Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Schoesler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5955 2005–06 |
State propertyRequires legislative approval for disposal, conveyance, or transfer of property to instrumentalities of the United States for less than full market value. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5963 2005–06 |
Livestock info securityAn eleven member task force is created that includes four legislators, one from each of the major caucuses of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Department of Agriculture, and six members appointed jointly by the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5964 2005–06 |
Jail inmates/medical careRequires that when state law enforcement officers initiate the charges for which a person is ordered to serve a sentence in the jail, the state shall reimburse the governing unit for care provided to that person whether... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5965 2005–06 |
Video equip in nursing homesDeclares an intent to enable nursing facilities to protect the safety of vulnerable adults and improve the quality of services provided while respecting residents' privacy. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5968 2005–06 |
Agricultural fairsThe Department of Agriculture must contract to conduct a study on the economic and social impact of agricultural fairs in Washington State. The study is to include statewide and local impacts of fairs on employment, business... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6028 2005–06 |
Service member civil reliefA new chapter is created and named the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act. It applies to any Washington resident who is a national guard or reserve service member, and his or her dependants (service member), during... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6029 2005–06 |
Agricultural water rightsAmends RCW 90.03.380 to provide certainty and clarity in the administration of agricultural water rights. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6049 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsAuthorizes small business health savings accounts. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6051 2005–06 |
Tobacco products taxProvides that a credit is allowed to a retailer against the taxes imposed under chapter 82.26 RCW equal to the amount of taxes paid by the retailer under this chapter on tobacco products that are transferred by the retailer to... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6077 2005–06 |
Trail groomingDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of trail grooming services to the Washington state parks and recreation commission. For the purposes of this act, "trail grooming" means the activity of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6128 2005–06 |
Flights/state employeesProvides that state officers and state employees may fly with flight instructors conducting training flights to airports not served by regular commercial air service, as such activity by state officers and state employees is... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6136 2005–06 |
School nursing servicesDirects the office of superintendent of public instruction and the department of health to collaborate and develop a work group to assess school nursing services in class I school districts. Requires the work group to: (1)... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6148 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelGasoline and diesel is exempt from the sales and use tax when purchased by a farmer for growing, raising, or producing agricultural products for sale and the purchaser is entitled to a refund or exemption from motor vehicle... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6153 2005–06 |
Sex offense against childFinds that children are particularly vulnerable to the crimes committed by sex offenders and that more must be done to stop sex offenders who prey upon children. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6154 2005–06 |
Aggravated first deg murderIncludes sexually violent predator under the definition of aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5602 2005–06 |
Livestock nutrientsRequires the departments of Agriculture (WSDA) and Ecology (DOE) to recommend statutory changes to enable full implementation of a livestock nutrient management program within WSDA. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 510, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5962 2005–06 |
Agricultural practicesAuthorizes awards of legal defense costs and exemplary damages to prevailing farmers actions related to agricultural activities on agricultural land under certain conditions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 511, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5039 2005–06 |
Milk and milk productsIncreases the annual license fee for milk processing plants. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5290 2005–06 |
Theft of livestockExpands the crimes of livestock theft in the first and second degrees and the civil action for livestock theft and animal cruelty to include goats. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5663 2005–06 |
Agricultural burningExempts from the sales and use tax sales to qualified farmers in qualified counties of specified machinery, equipment, labor and services used to reduce agricultural field burning. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5381 2005–06 |
Academy of sciencesDirects the presidents of the University of Washington and Washington State University to serve as co-chairs of an organizing committee to create a Washington Academy of Sciences (Academy) and file articles of incorporation by... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5926 2005–06 |
Advanced college paymentPermits any Washington resident to purchase tuition units under the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| SB 5979 2005–06 |
Search & rescue dogsProvides that any person found guilty of interfering, injuring, or causing the death of a search and rescue dog can be subject to both criminal penalties as well as restitution to the victim. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| SB 6097 2005–06 |
Other tobacco products taxReduces the tobacco products tax rate from 129.42 percent to 75 percent. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 23, 2005 |
| SB 5142 2005–06 |
Elevators & warehousesExempts certain licensed grain warehouses and elevators from required renewals of air pollution source registration program registration, reporting and fees. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |