Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5390 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsA PFD created prior to September 1, 2007, in a county or counties with no other PFD and in which the total population is greater than 70,000 may impose a sales and use tax, credited against the state portion of the sales and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5441 2007–08 |
Veterans' access to servicesThe Department of Veterans Affairs must study efficient ways to increase access to veterans, and to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. The Department must report its findings and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5472 2007–08 |
Family counseling(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to establish a pilot program to provide merit checks of no more than one hundred dollars to no more than four hundred fifty couples who... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5493 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5526 2007–08 |
Definition of criminal actRemoves "acts of terrorism" from the definition of "criminal act" under the Crime Victims Compensation Act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5698 2007–08 |
Mentally ill offendersAll RSNs are required to provide community integration assistance programs for offenders who suffer from a mental illness and pose a threat to public safety. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTE AS PASSED COMMITTEE... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5805 2007–08 |
Grain elevatorsState sales and use tax remittance rates are modified for certain grain elevators on a phased basis. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5909 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Family Policy Council to conduct a survey and report back to the Legislature regarding statewide service needs and gaps for transitional and independent living services for foster youth and former foster youth. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5996 2007–08 |
Life sciences research(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the authority to collaborate with organizations with commercialization expertise such as the Spokane intercollegiate research and technology institute, the Washington technology... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6024 2007–08 |
Automobile insuranceA low-income auto liability policy is created for qualifying drivers. Qualified drivers under this bill are permitted to have liability coverage limits that are lower than is required for standard auto liability coverage. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6068 2007–08 |
Commuter rail serviceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6168 2007–08 |
Aerospace developmentSales and use tax exemptions are provided for computer equipment and software, and its installation, used primarily in aerospace product development. Aerospace product development is the development, design, and engineering of... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6186 2007–08 |
Campaign finance reportThe report filed 21 days prior to an election must report all contributions received and expenditures made as of one business day before the date of the report. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6194 2007–08 |
Fertilizer regulationsThe registration requirement for customer-formula fertilizers is eliminated if all the components of the fertilizer are registered. Requirements for labeling of packaged, bulk, and customer-formula fertilizers are clarified. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6212 2007–08 |
Recreational opportunities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes a work group to make recommendations for improving recreation on state trust lands, aquatic lands, and other state-owned lands managed by the department of natural resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6287 2007–08 |
Smoking in a motor vehicleIt is unlawful for a person to smoke a pipe, cigar, or cigarette in a motor vehicle when a child 13 years or younger is present. A violation is a class 2 civil infraction. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6318 2007–08 |
Insurance premiumsReporting of premiums for purposes of the premium tax must be made on the same basis as the basis required by the annual statement. This also applies in determining the amount of premiums taxable in this state, as opposed to... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6342 2007–08 |
Military dept accountThe military department active state service account is created in the state treasury and is subject to appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for claims and expenses for the organized militia for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6372 2007–08 |
Affirmative defensesIn prosecutions for the offenses of: (1) dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (2) sending or bringing into the state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; or (3) possession... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6373 2007–08 |
Sexually explicit conduct(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the crime of viewing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. A person who knowingly views over the internet any visual depiction or copy thereof of a minor engaged... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6422 2007–08 |
DV court order violationA domestic violence court order violation is added to the list of crimes for which notice of pending release or escape must be provided to the chief of police and county sheriff. The domestic violence victim, any witnesses,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6435 2007–08 |
Foster parent licenseA foster family home license remains in effect for 30 days after the foster family moves to a new location. This occurs as long as the family remains intact after the move and the home has an acceptable history of child care. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6436 2007–08 |
Child placement(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires federal name-based criminal history record checks when a child is placed in out-of-home care in an emergency situation. Authorizes a reasonable fee for processing a... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6443 2007–08 |
Sex offense by edu employee(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires school districts to terminate the employment of or not hire employees who have pled guilty to or been convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree under RCW... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |