Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5933 2005–06 |
Outdoor ballfieldsProvides opportunities to develop outdoor recreational ballfields on agricultural land. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6007 2005–06 |
Children's placement serviceFinds that all children, but particularly the youngest children, are harmed by multiple placements and the lack of a permanent home. Therefore, the legislature finds that when children are in out-of-home placement and... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6049 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsAuthorizes small business health savings accounts. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6052 2005–06 |
Caseload forecast councilAmends RCW 43.88C.010 relating to expanding the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6089 2005–06 |
Puget Sound transportationRevises provisions related to the financing of central Puget Sound transportation improvements. Authorizes a regional transportation investment district to, with voter approval and as part of a regional transportation... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5922 2005–06 |
Child abuse and neglectRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to notify the parent, guardian or legal custodian of child of allegations child abuse or neglect against him or her at the initial contact with the person. The... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 512, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5708 2005–06 |
EpinephrineRemoves restrictions on the authority of emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine to certain patients. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 463, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5872 2005–06 |
Family/children's departmentCreates a joint task force to determine the most appropriate and effective administrative structure for delivery of social and health services to children and families. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 474, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5581 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| SB 5111 2005–06 |
Solar energy systemsEstablishes tax incentives for the manufacture of solar energy systems. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5916 2005–06 |
Alternative fuel vehiclesProvides a two-year exemption from sales and use taxes on purchases of passenger cars and trucks that run on natural gas, propane, electricity, or hydrogen, or on hybrid technology, beginning January 1, 2009. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5332 2005–06 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Renames King County in honor of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 19, 2005 |
| SB 5428 2003–04 |
Driver's license renewalAllows individuals to renew their driver's license or identicard via mail, electronic commerce or other electronic means, under certain circumstances. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5536 2003–04 |
CondominiumsAllows arbitration of condo construction disputes by agreement of the parties at the time a dispute arises; | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5861 2003–04 |
Impersonation of a veteranCreates a new method of committing criminal impersonation in the second degree by falsely assuming the identity of an active or retired veteran with intent to defraud for the purpose of personal gain or to facilitate any... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6211 2003–04 |
School district leviesIncreases certain districts' levy bases for purposes of calculating levy authority in calendar year 2005 by an additional per pupil adjustment inflator specified in the budget bill. The increase applies only to those districts... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 18, 2004 |
| SB 5585 2003–04 |
Trans benefit districtThe law governing transportation benefit districts is expanded. Establishment of TBDs: TBDs may only be formed in areas outside of a county with a population greater than 1.5 million and any adjoining counties with a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5661 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAuthorizes Growth Management Act jurisdictions to redesignate agricultural lands that have not been used for commercial production within the past five years for recreational activities. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6063 2003–04 |
Vehicle-related businessesThe following fees are increased to cover the cost of regulating business activities related to motor vehicles: RTTO annual tow truck fee; motor vehicle dealer renewal fee; motor vehicle dealer permanent subagency renewal fee;... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6217 2003–04 |
Regulatory improvement cntrCreates a public-private research project to make recommendations on the revision and streamlining of environmental permits. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5079 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5307 2003–04 |
Permit timelinesRequires local governments planning under the Growth Management Act to issue a notice of final decision on a project within 120 days unless specific extension criteria are met. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |