Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5890 2007–08 |
Residential constructionFinds that homeowners have experienced problems in residential construction, resulting in great economic loss, and that there are limited remedies available at law, if any. Creates a committee on residential construction,... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5893 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 14.17 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 13.85 percent of the amount that would... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5896 2007–08 |
Criminal justice fundCreates the extraordinary criminal justice revolving fund in the custody of the state treasurer for the purpose of reimbursing counties the extraordinary criminal justice costs associated with aggravated murder cases. Declares... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5897 2007–08 |
Theft of public benefitsCreates the crimes of theft of public benefits in the first and second degree. Provides penalties for theft of public benefits in the first and second degree. Declares that "criminal profiteering" includes theft of public benefits. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5899 2007–08 |
Alcoholic beverage controlAny non-profit "society or organization" organized and operated under sections 501(c)(1) through (10) of the Internal Revenue Code would qualify for a special occasion license. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5948 2007–08 |
Real property electronic recCreates the uniform real property electronic recording act. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5951 2007–08 |
Nurse practitionersRepeals the expiration provision in the act authorizing nurse practitioners to treat those covered by industrial insurance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5990 2007–08 |
Crane safetyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5991 2007–08 |
Motor fuel retailersDeclares that a motor fuel retailer shall not sell motor fuel at a price that includes a fraction of one cent. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5992 2007–08 |
Wildlife damageRecognizes that damage caused by deer grazing on crop lands is detrimental to productive agriculture in Washington state. Declares that when the currently authorized methods of addressing problem animals are ineffective,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5993 2007–08 |
Liquor license applicantsDeclares that no retail license of any kind may be issued to: (1) An applicant whose place of business is located within the boundaries of a city or town with a population under twenty thousand, if the total number of retail... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5999 2007–08 |
Unemployment insuranceAdjusts unemployment insurance contribution rates in order to maintain a stable unemployment compensation fund. Declares that the department accomplish this goal through rule and report to the legislature annually, before the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6003 2007–08 |
Cable & video servicesA new chapter is created designating the WUTC as the exclusive franchising authority in the state for competitive cable service providers and competitive video service providers. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6015 2007–08 |
Boating activitiesProvides that, by December 1, 2007, the interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall complete an initial study of boater needs and make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the initial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6017 2007–08 |
Aquatic herbicide applRevises provisions relating to the use of credible data to establish aquatic herbicide application permit conditions for irrigation drains or wasteways. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6019 2007–08 |
Jail servicesAmends RCW 70.48.130 to provide for state reimbursement for certain jail services. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6080 2007–08 |
Local effort assistanceIncreases state funding for local assistance. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6086 2007–08 |
Diesel fuel/comm fishingPersons engaged in commercial fishing operations and commercial passenger fishing boat operations, both within and outside the territorial waters of Washington State, are exempt from sales and use tax on diesel fuel. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6091 2007–08 |
Credit card paymentsPayments made in person at the financial institution or any of its subsidiaries or branches must be posted on the day received and at the time of day at the location the payment is made. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6096 2007–08 |
Purple Heart license plateProvides Purple Heart special license plates free of charge to qualified veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6097 2007–08 |
Use tax exemptionExempts from use taxation motor vehicles used solely in this state for commuting to and from a place of employment located in a contiguous state or foreign country. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6103 2007–08 |
Financial fraudA pilot program is created to provide assistance for jurisdictions enforcing financial fraud and identity theft laws. Three pilot enforcement areas are identified, two in the largest counties by population west of the crest of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6116 2007–08 |
Health care for veteransRequires the department to conduct a program of training and technical assistance for providers of primary care regarding care of veterans who have served in heavy combat zones and have chronic conditions. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6122 2007–08 |
Autism programThe Department of Health (DOH) will establish the regional centers for Washington individuals with autism program in targeted areas of the state. DOH will confer with the Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |