Phil Rockefeller
Senator
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2011–12
2011–12 · Senate · D · LD 232009–10 · Senate · D · LD 232007–08 · Senate · D · LD 232005–06 · Senate · D · LD 232003–04 · House · D · LD 232001–02 · House · D · LD 231999–00 · House · D · LD 23
179
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
1,508
Bills co-sponsored
9,717
Recorded votes
2.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6897 2007–08 |
Geothermal assessmentCreates the geothermal resource assessment committee to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the geothermal resources in the state and their potential for environmentally responsible development for power production purposes.... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5550 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates implied warranties for the construction of new homes or the substantial remodel of homes. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6833 2007–08 |
Health & environmental lawsProvides a civil remedy through citizen causes of action to enforce environmental quality, land use, and environmental health standards. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6785 2007–08 |
Integrated pest mgmtEstablishes standards for integrated pest management including producing long-term prevention or suppression in a cost-effective manner, with minimum impact on human health, the environment, and nontarget organisms. Specifies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6262 2007–08 |
Tuition incentive programThe economic development and diversification tuition incentive program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6688 2007–08 |
Frequent ferry user faresRequires that the department of transportation shall develop fare and pricing policy proposals and the transportation commission shall adopt fares and pricing policies that must consider the desirability of reasonable fares... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6689 2007–08 |
State ferries' fare mediaProvides the use of fare media allowing for multiple discounted trips aboard Washington state ferries vessels may not be restricted to a particular driver or drivers. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6720 2007–08 |
School safety committeeA new chapter under Title 28A is created for the School Safety Advisory Committee, which is established to evaluate school safety proposals and advise the Legislature and the SPI on the implementation of best practices for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6643 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signal controlled intersections under certain conditions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6647 2007–08 |
Higher edu retirementThe HECB is authorized to offer employees participation in a higher education retirement plan, however the HECB is prohibited from offering the plans to any employee that is receiving or accruing a retirement allowance from... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5080 2007–08 |
Waste tire removal feesRemoves the $1 tire fee sunset of June 30, 2010. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5399 2007–08 |
Industry clustersDirects the Economic Development Commission and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to convene a working group to create a framework for the identification of economic clusters and the delivery of services... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6211 2007–08 |
Washington geological surveyThe geological survey is required to serve as a bureau of information and an advisory service for geologic resources and hazards. This includes maintaining a library, public education program, and geologic database. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6577 2007–08 |
Truth in music advertisingPromoting or conducting a live musical performance through advertising that claims or implies an affiliation between the performing musical group and a recording group is prohibited unless any of the following apply: the... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6599 2007–08 |
Sewage disposal systemsLocal health officers may issue civil penalties to every person who violates local on-site sewage disposal system laws or rules. Every violation is a separate and distinct offense. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6536 2007–08 |
Best practices for studentsBy September 1, 2010, every ESD must implement best practices for students at risk to identify, intervene, and seek support for students showing emotional, social, or academic risk. ESDs 105 and 112 must develop a model... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6365 2007–08 |
Association health plansThe Office of Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must routinely collect data from insurance carriers on their enrollment in health plans purchased through an association or member-governed group, known as association health plans. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6446 2007–08 |
Medicare only benefitsAllows medicare only health insurance benefits for certain employees of political subdivisions under a divided referendum process. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 5019 2007–08 |
Associate faculty positionsRequires each community and technical college to develop a new senior faculty position for nontenure track, part-time professors to be officially called associate faculty. Declares that nontenure track faculty are eligible for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5021 2007–08 |
College faculty salaryDeclares an intent that state appropriations be adjusted to an amount which, together with faculty turnover savings, provides for a fair and equitable funding of faculty salary increments for both part-time and full-time faculty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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