Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5494 2007–08 |
Colorectal cancerInsurance carriers are required to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified by the American Cancer Society guidelines. Benefits must be provided for those at least 50 years old, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5495 2007–08 |
Comm & tech college salariesAs a part of its biennial budget request, the SBCTC must request funds which, together with academic turnover savings, are sufficient to fund state-funded cost increments for the community and technical college system. The... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5496 2007–08 |
Economic dev strategic acctA credit against the state's B&O tax is allowed for contributions made to the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account. The maximum credit is limited to $250. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5497 2007–08 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to create, administer, and monitor a grant program for local partnerships of schools, families, and communities, known as "building bridges programs," to address... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5499 2007–08 |
State patrol benefitsThe definition of emergency service personnel for purposes of eligibility to enroll in PEBB health benefit plans is expanded to include surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the Washington State Patrol... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5501 2007–08 |
Washington learnsMany of the recommendations from the November 2006 report of the Washington Learn steering committee are implemented. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5506 2007–08 |
Family & children's servicesThe Department of Family and Children's Services (Department) is established as an agency whose director is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. All powers, duties, and... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5514 2007–08 |
Higher education employmentIn 2008, each institution of higher education must determine the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions held by part-time, non-tenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in each academic department of their... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5519 2007–08 |
Water rightThe Department of Ecology is authorized and directed to approve changes in point of diversion of a water right where the diversion is from one point within a pool, or hydrologically connected groundwater, to any other point... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5532 2007–08 |
Eminent domainFinds that the United States Supreme Court ruled in the Kelo case that a city could use its power of eminent domain to transfer property from one private owner to another for the purpose of increasing tax revenues in the jurisdiction. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5538 2007–08 |
Employee assistance programAn employee's participation or nonparticipation in the employee assistance program may be used as one factor, but not the sole factor, in decisions affecting that employee's job security, promotional opportunities, corrective... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5540 2007–08 |
Mobile home park fundFour million dollars is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the mobile home relocation fund. This appropriation is to be used for payment of mobile home relocation expenses under the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5543 2007–08 |
Motorcycle at traffic signalEstablishes provisions regulating motorcycles at traffic control signals. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5547 2007–08 |
Ombudsman/dev disabilitiesAn Office of the Ombudsman (office) for persons with developmental disabilities is created in the Office of the Governor. The office has jurisdiction over state-contracted programs and individuals, state licensed facilities,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5555 2007–08 |
GET ready for math & scienceThe GET Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program is established to provide scholarships to students who: achieve level 4 on the mathematics or science portions of the 10th grade Washington assessment of student learning... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5556 2007–08 |
State treasurerThe Office of the State Treasurer is a nonpartisan office. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5563 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsDMHPs or other mental health crisis outreach workers will not be required to conduct home visits alone. Employers will equip mental health workers who engage in home visits with a communication device. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5569 2007–08 |
Heating oil for schoolsProvides a sales and use tax exemption to schools for heating oil. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5570 2007–08 |
Tax levies for schoolsProvides cost-of-living salary supplements to school district employees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5581 2007–08 |
Math & science educationA mathematics/science scholar designation for high school diplomas is created. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5592 2007–08 |
TelecommunicationsCreating a New Option for Deregulation: A new telecommunications chapter is created for companies that elect to be deregulated by filing a written notice with the WUTC, stating an effective date not sooner than five days after filing. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5595 2007–08 |
FarmingCustom farming services, such as custom plowing, cultivation, planting and harvesting performed for farmers is exempt from the B&O tax. Custom fertilizing and custom spraying are exempt from the B&O tax only if performed by a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5598 2007–08 |
Initiative & referendumAffirms the state's long-standing policy of promoting informed public discussion and understanding of statewide ballot measures and declares that it is in the best interests of the state to provide for an independent and... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5609 2007–08 |
Part-time academic employeesSummer quarter is no longer within the definition of academic year. Part-time faculty are eligible for health benefits through the summer, even if they receive no work that quarter, if they have worked half-time or more of an... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5610 2007–08 |
Lodging businessesProvides tax exemptions for amenities purchased by lodging businesses for use by guests. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |