Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5360 2005–06 |
Running start eligibilityRequires a study of the Running Start program. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6315 2005–06 |
Sex offendersProvides that a landlord who rents to a registered sex offender is immune from civil liability for damages resulting from a sex offense committed by the sex offender, so long as the landlord disclosed to the other tenants that... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6322 2005–06 |
Monitoring sex offendersAuthorizes the Department of Corrections to electronically monitor certain sex offenders as a condition of community custody using the most appropriate technology given the individual circumstances of the offender. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | 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 6385 2005–06 |
Excise tax reliefRequires payment of state excise taxes by the 25th day of the month instead of the 20th. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6542 2005–06 |
Farming servicesExempts custom farming services, farm management services, contract labor services, services with respect to animals that are agricultural products, and the hauling of agricultural products and farm machinery from tax if done... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | 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 6704 2005–06 |
Manufacturing food productsExtends the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax exemption, sales and use tax deferral on manufacturing facilities, and warehouse tax remittance adopted for fruit and vegetable products in 2005 to seafood and dairy products and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6830 2005–06 |
Support our troops lic plateCreating a "Support Our Troops" special license plate. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 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 5417 2005–06 |
Alcohol offense penaltiesProvides another authorization for impoundment of the vehicles of persons arrested for drunk driving; | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5635 2005–06 |
Right to possess firearmsA previously convicted person may bring an action, in the county in which he or she resides, for an order restoring the person's right to possess a firearm. This is the only method to have the right to possess a firearm... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5755 2005–06 |
Small business incubatorA small business incubation program is defined as a program that provides advise and assistance to start-up firms to help them establish and accelerate their growth and success. A qualified program is a nonprofit organization... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6191 2005–06 |
Wood biomass fuel"Wood biomass fuel" is defined to mean a pyrolytic liquid fuel or synthesis gas-derived liquid fuel comprised primarily of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, produced from wood, and used in internal combustion engines. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6321 2005–06 |
Sex offender sentencingAn additional qualification is provided for SSOSA eligibility. If the defendant is convicted based upon a guilty plea, the plea must include admitting to the crime and accepting personal responsibility for his or her behavior. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6354 2005–06 |
Recreational landownersA daily charge not to exceed $20 per person, per day, for access to a publicly owned off-road vehicle (ORV) park or facility, for the purposes of ORV use, is not considered a fee for the purposes of the recreation use immunity statute. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6546 2005–06 |
MopedsThe definition of moped is revised to eliminate wheel size and pedal specifications. The definition of moped specifies a maximum number of wheels, size of motor, and speed of propulsion. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5426 2005–06 |
Truancy and dropoutsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene a work group to review and evaluate laws and rules related to school attendance, truancy, and dropout. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 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 6470 2005–06 |
Small manufacturersWashington Manufacturing Services is organized as a private, nonprofit corporation to operate a modernization extension system, coordinate modernization resources, and stimulate the competitiveness of small and midsize... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6486 2005–06 |
Commercial driver's licensesThe Department of Licensing is directed to enter into reciprocity agreements with adjoining states. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6525 2005–06 |
Design-build/trans projectsThe design-build construction expiration date of April 30, 2008, is removed, allowing DOT to continue using this provision. DOT may also use the design-build process on up to five pilot projects costing between two and ten... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6894 2005–06 |
Gambling/background checksDeclares an intent that the gambling commission, in exercising its oversight pursuant to RCW 9.46.070(7), shall not require review of individual shareholders of corporations publicly traded on a major exchange, including the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 5221 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsThe joint committee is permanent. The joint committee must establish an executive committee. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | 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 |