Debbie Regala
Senator
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 2011–12
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245
Bills as prime sponsor
67
of those became law
1,437
Bills co-sponsored
14,230
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5667 2007–08 |
Small business tax reliefAnnually, beginning in calendar year 2007, the small business credit must be increased by the fiscal growth factor for the fiscal year that ends June 30th of the prior calendar year. Increases are rounded to the nearest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5695 2007–08 |
Biomonitoring programA biomonitoring program is authorized in Washington to identify and secure a long-term funding source for implementing priorities identified for Washington State. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5697 2007–08 |
No-contact ordersThe Legislature restores and clarifies its intent that willful violation of a no-contact provision of a court order is a criminal offense and must be enforced accordingly to preserve the integrity and intent of the domestic... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5722 2007–08 |
Body-gripping trapsMole traps are added to the list of traps, including rat and mouse traps, that are not considered body-gripping traps. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTE AS PASSED COMMITTEE (Natural Resources, Ocean &... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5724 2007–08 |
Survivor beneficiaryDomestic partner is defined as one of two unmarried, mentally competent adults in a close personal relationship in which the partners: (1) are responsible for each other's common welfare; (2) share the same regular and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5729 2007–08 |
Public health fundingLocal Public Health Financing Account: The Local Public Health Financing Account (Account) is created in the State Treasury. The Account is funded by redirecting the portion of cigarette taxes sent to the General Fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5740 2007–08 |
Utility pole attachmentsFinds that public utility districts that own utility poles and that are exempt from the pole attachment provisions under chapter 80.54 RCW have sought to charge multiple attachment fees on the same pole and have used... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5750 2007–08 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesNeurodevelopmental therapies are a covered benefit for children 18 and under, for large group policies, including the policy for state employees. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5756 2007–08 |
Health care financingThe Washington Health Security Trust is created as a new state agency responsible for providing coverage for a set of health services for all residents. The Trust will be governed by a full-time Board of Trustees, appointed by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5768 2007–08 |
Financial informationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5786 2007–08 |
Death penalty task forceA death penalty task force, made up of 14 members, is created to conduct a review of the existing death penalty statutes and court rules to determine the following: (1) uniformity of decision making by prosecutors; (2) impact... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5787 2007–08 |
Death penaltyIt is impermissible for a person to be sentenced to death if the person was "mentally retarded" at the time the crime was committed, or had a "severe mental disorder." A "severe mental disorder" means a severe mental illness... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5825 2007–08 |
Food sold at schoolsLimits the sale and serving of minimally nutritional food on public school campuses. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5850 2007–08 |
Mental disordersDirects the office of the state long-term care ombudsman to provide ombudsman services for persons receiving services from regional support networks and licensed service providers under chapter 71.24 RCW. Repeals RCW 71.24.350. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5886 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5887 2007–08 |
Fiscal reformIndividual income above certain thresholds that is earned from Washington sources is taxed at 1 percent. The tax is imposed on individuals, but not on estates or trusts. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5891 2007–08 |
Professional athletesCreates a tax equal to ten percent on the adjusted gross income of a professional athlete derived from Washington sources in compensation for professional athletic labor or services. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5943 2007–08 |
High poverty school districtStarting with the 2007-08 school year, a new allocation will be established to provide additional funding to school districts in high poverty areas. A school district is eligible for an additional allocation if, in the October... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5975 2007–08 |
Family policy councilThe Director of the Office of Public Defense and the Director of the Department of Early Learning are added as members of the Family Policy Council. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5990 2007–08 |
Crane safetyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6012 2007–08 |
Islands in Puget SoundThe Shoreline Management Act is amended to expressly allow counties to adopt a shoreline master program provision specific to shorelines of the state located on inhabited islands within Puget Sound. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6031 2007–08 |
Reg trans investment distProvides that funding allocated for transportation projects in Pierce county, identified in the regional transportation investment plan submitted to voters at the 2007 general election under RCW 36.120.070(2), must be... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6041 2007–08 |
Home care quality authorityRevises home care quality authority provisions. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6047 2007–08 |
Student privacyDeclares an intent, in the interest of student confidentiality, that school districts minimize the release of student telephone numbers and other directory information in the absence of express parental consent. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6054 2007–08 |
Tax expenditure reportsDeclares that the governor is requested to review the report from the department of revenue and prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report must... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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