Joseph Zarelli
Senator
· Republican
· District 18
· most recent term 2011–12
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130
Bills as prime sponsor
21
of those became law
876
Bills co-sponsored
13,604
Recorded votes
6.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5851 2007–08 |
Rail preservationThe Legislature finds that where rail-related operations or facilities have benefitted from public investment, there is public interest in ensuring that available rail and crossing materials be retained and reused to modify or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5889 2007–08 |
Prof teaching standards cert(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds and declares: (1) The national board for professional teaching standards has established high and rigorous standards for what highly accomplished teachers should know and be able to do... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5904 2007–08 |
Boarding homesProvides that, beginning on July 1, 2007, the rates of payment for boarding home medicaid contracted services under chapter 74.39A RCW shall be established by the department using the "home and community rates model,"... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5940 2007–08 |
Funds for long-term careProhibits the use of state funds provided for long-term care services from being used to assist, promote, or deter union organization. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5946 2007–08 |
Actuary's recommendationsAddresses the state actuary's recommendations concerning projected improvements in the mortality of members and beneficiaries of the Washington state retirement systems. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5947 2007–08 |
Tax on employee tipsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6040 2007–08 |
Public speedway authorityA professional motorsport entertainment and family recreation facility is a multi-faceted complex that includes a closed course speedway with seating for at least 83,000 attendees. It includes grandstands, control towers, and... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | 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 |
| SB 6096 2007–08 |
Purple Heart license plateProvides Purple Heart special license plates free of charge to qualified veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6097 2007–08 |
Use tax exemptionExempts from use taxation motor vehicles used solely in this state for commuting to and from a place of employment located in a contiguous state or foreign country. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6107 2007–08 |
Pipeline capacityRequires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to study pipeline utility corridor capacity in southwest Washington. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6116 2007–08 |
Health care for veteransRequires the department to conduct a program of training and technical assistance for providers of primary care regarding care of veterans who have served in heavy combat zones and have chronic conditions. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6122 2007–08 |
Autism programThe Department of Health (DOH) will establish the regional centers for Washington individuals with autism program in targeted areas of the state. DOH will confer with the Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6140 2007–08 |
Driver's license securityProvides that, in all cases, the documentation must include a photograph of the applicant. Requires an applicant to provide evidence of a valid principal Washington residence address with an original, notarized, or certified... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6146 2007–08 |
Military monumentsDeclares an intent to honor the contribution of the military by the establishment of appropriate monuments located on state property near each military base in the state. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6207 2007–08 |
Guardian ad litem reviewWhen the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) receives a report of child abuse or neglect involving a child subject to an ongoing dependency matter, DSHS must promptly notify the GAL of the contents of the report.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6208 2007–08 |
Mandatory reportersRequires investigation of child abuse or neglect reports filed by mandatory reporters. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6209 2007–08 |
Multiple abuse reportsWhen DSHS receives the third report of alleged child abuse or neglect involving the same child, DSHS must promptly notify OFCO of the contents of the report. DSHS must also notify OFCO of its disposition of the report. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6234 2007–08 |
Property tax paymentsA county legislative authority has discretion to authorize property tax payments by electronic funds transfer. The payments may be made on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or other periodic basis that the county legislative... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6266 2007–08 |
Bullion and metal taxThe B&O tax does not apply to the melting and reforming of precious metal bullion. The sale of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion is presumed to be for investment purposes, so the sale of such is only taxed on... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5311 2007–08 |
Budget stabilization accountEstablishes a Budget Stabilization Account, into which 1 percent of general state revenues is deposited annually. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 484, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5597 2007–08 |
Contracts with chiropractorsRequires health carriers to reimburse a participating provider chiropractor for provision of health care services by certain employees of the chiropractor working at the same location, if specified conditions are met. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5826 2007–08 |
Credit reportsExtends the option of placing a security freeze to all residents. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 499, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 6167 2007–08 |
Dept of retirement systemsReinstates statutory language that expressly establishes the authority of the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems to determine the method and amount of interest that is credited to member retirement contributions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 493, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5434 2007–08 |
Tangible personal propertyCodifies the Department of Revenue's tax policies regarding the Business and Occupation and retail sales taxation of products in import and export commerce. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 477, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
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