Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Evans Parlette
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6292 2005–06 |
Performing arts/unemploymentExcludes certain stipends paid to persons involved in theater and other performances from wages that are subject to state unemployment taxes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6298 2005–06 |
Renewable fuelsThe bill exempts from the state retail sales and use tax the sale of parts and services needed to modify motor vehicles to use biodiesel or ethanol fuels of an 85 percent concentration or higher. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6399 2005–06 |
Unemployment ins collectionAn employer who fails to file a timely report with ESD on the remuneration paid to workers, the names of those workers, and the hours they worked is subject to a penalty of $25 per violation unless the penalty is waived by... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6603 2005–06 |
Wildfire preventionA wildfire prevention and protection work group is created to review existing studies and make recommendations to the Legislature. A report from the group will be due December 1, 2006. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6625 2005–06 |
Public lands managementEstablishes the Habitat and Recreation Lands Coordinating Group (Coordinating Group), with representatives from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, the State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6646 2005–06 |
Outdoor burningAllows limited outdoor burning in urban growth areas until December 31, 2008. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6724 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS death benefitThe survivor of a LEOFF 2 member or retiree who dies as a result of illness sustained in the course of employment, as well as from injuries sustained in the course of employment, is eligible to receive a $150,000 death... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5026 2005–06 |
Property tax abatementProperty that is destroyed and property reduced in value by 20 percent by a natural disaster after the assessment date may receive tax reductions during the year in which the destruction or damage occurred. The amount of the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6245 2005–06 |
Lieutenant gov conferenceAn additional presumption of non-violation of the solicitation and gift prohibitions is designated for the purpose of hosting an official conference of the national lieutenant governors' association to be held in the year... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6820 2005–06 |
Licensing physiciansIn addition to the licensing requirements already provided for by statute, applicants must show (1) that they have not engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter, (2) that... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5632 2005–06 |
Small agricultural employersThe term "small farming operation" is defined, which must be interpreted to be consistent with the definition used by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): an employer engaging in agricultural... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6130 2005–06 |
Health savings accountThe Health Care Authority is directed to offer a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account as an option alongside its traditional comprehensive medical insurance offerings. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6301 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actA 60 percent affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature is required before the Governor is authorized to concur with the Secretary of the Interior's determination that off-reservation lands acquired into trust for a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6703 2005–06 |
Spas & art galleries/wineA spa or art gallery may offer one glass of wine to a customer for consumption on the spa's or art gallery's premises. The customer must be at least 21 years old and the spa must have legally obtained the wine. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6860 2005–06 |
Capitol grounds/buildingsCherberg building is renamed the John A. Cherberg-Sid Snyder building. The Irving R. Newhouse building is renamed the Irving R. Newhouse-Jeannette Hayner building. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6538 2005–06 |
Flavored malt beverage"Beer" is defined to include flavored malt beverages. A definition of "flavored malt beverage" is added to comply with federal law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6484 2005–06 |
Narcotics task forcesIt is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate at least $4 million annually for local drug task forces, including any funds provided by the federal government. Three pilot projects are established to fund local drug task... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 6891 2005–06 |
Medicare drug benefitsProvides that, only to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide drug benefits to a full-benefit dual eligible beneficiary who is not able to obtain drug benefits from his or her... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 5324 2005–06 |
TRS average final compensatnAll certified educational staff associates belonging to TRS 1 are allowed to annualize their salary for the purpose of calculating their average final compensation. This provision applies to currently active members only. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5789 2005–06 |
Workers' comp self-insurerExpands the authority of self-insured employers to cover the powers and duties necessary to adjudicate most aspects of the industrial injury claims of their injured workers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6503 2005–06 |
Generation of electricityAn exemption is provided from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200 watts of electricity using qualified hydropower. Definition of qualified hydropower is added to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6363 2005–06 |
Worksite health promotionThe Legislature finds that worksite health promotion programs have both health and financial benefits, and states its intent to encourage their development. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6876 2005–06 |
Sexual orientation/teachingProhibits the superintendent of public instruction from encouraging or promoting the teaching of sexual orientation. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6866 2005–06 |
State wildlife accountThis bill redirects commercial fishing, annual resident adult saltwater, and annual razor clam/shellfish licenses to the State Wildlife Account. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 6293 2005–06 |
Tax credits for employersPersons subject to the B&O or the public utility tax may claim a credit against the taxes due when they employ students enrolled in a qualified technical program at an institution of higher education in the state. Qualified... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |