Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6499 2007–08 |
Spyware regulation(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modifies provisions regulating spyware. Repeals RCW 19.270.030. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6658 2007–08 |
Renewable resourcesPublic entities may enter into agreements with limited liability companies, in addition to other types of private entities. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6729 2007–08 |
Self-storage facilitiesA late fee is defined as a fee or charge assessed by an owner of a self-service storage facility as an estimate of any loss incurred by an owner for an occupant's failure to pay rent when due. A late fee is not a penalty nor... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5863 2007–08 |
Fair market property valuesThe county assessor must take restrictions imposed by the growth management act into consideration when establishing the fair market value of property. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6563 2007–08 |
Neighborhood organizations(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes in the department of community, trade, and economic development a competitive grant program to encourage communities to develop coordinated strategies to reduce crime and promote safety. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6780 2007–08 |
Farm machinery/equipment(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides a sales and use tax exemption for farm machinery and equipment sold at an auction. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6895 2007–08 |
Veteran combat bonusesProvides that, within funds appropriated for this purpose, the department of veterans affairs shall pay each combat veteran a one-time service bonus in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars. Provides certain... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6917 2007–08 |
Local govts to license/taxClarifies the interaction of the streamlined sales and use tax legislation and the power of local governments to license and tax. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6407 2007–08 |
Small business creditThe maximum credit against the B&O is increased to 40 dollars per each month in the reporting period. Beginning in 2010, the maximum credit against the B&O will increase at a rate equivalent to the increase in the rate of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6880 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionAdditional deductions from the calculation of "disposable income" are allowed, including: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6827 2007–08 |
Worker's compensationDeclares that for a worker to receive benefits for an injury under Title 51, there must be a specific medical diagnosis directly related to the injury that must contribute by a factor of at least fifty percent to the worker's... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6788 2007–08 |
Prisoner medical expensesThe intent of the Legislature is expressed to provide some assistance to local jurisdictions experiencing extreme medical expenses exceeding $10,000 per individual offender per calendar year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6758 2007–08 |
Biofuels irrigationEstablishes an allocation of an annual aggregate of one hundred thousand acre feet of water from the Columbia river mainstem and the Lower Snake river mainstem in perpetuity. The waters allocated under this act are available... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6708 2007–08 |
Water rightsEliminates the partial relinquishment of water rights. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6608 2007–08 |
Criminal street gangsRequires the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee to issue a request forproposal to implement five pilot projects designed to prevent, intervene, and suppress street gangs and gang violence and appropriates $10... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6625 2007–08 |
Driver training by parentsAllows the director of licensing to review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home. The director may charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver training education... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5542 2007–08 |
Heritage barn preservationA Washington State Heritage Barn Program is created within the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. The program will be guided by an advisory committee and will consist of three components. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5558 2007–08 |
House-banked card gamesLimits house-banked social card games to those in existence or with a completed application as of March 31, 2007. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5967 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentPrescribes seller documentation requirements for sales of vehicles to nonresidents. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6557 2007–08 |
Property valuation freezesEligible seniors and persons retired due to disability with a combined disposable income of $50,000 or less are eligible for the residential valuation freeze. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6558 2007–08 |
Heat qualifying residencesExempts heating oil, propane, and natural gas used to heat qualifying residences from the retail sales and use tax. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6559 2007–08 |
Private dock constructionConstruction of a dock, no more than 700 square feet in surface area and no section of which is wider than ten feet, would not be considered substantial development under the SMA. This would include a community dock for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |