Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Erik Poulsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5596 2007–08 |
Chiropractic servicesBeginning January 1, 2009, prohibits health carriers and public employee health plans provided through the Health Care Authority from paying a chiropractor less for a service under certain billing codes than it pays to another... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 304, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6111 2007–08 |
Tidal and wave energyConcerning generating electricity from tidal and wave energy. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5278 2007–08 |
Public funds for politicsRemoves the prohibition of using public funds to finance political campaigns for local office. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 5318 2007–08 |
Yukon to Yellowstone ecosysRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to participate in the cooperative programs of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and actively seek to involve local governments, landowners, and local conservation... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5599 2007–08 |
Thermal electric generatingExtends the privilege tax revenue distribution area for the Columbia Generating Station to include areas north of the southern boundary of Township 15 when tax revenues exceed the collections for Fiscal Year 2008. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5746 2007–08 |
Landscape architectureEstablishes licensing requirements for the practice of landscape architecture in place of the registration requirements for using the title of landscape architect. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5015 2007–08 |
State ornithologist(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the director to appoint a person with avian expertise as the Washington state ornithologist. Declares that the state ornithologist serves primarily as a source of expertise to the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5276 2007–08 |
Automatic dialing devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that protecting the well-being, tranquility, and privacy of the home is of the highest order in a free and civilized society, and the efficient conduct of private businesses and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5493 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5986 2007–08 |
Public facilitiesFunding is provided from state sales taxes, hotel-motel tax, rental car tax, and restaurant tax for the arts, maintenance operation of major public sports facilities, and a new regional center in King county. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6011 2007–08 |
Maury Island reserveCreates an aquatic reserve around Maury Island and Quartermaster Harbor. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6081 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningAllows outdoor burning until July 1, 2008, within urban growth areas for cities having a population of less than 2,500 under certain conditions. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6120 2007–08 |
Rail and freightRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement the cost/benefit analysis recommended in the December 2006 statewide rail capacity and needs study, collaborating with a stakeholder workgroup. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5981 2007–08 |
Lead poisoning prevention(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to sponsor a series of public service announcements on radio, television, the internet, and print media about the nature of lead-based... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 5043 2007–08 |
State parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 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 5542 2007–08 |
Heritage barn preservationA Washington State Heritage Barn Program is created within the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. The program will be guided by an advisory committee and will consist of three components. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5008 2007–08 |
School district leviesIncreases the maximum levy percentage for school districts. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5019 2007–08 |
Associate faculty positionsRequires each community and technical college to develop a new senior faculty position for nontenure track, part-time professors to be officially called associate faculty. Declares that nontenure track faculty are eligible for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5020 2007–08 |
Higher education(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares it is the purpose of this act to address growing concerns about the academic staffing crisis in the state's public two-year colleges. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5021 2007–08 |
College faculty salaryDeclares an intent that state appropriations be adjusted to an amount which, together with faculty turnover savings, provides for a fair and equitable funding of faculty salary increments for both part-time and full-time faculty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5034 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5038 2007–08 |
Auto theftDeclares that it is the intent of this act to deter motor vehicle theft through a statewide cooperative effort by combating motor vehicle theft through tough laws, supporting law enforcement activities, improving enforcement... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |