Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5111 2005–06 |
Solar energy systemsEstablishes tax incentives for the manufacture of solar energy systems. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5729 2005–06 |
Ferry faresAllows the Department of Transportation, in setting ferry fares, to consider additional factors: the prepurchase of multiple fares, whether for a single rider or multiple riders; and the effect of proposed fares on frequent... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| SB 5112 2005–06 |
Veterans' benefitsAdds service in southern or central Asia as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and service in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom to the list of conflicts that qualify a member of the Public Employees'... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| SB 5565 2005–06 |
Out-of-state voters' infoSpecifies information required to be sent with out-of-state, overseas, and service voters' absentee ballots. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| SB 5979 2005–06 |
Search & rescue dogsProvides that any person found guilty of interfering, injuring, or causing the death of a search and rescue dog can be subject to both criminal penalties as well as restitution to the victim. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| SB 5089 2005–06 |
Off-road vehicle noiseCreates a legislative task force on off-road vehicle noise management. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5180 2005–06 |
Economic finance authorityIncreases the outstanding debt limit of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) from $750 million to $1 billion. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5207 2005–06 |
Ports providing pilotsExpands the liability protection available to marine pilots to include any countywide port district authorized to provide pilotage services and located in part or in whole within the Grays Harbor pilotage district. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5563 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5709 2005–06 |
Vehicle license renewal feesExempting a motor vehicle from annual registration when it is operated within a national recreation area that is not accessible by a state highway. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 6453 2003–04 |
Qualifying primaryCreates a qualifying primary, in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 5034 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief and disabled persons property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000; $24,000 to $30,000; and $18,000 to $25,000. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5869 2003–04 |
Self-insurance risk poolsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to individually or jointly self-insure, or jointly purchase insurance or reinsurance, with local government entities and/or other nonprofit corporations. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6415 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitSpecifies standards for industrial and construction storm water general discharge permits. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6593 2003–04 |
Discrimination in housingProhibits local governments from enacting any local statute or ordinance that has the effect of discriminating against consumers' choices in the placement or use of a manufactured home. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6600 2003–04 |
Construction liabilitySpecifically applies the six year construction statute of repose to specified registered and licensed persons. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6476 2003–04 |
Manufactured housingProhibits a local government from removing or eliminating an existing manufactured housing community based upon its designation as a "nonconforming use." | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5083 2003–04 |
Concealed weapon licensesProvides that a person licensed to carry a handgun in another state may carry a pistol in this state if the licensing state recognizes a Washington concealed pistol license (CPL); | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6171 2003–04 |
Investigation of schl emplyEstablishes minimum timelines for completion of investigations by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) concerning sexual misconduct by certificated employees. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6220 2003–04 |
Child abuse reportingDeclares school employees to be mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6601 2003–04 |
Obesity lawsuitsBars lawsuits arising out of claims related to weight gain, obesity, or other generally known conditions caused by long-term consumption of food. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5326 2003–04 |
Reg fire prtctn authoritiesAllows for the creation of regional fire protection service authorities by participating fire protection districts, cities, towns, port districts, and tribes. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 5861 2003–04 |
Impersonation of a veteranCreates a new method of committing criminal impersonation in the second degree by falsely assuming the identity of an active or retired veteran with intent to defraud for the purpose of personal gain or to facilitate any... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |