Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Doumit
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5183 2005–06 |
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 swelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6485 2005–06 |
Dry fertilizerCustom blending of dry fertilizer is not considered as manufacturing for purposes of the business and occupation tax. The sale of custom blended dry fertilizer remains subject to the business and occupation tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6180 2005–06 |
Exchange of state landsUp to 5 percent of the income from a land transaction could be used to cover the cost of the sale or exchange. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6328 2005–06 |
Task force on aerospaceThe Joint Legislative Task Force on Aerospace manufacturing is established to review the composition of the aerospace industry and factors affecting recruitment, retention, and expansion in the industry. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6773 2005–06 |
Extended warrantiesIf an extended warranty applies to tangible personal property that is exempt from retail sales and use taxes, the extended warranty is also exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6744 2005–06 |
Opportunities scholarshipThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) will design the Guaranteed Opportunities Scholarship Program. The HECB with the assistance of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction will implement and administer... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 6764 2005–06 |
Tax incentive programsFinds that the state's retail sales tax on construction discourages capital investment by new and existing Washington businesses. Without relief from the state's retail sales tax on construction, Washington businesses in... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 5229 2005–06 |
Endngrd wildlife lic plateThe Department of Licensing must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork for symbolizing endangered wildlife in Washington State. An applicant for a Endangered Wildlife license plate must pay an initial... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5487 2005–06 |
Liquor retail business planThe LCB must implement strategies to improve the efficiency of the retail sales operations and maximize revenue-generating opportunities. Two of the strategies to be implemented are to expand store operations to allow Sunday... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5744 2005–06 |
Mail ballot electionsAllows counties to conduct all elections by mail ballot prior to January 1, 2012. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6672 2005–06 |
Professional employer orgFinds that: (1) Professional employer organizations provide a valuable service to commerce and the citizens of this state by increasing the opportunities of employers to develop cost-effective methods of satisfying their... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6564 2005–06 |
Nonprofit schools/tax exemptRecognizes that independent nonprofit schools, colleges, and universities are important economic drivers in their communities, and encourages institutions to support local communities, to provide public benefit, and to respond... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6585 2005–06 |
Wildlife enforcement officerDepartment of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers with prior service earned in PERS Plan 2 as an Enforcement Officer have the option to transfer that service into LEOFF Plan 2. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6403 2005–06 |
Forest fire assessmentsIn addition to the present per parcel assessment, the Department of Natural Resources must impose an annual fee based on the average fire levy of the county in which the structure lies. The Department will split the income... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 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 6444 2005–06 |
Pension fundingCreates the pension funding stabilization account. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6332 2005–06 |
Alcoholic beverage licensesThe LCB has discretion to issue a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license even if a school or public institution objects after being notified of the application for a license. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6393 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelRed-dyed diesel used by a farmer in the process of producing agricultural products is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6394 2005–06 |
Special fuel tax exemptionsProvides sales and use tax exemptions for special fuel used for certain purposes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5790 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle taxationAn additional use tax rate of 0.471 percent is applied to motor vehicles. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6249 2005–06 |
Forest & timber lands taxThe open space timber land classification is eliminated. Forest land is redefined as five or more acres devoted primarily to growing and harvesting timber for commercial purposes. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |