Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6271 2005–06 |
Higher education loansThe Zero Interest Loan Program (Program) is established for students attending a Washington institution of higher education. The first loan will be available to eligible students enrolling in an institution of higher education... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6272 2005–06 |
Loans to assist teachersProvides zero interest loans to assist teachers in obtaining national board certification. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6279 2005–06 |
Nursing home staff levelsNursing homes must compile information related to the number and type of health care providers who are directly responsible for resident care and the ratio of these health care providers to residents for each shift. The... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6302 2005–06 |
Parking fees at state parksProvides that the commission may not charge a fee for the first two hours of parking in a state park. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6306 2005–06 |
Health technology assessmentState agencies administering state purchased health care programs are authorized to establish an evidence-based technology assessment program, with the assistance of a health technology clinical advisory committee, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6307 2005–06 |
Health info technologyThe Legislature intends to encourage Washington hospitals to adopt health information technologies by the year 2012. The Washington State Health Care Authority is to promote the adoption of health information technology... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5068 2005–06 |
Health information for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5071 2005–06 |
Student assessmentsThe requirement that each public school student in the third, sixth, and ninth grades take a norm-referenced achievement test is repealed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5072 2005–06 |
Education boardsRevises the powers, duties, and membership of the state board of education and the Washington professional educator standards board and eliminates the academic achievement and accountability commission. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5076 2005–06 |
College in high schoolFinds that: (1) Many high school students who wish to earn college credits are unable to participate in the running start program because they live in areas that do not have local colleges; and some students who would like to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5115 2005–06 |
Traffic signal devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device manufactured, or intentionally modified, for the purpose of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5116 2005–06 |
Skate parksAny person using or riding a skateboard, bicycle, scooter, or roller skates within a publicly owned or operated skate park is required to wear an approved protective helmet. An "approved protective helmet" is a head covering... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5124 2005–06 |
Government performanceThe Citizen Oversight Board (Board) is established to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in state government. The Board consists of seven members: the state auditor; the chair of JLARC; one member selected... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5174 2005–06 |
Customized wrk frce trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5188 2005–06 |
Children's environmentl hlthThe Children's Environmental Health and Protections Advisory Council is created. Membership includes 15 people representing the Legislature, several state agencies, parents of children who have been identified as having been... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5191 2005–06 |
K-12 finance studyThe K-12 finance study executive committee is created to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5208 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate in matters of pay and wage level. For purposes of negotiating, the state must be represented by the chief of the Washington State Patrol. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5209 2005–06 |
Antiharassment ordersA third violation of a civil anti-harassment protection order is a class C felony. The first two convictions may involve the same victim or other victims that are specifically protected by the anti-harassment orders the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5245 2005–06 |
Retirement tech correctionsErroneously omitted cross references between pension statutes are inserted. Other statutory references are corrected. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5246 2005–06 |
Gain-sharing provisionsReplaces gain-sharing provisions with certain changes in benefits and setting contribution rates for the public employees', teachers', school employees', and public safety employees' retirement systems. Repeals RCW 41.31.010,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5252 2005–06 |
Commemorative works accountThe bill establishes the commemorative works account. Expenditures from the account do not require appropriation and can only be used for the ongoing care, maintenance, and repair of commemorative works on the capital campus. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5306 2005–06 |
Sexual health educationEvery school district that offers sexual health education must incorporate the January 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention. In addition to abstinence, sexual health education must teach... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5326 2005–06 |
Home rule charter citiesProvides first class cities with the option of using a "ranked voting system" (also known as "instant runoff voting"), thereby eliminating the need for a primary election. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |