Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Clements
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6048 2007–08 |
Primaries and electionsRevises provisions regarding primaries and elections. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6051 2007–08 |
Eligible renewable resourceRevises the definition of "eligible renewable resource" under RCW 19.285.030. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6056 2007–08 |
Sugar beets for biofuelA study is to be conducted on the potential and suitability of growing sugar beets for bio-fuel production. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6073 2007–08 |
Manufactured/mobile homeHousing Trust Fund: In selecting recipients for financial assistance from HTF from the pool of applicants, CTED will give priority to applications which utilize existing privately-owned land or housing stock purchased by... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6078 2007–08 |
Hotel liquor licensesA new liquor retailer's license is created and is called a hotel license. The LCB may issue the hotel license to an applicant regardless of whether he or she already holds any other liquor licenses. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 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 6106 2007–08 |
Regulation of certain tradesThe purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines for the regulation of construction trades or construction-related trades generally overseen in some capacity by L&I. All bills introduced in the legislature to regulate a... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 6115 2007–08 |
Special edu safety net awardA state special education safety net oversight committee is established to be appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). SPI must seek recommendations from specified associations and the Office of Financial... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | 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 |
| SB 6140 2007–08 |
Driver's license securityProvides that, in all cases, the documentation must include a photograph of the applicant. Requires an applicant to provide evidence of a valid principal Washington residence address with an original, notarized, or certified... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6173 2007–08 |
Small manufacturersFinds that most small and midsize manufacturers do not have the resources that will allow them to easily access modernization technical assistance and the skills training needed to make them globally competitive. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5412 2007–08 |
Transportation agenciesEstablishes five overarching policy goals for the planning, operation, performance of, and investment in, the state's transportation system, and streamlines existing transportation goals and objectives. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 516, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5790 2007–08 |
Skill centersCreates a definition of a skill center and requires that enrolled students be funded at up to 2.0 full-time equivalents. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5627 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingCreates a Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) composed of eight legislators, a chair and three public members appointed by the Governor, a representative of the Governor's Office or the Office of Financial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5828 2007–08 |
Early child developmentEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5112 2007–08 |
Auctioning vesselsAllows auction companies also licensed as motor vehicle dealers to sell vessels up to 25 feet long without registering as vessel dealers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5498 2007–08 |
Local taxing districtsExcludes certain nonrecurring expenditures for the purposes of meeting the non-supplanting requirements of the 0.3 percent "public safety" optional tax for counties and the authority for multi-year lid lifts. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5534 2007–08 |
Unemployment comp exemptionExcludes services performed by certain persons participating in performances sponsored by certain theater companies and dinner theaters, dance companies, musical groups and artists, and museums from employment for purposes of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5859 2007–08 |
Retail liquor licenseLowers spirits, beer, and wine restaurant density cap to one license for every 1,300 people in the state. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5987 2007–08 |
Gang-related offensesEstablishes a workgroup to evaluate the problem of gang-related crime. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5669 2007–08 |
Renewable fuel standardsRequires state agencies to expedite application and permit decisions for infrastructure improvements or activities necessary to implement renewable fuel standards. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| SB 5290 2007–08 |
Workers' comp advisory commRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to establish an industrial insurance Medical Advisory Committee and an industrial insurance Chiropractic Advisory Committee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5467 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |