 | WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE | |
| Legislative Digest No. 6 | ||
| FIFTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE | ||
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 | 9th Day - 2006 Regular Session | |
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This publication includes digest and history for bills, joint memorials, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, initiatives, and substitutes. Engrossed measures may be republished if the amendment makes a substantive change.
Electronic versions of Legislative Digests are available at http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/digsup.cfm?year=2006.
HB 2847
by Representatives Orcutt, Takko, Holmquist, Hunt, Woods, Anderson, Ericksen, Nixon, Jarrett, McCune, Dunn, McDonald, Serben, Talcott, Roach, Wallace, and Shabro
Modifying effective and expiration dates for the clean fuel sales and use tax exemptions.
Revises effective and expiration dates for the clean fuel sales and use tax exemptions.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2848
by Representatives Lantz, Ericks, Santos, Williams, Rodne, Priest, Hudgins, Darneille, Morrell, Kessler, McDonald, Roberts, McCoy, Kenney, Campbell, P. Sullivan, Wallace, Hasegawa, Kilmer, Green, Simpson, Wood, Ormsby, and Springer
Protecting confidentiality of domestic violence information.
Requires the secretary to adopt rules to establish procedures to protect the confidentiality and prevent the disclosure of information that may impair the safety of past and current victims of domestic violence and stalking. At a minimum, the rules shall address the sharing of information among state agencies and other partners and modifying or improving existing data bases to protect from unauthorized information sharing and disclosure.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2849
by Representatives Hinkle and Cody
Adding requirements to renew initial limited licenses for dental hygienists.
Revises requirements to renew initial limited licenses for dental hygienists.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2850
by Representatives Clements, Orcutt, Dunn, Armstrong, and Newhouse
Eliminating tax, interest, and penalty provisions for land valued under the open space program.
Eliminates tax, interest, and penalty provisions for land valued under the open space program.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2851
by Representatives Strow, Hudgins, McCune, Darneille, Sump, Skinner, and Priest
Prohibiting sale of alcohol on ferries.
Prohibits the sale of alcohol on ferries.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2852
by Representatives Strow, Kirby, Roach, Ericks, Serben, Appleton, Newhouse, Kilmer, Skinner, Shabro, Simpson, Williams, Tom, Darneille, Morrell, Anderson, Hankins, McCune, Wallace, Green, and Ormsby
Regulating small loans made by unlicensed check cashers and sellers.
Provides that any small loan agreement or contract made between a borrower and a licensee without the licensee first obtaining a small loan endorsement is void and unenforceable.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
HB 2853
by Representatives Conway, Wood, Kenney, Hasegawa, and Simpson
Modifying the statute of limitations for industrial insurance claims.
Provides that no application shall be valid or claim thereunder enforceable unless filed within one year after the day upon which the injury occurred, the disabling effect of the injury was discovered, or the rights of dependents or beneficiaries accrued, except as provided in RCW 51.28.055.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2854
by Representatives Nixon, Bailey, Rodne, Serben, Sump, Newhouse, Crouse, Haler, Woods, Priest, Condotta, Shabro, Kristiansen, Strow, Ericksen, Walsh, Skinner, Roach, Buck, Holmquist, Ahern, McCune, Tom, Kretz, Talcott, Orcutt, Dunn, Anderson, McDonald, Armstrong, Chandler, Campbell, Wallace, Pearson, and Hinkle
Limiting the power of eminent domain.
Provides that private property shall be taken by the state only for public use and no greater interest shall be taken than is necessary to accomplish the public use. "Public use" means only the actual possession, occupation, or enjoyment of the property by the general public or by the state; or the use of land for the creation or functioning of public utilities or common carriers such as railroads, utilities, or toll roads. The taking of private property by the state for economic development does not constitute public use.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2855
by Representatives Eickmeyer, Chase, Clibborn, Morrell, Blake, Ormsby, Dunshee, O'Brien, Upthegrove, Moeller, Appleton, Hudgins, Wallace, Kilmer, and Green
Defining just compensation for eminent domain proceedings.
Provides that, if the final order of condemnation specifies that all or some of the appropriated property is to be sold or transferred by the state to a private party, or all or some of the appropriated property is later sold or transferred by the state to a private party within five years of the entry of the final condemnation order, then the respondent property owner is entitled to compensation in the amount of not less than one hundred thirty-five percent of the fair market value of any land, building, structure, or other property sold or transferred to the private party, as well as any other damages to which the respondent may be entitled. The calculation of fair market value shall be determined by reference to the fair market value of the property at the time of the entry of the final order of condemnation.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2856
by Representatives Blake and Buck
Creating the forest carbon credits study panel.
Declares that, although regulatory regimes will likely be necessary to create a framework for greenhouse gas reductions, market mechanisms will play an integral role in any plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the next century. Emission credit trading systems provide greenhouse gas emitting industries with an efficient market mechanism to comply with greenhouse gas regulations. Activities that store or trap carbon, such as growing forests, should be recognized in emission credit trading systems.Requires the findings of the study panel, along with draft legislation developed by the study panel, to be reported to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature by January 2, 2007.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks. | |
HB 2857
by Representatives Kenney, Sells, Cox, Rodne, and Kessler
Revising terms of appointment of student regents and trustees.
Revises terms of appointment of student regents and trustees.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Higher Ed & Workforce Ed. | |
HB 2858
by Representatives B. Sullivan and Buck
Concerning storm water discharges.
Provides that, for storm water discharges associated with small construction activity as identified in 40 C.F.R. 122.26(b)(15), the department may include conditions that incorporate by reference qualified local erosion and sediment control program requirements in construction storm water general permits. A qualified local erosion and sediment control program, at a minimum, must require construction site operators to: (1) Implement appropriate erosion and sediment control best management practices;(2) Control at the construction site waste that may cause adverse impacts to water quality, such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste; (3) Develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention plan; and(4) Submit for review and approval by the qualified local program a site plan that incorporates consideration of potential water quality impacts.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. | |
HB 2859
by Representatives McCoy, Newhouse, Hudgins, Wood, Darneille, Morrell, Green, Simpson, and Springer
Continuing funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account.
Continues funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Capital Budget. | |
HB 2860
by Representatives Grant, Newhouse, Hankins, Haler, Walsh, and McCune
Regarding water resource management in the Columbia river basin.
Finds that: (1) Water resources are needed to meet present and foreseeable future needs for uninterruptible irrigation and municipal water requirements in the counties adjacent to the mainstem, to be allocated under this act;(2) Through the implementation of best management practices, hydropower mitigation fees, and the purchase of additional conservation measures within mainstem tributaries, waters in the mainstem should be used to meet present and foreseeable future irrigation and municipal water requirements, while protecting instream resources;(3) A program that provides incentives to water right holders to adopt best management practices and irrigation best management practices for the purpose of achieving water savings and water use efficiency on the mainstem is sound public policy that will provide significant environmental and economic benefits, including the availability for instream purposes of waters not appropriated from the mainstem for consumptive use purposes; and(4) The adoption and implementation of a hydropower mitigation fee program will establish a reliable long-term revenue source to fund needed new water conservation projects in the Yakima river basin or other tributary basins.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. | |
HB 2861
by Representatives Williams, Simpson, Moeller, Hunter, Darneille, Tom, Schual-Berke, Hunt, McIntire, and Santos
Regulating the sale of firearms at gun shows and events.
Provides that a person who, while at a gun show or event, offers to sell or transfer a firearm to another person must be licensed as a dealer under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923 and post the license in accordance with 27 C.F.R. Secs. 178.91 and 178.100(a).Requires the licensed dealer to: (1) Perform a background check of the prospective transferee in accordance with RCW 9.41.090 and 18 U.S.C. Sec. 921 et seq.; and(2) Obtain approval of a transfer from the local law enforcement agency for a handgun or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, national crime information center, for a long gun, in accordance with RCW 9.41.090 and 18 U.S.C. Sec. 921 et seq.Declares that a violation of this act is a gross misdemeanor.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2862
by Representative Murray; by request of Governor Gregoire
Making 2006 supplemental transportation appropriations.
Makes 2006 supplemental transportation appropriations.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2863
by Representatives Kirby, Roach, Ericks, McDonald, Simpson, and Santos
Requiring lenders to consider retail installment contracts for the purchase of motor vehicles.
Provides that, if a retail installment contract for the purchase of a motor vehicle meets the requirements of chapter 63.14 RCW and contains information required by federal law to be disclosed in a retail installment contract for the purchase of a motor vehicle, the retail installment contract shall be accepted for consideration by any lender, except for lenders licensed and regulated under the provisions of chapter 31.04 RCW, to whom application is made for credit relating to the retail installment contract.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
HB 2864
by Representatives Morrell, Bailey, Cody, Hinkle, Santos, and Green
Removing expiration of reporting to the legislature of holding a boarding home medicaid eligible resident's room or unit.
Deletes expiration of reporting to the legislature of holding a boarding home medicaid eligible resident's room or unit.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2865
by Representatives Morrell, Bailey, Cody, Hinkle, Schual-Berke, McDonald, Kenney, and Green
Requiring timely assessment of assisted living facility applicants.
Requires the department to work in partnership with boarding homes, and medicaid applicants and their families, to ensure that department assessments of boarding home applicant care needs are completed in a timely manner.Requires the department to complete an assessment of the care needs of current or potential medicaid boarding home residents within ten business days of application for services.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2866
by Representatives P. Sullivan, Priest, Quall, Curtis, Ormsby, Talcott, Linville, Kenney, and Simpson
Providing for adoption of course equivalencies for career and technical courses.
Requires each high school or school district board of directors to adopt course equivalencies for all career and technical high school courses offered to students at the high school.Provides that career and technical courses determined to be equivalent to academic core courses, in full or in part, by the high school or school district shall be accepted as meeting core requirements, including graduation requirements, if the courses are transcripted on the student's diploma using the equivalent academic high school department designation and title.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2867
by Representatives Kenney, Haler, Grant, Hankins, Cox, Sells, Roberts, Fromhold, Armstrong, Walsh, Skinner, and Newhouse
Regarding expansion of WSU Tri-Cities into a four-year institution.
Requires the Washington State University Tri-Cities branch campus to develop a plan for expanding into a four-year institution and to identify new degree programs and course offerings focused on areas of specific need in higher education that exist in southeastern Washington.Provides that, beginning in the fall of 2007, the Washington State University Tri-Cities branch campus may begin, subject to approval by the higher education coordinating board, admitting lower-division students directly into programs beyond the biotechnology field that are identified in its plan as being in high need in southeastern Washington.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Higher Ed & Workforce Ed. | |
HB 2868
by Representatives Orcutt, Roach, Kilmer, Alexander, Linville, Condotta, Grant, Dunn, McDonald, Armstrong, McCune, Holmquist, and Ahern
Exempting certain extended warranties from sales and use taxation.
Provides that the sale of an extended warranty that warrants tangible personal property exempt from the sales tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 is also exempt from the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020.Provides that the provisions of chapter 82.12 RCW do not apply in respect to the use of an extended warranty that warrants tangible personal property exempt from use tax imposed under this chapter.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2869
by Representatives Orcutt, Roach, Alexander, Linville, Condotta, Grant, Kilmer, Dunn, Nixon, Talcott, Armstrong, P. Sullivan, Wallace, Springer, and Ahern
Restoring the business and occupation tax credit for high technology research and development spending.
Restores the business and occupation tax credit for high technology research and development spending.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2870
by Representatives Cox, Springer, Buri, Chase, Crouse, Jarrett, Morrell, Kenney, and P. Sullivan
Waiving the one hundred eighty day school year requirement for energy-related fiscal emergencies.
Authorizes the state board of education to also grant waivers to school districts from the provisions of RCW 28A.150.220(3) in cases where the school district board of directors has adopted a resolution declaring an energy-related fiscal emergency and where the local plan to reduce operating and transportation costs to address the emergency necessitates such a waiver.Repeals RCW 28A.305.145
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2871
by Representatives Murray, Dickerson, Appleton, and Simpson
Creating a regional transportation commission.
Creates a regional transportation commission.Repeals provisions of chapter 36.120 RCW.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2872
by Representatives Roberts, Roach, O'Brien, Dickerson, Nixon, Cody, Green, Hudgins, Appleton, Darneille, McDonald, Rodne, and McCune
Increasing the minimum age for gambling.
Provides that any person under the age of twenty-one years is prohibited from engaging in the wagering activities allowed by chapter 9.46 RCW. It is unlawful for any person to assist, participate with, or knowingly allow a person under the age of twenty-one years to engage in any wagering activity allowed by this chapter.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2873
by Representatives Darneille, Nixon, Cody, Pettigrew, McDermott, Flannigan, Haigh, Simpson, Williams, Dickerson, Upthegrove, Chase, Hunt, Kagi, Roberts, Kenney, Hasegawa, Santos, and Ormsby
Modifying provisions relating to voting rights for incarcerated felons.
Declares an intent to establish a clear standard for restricting and restoring the voting rights of felons that will provide clear information about the status of former felon voting rights to all state and local election officials.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability. | |
HB 2874
by Representatives Murray, Ericksen, Jarrett, Wallace, and Woods; by request of Department of Transportation
Modifying transportation project design-build provisions.
Provides that, to test the applicability of the design-build procedure on smaller projects and specialty projects, the department may conduct up to five pilot projects on projects that cost between two and ten million dollars. The department shall evaluate these pilot projects with respect to cost, time to complete, efficiencies gained, if any, and other pertinent information to facilitate analysis regarding the further use of the design-build process on projects of this size.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2875
by Representatives Murray, Skinner, Hankins, Wallace, Springer, and Woods; by request of Department of Transportation
Permitting roadside tire chain businesses.
Authorizes the department to issue written permits authorizing permittees to install or remove tire chains on motor vehicles with the following conditions: (1) Chains may only be installed or removed at locations designated in the permit;(2) Permittees must comply with terms and conditions in the permit relating to the safe and orderly movement of traffic; and(3) Permittees may charge a fee to drivers for their services.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2876
by Representatives Ericksen, Wood, Dunn, Armstrong, and Ericks; by request of Washington State Patrol
Clarifying procedures for sound and video recordings by law enforcement officers.
Clarifies procedures for sound and video recordings by law enforcement officers.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2877
by Representatives Sells, Nixon, and Morris; by request of Washington State Patrol
Providing state conformity with federal safety standards for mopeds.
Provides state conformity with federal safety standards for mopeds.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2878
by Representatives Ericksen, Linville, Grant, Newhouse, Dunn, and Holmquist
Exempting wholesale sales of bulk raw milk from business and occupation tax.
Exempts wholesale sales of bulk raw milk from business and occupation tax.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2879
by Representative McIntire; by request of Department of Revenue
Modifying the electronic administration of the real estate excise tax.
Revises the electronic administration of the real estate excise tax.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2880
by Representative McIntire; by request of Department of Revenue
Regarding insurance premiums tax.
Finds that exempting insurers from excise taxes on the purchase or sale of services is inequitable and results from the inadvertent failure to revise insurance premiums tax statutes to be consistent with other excise tax statutes.Declares an intent to require insurers to pay retail sales and use taxes on purchases of both tangible personal property or services, on the same terms as other taxpayers. This act is intended to apply both prospectively and retrospectively.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2881
by Representatives Appleton, Jarrett, Dickerson, Takko, Morris, Williams, Moeller, Flannigan, Haigh, Hudgins, Wallace, Sells, Kilmer, Schual-Berke, Darneille, Hunt, Campbell, Simpson, and Ormsby
Regulating check cashers and sellers.
Provides that a licensee shall: (1) Not contact, or threaten to contact, either orally or in writing, the military chain of command of a military borrower in an effort to collect a delinquent small loan;(2) Not communicate with a military borrower in such a manner as to harass, intimidate, threaten, or embarrass the military borrower, including but not limited to communication at an unreasonable hour, with unreasonable frequency, by threats of force or violence, by threats of criminal prosecution, and by use of offensive language.Provides that communication is presumed to have been made for the purposes of harassment when: (1) It is made with a military borrower in any form, manner, or place, more than three times in a single week;(2) It is made with a military borrower at his or her place of employment more than one time in a single week; or(3) It is made with a military borrower at his or her place of residence between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
HB 2882
by Representatives Williams, Skinner, and Hunt
Modifying sales and use tax provisions for public facilities districts.
Revises sales and use tax provisions for public facilities districts.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. | |
HB 2883
by Representatives Blake, Chandler, Newhouse, Fromhold, Haigh, Morrell, Linville, and Springer
Maintaining and enhancing the viability of agriculture.
Finds that a strong state economy is critical to ensuring that the public welfare is maintained in its highest state. The legislature further finds that agriculture is a critical segment of a strong economy.Declares that all necessary actions should be taken to ensure that the state provides an economic climate that fosters a strong, viable agricultural industry and promotes consistency in administration of state and federal wetlands programs in order to minimize the impacts on agricultural landowners to the fullest possible extent consistent with the important goal of protecting wetlands.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Local Government. | |
HB 2884
by Representatives Linville and McCoy
Concerning the use of reclaimed water.
Requires the department of ecology to, in coordination with the department of health, adopt rules for reclaimed water use consistent with this chapter. The rules must address all aspects of reclaimed water use, including commercial and industrial uses, land applications, direct recharge, wetland discharge, surface percolation, constructed wetlands, stream flow augmentation, and greywater use. In developing the rules, the department of ecology shall amend or rescind any existing rules on reclaimed water in conflict with the new rules.Provides that all rules required to be adopted pursuant to this act must be completed no later than December 31, 2010.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. | |
HB 2885
by Representatives Condotta and Armstrong
Modifying the tourism development advisory committee.
Revises the tourism development advisory committee.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. | |
HB 2886
by Representatives Condotta, Armstrong, Hinkle, McDonald, and Anderson
Promoting tourism in Washington.
Directs the department to implement a regional television campaign targeted to select states or cities to promote tourism in Washington, featuring tourism opportunities in both eastern and western Washington.Appropriates the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the department of community, trade, and economic development for the purposes of this act.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. | |
HB 2887
by Representatives Morrell, Green, Cody, Skinner, Clibborn, Santos, Appleton, Dunn, Schual-Berke, Kagi, Roberts, Kenney, Hasegawa, Simpson, and Ormsby
Including a member of the American Indian health commission for Washington state on the state board of health.
Includes a member of the American Indian health commission for Washington state on the state board of health.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2888
by Representatives Morrell, Hinkle, Blake, Kessler, Grant, Walsh, Clibborn, Green, Appleton, Schual-Berke, Upthegrove, Morris, Quall, McDonald, Takko, Williams, Nixon, Hunt, Chandler, Campbell, Tom, Pearson, and Springer
Authorizing Washington state participation in the Johns Hopkins University Atlantic cardiovascular patient outcomes research team elective angioplasty study to determine, through evidence-based medicine, whether nonemergency percutaneous coronary interventions can be performed safely and effectively at hospitals without on-site open heart surgery programs.
Authorizes Washington state participation in the Johns Hopkins University Atlantic cardiovascular patient outcomes research team elective angioplasty study to determine, through evidence-based medicine, whether nonemergency percutaneous coronary interventions can be performed safely and effectively at hospitals without on-site open heart surgery programs.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2889
by Representatives Woods, Hankins, Murray, Upthegrove, Wallace, and Simpson; by request of Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
Creating the freight mobility multimodal account.
Provides that money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for freight mobility projects identified in the omnibus transportation appropriations act, including any principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects or improvements.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2890
by Representatives Simpson, Curtis, and Blake; by request of LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board
Allowing department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit.
Authorizes department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Appropriations. | |
HB 2891
by Representatives Hunt, Williams, and Simpson
Regarding the transfer of school district employee accrued leave.
Authorizes employees of public schools and school districts within the state who move to state agency employment shall be allowed to transfer accrued vacation leave earned while employed by the public school.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2892
by Representatives Green, Morrell, and Linville
Changing provisions relating to crimes.
Pertains to responding to drug crimes by providing increased support for enforcement and prosecution of drug crimes; authorizing the use of drug courts by juvenile courts; clarifying provisions related to sentence enhancements for certain drug crimes; modifying earned early release provisions related to offenders sentenced under RCW 9.94A.660; improving judges' abilities to make informed sentencing decisions; and undertaking studies related to criminal justice.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections. | |
HB 2893
by Representatives Simpson, P. Sullivan, Darneille, Williams, McDonald, McCoy, Morrell, Ericks, and Green
Concerning restrictions on granting a sex offender visitation under a parenting plan.
Places restrictions on granting a sex offender visitation under a parenting plan.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law. | |
HB 2894
by Representatives Green, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Nixon, Darneille, Cody, Morrell, Linville, Roberts, P. Sullivan, Hasegawa, Santos, Wood, Springer, and Ormsby
Creating an office of mental health ombudsman.
Finds that in order to comply with the community mental health services act, chapter 71.24 RCW, and the medicaid managed care mental health waiver, and to effectively assist persons with mental illness and consumers of mental health services in the assertion of their civil and human rights, and to improve the quality of services available and promote the rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration of these persons, an independent mental health ombudsman program should be instituted.Declares an intent that the state mental health ombudsman program make reasonable efforts to maintain and improve the current level and quality of mental health ombudsman services, taking into account the transition period from the current system of ombudsman programs within the regional support networks and state hospitals.Declares an intent that federal medicaid requirements be complied with, and that the department of social and health services no longer provide mental health ombudsman services through the regional support networks effective July 1, 2007.Declares an intent that commencing July 1, 2007, the funds currently expended by the regional support networks through their contracts with the department of social and health services to provide mental health ombudsman services shall be transferred to the department of community, trade, and economic development for use by the office of mental health ombudsman.Repeals RCW 71.24.350.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2895
by Representatives Lovick, Curtis, Ericks, O'Brien, Dunshee, Kessler, Blake, Clibborn, McCoy, Miloscia, Ahern, Roberts, McDermott, Hunt, McDonald, Williams, Haler, McCune, Kenney, Morrell, Wallace, Kilmer, Green, Springer, Ormsby, and Woods
Protecting vulnerable adults from exposure to methamphetamine manufacturing.
Provides protections for vulnerable adults from exposure to methamphetamine manufacturing.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Children & Family Services. | |
HB 2896
by Representatives Fromhold, Crouse, Conway, Pearson, B. Sullivan, O'Brien, Appleton, Sells, Hunt, Dunshee, Kessler, Campbell, Simpson, and Ormsby
Authorizing bargaining for employee paid supplemental pension programs under chapter 41.80 RCW.
Declares that, currently, state employees are prohibited from collectively bargaining any aspect of the state pension programs provided by the state for its employees. The intent of this legislation is to maintain the state's pension programs, benefits, and systems as items not subject to collective bargaining between the state and the representatives of its various employee units, but to expressly allow negotiation for collectively bargained employee paid supplemental pension programs provided by nonstate entities.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Appropriations. | |
HB 2897
by Representatives Condotta and Dunn
Modifying the liquor licensee's caterer's endorsement to include passenger vessels.
Revises the liquor licensee's caterer's endorsement to include passenger vessels.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2898
by Representatives Hunt and Williams
Regulating distribution of communications by state employees.
Declares that nothing in chapter 42.52 RCW prohibits a state employee from distributing communications from an employee organization or charitable organization to other state employees if the communications do not support or oppose a ballot proposition or candidate for federal, state, or local public office.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability. | |
HB 2899
by Representatives Walsh, Grant, Shabro, Morrell, Haler, Roach, and McDonald
Changing the vessel laws to warn and educate about carbon monoxide poisoning.
Revises the vessel laws to warn and educate about carbon monoxide poisoning.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks. | |
HB 2900
by Representative B. Sullivan
Regarding the issuance of checks by joint operating agencies.
Authorizes the board to adopt a policy for the payment of claims or other obligations of the operating agency, which are payable out of solvent funds, and may elect to pay such obligations by check or warrant. However, if the applicable fund is not solvent at the time payment is ordered, then no check may be issued and payment shall be by warrant. When checks are to be used, the board shall designate the qualified public depositary upon which the checks are to be drawn as well as the officers required or authorized to sign the checks. For the purposes of this act, "warrant" includes checks where authorized by this act.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Local Government. | |
HB 2901
by Representatives Morrell, Green, Campbell, Roberts, Wallace, Ericks, Lantz, Kilmer, Blake, Grant, Hudgins, Darneille, McDonald, Linville, McCune, and Ormsby
Changing provisions relating to the clean up of properties contaminated by manufactured illegal drugs.
Revises provisions relating to the clean up of properties contaminated by manufactured illegal drugs.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks. | |
HB 2902
by Representatives Talcott, Quall, O'Brien, Cox, P. Sullivan, Curtis, Hunter, Morrell, Roach, Holmquist, Woods, Shabro, Walsh, Ericksen, Condotta, Anderson, McDonald, Serben, Nixon, Jarrett, Haler, Armstrong, McCune, Haigh, Sump, Priest, Tom, Simpson, Hinkle, Strow, Newhouse, and Rodne
Allowing certain national tests as multiple measures for mathematics.
Provides that a student's score on the mathematics portion of the preliminary scholastic aptitude test (PSAT), the scholastic aptitude test (SAT), or the American college test (ACT) may be used as an objective alternative assessment under this act for demonstrating that a student has met the mathematics standards for the certificate of academic achievement. The state board of education shall identify the scores students must achieve on the mathematics portion of the PSAT, SAT, and ACT to meet the state standard for mathematics.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2903
by Representatives Talcott, Quall, Cox, Curtis, Roach, Orcutt, Holmquist, Woods, Shabro, Ericksen, Anderson, Serben, Nixon, Haler, McCune, Haigh, Sump, Priest, Armstrong, Santos, Hinkle, Strow, Newhouse, and Rodne
Making reforms necessary to improve student academic achievement.
Finds that, in its effort to comply with the academic assessment schedules established under P.L. 107-110, the no child left behind act of 2001, Washington has had inadequate opportunity to examine options that may include creating an assessment system based on both statewide and local assessments, rather than exclusively on statewide assessments. Therefore, the legislature intends to cease further implementation of a statewide assessment system and request a temporary waiver from statutory requirements of P.L. 107-110 until these options can be fully considered and approved by the legislature.Provides that, as of the effective date of this act, the superintendent of public instruction shall cease all further development, implementation, or administration of the Washington assessment of student learning in grades three, five, six, and eight.Provides that, as authorized under section 9401 of P.L. 107-110, the superintendent shall seek a temporary waiver from federal statutory and regulatory requirements regarding implementation of yearly student academic assessments in mathematics and reading in each of grades three through eight beginning in the 2005-06 school year. Directs the superintendent to examine a range of assessment options that could satisfy the assessment requirements of P.L. 107-110. In particular, the superintendent shall consider locally selected or administered diagnostic assessments that could serve the dual purpose of accountability and providing educators with information to assist individual students. In conducting the examination, the superintendent shall convene and seek input from a review panel that includes school district administrators, local assessment coordinators, teachers, and parents. The superintendent shall submit a report of the findings of the examination along with recommendations for a revised assessment system to the education committees of the legislature by December 1, 2006.Provides that any further implementation of the assessment system after the effective date of this section to comply with P.L. 107-110 must be formally authorized by the legislature through legislation or concurrent resolution.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2904
by Representatives Bailey, Skinner, Haler, Alexander, Curtis, Talcott, Hinkle, Condotta, Clements, Pearson, Ahern, Strow, Schindler, Dunn, Anderson, McDonald, Serben, Roach, McCune, Shabro, Ericksen, and Holmquist
Sunsetting certain health insurance provisions.
Provides that the provisions of chapter 48.21 RCW, group and blanket disability insurance, shall be terminated July 1, 2008, as provided in this act.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2905
by Representatives Bailey, Schindler, Clements, Haler, Alexander, Ahern, Strow, Curtis, Dunn, McCune, Chandler, Skinner, and Holmquist
Authorizing nonagricultural activities on agricultural lands to support farming.
Authorizes nonagricultural activities on agricultural lands to support farming.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Local Government. | |
HB 2906
by Representatives Bailey, Schindler, Clements, Haler, Alexander, Ahern, Strow, Curtis, Dunn, Talcott, Anderson, Skinner, and Holmquist
Providing greater accountability for growth management hearings boards.
Provides that, in recognition of the broad range of discretion that may be exercised by counties and cities consistent with the requirements of chapter 36.70A RCW, the board shall not substitute its judgment for that of county or city-elected officials regarding the exercise of such authorized discretion. When determining whether a comprehensive plan, designation, development regulation, or other action complies with the requirements of this chapter, the board shall find compliance if the city or county's plan as a whole satisfies the goals of this chapter. Further, the board shall defer to decisions by county and city-elected officials on matters not specifically addressed in this chapter.Repeals RCW 36.70A.340 and 36.70A.345.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Local Government. | |
HB 2907
by Representatives Bailey, Schindler, Haler, Alexander, Clements, Ahern, Strow, Curtis, Dunn, and Chandler
Encouraging ongoing agricultural activities on agricultural lands.
Provides that regulations adopted under this act may not require modifications to or otherwise limit ongoing, preexisting agricultural activities occurring on agricultural lands if the parcel that would otherwise be subject to regulation under this act: (1) Is ten or fewer acres in size; and(2) Is not a subset of a larger agricultural land area owned by the same property owner or owners.Declares that "agricultural activities" as used in this act has the same meaning as defined in RCW 90.58.065(2).
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Local Government. | |
HB 2908
by Representatives Bailey, Schindler, and Strow
Modifying the boundary provision for Island county.
Revises the boundary provision for Island county.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Local Government. | |
HB 2909
by Representatives Bailey, Alexander, Crouse, Clements, Ahern, Strow, Haler, Nixon, Skinner, Holmquist, McCune, Hinkle, and Newhouse
Providing funding for the unfunded actuarial accrued liability in plan 1 of the public employees' retirement system and plan 1 of the teachers' retirement system.
Provides funding for the unfunded actuarial accrued liability in plan 1 of the public employees' retirement system and plan 1 of the teachers' retirement system.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Appropriations. | |
HB 2910
by Representatives Quall, Talcott, P. Sullivan, Shabro, Santos, Hunt, Anderson, and Kenney
Requiring a study of environmental education.
Directs the office of superintendent of public instruction to conduct an environmental education study in partnership with public and private entities invested in strategies to reach every student, family, and community with quality environmental education experiences. The study shall provide empirical evidence, exemplary models, and recommendations focused on: (1) Career development;(2) Good citizenship as proven through service learning;(3) Graduation requirements, specifically addressing senior culminating projects;(4) Underserved youth and demographic groups; and(5) Models of professional development for community-based service organizations including state and local agencies.Requires the office of superintendent of public instruction to provide an interim update to the legislature by December 1, 2006, and to complete the study no later than October 1, 2007.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2911
by Representatives Green, Appleton, Woods, Flannigan, Cody, Roberts, Moeller, Morrell, Haigh, Conway, Lantz, Eickmeyer, and Darneille
Establishing a pilot project in alternative case management.
Provides that, by September 1, 2006, the department of social and health services shall establish a pilot project in alternative case management, using program for assertive community treatment teams, in one urban regional support network and one rural regional support network in the state.Directs the department to submit to the appropriate committees of the legislature an evaluation of the pilot project by January 1, 2008.Appropriates the sum of . . . . . . dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the biennium ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the department of social and health services for the purposes of this act.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2912
by Representatives Green, Appleton, Woods, Cody, Moeller, Haigh, Conway, Lantz, Hudgins, Roberts, McCoy, Kenney, Morrell, P. Sullivan, Hasegawa, Kilmer, Simpson, and Ormsby
Requiring that mental health professionals do private home visits in pairs and providing for other safety and violence prevention measures.
Requires that mental health professionals do private home visits in pairs and providing for other safety and violence prevention measures.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2913
by Representatives Green, Woods, Appleton, Moeller, Haigh, Cody, Conway, Lantz, Eickmeyer, Darneille, Linville, Campbell, Wallace, Hasegawa, Simpson, and Ormsby
Directing the joint legislative and executive task force on mental health services delivery and financing to study mental health workers' caseloads.
Directs the joint legislative and executive task force on mental health services delivery and financing to study mental health workers' caseloads.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health Care. | |
HB 2914
by Representatives Roberts, Haler, Darneille, Kagi, Dickerson, Morrell, Hankins, Green, and Simpson
Regarding compliance with certification standards for providers of residential services and support to persons with developmental disabilities.
Revises provisions for compliance with certification standards for providers of residential services and support to persons with developmental disabilities.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Children & Family Services. | |
HB 2915
by Representatives Schual-Berke, Priest, and Rodne
Increasing the burden of proof for acting against emergency health care providers.
Provides that in any action or arbitration for damages for injury incurring as the result of emergency facility health care provided after July 1, 2006, the plaintiff shall have the burden of proving each fact essential to an award by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2916
by Representative Kirby; by request of Uniform Legislation Commission
Adopting the uniform securities act of Washington.
Adopts the uniform securities act of Washington.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
HB 2917
by Representatives P. Sullivan, Kristiansen, Simpson, Linville, Blake, and Ericks; by request of Department of Agriculture
Identifying accessory uses on agricultural lands.
Amends RCW 36.70A.177 relating to accessory uses on agricultural lands.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Local Government. | |
HB 2918
by Representatives Roach, Haler, McCune, Woods, Holmquist, Dunn, Campbell, and Ericks
Imposing stricter penalties on sex offenders.
Imposes stricter penalties on sex offenders.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections. | |
| First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections. | ||
HB 2919
by Representatives Blake, Grant, Takko, Walsh, Morrell, McDonald, Wallace, Ericks, Kilmer, and Green
Providing local assistance for state narcotics task forces.
Declares an intent to provide an annual combined level of state and federal funding for multijurisdictional drug task forces and local government drug prosecution assistance at a minimum of four million dollars.Provides that three pilot enforcement areas shall be established for a period of four fiscal years, beginning July 1, 2006, and ending June 30, 2010, with one in the southwestern region of the state, comprising of Pacific, Wahkiakum, Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Cowlitz counties; one in the southeastern region of the state, comprising of Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin counties; and one in the northeastern part of the state, comprising of Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Lincoln counties. The counties comprising a specific pilot area will coordinate with each other to establish and implement a regional strategy to enforce illegal drug laws.Declares an intent to provide funding of no less than one million five hundred seventy-five thousand dollars annually.Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys, and the Washington association of county officials to jointly develop measures to determine the efficacy of the programs in the pilot area. These measures will include comparison of arrest rates before the implementation of this act and after, reduction of recidivism, and any other factors that are determined to be relevant to evaluation of the programs. The organizations named in this section will present their findings to the legislature by December 1, 2008.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections. | |
HB 2920
by Representatives Roach, Haler, McCune, Woods, Holmquist, Dunn, Hudgins, McDonald, and Ericks
Requiring criminal background checks on certain prospective state employees.
Requires that persons being considered for state employment in positions that allow access to a resident's personally identifying information must successfully pass a criminal background check before start of employment.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability. | |
HB 2921
by Representatives Roach, Shabro, Talcott, Woods, Holmquist, Dunn, and Anderson
Requiring disclosure of school district collective bargaining agreements.
Requires disclosure of school district collective bargaining agreements.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2922
by Representatives P. Sullivan, Dunn, Kessler, and Ericks
Modifying community revitalization financing.
Revises community revitalization financing.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. | |
HJM 4034
by Representatives Kenney, Morrell, Hankins, Clibborn, Conway, Dickerson, McDermott, Chase, Haigh, Kessler, Wallace, Sommers, Linville, Skinner, Green, Holmquist, Dunn, Appleton, Schual-Berke, Hudgins, Upthegrove, Darneille, Santos, Ormsby, Woods, and Roberts
Urging adoption of a treaty fighting discrimination against women.
Requests that President Bush and the Secretary of State place the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in the highest category of priority in order to accelerate the treaty's passage through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the full United States Senate with the goal of ratification by the United States; and that the Washington State Legislature exhort the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to pass this treaty favorably out of Committee and urge it be approved by the full Senate.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HJM 4035
by Representatives Curtis, Lovick, Armstrong, Buck, Dunn, McDonald, and Wallace
Requesting that the Department of Homeland Security has the authority to combat illegal drugs.
Requests that the President and Congress of the United States adopt and implement all necessary legislation and authority to add to the mission of the Department of Homeland Security the charge of combating all forms of the manufacture, transportation, and distribution of illegal drugs.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections. | |
HJR 4217
by Representatives Nixon, Rodne, Newhouse, Serben, Sump, Buri, Crouse, Haler, Woods, Priest, Condotta, Shabro, Kristiansen, Strow, Ericksen, Walsh, Skinner, Roach, Buck, Holmquist, Ahern, McCune, Bailey, Kretz, Talcott, Orcutt, Dunn, Anderson, McDonald, Armstrong, Campbell, and Tom
Limiting the power of eminent domain.
Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to limit the power of eminent domain.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6560
by Senators Eide, Shin, and Sheldon
Continuing funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account.
Continues funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to International Trade & Economic Development. | |
SB 6561
by Senators Rockefeller and Kohl-Welles
Revising requirements for elevator mechanic licenses.
Requires not less than three years' experience performing conveyance work, as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in the location where the work was performed or public agency employers, at least one year of which must be conveyance work performed within the state of Washington. In evaluating an application that is based in part on work performed outside the state of Washington, the department shall determine whether the work performed outside the state of Washington was performed in a state having standards substantially equal to chapter 70.87 RCW and shall consult with its counterpart agency in the state where the work was performed to determine whether the applicant's employer, or its successor in interest, is an entity in good standing under the laws of the state where the work was performed.Provides that the department may deny an application based on work performed outside the state if the employer's past performance is unsatisfactory or cannot be determined, or if the employee's past work history cannot be verified.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. | |
SB 6562
by Senator Swecker
Authorizing critical areas safe harbor agreements.
Authorizes critical areas safe harbor agreements.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6563
by Senators Haugen, Brandland, and Oke
Revising admissibility in a civil action of failing to wear safety belt assemblies and failing to use child restraint systems.
Revises admissibility in a civil action of failing to wear safety belt assemblies and failing to use child restraint systems.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6564
by Senators Zarelli, Regala, Rockefeller, Doumit, Hewitt, Rasmussen, Johnson, and Shin; by request of Lieutenant Governor
Modifying the property tax exemption for nonprofit schools and colleges.
Recognizes that independent nonprofit schools, colleges, and universities are important economic drivers in their communities, and encourages institutions to support local communities, to provide public benefit, and to respond to community expectations that they share facilities, offer programs, and attract students on par with Washington's publicly owned institutions and out-of-state schools and colleges. Further, the legislature encourages innovative programs and educational opportunities, sustainable practices, and increased use of facilities so that operations of institutions can be more cost-effective.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6565
by Senators Kastama, Kohl-Welles, and Kline; by request of Secretary of State
Concerning valid voter registrations.
Provides that a voter who registers under RCW 29A.08.112 must provide a valid mailing address, and must still meet the requirement in Article VI, section 1 of the state Constitution that he or she live in the area for at least thirty days before the election.Provides that a person who has a traditional residential address must use that address for voter registration purposes and is not eligible to register under this provision.Provides that a challenge to the person's right to vote must be based on personal knowledge of one of the following: (1) The challenged voter has been convicted of a felony and the voter's civil rights have not been restored;(2) The challenged voter has been judicially declared ineligible to vote due to mental incompetency;(3)(a) The challenged voter does not live at the residential address provided, in which case the challenger must provide the challenged voter's actual residence; or (b) the residential address provided does not constitute a residence.Repeals RCW 29A.08.830.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6566
by Senators Eide, Esser, Swecker, Haugen, Prentice, and McAuliffe; by request of Department of Transportation
Revising commute trip reduction provisions.
Revises commute trip reduction provisions.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6567
by Senators McAuliffe, Schmidt, Pridemore, Schoesler, Shin, and Kohl-Welles
Revising terms of appointment of student regents and trustees.
Revises terms of appointment of student regents and trustees.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education. | |
SB 6568
by Senators Regala, Carrell, and Oke
Modifying animal fighting provisions.
Amends RCW 16.52.117 relating to animal fighting provisions.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6569
by Senators Kastama and Swecker; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development
Clarifying the best available science requirements to protect critical areas.
Clarifies the best available science requirements to protect critical areas.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6570
by Senators Fairley, Benton, Berkey, and Honeyford
Requiring lenders to consider retail installment contracts for the purchase of motor vehicles.
Provides that, if a retail installment contract for the purchase of a motor vehicle meets the requirements of chapter 63.14 RCW and contains information required by federal law to be disclosed in a retail installment contract for the purchase of a motor vehicle, the retail installment contract shall be accepted for consideration by any lender, except for lenders licensed and regulated under the provisions of chapter 31.04 RCW, to whom application is made for credit relating to the retail installment contract.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6571
by Senators Berkey, Benton, Fairley, Honeyford, Franklin, and Parlette
Refining the definition of "bushing."
Declares that "bushing" is defined as follows: Entering into a written contract, written purchase order or agreement, retail installment sales agreement, note and security agreement, or written lease agreement, hereinafter collectively referred to as contract or lease, signed by the prospective buyer or lessee of a vehicle, which: is subject to any conditions or the dealer's or his or her authorized representative's future acceptance, and the dealer fails or refuses within four calendar days, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, and prior to any further negotiations with said buyer or lessee either: (1) That the dealer unconditionally accepts the contract or lease, having satisfied, removed, or waived all conditions to acceptance or performance, including, but not limited to, financing, assignment, or lease approval; or(2) That the dealer rejects the contract or lease, thereby automatically voiding the contract or lease, as long as such voiding does not negate commercially reasonable contract or lease provisions pertaining to the return of the subject vehicle and any physical damage, excessive mileage after the demand for return of the vehicle, and attorneys' fees authorized by law, and tenders the refund of any initial payment or security made or given by the buyer or lessee, including, but not limited to, any down payment, and tenders return of the trade-in vehicle, key, other trade-in, or certificate of title to a trade-in. Tender may be conditioned on return of the subject vehicle if previously delivered to the buyer or lessee.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6572
by Senator Hargrove
Revising the unlawful detainer process under the residential landlord-tenant act.
Revises the unlawful detainer process under the residential landlord-tenant act.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6573
by Senators Zarelli, Honeyford, Sheldon, Hargrove, Morton, Swecker, and Mulliken
Maintaining and enhancing the viability of agriculture.
Finds that a strong state economy is critical to ensuring that the public welfare is maintained in its highest state. The legislature further finds that agriculture is a critical segment of a strong economy.Declares that all necessary actions should be taken to ensure that the state provides an economic climate that fosters a strong, viable agricultural industry and promotes consistency in administration of state and federal wetlands programs in order to minimize the impacts on agricultural landowners to the fullest possible extent consistent with the important goal of protecting wetlands.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development. | |
SB 6574
by Senators Mulliken, Sheldon, Schoesler, Morton, and Honeyford
Concerning property.
Declares an intent to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property, except if necessary to protect the public health and safety. The legislature also intends to recognize and promote the unique interests, knowledge, and abilities private property owners have to protect the environment and land. To this end, government agencies must be required to identify and encourage participation in voluntary cooperative environmental enhancement programs with willing property owners.Provides that eminent domain may not be used by state or local agencies to provide property for private use, but eminent domain is limited to the purpose of obtaining property for physical use by the public, such as for the physical siting of public facilities.Requires that, prior to transferring any property acquired by government agencies through eminent domain to private persons or entities, the government agency shall offer to sell the property to the person, persons, or entities from whom the property was acquired at the amount he or she received from the agency.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6575
by Senators Rasmussen, Roach, Kastama, Brandland, Berkey, Doumit, Rockefeller, Shin, and Franklin; by request of Department of Agriculture
Identifying accessory uses on agricultural lands.
Amends RCW 36.70A.177 relating to accessory uses on agricultural lands.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development. | |
SB 6576
by Senators Hargrove, Brandland, Rasmussen, and McAuliffe; by request of Washington State Patrol
Clarifying procedures for forwarding sex offender information.
Clarifies procedures for forwarding sex offender information.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. | |
SB 6577
by Senator Prentice; by request of Department of Revenue
Modifying the electronic administration of the real estate excise tax.
Revises the electronic administration of the real estate excise tax.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6578
by Senator Pridemore; by request of Department of Revenue
Regarding insurance premiums tax.
Finds that exempting insurers from excise taxes on the purchase or sale of services is inequitable and results from the inadvertent failure to revise insurance premiums tax statutes to be consistent with other excise tax statutes.Declares an intent to require insurers to pay retail sales and use taxes on purchases of both tangible personal property or services, on the same terms as other taxpayers. This act is intended to apply both prospectively and retrospectively.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6579
by Senators McAuliffe, Eide, Weinstein, Schmidt, Berkey, Rasmussen, Franklin, Keiser, and Shin
Requiring parents be notified when a juvenile is taken into custody.
Finds that parents have a fundamental interest in knowing if their child has been taken into police custody for questioning and where their child is being held.Requires that when a law enforcement officer takes a juvenile into custody, a reasonable attempt must be made to notify a parent, guardian, or custodian that the juvenile is in custody and where the juvenile is being held.Provides that, by July 1, 2006, the administrative office of the courts shall, within existing resources, convene and chair a work group to review statewide practices, protocols, and policies on the interrogation of juveniles in the custody of law enforcement.Directs the chair of the work group to report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the work of the work group not later than January 1, 2007.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. | |
SB 6580
by Senators McAuliffe, Schmidt, Weinstein, Carrell, Berkey, Rasmussen, Oke, and Shin
Creating work groups to evaluate issues relating to juvenile sex offenders and kidnapping offenders in schools.
Finds that: (1) Juvenile sex offenders and kidnapping offenders on and off probation attend school throughout the state;(2) Training for school staff on how to effectively assist these students to be successful in school cannot be properly addressed without first addressing sex and kidnapping offender notification and information sharing issues; and(3) There are no standard procedures or content for sex and kidnapping notifications to schools throughout the state, and there is no statewide school policy to define how schools process and handle notifications when they receive notifications.Requires the work group to evaluate options and make recommendations to the legislature regarding a statewide process and content for juvenile sex offender and kidnapping offender notifications to schools for all jurisdictions.Directs the work group to submit to appropriate committees of the legislature a final report and recommendations regarding the topics in this act by November 15, 2006.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. | |
SB 6581
by Senators Poulsen and Delvin
Regarding water resource management in the Columbia river basin.
Finds that: (1) Water resources are needed to meet present and foreseeable future needs for uninterruptible irrigation and municipal water requirements in the counties adjacent to the mainstem, to be allocated under this act;(2) Through the implementation of best management practices, hydropower mitigation fees, and the purchase of additional conservation measures within mainstem tributaries, waters in the mainstem should be used to meet present and foreseeable future irrigation and municipal water requirements, while protecting instream resources;(3) A program that provides incentives to water right holders to adopt best management practices and irrigation best management practices for the purpose of achieving water savings and water use efficiency on the mainstem is sound public policy that will provide significant environmental and economic benefits, including the availability for instream purposes of waters not appropriated from the mainstem for consumptive use purposes; and(4) The adoption and implementation of a hydropower mitigation fee program will establish a reliable long-term revenue source to fund needed new water conservation projects in the Yakima river basin or other tributary basins.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Environment. | |
SB 6582
by Senators Berkey, Jacobsen, Franklin, and Rasmussen
Authorizing the state parks golden age pass.
Directs the commission to establish a Washington state parks golden age pass that entitles the holder to free access and free use of all state parks. The pass costs a one-time fee of ten dollars. The pass allows a senior, and others in their private vehicle, into the park.Requires the commission to adopt rules for the implementation and use of the state parks golden age pass. The commission must submit a yearly report to the legislature concerning the use and cost of the state parks golden age pass.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
SB 6583
by Senator Berkey
Exempting indigent persons from the local transit agency motor vehicle excise tax.
Provides that an agency imposing the motor vehicle excise tax under this act as it existed prior to December 5, 2002, shall not collect the tax from an indigent person. "Indigent person" means a person receiving an annual income, after taxes, of one hundred twenty-five percent or less of the current federally established poverty level.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6584
by Senators Kohl-Welles, Benton, Fairley, Keiser, and Kline
Regulating mortgage lenders and credit card issuers.
Declares that mortgage lenders and credit card issuers doing business in Washington state shall prominently display on their statements to consumers: (1) A valid mailing address for consumers to use in contacting the business; and(2) A telephone number that enables a consumer to talk to a live person, in the event that voice mail selections fail to resolve the consumer's issues or adequately answer the consumer's questions. The telephone number that connects to a live person must, at a minimum, be staffed during regular business hours.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6585
by Senators Doumit, Zarelli, Schmidt, and Rasmussen; by request of LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board
Allowing department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit.
Authorizes department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6586
by Senators Haugen and McCaslin
Allowing second class cities and towns to pay claims by check or warrant.
Authorizes second class cities and towns to pay claims by check or warrant.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6587
by Senators Kastama, Regala, Keiser, Deccio, Thibaudeau, Rasmussen, McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles, and Kline
Creating an office of mental health ombudsman.
Finds that in order to comply with the community mental health services act, chapter 71.24 RCW, and the medicaid managed care mental health waiver, and to effectively assist persons with mental illness and consumers of mental health services in the assertion of their civil and human rights, and to improve the quality of services available and promote the rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration of these persons, an independent mental health ombudsman program should be instituted.Declares an intent that the state mental health ombudsman program make reasonable efforts to maintain and improve the current level and quality of mental health ombudsman services, taking into account the transition period from the current system of ombudsman programs within the regional support networks and state hospitals.Declares an intent that federal medicaid requirements be complied with, and that the department of social and health services no longer provide mental health ombudsman services through the regional support networks effective July 1, 2007.Declares an intent that commencing July 1, 2007, the funds currently expended by the regional support networks through their contracts with the department of social and health services to provide mental health ombudsman services shall be transferred to the department of community, trade, and economic development for use by the office of mental health ombudsman.Repeals RCW 71.24.350.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. | |
SB 6588
by Senator Eide
Providing tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.
Provides tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6589
by Senators Eide and McAuliffe
Encouraging the development of affordable housing.
Declares that it is the purpose of this act to: (1) Increase the supply of affordable housing without government subsidies or the provision of additional public facilities;(2) Encourage moderately priced for-sale housing in single-family neighborhoods and increase housing opportunities for people in a variety of life cycle stages; and(3) Provide homeowners with an additional option for the portion of their property that is not required for the use of the existing residential unit.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6590
by Senators Kline, Esser, Johnson, and Weinstein; by request of Washington Uniform Legislation Commission
Changing the effective date of the uniform interstate family support act.
Changes the effective date of the uniform interstate family support act to January 1, 2007.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6591
by Senators Keiser and Deccio
Expanding provisions relating to wholesale distribution of dangerous drugs.
Declares an intent to minimize the public's risk of exposure to dangerous prescription drugs by enhancing the current regulatory framework, in an effort to prevent the introduction of dangerous drugs and biologics into the drug distribution chain without imposing unnecessary costs on the drug distribution system.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SB 6592
by Senators Keiser, Kohl-Welles, and Kline
Requiring minimum paid sick leave from employment.
Declares an intent to require employers to provide workers with a minimum amount of paid sick leave, to allow employers to adopt reasonable policies concerning the administration of paid sick leave, and to encourage employers to adopt or retain leave policies more generous than the minimum requirements of this act.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. | |
SB 6593
by Senators Spanel and Berkey; by request of Washington Uniform Legislation Commission
Adopting the uniform securities act of Washington.
Adopts the uniform securities act of Washington.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6594
by Senators Regala, Prentice, Doumit, Eide, Keiser, Fairley, Franklin, and Kline; by request of Governor Gregoire
Conforming Washington's tax structure to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement.
Conforms Washington's tax structure to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6595
by Senators Franklin, Esser, Keiser, Fairley, Kastama, Weinstein, Thibaudeau, Benton, Kline, Pridemore, Prentice, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, and McAuliffe
Requiring hospitals to establish a safe patient handling committee.
Requires hospitals to establish a safe patient handling committee.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. | |
SB 6596
by Senators Kline, Johnson, Weinstein, and Esser
Revising the dissolution of Washington corporations.
Revises the dissolution of Washington corporations.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6597
by Senators Johnson, Kline, Weinstein, and Esser
Modifying trusts and estates, generally.
Revises trusts and estates, generally.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6598
by Senators Haugen and Jacobsen
Concerning hunting on certain county-owned lands.
Provides that any county composed entirely of islands, any of which are connected with the mainland by state highway, may, after the effective date of this act, allow hunting on county-owned lands that contain a trail system constructed or maintained for purposes of outdoor recreation or on county-owned waterfront property surrounded on all sides by homes only where: (1) The county sheriff's office is provided with the resources necessary to secure the safety of all persons and property on and around such county-owned lands available for hunting;(2) The board of county commissioners holds, at least annually, a public hearing on the issue of hunting on such county-owned lands; and(3) Notice of the dates and specific county-owned lands on which hunting will be allowed is given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least one week prior to, and weekly during, the use of such lands for hunting.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
SB 6599
by Senators Haugen, Berkey, Weinstein, Poulsen, and Deccio
Modifying central Puget Sound regional transportation governance and funding.
Revises central Puget Sound regional transportation governance and funding.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6600
by Senators Haugen, Jacobsen, and Berkey
Restricting the requirement for residential density on islands consisting of rural lands.
Provides that, for a planning area that is coterminous with an island, is designated entirely for rural uses under RCW 36.70A.070(5), and is located in a county consisting entirely of islands and having a population density greater than one hundred persons per square mile, nothing in this chapter requires a maximum residential density.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6601
by Senators Eide and Haugen; by request of Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
Creating the freight mobility multimodal account.
Provides that money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for freight mobility projects identified in the omnibus transportation appropriations act, including any principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects or improvements.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6602
by Senators Benson, McCaslin, Stevens, Carrell, Morton, Benton, Schoesler, Delvin, Esser, and Roach
Providing an exemption from the passenger vehicle weight fee.
Provides that the vehicle weight fee imposed under RCW 46.17.010 does not apply to a vehicle with an empty scale weight of less than ten thousand pounds if the vehicle is: (1) Registered to a person with a disability; and(2) Modified to include a wheelchair ramp, wheelchair lift, or other equipment needed or used solely for disability access to a vehicle.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6603
by Senators Doumit, Morton, and Parlette
Establishing the wildfire prevention and protection work group.
Requires the wildfire prevention and protection work group to review existing fire studies conducted by or for the department of natural resources, the joint legislative audit and review committee, and other organizations.Requires the wildfire prevention and protection work group to report its findings and recommendations in the form of draft legislation to the legislature by December 1, 2006.Appropriates the sum of thirty-five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the senate for the travel expenses of the wildfire prevention and protection work group.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
SB 6604
by Senators Prentice, Rasmussen, and McAuliffe; by request of Governor Gregoire
Providing excise tax relief for aerospace businesses.
Provides excise tax relief for aerospace businesses.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to International Trade & Economic Development. | |
SB 6605
by Senators Fraser, Oke, Fairley, Deccio, Franklin, Rasmussen, and Kline
Regarding educational interpreters for hearing-impaired students.
Provides that, by September 1, 2010, each school district shall have each educational interpreter working within the district, who has not already achieved national certification, assessed using a nationally recognized performance assessment to evaluate the receptive and expressive interpreting skills of the educational interpreter. School districts shall provide additional training for those educational interpreters who do not meet the standards to achieve the national certification.Requires that, by December 2006, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall partner with other states to build and enhance a network of support for the successful implementation of the nationally recognized performance assessment of the educational interpreters working in Washington schools.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education. | |
SB 6606
by Senators Fraser, Oke, Fairley, Deccio, Berkey, McAuliffe, Keiser, Kline, Regala, Honeyford, Thibaudeau, Mulliken, Pridemore, Rockefeller, Delvin, Rasmussen, and Kohl-Welles
Requiring standards for educational interpreters for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Provides that, to the extent funds are appropriated, by January 15, 2007, the superintendent of public instruction must develop standards for educational interpreters of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The standards must be focused on the specific skills and knowledge necessary to serve the communication needs of these students. The superintendent must also recommend an implementation schedule for the standards.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education. | |
SB 6607
by Senators Kohl-Welles, Weinstein, McAuliffe, Pridemore, Rockefeller, Fairley, Keiser, Fraser, Franklin, and Kline
Requiring notification of pesticide application.
Requires that, no later than May 1, 2007, the state board of health shall adopt rules requiring any person applying a pesticide with the signal words "Danger/Poison" to notify adjacent schools, hospitals, nursing homes, or state-licensed child or adult day care centers at least two facility business days before the start of applications.Requires the rules to specify the manner of notification, which shall include facsimile or electronic mail. The rules shall specify a single facility manager or other personnel to whom the notification must be directed. The applicator or other responsible person managing the application site shall provide the notification. The rules shall allow agreements between facilities and managers of application sites for the methods of providing the required notification.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SCR 8416
by Senators Kastama and Kline
Moving the September 2006 legislative assembly to a location east of the Cascade Mountains.
Moves the September 2006 legislative assembly to a location east of the Cascade Mountains.
| Jan 16 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |