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546
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,784
Bills co-sponsored
21,399
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5635 2005–06 |
Right to possess firearmsA previously convicted person may bring an action, in the county in which he or she resides, for an order restoring the person's right to possess a firearm. This is the only method to have the right to possess a firearm... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6518 2005–06 |
State energy policyThe state energy policy is amended to encourage state agencies to reduce their electrical and heating purchases by 15 percent (measured from fiscal year 2005) by September 1, 2009. Agencies are required to use all practicable,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6668 2005–06 |
Public records provisionsThe chapter of law governing the preservation and destruction of public records, administered by the division of archives and records management within the Office of the Secretary of State, is reorganized. Archaic language is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6842 2005–06 |
Sport/entertainment facilityA manufacturer, importer, or distributor may enter into an arrangement with a sports/entertainment facility licensee to allow brand advertising at the licensed facility or to promote events at the facility. This financial... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5632 2005–06 |
Small agricultural employersThe term "small farming operation" is defined, which must be interpreted to be consistent with the definition used by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): an employer engaging in agricultural... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6301 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actA 60 percent affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature is required before the Governor is authorized to concur with the Secretary of the Interior's determination that off-reservation lands acquired into trust for a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6375 2005–06 |
Animal identificationThe Director of Agriculture is to convene an advisory committee composed of representatives from the various segments of the cattle industry that will be involved in the implementation of the state's component of the national... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6487 2005–06 |
False academic credentialsA false academic credential is defined. The definition includes academic certificates, degrees, course work, degree credits, transcripts, or certification of a degree. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6507 2005–06 |
Watershed managementTo help with the implementation of a watershed plan, a watershed management partnership may utilize the following revenue sources upon approval of the voters: A watershed management fee as a surcharge on rates, charges, or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6703 2005–06 |
Spas & art galleries/wineA spa or art gallery may offer one glass of wine to a customer for consumption on the spa's or art gallery's premises. The customer must be at least 21 years old and the spa must have legally obtained the wine. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6838 2005–06 |
Sale of beerUntil June 30, 2007, a statewide nonprofit organization of microbreweries may hold a special occasion liquor license to conduct up to six beer festivals | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6894 2005–06 |
Gambling/background checksDeclares an intent that the gambling commission, in exercising its oversight pursuant to RCW 9.46.070(7), shall not require review of individual shareholders of corporations publicly traded on a major exchange, including the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6005 2005–06 |
State publicationsThe State Library must maintain the state publications distribution center to provide copies of materials that are not available in electronic format to state depository libraries. An electronic repository of publications must... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6889 2005–06 |
Punch boards and pull tabsProvides that, at the option of the county, city-county, city, or town, the taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs for commercial stimulant operators may be based on the gross receipts from the operation of the games, and may... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| SB 6462 2005–06 |
Biotechnology productState and local sales and use taxes are deferred for investments in construction or renovation of structure, or machinery and equipment, used for biotechnology product or medical device manufacturing. The deferred taxes need... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6482 2005–06 |
Funds for energy assistanceCreating the Energy Assistance Account . The account is created in the State Treasury and administered by the Director of the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The Director must distribute any money as... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6524 2005–06 |
Methane gas conversionThe Legislature seeks to encourage the conversion of methane gas to useable fuels for use in motor vehicles, use in generation of electricity, and for other off-site consumption. The bill provides tax incentives for the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6739 2005–06 |
Campaign contributionsCandidates for county, city, and town offices are added to those to which the $700 contribution limitation applies. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6573 2005–06 |
Viability of agricultureWetlands converted to agricultural use prior to the effective date of the Federal Food Security Act of 1985 are not to be considered as wetlands under the Growth Management Act and the state Water Pollution Control Act.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6876 2005–06 |
Sexual orientation/teachingProhibits the superintendent of public instruction from encouraging or promoting the teaching of sexual orientation. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6293 2005–06 |
Tax credits for employersPersons subject to the B&O or the public utility tax may claim a credit against the taxes due when they employ students enrolled in a qualified technical program at an institution of higher education in the state. Qualified... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6796 2005–06 |
Lodging businessesProvides tax exemptions for amenities purchased by lodging businesses for use by guests. Finds that, in October 2004, the court of appeals held in the Mayflower Park Hotel decision that hotels are not entitled to a resale... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| SB 6170 2005–06 |
City lodging taxesThe exemption to the requirement that a city hotel-motel tax be credited against a county hotel-motel tax in counties that have financed and developed facilities for agricultural promotion (i.e., Yakima County) is extended... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6294 2005–06 |
Education legacy trust acctStabilizes distributions to the education legacy trust account. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6772 2005–06 |
HVAC/R mechanicsIntegrates HVAC/R mechanics and contractors into the provisions governing plumbers. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
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