Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5000 2007–08 |
Rainy day reserve fundLegislation is adopted to implement 2007 Senate Joint Resolution 8200, amending the state Constitution to establish a Rainy Day Reserve Fund. The fund is managed and invested by the State Investment Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5001 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts and reaffirms Initiative Measure No. 747, which limits regular property tax levies to a maximum of one percent higher than the previous year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5013 2007–08 |
Tuition increase authorityFor students, other than resident undergraduates, the ability of the institutions to increase or decrease the tuition rate expires at the end of the 2006-07 year instead of the 2008-09 academic year. Beginning with the 2007-09... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5030 2007–08 |
Veterans' benefitsThe statute that prohibits sending veterans and their families to almshouses or orphan asylums is repealed. A reference to the repealed provision is removed from the definition of "veteran." | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5056 2007–08 |
Small farm assistance progThe July 1, 2007, expiration date for the state small farm and direct marketing program is deleted, thus extending the program indefinitely. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5060 2007–08 |
Eluding a police officerThe crime of Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle is classified as a serious level VI offense. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTE AS PASSED COMMITTEE (Judiciary): The crime of eluding is raised from... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5061 2007–08 |
Taking vehicle/no permissionIncreases penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5070 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5076 2007–08 |
AgricultureActivities with limited protection from nuisance lawsuits under the Washington Right to Farm Act (Act) include agricultural and forest "operations," a term defined to include production of farm or forest products. The... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5077 2007–08 |
Propane fuel for farm useA retail sales and use tax exemption for propane used by farmers and persons providing horticultural services for farmers is established. The exemption does not apply to propane used for residential water or space heating. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5094 2007–08 |
Public facilitiesAmends RCW 82.14.370 to change the sales and use tax for public facilities in counties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5096 2007–08 |
Primary elections costsElection costs associated with partisan primaries must be divided equally among the major political parties. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5125 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesClarifying the Definition of "Person with a Disability": The statutory definition of "person with a disability" is changed to conform with the regulatory definition of the same term used by the Department of Fish & Wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5136 2007–08 |
Trans budget 2007-09Makes transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
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 dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5155 2007–08 |
Passport to college programThe Passport to Promise Program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5172 2007–08 |
Service credit/disabilityMembers of LEOFF 2, TRS, SERS, and PSERS who are injured in the course of employment may purchase up to 24 consecutive months of service credit for each TDD period. To receive this service credit, a member must have received... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5178 2007–08 |
Retirement for judgesRevises the cost to purchase past service under an optional retirement benefit for certain judges. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5183 2007–08 |
Student course materialsRequires bookstores affiliated with community and technical colleges to: (l) provide students the option of purchasing unbundled materials; (2) disclose the difference between new and previous editions; (3) promote and... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5192 2007–08 |
Forensic investigationsThe Washington State Forensic Investigations Council may spend a maximum of $25,000 per biennium from the Death Investigations Account for the purpose of assisting local jurisdictions in need of forensic anthropology services... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5194 2007–08 |
Essential public facilitiesA twelve member Joint Task Force on Essential Public Facilities (Task Force) is created. The Task Force must define essential public facilities, develop strategies for determining which communities are adversely impacted,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5205 2007–08 |
Metal detectorsDeclares an intent that those significant historic archaeological resources on state park lands that are of importance to the history of our state, or its communities, be protected for the people of the state. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5216 2007–08 |
Forest land baseThe Working Forest Land Board (Board) is created. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5234 2007–08 |
Parenting plansChanges are made to the dissolution of marriage and legal separation act to define shared parental responsibility and shared residential placement. A shared parenting presumption in favor of a minimum of one third time with... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5314 2007–08 |
Dev disabilities providersAll persons who provide services through DSHS to persons with developmental disabilities are required to obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the FBI. In... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |