Erik Poulsen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 2007–08
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116
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
674
Bills co-sponsored
10,407
Recorded votes
7.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5777 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workServices performed under certain state contracts, or under subcontracts awarded under such contracts, may not be performed at locations outside the United States. This prohibition applies to state personal services, purchased... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5799 2005–06 |
Payment of providersThe Department of Social and Health Services must pay providers who are not compensated by consumers in a timely fashion. The department must take such steps as may be necessary to collect the debt from the consumer. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5800 2005–06 |
Home care workers'The residential addresses or residential telephone numbers of individual provider home care workers contained in: (1) any public agency's personnel records, public employment related records, or volunteer rosters; or (2) that... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5801 2005–06 |
Home care agenciesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to conduct a vendor rate study of home care agencies. The study is to include an analysis of using a value-based reimbursement system. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5802 2005–06 |
Part-time college facultyEstablishes a goal of the Legislature to provide sufficient funding in the next three biennia, within available funds, to pay part-time community and technical college faculty on a pro rata basis compared to full-time faculty. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5808 2005–06 |
Short board appealsThe Pollution Control Hearings Board and the Shorelines Hearings Board may assign fewer board members to hear cases involving penalties of $15,000 or less. These cases are also eligible for expedited appeals. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5888 2005–06 |
State health insurance poolWSHIP is made explicitly subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. In establishing rates for WSHIP, the WSHIP board in to work in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5894 2005–06 |
Water supply during droughtA joint legislative committee on water supply during drought is created. The committee consists of four Senators and four Representatives selected biennially. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5908 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are included that would allow the state to conform fully to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Sellers are authorized to designate an agent to register the seller with the state, if not already registered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5958 2005–06 |
School leviesAuthorizes temporary increased maximum school levy rates for financial emergencies. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6028 2005–06 |
Service member civil reliefA new chapter is created and named the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act. It applies to any Washington resident who is a national guard or reserve service member, and his or her dependants (service member), during... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6092 2005–06 |
Statewide drought emergencyThe bill appropriates funding to the DOE and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in response to the declaration of a statewide drought emergency. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6129 2005–06 |
Renewable energyInvestment cost recovery incentives are authorized to support renewable energy projects. Individuals, businesses, or local governments who generate electricity, on their own property, with an anaerobic digester or a wind or... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6174 2005–06 |
Utilities & transportatn comA process for the appointment of pro tem commissioners is established . At the request of the WUTC, the Governor may appoint a pro tem commissioner for the following circumstances: (1) to allow a commissioner whose term has... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6096 2005–06 |
Education fundingImposes a stand-alone estate tax with a $1.5 million subtraction amount in 2005 and a $2 million subtraction amount in 2006. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 516, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5441 2005–06 |
Education finance studyCreates the Comprehensive Education Study Steering Committee (Steering Committee). | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 496, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5285 2005–06 |
Water quality developmentRevises provisions of the Water Quality Joint Development Act (Act) governing service agreements for the design, development, and operation of water pollution control facilities. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 469, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5788 2005–06 |
RecyclingRequires the transporters of recyclable materials to register with the state or face a civil violation. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5186 2005–06 |
Physical activityRequires that the transportation element of a comprehensive plan include a pedestrian and bicycle component to identify planned improvements for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5577 2005–06 |
Relocation assistanceRequires landlords to pay relocation assistance, as well as to return any deposits and prepaid rent, to tenants who are displaced because their residence is condemned or declared unlawful to occupy except in cases in which the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5121 2005–06 |
Air transportation needsRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a statewide airport capacity and facilities assessment and report results by July 1, 2006 | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5139 2005–06 |
Tolling authorityRepeals obsolete tolling and revenue bond statutes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 335, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5101 2005–06 |
Renewable energy incentivesEstablishes cost recovery incentives for investment in renewable energy systems. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5111 2005–06 |
Solar energy systemsEstablishes tax incentives for the manufacture of solar energy systems. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5432 2005–06 |
Oil spill oversight councilEstablishes a 16 member Oil Spill Monitoring and Oversight Council in the Office of the Governor to provide independent oversight, research and monitoring of the state's oil spill program. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
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