Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5938 2007–08 |
Human remainsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5966 2007–08 |
Climate change consequencesThe Department of Natural Resources must contract with the University of Washington College of Forest Resources to, in summary, conduct the following activities: identify cost-effective treatments for reducing the risk of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5985 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/lanes of trafficDeclares that no person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles, unless: (1) The average speed of traffic at any time is substantially slower than the posted speed... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5998 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 40.07 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 39.13 percent of the amount that would... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6006 2007–08 |
Public assembly hallsExpands the property tax exemption for public assembly halls. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6015 2007–08 |
Boating activitiesProvides that, by December 1, 2007, the interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall complete an initial study of boater needs and make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the initial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6034 2007–08 |
Alternative health careExempts certain unlicensed complementary and alternative health care practitioners from the prohibitions under chapter 18.71 RCW. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6045 2007–08 |
Transportation regulationThe transportation regulatory functions previously administered by the UTC are consolidated within other state agencies, and the UTC is changed to the Utilities Commission. References to federally preempted regulation are removed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6064 2007–08 |
State expenditure limitRequires that appropriations made from the state general fund or related funds for deposit into other funds do not constitute actual expenditures for purposes of rebasing pursuant to this act unless the amount deposited into... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6096 2007–08 |
Purple Heart license plateProvides Purple Heart special license plates free of charge to qualified veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6115 2007–08 |
Special edu safety net awardA state special education safety net oversight committee is established to be appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). SPI must seek recommendations from specified associations and the Office of Financial... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6116 2007–08 |
Health care for veteransRequires the department to conduct a program of training and technical assistance for providers of primary care regarding care of veterans who have served in heavy combat zones and have chronic conditions. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6125 2007–08 |
Military funeralsProvides that the department shall ensure that provision is made for all eligible veterans buried in Washington state to receive military funeral honors. The department is authorized to implement this provision through... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6137 2007–08 |
Urban growth areasRequires cooperation regarding the designation and modification of urban growth areas. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6176 2007–08 |
Transportation policyModifies the state's transportation system policy goals. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6188 2007–08 |
Highway emergency projectsDeclares that if a project qualifies as an emergency project under this act, the department shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to complete environmental reviews, engineering, and design to ensure prompt... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6249 2007–08 |
Community and urban forestryThe authority for DNR to conduct a community and urban forestry program is changed from discretionary to mandatory. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5085 2007–08 |
Transportation-related acctsAllows transportation accounts to receive 100 percent of their proportionate share of earnings. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5412 2007–08 |
Transportation agenciesEstablishes five overarching policy goals for the planning, operation, performance of, and investment in, the state's transportation system, and streamlines existing transportation goals and objectives. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 516, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5647 2007–08 |
Tourism promotionAllows lodging tax revenues to be used until June 30, 2013, for operations expenditures for tourism promotion as well as to market and operate special events and festivals. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 497, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5882 2007–08 |
State heritage centerAuthorizes fees for the repayment of a certificate of participation (financing agreement) for the construction and maintenance of the Heritage Center and for various operating expenses. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 523, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5002 2007–08 |
Tuition waiversChanges college tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members to make waivers mandatory for certain children and spouses of veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5084 2007–08 |
Rail transit safety plansModifies the rail fixed guideway system safety and security plan to comply with federal regulations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5088 2007–08 |
Vehicles boarding ferriesCreates a traffic infraction for blocking a residential driveway or moving in front of another vehicle in a queue while waiting to board a Washington State ferry. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |