory commAdds nonprofit organizations collecting reusable materials to support charitable programs to the committee. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5228 2005–06 |
Wild on WA license platesThe Department of Licensing must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork symbolizing wildlife viewing in Washington state. An applicant for a "Wild on Washington" license plate must pay an initial fee of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5239 2005–06 |
Lien against homeownerA potential lien claimant providing proper "notice of right to claim a lien" may claim a lien for goods or services supplied to the new construction, repair, alteration or remodel of a single-family residence or appurtenant... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5248 2005–06 |
Physical therapyPhysical therapy is defined as the care and services provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist licensed in the state. The practice of physical therapy is defined with specific parameters referencing the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5271 2005–06 |
Tidelands & shorelandsThe Board of Natural Resources is given authority to designate aquatic investment properties which could be managed for investment value or sold and money placed in a new account to pay for purchase of replacement tidelands... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5273 2005–06 |
Single pilot mitigation bankDNR may enter into mitigation banking agreements with public or private entities to develop, implement, and manage a pilot mitigation bank located on state-owned aquatic lands. A banking agreement must set forth the business... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5298 2005–06 |
Historic propertyPrivate owners of historic property, listed on the Washington Heritage Register, or the national register of historic places, are eligible for an exemption from the state property tax once every five years. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5306 2005–06 |
Sexual health educationEvery school district that offers sexual health education must incorporate the January 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention. In addition to abstinence, sexual health education must teach... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5337 2005–06 |
Metropolitan park districtsA MPD may accept at any time after July 1, 2004, by gift or purchase a park and recreation district that is wholly within the MPD and that has outstanding voter-approved indebtedness that the the MPD intends to discharge. A... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5352 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the act of starving, dehydrating, or suffocating an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, constitutes the crime of first-degree animal cruelty, rather than second-degree... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5361 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefRequires that, annually, the department of revenue shall adjust each combined disposable income amount and each valuation amount to reflect inflation. The department may round the adjusted amounts to the nearest thousand... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5375 2005–06 |
Offender travel or transferThe Department of Corrections (DOC) may supervise and transfer non-felony offenders who are subject to the 2002 Compact. DOC must process applications for non-felony offenders to travel and transfer to another state and may... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5376 2005–06 |
Forest practicesCounties and cities assuming regulation of forest practices must adopt development regulations that protect public resources from material damage or the potential for material damage. Local governments provide for approvals... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5378 2005–06 |
Conservation futuresThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Revenues may be used for maintenance and operation of property acquired. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5386 2005–06 |
Management of state watersFederal reserved rights, rights secured to Indian tribes under federal treaties, and applicable requirements of federal law are included as interests the state considers under the General Declaration of Fundamentals section of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | 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 |