All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5977 2005–06 |
We love our pets lic plateCreates the "we love our pets" special license plate. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 6078 2005–06 |
State expenditure limitsAuthorizes the Legislature to take actions that raise state revenues with a majority rather than a two-thirds vote from the time the bill is enacted until June 30, 2007. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| HB 1260 2005–06 |
Driver's lic exam waiverAuthorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to enter into informal reciprocal agreements with foreign jurisdictions for the waiver of any or all parts of the driver's license exam. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1319 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 ex spouseContinues the portion of a Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 benefit that was granted to a divorcing spouse for the life of that spouse, rather than ending the benefit when the member dies. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1325 2005–06 |
Military service creditPermits survivors or members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2), Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 or 3 (PERS 2/3), Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1327 2005–06 |
TRS early retirementPermits members of the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 to purchase up to five years of service credit. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1328 2005–06 |
Local disability boardsRestricts voting eligibility for Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 (LEOFF 1) county disability boards to LEOFF 1 members employed by or retired from a LEOFF employer within the county. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1329 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS reduced retirementPermits retirees of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 1 who marry after leaving service to reduce their benefits and create an actuarially equivalent survivor benefit for their new... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| SB 5477 2005–06 |
Exceptional sentencesAmends the Sentencing Reform Act to require that any fact used to support the imposition of an exceptional sentence above a defendant's standard sentencing range be proven at trial beyond a reasonable doubt. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| SB 5701 2005–06 |
Regional law librariesProvides that it is the population of the counties at the time a regional law library is created that is determinative of whether a regional law library is permissible. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1048 2005–06 |
Property tax estimatesExtends the deadline from November 15 until November 30 of each year for all cities, public agencies, public officials, and other local governmental entities within a county to submit to the county legislative authority... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1097 2005–06 |
Keep kids safe license plateCreating the "Keep Kids Safe" license plate. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1140 2005–06 |
Health care dispute reviewsRequires that the Department of Health establish a schedule of maximum fees that may be charged by certified independent review organizations. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1171 2005–06 |
Denial of dissolution decreeProhibits the court from using a party's pregnancy as the sole basis for denying or delaying a dissolution of marriage. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1246 2005–06 |
Vehicle sound systemsRequires vehicle sound system components, such as stereo speakers, to be securely fastened to the vehicle. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1502 2005–06 |
Property tax abatementReduces the property tax on destroyed property or property damaged by a natural disaster in the year in which the destruction or damage occurred. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1554 2005–06 |
Farm & agricultural landIncludes the wholesale value of agricultural products donated to nonprofit food banks or feeding programs in the income used to qualify for current use property tax assessment of farmland. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1657 2005–06 |
Bridges across waterwaysWaives the cost of a right-of-way for local governments that plan to build a bridge or trestle over aquatic lands, and requires the local government to pay the cost of natural resources damages that are not already covered by... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1759 2005–06 |
OrcaDesignates the orca whale as the state marine mammal. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1891 2005–06 |
Reclaimed water permitsAuthorizes private utilities to obtain reclaimed water permits. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 2166 2005–06 |
Water supply during droughtCreates the Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1387 2005–06 |
State patrol in accidentsThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) will develop policies and procedures regarding the WSP officers that are involved in vehicle accidents. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| HB 1396 2005–06 |
Land surveyorsRequires registered land surveyors to obtain at least 15 hours of continuing professional development per year. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| HB 1461 2005–06 |
Conservation asst accountExpands the use of the Conservation Assistance Revolving Account (CARA) for loans to landowners enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| HB 1462 2005–06 |
Conservation districtsAllows the Conservation Commission to adopt rules concerning eligibility and distribution of grants to conservation districts. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |