Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5319 2005–06 |
Animal trappingIt is illegal to use body-gripping traps to capture wild animals or wild birds, except for nuisance species, without a trapping permit issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Trapping permits may be issued for... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5445 2005–06 |
Initiative 297In relation to Cleanup Priority Act (Initiative 297), the legislature makes the following findings and, where necessary, the related statutory clarifications: The cleanup of contamination is the top priority at sites with... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6133 2005–06 |
Christmas tree growersRequires Christmas tree growers, with certain exceptions, to obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture (Department). | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6336 2005–06 |
Income for public assistanceDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to seek exemptions and waivers from federal laws and rules necessary to exclude military housing allowances from income when determining eligibility for food stamps and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6646 2005–06 |
Outdoor burningAllows limited outdoor burning in urban growth areas until December 31, 2008. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6728 2005–06 |
Seller's disclosureRequires the Office of the Attorney General to convene a task force to study issues related to the disclosure of information to prospective purchasers of unimproved property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6785 2005–06 |
Fuel tax administrationEliminates language indicating the state's fuel tax is imposed on the end user. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5132 2005–06 |
Public employee informationExempts from public records disclosure certain information pertaining to public employees, volunteers, individual home care workers, and their dependents. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5226 2005–06 |
Short-term fishing licensesTemporary combination fishing licenses are established for residents and nonresidents. The fees for the temporary licenses are as follows: Number of Days Resident Nonresident 1 $7 $14 2 $10 $20 3 $13 $26 4 $15 $30 5 $17 $34 1... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5404 2005–06 |
Actions against law officersWhen a law enforcement officer makes a request that an action for damages be defended, the employing governmental entity has 120 days to determine whether the officer was acting within the scope of the officer's official... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5413 2005–06 |
Health care action mediationNo action for negligence against a health care provider may be commenced unless the defendant has been given at least 90 days notice of intent to commence the action. If notice is served within 90 days of the expiration of the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6283 2005–06 |
Veterans' scoring in examsWhen the Department of Personnel contracts with a private vendor to provide examination services, either the state or the private vendor must give eligible veterans the applicable examination score adjustment. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6284 2005–06 |
Definition of veteranThe peace time definition of veteran is changed to remove the reference to the statute that restricts sending veterans or their families to almshouses. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6632 2005–06 |
Johns Hopkins UniversityWashington State hospitals are allowed to participate in the Johns Hopkins study to ensure that decisions regarding cardiac care in Washington are made on evidence-based data, and, if possible, based upon data specific to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6729 2005–06 |
Water conservationThe provisions concerning energy saving performance contracting are amended to allow for measures to conserve water and to reduce wastewater and solid waste. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6327 2005–06 |
Local economic dev projectsLocal jurisdictions that own brownfield sites may enter into an agreement with the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) to issue bonds to finance the costs associated with cleaning up and developing a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6684 2005–06 |
Abstracts of driving recordsThe list of those to whom the director of the Department of Licensing may furnish a driving record abstract is expanded to include state colleges, universities and agencies for employment and risk management purposes, and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6860 2005–06 |
Capitol grounds/buildingsCherberg building is renamed the John A. Cherberg-Sid Snyder building. The Irving R. Newhouse building is renamed the Irving R. Newhouse-Jeannette Hayner building. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6484 2005–06 |
Narcotics task forcesIt is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate at least $4 million annually for local drug task forces, including any funds provided by the federal government. Three pilot projects are established to fund local drug task... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 6569 2005–06 |
Science/critical areasGMA requirements to designate and protect critical areas will apply to potential impacts of future development. In fulfilling these requirements, cities and counties will show on the record that best available science was... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6562 2005–06 |
Critical areas safe harborThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) will conduct a pilot project to study and develop recommendations for alternative statutory requirements, to be known as a "safe harbor agreement," that... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6730 2005–06 |
Reclaimed waterBy no later than the end of 2009, the Department of Ecology is required to adopt rules for reclaimed water use. The rules must address all aspects of reclaimed water use, including industrial uses, surface percolation, and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5225 2005–06 |
Deer & elk huntingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may, by rule, offer permits to hunt deer or elk during more than one general season under a multiple season big game permit. Only one deer or elk may be harvested annually under such permits. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5814 2005–06 |
Cigarette tax contractsAdds the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and the Makah Tribe to the list of tribes with which the Governor may make cigarette tax contracts. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6462 2005–06 |
Biotechnology productState and local sales and use taxes are deferred for investments in construction or renovation of structure, or machinery and equipment, used for biotechnology product or medical device manufacturing. The deferred taxes need... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |