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 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5034 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5038 2007–08 |
Auto theftDeclares that it is the intent of this act to deter motor vehicle theft through a statewide cooperative effort by combating motor vehicle theft through tough laws, supporting law enforcement activities, improving enforcement... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5044 2007–08 |
Real property claimsAmends RCW 4.16.310 to modify the statute of limitations on real property claims. Declares that this act does not apply to a cause of action for a structural defect in the construction of a residence. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5047 2007–08 |
Contractor's surety bondsAmends RCW 18.27.040 providing for the surety bond amounts that contractors are required to file with the department of labor and industries. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5048 2007–08 |
Construction defect actionsThe statute of limitations involving construction defect cases is clarified. If a homeowner's case is dismissed without prejudice for failure to give notice and opportunity to cure, the statute of limitations for the... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5099 2007–08 |
Office of regulatory asstThe existing sunset date of June 30, 2008, is repealed and a new sunset date of June 30, 2012, is established. An additional reporting requirement regarding negotiation and implementation of voluntary cost reimbursement... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5105 2007–08 |
College in high school progFinds that an effective means of increasing the number of students earning college credit in high school is to bring the college courses to the students. The legislature believes the ability to earn college credit during the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5109 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle emissionsThe reference that rules are effective only for those model years for which Oregon has adopted the California motor vehicle emission standards is removed. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5120 2007–08 |
Broadband technologiesRequiring a Survey of Broadband Deployment: CTED must commission a survey on the deployment of broadband technologies among households in the state. The survey must be conducted by an appropriate entity having expertise in the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5124 2007–08 |
Wildlife rescue coalitionThe Washington Wildlife Rescue Coalition statute is repealed. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5125 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesClarifying the Definition of "Person with a Disability": The statutory definition of "person with a disability" is changed to conform with the regulatory definition of the same term used by the Department of Fish & Wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5126 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife dataSensitive fish and wildlife data may be released to the following entities and their agents for fish, wildlife, land management purposes, or scientific research needs: government agencies; public utilities; accredited colleges... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5127 2007–08 |
Rockfish researchDFW is required to develop and implement a rockfish research and stock assessment program. The required research includes surveys in both the Puget Sound and coastal waters using new and existing technologies. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5132 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife dept fundingRevenue collected by DFW from the sale of annual resident saltwater licenses and all annual razor clam and shellfish licenses is redirected from the general fund into the Wildlife Account. The provision requiring recreational... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5155 2007–08 |
Passport to college programThe Passport to Promise Program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5172 2007–08 |
Service credit/disabilityMembers of LEOFF 2, TRS, SERS, and PSERS who are injured in the course of employment may purchase up to 24 consecutive months of service credit for each TDD period. To receive this service credit, a member must have received... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5176 2007–08 |
Portability of retirementDual members, except for those belonging for WSPRS, are allowed to include in their base salary previously excluded forms of payment, such as overtime, as long as the type of payment in question is reportable under both of the... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5178 2007–08 |
Retirement for judgesRevises the cost to purchase past service under an optional retirement benefit for certain judges. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5181 2007–08 |
ID for signature gatherersIndividuals circulating initiative or referendum petitions must wear an identification tag that prominently displays whether the person is being paid for circulating the petition or if the person is a volunteer signature... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5182 2007–08 |
Signature gatherers to signSignature, name, and address lines are added to the declaration printed on the reverse side of initiative and referendum petitions. Petition signature gatherers must complete the declaration. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5196 2007–08 |
Nonpartisan racesNo primary election may be held for the office of justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the superior court, judge of the district court, or state superintendent of public instruction if, after... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5226 2007–08 |
Judicial electionsA voluntary pilot program to allow a public campaign funding system is created for candidates for the court of appeals and state supreme court judicial positions. The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) will determine if a... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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