Dave Schmidt
Senator
· Republican
· District 44
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · Senate · R · LD 442003–04 · Senate · R · LD 442001–02 · House · R · LD 441999–00 · House · R · LD 441997–98 · House · R · LD 441995–96 · House · R · LD 44
176
Bills as prime sponsor
30
of those became law
1,203
Bills co-sponsored
9,396
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6699 2005–06 |
Course materials/collegesDirects the Boards of Regents or Trustees at the baccalaureate institutions to adopt rules requiring that affiliated bookstores increase cost-saving options to students, and that faculty and staff members consider the least... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6719 2005–06 |
Crime prevention & privacyWashington will join the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact. The Washington State Patrol will serve as the state Compact officer for the Compact. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6821 2005–06 |
College & career readinessDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in collaboration with other state education agencies, to convene a work group to explore creation of college and career readiness centers that provide additional... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6830 2005–06 |
Support our troops lic plateCreating a "Support Our Troops" special license plate. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6867 2005–06 |
Task force on life sciencesThe Joint Legislative Task Force on Life Science is created. The Task Force consists of 13 members: one member from each caucus of the Senate; one member from each caucus of the House of Representatives; and nine members... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5132 2005–06 |
Public employee informationExempts from public records disclosure certain information pertaining to public employees, volunteers, individual home care workers, and their dependents. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5144 2005–06 |
School levies & bondsStatutes 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 · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5250 2005–06 |
Job order contractsFor the Department of General Administration, the limit on the number of concurrent job order contracts is increased from two to ten for the purpose of providing regional contracts. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| 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 6165 2005–06 |
Family child care providersThe Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to family child care providers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the providers' exclusive... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6214 2005–06 |
Security guard trainingIn addition to the training described above, a private security company must annually provide eight hours of certain skills training to each of the licensed security guards it employs. Security guard companies must maintain... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6217 2005–06 |
911 advisory committeeThe sunset date for the E-911 Advisory Committee is changed from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2011. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6283 2005–06 |
Veterans' scoring in examsWhen the Department of Personnel contracts with a private vendor to provide examination services, either the state or the private vendor must give eligible veterans the applicable examination score adjustment. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6284 2005–06 |
Definition of veteranThe peace time definition of veteran is changed to remove the reference to the statute that restricts sending veterans or their families to almshouses. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6436 2005–06 |
State board of educationThe majority of the recommendations of the joint subcommittee are contained in the proposed substitute. The broad general authority of the SBE to adopt rules is removed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6438 2005–06 |
School district leviesThe provisions of SSB 6211 are extended for an additional three years beyond 2007. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6567 2005–06 |
Student regents & trusteesThe one year term of office for the student member on the Boards of Regents for the public colleges and universities is changed to run from July first until the first day of July of the following year, or until his or her... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6682 2005–06 |
Schools/public works projectThe number of projects valued over ten million dollars that may be approved by the school project review board is raised to 23. The school district project review board must prepare and issue a report reviewing the use of the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6706 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesThe Legislature finds that classified school employees are an integral part of the K-12 school system, provide a significant learning resource to students, and play a major role in developing supportive and caring... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6149 2005–06 |
School district contractingAn exception is added permitting a school officer of a school district that has fewer than 200 students to be employed as a substitute teacher or substitute educational aide, if the terms of the contract are commensurate with... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6216 2005–06 |
News mediaNo judicial, legislative, administrative, or other body with subpoena power may compel the news media to testify, produce, or in any way disclose the identity of a source of any news or information where such source has a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6437 2005–06 |
Career & tech courseworkEach high school or school district board of directors must adopt course equivalencies for career and technical courses offered to students at the high school. The equivalency may be for whole or partial credit. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6467 2005–06 |
Armed forces license platesThe provisions relating to the "Armed Forces" license plates are changed to refer to the National Guard, rather than the Washington National Guard. The "Armed Forces" license plates recognize the contributions of veterans,... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6470 2005–06 |
Small manufacturersWashington Manufacturing Services is organized as a private, nonprofit corporation to operate a modernization extension system, coordinate modernization resources, and stimulate the competitiveness of small and midsize... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6483 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship opportunitiesThree programs are implemented to expand opportunities for secondary school students to prepare for technical careers and related internships. Centers, as designated by the SBCTC, as well as other colleges with a high density... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
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