Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob McCaslin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6889 2007–08 |
Health care quality dataA standing work group is created to develop an accessible secure internet-based format for evidence-based information for all state residents to understand health records and the quality of performance of providers. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6924 2007–08 |
Primary system/gen electionThis act is conditionally effective upon the United States Supreme Court holding I872 constitutional and reinstating the initiative in its entirety. References to "nominee" and "nomination" are removed from statute and are... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6934 2007–08 |
Boundary review boardExpands the objectives of boundary review board decisions to include protection of the public by preventing the degradation of services provided by the annexing municipality within the annexed area and ensure any degradation... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 6926 2007–08 |
Disincorporating citiesProvides that cities and towns may disincorporate through a proposed petition for disincorporation that must be signed by a majority of the registered voters thereof and filed with the city or town council. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 6895 2007–08 |
Veteran combat bonusesProvides that, within funds appropriated for this purpose, the department of veterans affairs shall pay each combat veteran a one-time service bonus in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars. Provides certain... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6918 2007–08 |
CougarDesignates the cougar as the official mammal of the state of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6481 2007–08 |
Value of rebates(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Excludes a rebate given by a manufacturer on a motor vehicle and assigned to a seller by a buyer from sales and use taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6476 2007–08 |
Public facility sale/use taxMaximum rates for the local option sales and use tax imposed to finance public facilities in rural counties are set by population levels, as follows: 25,000 or more–0.09 percent (currently applicable to Benton, Chelan,... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6880 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionAdditional deductions from the calculation of "disposable income" are allowed, including: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5550 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates implied warranties for the construction of new homes or the substantial remodel of homes. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6827 2007–08 |
Worker's compensationDeclares that for a worker to receive benefits for an injury under Title 51, there must be a specific medical diagnosis directly related to the injury that must contribute by a factor of at least fifty percent to the worker's... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6783 2007–08 |
Prosecuting attorneyThe office of prosecuting attorney is included in the list of county offices that are not nominated at partisan primaries. The office of prosecuting attorney is nonpartisan and the candidates for it are nominated and elected as such. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6633 2007–08 |
Mobile home parksGMA counties, located in eastern Washington, may establish, in consultation with cities, a process for authorizing the siting of new mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities (park) outside of UGAs. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6664 2007–08 |
Death benefitsThe $150,000 lump sum death benefit payable in the various state retirement systems, the higher education retirement plans, and to state, school district, and higher education employees who do not belong to a state retirement... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6670 2007–08 |
ID theft police reportsAllows a person who has learned or reasonably suspects that his or her financial information or means of identification has been unlawfully obtained, used by, or disclosed to another, as described in chapter 9.35 RCW, to file... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6671 2007–08 |
Criminal case recordsProvides when properly served with criminal process issued under this act, the recipient shall provide the applicant all records sought pursuant to the criminal process. The records shall be produced within twenty business... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6672 2007–08 |
ID theftProvides violation of RCW 9.35.020 is identity theft in the first degree when the accused, a conspirator, or an accomplice violates RCW 9.35.020 and: (1) Obtains credit, money, goods, services, or anything else of value in... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6680 2007–08 |
Jury serviceIf a person who is 75 years of age or older notifies the court of the person's decision not to serve, the person's name must be removed from further consideration on the master jury list, provided that: (1) no person who is 75... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5080 2007–08 |
Waste tire removal feesRemoves the $1 tire fee sunset of June 30, 2010. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6557 2007–08 |
Property valuation freezesEligible seniors and persons retired due to disability with a combined disposable income of $50,000 or less are eligible for the residential valuation freeze. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6558 2007–08 |
Heat qualifying residencesExempts heating oil, propane, and natural gas used to heat qualifying residences from the retail sales and use tax. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6559 2007–08 |
Private dock constructionConstruction of a dock, no more than 700 square feet in surface area and no section of which is wider than ten feet, would not be considered substantial development under the SMA. This would include a community dock for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |