Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5191 2007–08 |
Missing personsRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to provide training on the implementation and use of missing persons protocols to law enforcement officers with the least disruption. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
| SB 5253 2007–08 |
Veteran-owned businessesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and maintain a registry of veteran-owned businesses; to make the list available on its web site, and to create a decal to identify veteran-owned businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
| SB 6248 2005–06 |
Drainage & diking worksDrainage and diking districts may notify the Department of Transportation (DOT) of repairs or maintenance required to facilities under DOT jurisdiction. If DOT does not make the repair within 14 days, the district may make the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| SB 6330 2005–06 |
Trade corps fellowship prgmThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to make a report to the Legislature on alternative funding sources, other than the General Fund, that could support a fellowship program in Washington's... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| SB 5179 2005–06 |
Forest health studyThe Forest Health Strategy Work Group is reconstituted and directed to hold five statewide meetings. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6528 2005–06 |
Roadside tire chain businessAllows the Department of Transportation to issue permits to allow the installation or removal of tire chains on motor vehicles within the state highway right of way. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6545 2005–06 |
Vehicle license platesRemoving the minimum height requirement for vehicle license plates. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6552 2005–06 |
Commercial driver's licensesMakes a variety of statutory changes in order to bring Washington's commercial driver's license program into compliance with federal regulations pertaining to the operation of commercial motor vehicles. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6762 2005–06 |
Hazards to motorcyclesLimits the requirement to post a warning for motorcyclists to construction areas on a paved public highway, county road, street, bridge, or other thoroughfare commonly traveled. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6874 2005–06 |
Timber tax incentivesReduces the business and occupation tax rate from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent for extracting, manufacturing and wholesaling some wood products. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 5204 2005–06 |
Chattel liensEstablishes procedures for challenging frivolous or excessive chattel liens. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| SB 6196 2005–06 |
State board of healthRequires that one member of the State Board of Health be a health official from a federally recognized tribe. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6731 2005–06 |
Sellers of travelMakes it a crime to knowingly promote travel for prostitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6382 2005–06 |
Equine industryAuthorizes the Washington State Horse Racing Commission to spend annually up to $300,000 of operating funds to develop the equine industry and upgrade racing facilities, with priority given to nonprofit race meets and equine... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| SB 6319 2005–06 |
Sex offender registrationClarifies that any knowing non-compliance with the registration statute constitutes Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6320 2005–06 |
Sex offender informationRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to convene a work group to develop a model policy on sex offenders. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6326 2005–06 |
Customized work forceCreates the Washington Customized Employment Training Program to reduce the up-front costs of training for new and expanding firms. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6371 2005–06 |
Dead animal disposalProvides the Department of Agriculture with rule-making authority to prescribe the time frame and approved methods for disposing of livestock that die because of disease. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6519 2005–06 |
Sex offender registrationAllows a registered sex or kidnapping offender's photograph to be updated. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6527 2005–06 |
Milwaukee road trailExtending the negotiation period for the Milwaukee Road Trail. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6416 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits establishment, promotion, operation, or participation in pyramid schemes. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 5439 2005–06 |
Gubernatorial appointeesPermits the Governor or Director of the Department of Personnel to request and receive non-conviction criminal history on applicants for agency head positions appointed by the Governor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| SB 5048 2005–06 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits the distribution of tobacco product samples. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| 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 5325 2005–06 |
Community revitalizationExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements not only using increased property tax revenues, but also excess excise tax revenues, and revenue generated through a sales... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |