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 5340 2007–08 |
Definition of disabilityProvides a statutory definition of "disability" for purposes of the state's law against discrimination that replaces definitions of "disability" adopted by the Human Rights Commission and the Washington State Supreme Court. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 6001 2007–08 |
Climate changeEstablishes state goals to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| SB 5297 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5467 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5512 2007–08 |
Hospital benefit zonesExpands the use of revenues and matching funds authorized under the Hospital Benefit Zone program to pay for other means of financing of public improvements, in addition to paying for principal and interest on revenue bonds. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5881 2007–08 |
Water power license feesIncreases the annual fees for water power licenses based on the theoretical horsepower capacity of the project. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 6016 2007–08 |
WorkFirst programRevises participation requirements under WorkFirst for a parent with a child under the age of one year. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5995 2007–08 |
Economic development commExpands the membership of the Economic Development Commission (Commission). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5321 2007–08 |
Child welfareEstablishes and amends definitions relating to screening, investigations, and findings of child abuse and neglect referrals. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5639 2007–08 |
MicrobreweriesAllows microbreweries with restaurant licenses to hold the same privileges and endorsements as permitted for restaurants. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5336 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5258 2007–08 |
Prevention of child abuseAdds the Director of the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (WCPCAN). | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5475 2007–08 |
Underground storage tanksRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules to implement statewide requirements for underground storage tanks consistent with, and no less stringent than, the federal Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act of 2005. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5242 2007–08 |
Wounded combat veteransEstablishes an internship program at the Washington State Department of Transportation for returning wounded combat veterans. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5421 2007–08 |
Environmental covenantsAdopts the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA), with some adaptations for Washington law. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5468 2007–08 |
Tax programsAuthorizes the Department of Revenue (DOR) to notify taxpayers electronically instead of by regular mail if the taxpayer gives the DOR the authority to do so. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5827 2007–08 |
Consumer privacyProhibits a person from procuring a consumer report for employment purposes if any information in the report "bears on" the credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity of an applicant or current employee. This... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5953 2007–08 |
Violence by strangulationMakes Assault by strangulation automatically Assault in the second degree. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5036 2007–08 |
Intermediate driver's licRepeals the sunset review and termination of the Intermediate Driver's License program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5382 2007–08 |
Indian affairs-funded schoolAllows Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools to request record checks through the Washington State Patrol on employees and applicants for employment using the same processes as school districts and Educational Service Districts. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5481 2007–08 |
Conservation measuresAllows state agencies and municipalities to engage in measures to conserve water and to reduce wastewater or solid waste as part of energy savings performance contracting. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5525 2007–08 |
City officialsAdds specified, elected city officials to the list of public officials for whom the costs of employment-related health insurance provided by a public entity are not deemed to be "additional compensation." | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5166 2007–08 |
Korean-American dayDesignates January 13 as Korean-American Day. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
| SB 5253 2007–08 |
Veteran-owned businessesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and maintain a registry of veteran-owned businesses; to make the list available on its web site, and to create a decal to identify veteran-owned businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
| SB 5089 2007–08 |
Streamlined sales & use taxConforms Washington law to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement (SSUTA). | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 22, 2007 |
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