Rosemary McAuliffe
Senator
· Democrat
· District 1
· most recent term 2015–16
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412
Bills as prime sponsor
72
of those became law
2,255
Bills co-sponsored
18,982
Recorded votes
3.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5855 2005–06 |
Board of edu voting rightsThe State Board of Education annually must elect a president and vice president and other officers as the board determines. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is an ex officio member and the chief executive officer of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5861 2005–06 |
Health insurance marketRecognizes that to stabilize the health insurance market and reduce the number of uninsured people in Washington state, health insurance premiums need to be lower. An uncertain market due to the uncompensated care needs of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5867 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degreesThree community colleges and one technical college are authorized to offer applied baccalaureate degrees on a pilot basis. The SBCTC selects the pilot colleges from those who apply. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5868 2005–06 |
Higher education strategyDeclares an intent to articulate a strategic direction for public higher education on issues of access, affordability, service delivery, and accountability that will guide coordinated decision making on policies, operating... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5874 2005–06 |
New four-year collegeFinds that several regions of the state do not have reasonable access to a four-year institution of higher education. Finds that the creation of an additional four-year institution or the conversion of an existing institution... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5877 2005–06 |
PERS armed forces membersThe global war on terrorism, including but not limited to Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, is added to list of conflicts for which PERS 1 members may receive military credit and other veterans' benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5880 2005–06 |
Private youth coachesDeclares that: (1) The safety, health, and welfare of children and families of this state would benefit by the establishment of a uniform registration and disclosure system for all persons privately engaging in the business of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5887 2005–06 |
Interoperable communicationsA pilot program is established to demonstrate to local governments throughout the state of Washington the value of implementing the pending interoperability standards being established by the committee. The pilot program is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5897 2005–06 |
Vision exams for childrenA workgroup is convened by the Department of Health to re-evaluate current rules and regulations on visual screening of children in public schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5900 2005–06 |
PERS emergency medical techsAuthorizes members of the public employees' retirement system plans 1 and 2 employed as emergency medical technicians to transfer to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5901 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 benefit capDeletes the cap on retirement benefits of members of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5938 2005–06 |
Equitable opportunityThe Joint Select Committee on Equitable Opportunity For All is established. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5971 2005–06 |
Statewide student assocThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must recognize one non-profit statewide student association for the state's public baccalaureate institutions, with each recognized campus student government association... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6018 2005–06 |
Small business assist progFinds that many small employers struggle with the cost of providing employer-sponsored health insurance coverage to their employees and their employees' families, while others are unable to offer employer-sponsored health... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6069 2005–06 |
National guard life insCreates the Washington national guard life insurance reimbursement account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and bequests to the fund must be deposited into the account. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6073 2005–06 |
Higher education admissionsThe comprehensive and research higher education institutions are encouraged to establish policies on diversity in admissions and to conduct comprehensive reviews of every application for admission. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5763 2005–06 |
Mental disorder treatmentEstablishes two pilot projects to operate a unified involuntary treatment act for persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, or both, combined with a secure detoxification facility. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 504, 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 5732 2005–06 |
Education boardsAbolishing the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission on July 1, 2006, and transferring its duties to the State Board of Education. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 497, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5767 2005–06 |
Housing for the homelessRequires each county to create a homeless housing task force to develop a 10-year plan to address short- and long-term housing for homeless persons and to develop guidelines for homeless housing programs and developments. A... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 485, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5049 2005–06 |
Mold in residential unitsLandlords are required to either post information or provide tenants individually with information about health risks associated with mold as well as strategies to control mold growth. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5370 2005–06 |
Economic dev strategic acctCreates the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account to fund the Economic Development Commission and expenditures to prevent the closure of a business or facility, the relocation of a business or facility to outside of... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5615 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceA member of LEOFF 2 who is disabled in the line of duty is eligible to receive a basic disability retirement allowance 10 percent of final average salary that is exempt from income taxes and actuarial reduction for early... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5708 2005–06 |
EpinephrineRemoves restrictions on the authority of emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine to certain patients. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 463, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5581 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
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