All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2661 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include sexual orientation as a basis for prohibiting discrimination. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2370 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asstAppropriates $7.6 million from the Public Service Revolving Account to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for use in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program during the 2005-07 biennium. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2006 |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 1012 2005–06 |
Computer spywareProhibits an unauthorized person or entity from installing software on a consumer's computer that would take over control of the computer, modify its security settings, collect the user's personally identifiable information,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 500, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1137 2005–06 |
Physical therapyRedefines practice parameters and permissible activities for physical therapists to include examinations to determine proper diagnoses and plans for therapeutic interventions; designing and implementing interventions; training... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 501, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1158 2005–06 |
County treasurerAllows the official submission of documents to governmental entities through private delivery services and creates related procedural regulations. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1290 2005–06 |
Community mental healthDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to use a request for qualification and request for proposal process to establish Regional Support Networks. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 503, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1591 2005–06 |
Assisted care facilitiesRequires the Departments of Health and Social and Health Services and the Building Code Council to develop standards for small boarding homes between seven and 16 beds. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 505, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1606 2005–06 |
Dispute resolution processClarifies necessary steps in the informal dispute resolution process. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 506, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1636 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a child care career and wage ladder, subject to available appropriations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 507, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2073 2005–06 |
Juvenile sentencingChanges eligibility for the Mental Health Disposition Alternative. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 508, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2169 2005–06 |
Family day careAllows certain counties to regulate family daycare providers as a 12-month pilot project. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 509, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2221 2005–06 |
Fruit & vege processingExempts fresh fruit and vegetable processing from business and occupation tax starting July 1, 2005. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2314 2005–06 |
Revenue & taxationImposes retail sales and use taxes on sales of warranties that are not already part of the selling price of purchased tangible property. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 514, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5602 2005–06 |
Livestock nutrientsRequires the departments of Agriculture (WSDA) and Ecology (DOE) to recommend statutory changes to enable full implementation of a livestock nutrient management program within WSDA. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 510, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5623 2005–06 |
Regional transit authorityExempts a regional transit authority from sales and use tax paid on a maintenance contract with another transit agency. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 515, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5763 2005–06 |
Mental disorder treatmentEstablishes two pilot projects to operate a unified involuntary treatment act for persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, or both, combined with a secure detoxification facility. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 504, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5850 2005–06 |
Definition of sick leaveProvides that, if paid time is not allowed for illness, an employee may use time allowed for disability to care for family members who have certain health conditions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 499, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| 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 5962 2005–06 |
Agricultural practicesAuthorizes awards of legal defense costs and exemplary damages to prevailing farmers actions related to agricultural activities on agricultural land under certain conditions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 511, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 6090 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2005-07Making biennial operating appropriations for the 2005-07 biennium. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 518, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 6096 2005–06 |
Education fundingImposes a stand-alone estate tax with a $1.5 million subtraction amount in 2005 and a $2 million subtraction amount in 2006. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 516, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 6121 2005–06 |
Fiscal matters T.O.The bill appropriates $1 million to the Department of Agriculture to extend and expand the asparagus automation and mechanization program and $1 million to research and develop new hop harvesting technologies. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1066 2005–06 |
Learning assistance programThe funding formula for the Learning Assistance Program is revised from one based on 50 percent for assessment results and 50 percent for family need to one based solely on family need. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 489, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1152 2005–06 |
Early learning councilEstablishes the Washington Early Learning Council (Council). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 490, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1240 2005–06 |
Real estate excise taxAuthorizes the creation of "real estate excise tax technology" (REET) accounts to be administered by the State Treasurer and county treasurers for the purpose of providing funding for the development and maintenance of an... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 480, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |