AIA Washington Council	Weekly Report
Prepared by:  AIA Washington Council	Friday, February 24, 2006

AIA Washington Council

This is a bill tracking list used by the AIA Washington Council to monitor Washington state legislation. The Bill Tracking Summary is divided into three priority categories (High, Medium, or Low) indicating how much effort the Council puts into working on the proposals. For instance, a High priority is closely monitored and the AIA/WA actively works to educate lawmakers about the proposal. A Low priority is tracked for its impact, but the Council does not actively engage in its progress. Bills listed as "Dead" have failed to pass a critical juncture in the legislative process and may no longer be considered in 2005. Bills may be moved between categories as they change during the legislative process. Bills with numbers 1000 to 4999 are House measures. Bills numbered 5000 and above are Senate measures. Sponsor refers to the bill's primary sponsor. Each bill is also given a support rating: Support, Oppose, Neutral, or Monitor. Neutral bills are ones that the Council has an interest in its progress, but has actively decided not to support or oppose. Bills under the "monitor" position are tracked and no position has been developed by the Council. Bills with "Concerns" have provisions the AIA/WA may not be able to support. "Status" refers to a bill's status in the legislative process. "H" stands for House and "S" for Senate. Typically the next designation is the committee in which the bill is being considered. For more information on these designations visit: www.leg.wa.gov. Calendar Items show which bills are being actively considered by the Legislature in the upcoming week. This section indicates committee hearings and potential committee actions. The "TVW" designation indicates those actions that will be covered by Television Washington. Visit www.tvw.org for web broadcasts and television broadcast listings. Bill Tracking Details provides a summary of each bill, a list of cosponsors and a link to the bill's complete text. Note that bill text is provided in Adobe portable document format (PDF). You will need Adobe's free PDF reader from www.adobe.com. If you have questions about these bills or would like to propose a bill to be added to the Council's tracking list, please contact Stan Bowman, Executive Director, at bowman@aiawa.org or 800-722-0394.

Calendar Items

2/24/2006

E2S2673

Local infrastructure

Ways & Means

1:30 PM

SHR 4

2/24/2006

S2812

School district levies

Ways & Means

1:30 PM

SHR 4

2/24/2006

2874

Design-build/trans projects

Transportation

TVW

1:30 PM

SHR 1

Bill Tracking Summary

High Priority Bills

Sponsor

Position

Status

ES2884	Concerning the use of reclaimed water.		Linville	Support	S, Wtr/Ener/Env +

S4205	Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy.		Schual-Berke	Support	S, EL/K-12/HiEd +

Medium Priority Bills

2S1384	Authorizing the construction and operation of renewable energy projects by joint operating agencies.		Haler	Concerns	S, Govt Op & El +

E2S1395	Modifying provisions concerning the uniform regulation of business and professions.		Wood	Monitor	S, Lab/Comm/RD

E3S1484	Providing cost-of-living salary supplements to school district employees.		Hunter	Support	S, EL/K-12/HiEd +

1742	Providing tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.		Clibborn	Support	S, FI/Hous/CP

2S2292	Addressing health care liability reform.		Lantz	Neutral	S, Passed 3rd +

Companion to SB 6087.

S2402	Providing for expedited processing of energy facilities and alternative energy resources.		Morris	Monitor	S, Rules 2

E2S2418	Increasing the availability of affordable housing.		Springer	Support	S, Ways & Means +

2S2799	Providing tax exemptions for solar water heating equipment.		Chase	Support	S, Wtr/Ener/Env

S2815	Clarifying the best available science requirements to protect critical areas.		Simpson	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El +

Companion to SB 6569.

2874	Modifying transportation project design-build provisions.		Murray	Concerns	S, Transportatn

Companion to SB 6525.

ES2984	Authorizing cities, towns, and counties to implement affordable housing incentive programs.		Springer	Support	S, FI/Hous/CP +

S3024	Increasing the number of demonstration projects that may be authorized by the school district project review board.		Haigh	Support	S, Rules 2

Companion to SB 6682.

S3120	Concerning notice requirements for tort claims against state and local governments and their officers, employees, or volunteers.		Lantz	Neutral	S, Rules 2

3275	Regarding expedited processing for small water impoundments.		Hinkle	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env

S6192	Requiring a feasibility study of the viability of a solar electric generating facility.		Poulsen	Support	H, Tech/En/Com

S6781	Modifying the excise taxation of environmental remediation services.		Prentice	Support	H, Finance

Low Priority Bills

3S1458	Concerning the management of on-site sewage disposal systems in marine areas.		Hunt	Monitor	S, Ways & Means +

S2325	Encouraging the development of affordable housing.		Simpson	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

E2S2349	Providing new renewable energy standards.		Morris	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env +

S2452	Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings.		Kessler	Concerns	S, Judiciary +

Companion to SB 6216.

2544	Authorizing project loans recommended by the public works board.		P. Sullivan	Monitor	S, Rules 2

Companion to HB 6210.

E2S2572	Establishing the small employer health insurance partnership program.		Morrell	Monitor	S, Hea/L-T Care +

2610	Adopting the 2006 supplemental capital budget.		Dunshee	Monitor	H, Cap Budget

Companion to SB 6384.

E2S2673	Authorizing additional alternatives for local infrastructure financing.		Linville	Monitor	S, Ways & Means +

Tax Increment Financing

2676	Posting interlocal agreements in an electronic format in lieu of filing with the county auditor.		Linville	Monitor	S, Rules 2

2710	Clarifying the process for hydraulic permit appeals.		Buck	Monitor	S, NR/Ocean/Rec

2720	Revising provisions relating to water-sewer districts.		Simpson	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

S2812	Increasing the levy base for school districts.		Hunter	Monitor	S, Ways & Means +

Companion to SB 6438.

2862	Making 2006 supplemental transportation appropriations.		Murray	Monitor	H, Trans

Companion to SB 6241.

2955	Implementing a regional transportation plan for central Puget Sound counties.		Upthegrove	Monitor	H, Trans

S3003	Modifying public works apprenticeship utilization requirements.		Conway	Oppose	S, Lab/Comm/RD +

3016	Requiring senate confirmation for members of the growth management hearings boards.		Simpson	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

Companion to SB 6836.

3106	Changing public works provisions for institutions of higher education.		Kenney	Concerns	S, EL/K-12/HiEd +

E3192	Authorizing a contract extension for reimbursement by property owners for street, road, and water or sewer projects.		B. Sullivan	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

ES3207	Creating community preservation authorities.		Santos	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El +

4214	Amending the Constitution to improve predictability and stability in the assessment of real property values.		Buck	Monitor	H, Finance

4217	Limiting the power of eminent domain.		Nixon	Monitor	H, Judiciary

5325	Promoting economic development and community revitalization.		Zarelli	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

Companion to HB 1907.

E5527	Prohibiting automatic fee increases.		Morton	Monitor	H, Finance

6162	Harmonizing and updating various aspects of the urban arterial program.		Haugen	Monitor	H, TR DP +

Companion to HB 3011.

S6201	Creating a homeowners' association act committee.		Fairley	Monitor	H, JUDIDP

S6225	Regulating the business of installing, repairing, and maintaining domestic water pumping systems.		Rasmussen	Monitor	H, CL DP

S6367	Requiring voluntary measures be included in critical area development regulations.		Haugen	Monitor	H, Exec Action

ES6386	Making 2006 supplemental operating appropriations.		Prentice	Monitor	H, 2nd Reading +

Companion to HB 2552.

ES6427	Concerning schedules for the review of comprehensive plans and development regulations.		Kastama	Monitor	H, Exec Action +

Companion to HB 2814.

E6433	Establishing the emergency management, preparedness, and assistance account.		Kastama	Monitor	H, SGOADPA

E2S6480	Modifying public works apprenticeship utilization requirements.		Kohl-Welles	Oppose	H, Exec Action +

6531	Preserving remedies when limited liability companies dissolve.		Weinstein	Support	H, Rules R

S6840	Modifying energy efficiency provisions.		Morton	Monitor	H, TECDPA

6861	Requiring a study of competing interests of domestic water users.		Delvin	Monitor	H, EDATDP +

8217	Amending the state Constitution to provide for a revenue stabilization fund.		Franklin	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

Priority TBD Bills

2S3070	Increasing nonprofit housing development capacity.		Miloscia		S, Rules 2 +

Establishes a state liability account to cover the liability costs of non-profit development of multifamily housing.

S3180	Applying whistleblower and discrimination provisions to contractors who hold contracts with the state.		Haigh	Concerns	S, Govt Op & El

Applying whistleblower and discrimination provisions to contractors who hold contracts with the state.

Dead Bills

1030	Increasing the amount of the small business business and occupation tax credit.		Orcutt	Support	H, Finance

1047	Concerning energy resource planning and renewable energy standards.		Hudgins	Support	H, Tech/En/Com

1059	Concerning energy efficiency and renewable energy standards.		Hudgins	Monitor	H, Tech/En/Com

S1083	Improving the efficiency and predictability of the hydraulic project approval program. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the hydraulic project approval program.		Blake	Support	H, Approp +

1096	Requiring a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents.		Santos	Monitor	H, Rules 3C +

1162	Requiring the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations.		Roach	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

Companion to SB 5670.

1164	Requiring the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations.		Roach	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

Companion to SB 5546.

S1169	Including public school facilities as essential public facilities.		Quall	Support	H, Local Gov. +

1177	Establishing a permitting bill of rights.		Morris	Monitor	H, State Govt

1193	Providing an excise tax exemption for new businesses.		Simpson	Support	H, Finance

S1239	Changing the leasehold excise tax exemption for certain historical property. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing a leasehold excise tax exemption for certain historical property.		Fromhold	Monitor	H, Rules X

1292	Providing compensation after all bids for a public works contract are rejected.		Haigh	Monitor	H, State Govt

2S1301	Creating the legislative buildings committee.		Hunt	Monitor	H, Rules R +

S1351	Authorizing a job creation business and occupation tax credit. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing a job creation tax credit.		Kilmer	Monitor	H, Finance +

1438	Authorizing state agencies to waive bond and retainage requirements on small works roster contracts.		Haigh	Concerns	H, State Govt

Companion to SB 5249.

1444	Requiring contracts to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.		Haigh	Concerns	H, State Govt

1505	Changing provision relating to comprehensive plan amendments initiated by local government.		Moeller	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

1527	Requiring living wages on public contracts.		Miloscia	Concerns	H, Commerce/Lab

1576	Providing a small business tax credit for job creation.		Morrell	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

1613	Limiting the effect of construction contract provisions affecting the claim rights of contractors.		Haigh	Oppose	H, Judiciary

Companion to SB 5936.

1675	Revising excise tax provisions to encourage small business.		Orcutt	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

1676	Providing business and occupation tax exemptions for new small businesses.		Roach	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

S1724	Requiring disclosure of outsourcing.		Conway	Oppose	H, Commerce/Lab +

1725	Prohibiting the offshoring of work under state contracts.		Conway	Oppose	H, Commerce/Lab

2S1735	Exempting limited water storage facilities from permit requirements.		Hunt	Support	H, Rules C +

Support with changes to expand the amount of water to be reclaimed and reused.

1761	Providing incentives to support renewable energy.		Chase	Support	H, Tech/En/Com

Companion to SB 5101.

1766	Changing school district bidding requirements.		Darneille	Concerns	H, State Govt

Companion to SB 5524.

1811	Licensing soil scientists.		Wood	Oppose	H, Commerce/Lab

Companion to SB 5446

1844	Authorizing renewable energy tax credits.		Hunter	Support	H, Tech/En/Com

Companion to SB 5659.

1874	Providing a sales and use tax exemption for the modification or construction of facilities financed with voter-approved bonds.		Ericks	Monitor	H, Finance

S1878	Creating the registered interior designer professionals act of 2005.		Conway	Oppose	H, Commerce/Lab +

Companion to SB 5754.

S2004	Addressing accrual and limitations of actions or claims arising from construction.		Flannigan	Oppose	H, Rules C +

Weakens the statute of repose.

2024	Mandating open and fair public work contract bidding.		Haigh	Oppose	H, State Govt

S2049	Authorizing enhanced permit assistance pilot programs.		Kilmer	Support	H, Approp

2059	Addressing the preservation of claim rights in construction disputes.		Springer	Neutral	H, Judiciary

E2S2069	Expanding access to insurance coverage through the small business assist program.		Morrell	Concerns	H, Health Care +

2077	Allowing for the adoption of example critical areas policies or regulations.		Simpson	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

Companion to SB 5954.

2144	Regulating state contracts.		Williams	Oppose	H, Commerce/Lab

2195	Relating to an expansion of local option real estate excise taxes in lieu of impact fees to fund capital projects.		Clibborn	Monitor	H, Finance

S2217	Changing provisions for growth management planning.		Simpson	Monitor	H, Approp +

2239	Modifying community revitalization financing.		P. Sullivan	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

E2257	Requiring state contracts to be in the state's best interests. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regulating state contracts.		Williams	Oppose	H, Commerce/Lab +

2269	Changing provisions relating to construction liability.		Springer	Monitor	H, Judiciary

Adds Geologists to the Statute of Repos

2279	Providing for omnibus civil liability reform.		Ericksen	Neutral	H, Judiciary

Companion to SB 6072.

2291	Temporarily authorizing increased maximum school levy rates for financial emergencies.		Dickerson	Monitor	H, Education

Companion to SB 5958.

2315	Modifying the business and occupation taxation of investment income received by corporations.		Hasegawa	Monitor	H, Finance

S2323	Studying the prospect of increasing affordable rental housing through accessory dwelling units.		B. Sullivan	Monitor	H, Rules R

2324	Providing incentives to encourage affordable housing.		Holmquist	Support	H, Approp +

S2337	Authorizing projects recommended by the public works board.		Linville	Monitor	S, Rules 2

S2350	Limiting the disclosure of energy infrastructure information.		Morris	Monitor	H, Rules C +

2351	Concerning energy resource planning and renewable energy standards.		Morris	Monitor	H, Tech/En/Com

2354	Adding provisions that define "survey," "surveying," "the practice of land surveying," and "responsible charge."		Williams	Support	H, Commerce/Lab

2400	Creating a sustainable energy trust.		Morris	Monitor	H, Tech/En/Com

S2403	Promoting distributive generation.		Morris	Monitor	H, Rules R +

2427	Providing restrictions on the exercise of eminent domain.		Dunshee	Monitor	H, Judiciary

2440	Requiring persons doing business with the state and municipalities to report use of offshore items.		Hudgins	Concerns	H, Commerce/Lab

2444	Creating the taxpayer business contractor act.		Hudgins	Concerns	H, State Govt

2494	Establishing fair market property values by considering the growth management act.		Kilmer	Monitor	H, Finance +

S2550	Establishing an energy freedom program.		Dunshee	Monitor	H, Rules R

S2584	Establishing a blue ribbon growth management needs and priorities task force.		Jarrett	Support	H, Approp

2585	Creating a collaborative design pilot program.		Jarrett	Support	H, Local Gov.

2599	Requiring construction contractors to display their licenses and certificates.		Moeller	Monitor	H, Commerce/Lab

S2600	Requiring construction contractors to display their licenses and certificates.		Moeller	Monitor	H, Rules C +

2602	Authorizing increased public facility construction funding by the community economic revitalization board.		McCoy	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

Companion to SB 6544.

2604	Improving the production and use of renewable energy resources.		Grant	Monitor	H, Tech/En/Com

2605	Creating the direct property owner petition method of annexation for city and town annexations.		Curtis	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

2619	Applying the best available science under the growth management act.		Schindler	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

2620	Adjusting the development regulations review by counties with low population densities.		Schindler	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

2626	Reaffirming existing Washington state law in the state Constitution, state supreme court decisions, and statutes relating to the use of eminent domain by state and local governments.		Springer	Neutral	H, Judiciary

Companion to SB 6569.

S2649	Creating an affordable housing for all program.		Miloscia	Monitor	H, Approp +

2659	Concerning water storage.		Hinkle	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

2708	Eliminating the growth management hearings boards.		Schindler	Oppose	H, Local Gov.

2762	Extending the joint task force on criminal background check processes.		Dickerson	Monitor	H, Rules R

Companion to SB 6717.

2769	Encouraging the use of reclaimed water.		Ericksen	Support	H, EconDevAgTr

2772	Streamlining the administration of tax incentive programs.		Linville	Monitor	H, Finance

2797	Creating a Washington state energy efficiency program road map.		Chase	Monitor	H, Tech/En/Com

2800	Modifying voluntary green power program provisions.		Chase	Monitor	H, Tech/En/Com

S2814	Concerning schedules for the review of comprehensive plans and development regulations.		Simpson	Monitor	H, Rules R

Companion to SB 6427.

2837	Eliminating advance property tax payments for binding site plans.		O'Brien	Monitor	H, Rules R

S2845	Regulating water availability for residential fire sprinkler suppression systems.		Simpson	Monitor	H, Rules R

2858	Concerning storm water discharges.		B. Sullivan		H, EconDevAgTr

2859	Continuing funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account.		McCoy	Monitor	H, Cap Budget

Companion to SB 6560.

2906	Providing greater accountability for growth management hearings boards.		Bailey	Support	H, Local Gov.

2922	Modifying community revitalization financing.		P. Sullivan	Support	H, EconDevAgTr

Tax increment financing

2924	Prohibiting eminent domain for the purpose of economic development.		Chase	Monitor	H, Judiciary

2936	Providing a tax exemption for property that has declined in value due to shoreline or growth management regulation.		Dunn	Monitor	H, Finance

2937	Allowing single-family residential development outside urban growth areas in areas where housing is not affordable for first-time buyers.		Dunn	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

2952	Excluding cities and counties that plan under the growth management act from the state environmental policy act.		Schindler	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

2968	Increasing transportation permit efficiency.		Woods	Monitor	H, Trans

2971	Regulating the installation, repair, and maintenance of domestic well water systems.		Grant	Monitor	H, Commerce/Lab

3002	Regarding collaborative intergovernmental solutions in water management.		McCoy	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

2S3017	Placing restrictions on condemnation and sale of condemned property by state and local governments.		Springer	Monitor	H, Rules R +

3038	Concerning adding or replacing wells.		Pearson		H, EconDevAgTr

3040	Certifying on-site sewage disposal system maintenance service providers.		McCoy	Monitor	H, Commerce/Lab

3045	Regulating the trade of fire protection sprinkler fitting.		Conway	Monitor	H, Commerce/Lab

3055	Placing restrictions and obligations on agency personal service contracts.		Williams	Concerns	H, State Govt

3091	Expanding the permitted uses of a local real estate excise tax.		B. Sullivan		H, Local Gov.

Allows the locally imposed REET to be used "for the maintenance and operation of capital facilities."

3112	Providing small business tax relief.		O'Brien	Monitor	H, Finance

3121	Authorizing a population sustainability element for comprehensive plans under the growth management act.		Chase	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

3131	Providing tax incentives for the generation of electricity using renewable resources.		Jarrett	Monitor	H, Tech/En/Com

3140	Modifying the boundary review board's authority to alter annexation proposals.		Chandler	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

3144	Authorizing community revitalization financing.		Fromhold	Monitor	H, EconDevAgTr

Tax increment financing

S3160	Requiring the disclosure of state outsourcing.		Hudgins	Concerns	H, Approp +

3161	Using adequacy of water supply in determining population projections.		Simpson	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

S3162	Adjusting contracting limits for water-sewer districts.		Simpson	Concerns	H, Rules R +

S3163	Including special districts in growth management planning.		Simpson	Monitor	H, Rules R

2S3165	Using surplus property to develop affordable housing.		Miloscia	Monitor	H, Rules R +

3177	Integrating HVAC/R mechanics and contractors into the provisions governing plumbers.		Hunter	Monitor	H, Commerce/Lab

3194	Requiring a feasibility study of the viability of a solar electric generating facility.		Chase	Monitor	H, Tech/En/Com

3198	Promoting community and economic development.		Appleton		H, EconDevAgTr

3210	Eliminating the state sales tax on construction labor and services in counties where housing is not affordable for first-time buyers.		McCune		H, Housing

3223	Providing fairness in government control of private property.		Kretz	Monitor	H, Judiciary

3228	Reducing the impact on small businesses of general permits issued under chapter 90.48 RCW.		Holmquist		H, EconDevAgTr

90.48 RCW is the water pollution control statute.

3229	Changing the population threshold for cities and counties eligible to use the design-build procedure.		Hunt	Oppose	H, State Govt

3233	Extending the extension of local taxes to fund arts, cultural and heritage institutions and programs, tourism promotion, publicly owned sports and entertainment facilities, and other civic amenities.		McIntire	Monitor	H, Finance

Companion to SB 6875.

3239	Using arbitration to resolve disputes regarding certain insurance policies.		Kirby		H, Fin Inst/Ins

3242	Modifying energy efficiency provisions.		Crouse		H, Tech/En/Com

3244	Requiring voter approval to authorize boundary review board disbandings.		Moeller	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

3253	Requiring house of representatives and senate confirmation for members of the growth management hearings boards.		Simpson	Neutral	H, Rules R

3257	Concerning state capital funding assistance for fire districts.		McCune	Monitor	H, Cap Budget

S3260	Disbanding boundary review boards.		Moeller	Monitor	H, Rules R +

3264	Changing provisions relating to condemnation proceedings.		Springer	Monitor	H, Judiciary

3289	Transferring operating funds to the public works assistance account.		Haigh	Support	H, Approp

3299	Concerning dock construction.		Holmquist	Monitor	H, Rules R

3300	Changing the population accommodation requirements for cities with fewer than ten thousand residents.		Ericksen	Monitor	H, Local Gov.

3304	Creating the energy freedom program.		Grant	Monitor	H, Cap Budget

S5024	Providing tax incentives to encourage telework.		Jacobsen	Support	S, Ways & Means

5028	Authorizing an inflationary adjustment for property tax levies.		Jacobsen	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

5095	Improving the efficiency and predictability of the hydraulic project approval program.		Doumit	Support	S, Rules X +

Companion to HB 1083.

5113	Allowing the department of ecology to permit by rule certain water storage facilities.		Shin	Support	S, Wtr/Ener/Env

5144	Providing for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds.		Eide	Support	S, Rules 2G +

5152	Changing provision relating to comprehensive plan amendments under the growth management act.		Zarelli	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

2S5183	Providing tax relief to promote affordable housing.		Franklin	Support	S, Ways & Means

5191	Providing for a comprehensive K-12 education finance study.		Weinstein	Monitor	S, Ways & Means +

5249	Authorizing state agencies to waive bond and retainage requirements on small works roster contracts.		Pridemore	Concerns	S, Govt Op & El

Companion to HB 1438.

5291	Authorizing the construction and operation of renewable energy projects by joint operating agencies.		Poulsen	Oppose	S, Govt Op & El

Includes problematic procurement language. Companion to HB 1384.

S5298	Exempting qualified historic property from the state property tax.		Carrell	Support	S, Ways & Means

5312	Authorizing the application of county referendum powers to growth management measures.		Swecker	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

5384	Changing requirements for public building or construction contracts.		Fairley	Concerns	S, Govt Op & El

5416	Modifying the review of tax preferences.		Kohl-Welles	Concerns	S, Ways & Means +

S5419	Changing water permit processing provisions.		Fraser	Monitor	S, Rules X +

5446	Licensing soil scientists.		Kohl-Welles	Oppose	S, Lab/Comm/RD

Companion to HB 1811.

5524	Changing school district bidding requirements.		Regala	Concerns	S, EL/K-12/HiEd

Companion to HB 1766.

5546	Requiring the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations.		Roach	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

Companion to HB 1164.

S5659	Authorizing renewable energy tax credits.		Pridemore	Support	S, Ways & Means

5670	Requiring the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations.		Roach	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

Companion to HB 1162.

5688	Requiring compliance history disclosure in order to obtain an environmental quality permit.		Pridemore	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env

5754	Creating the registered interior designer professionals act of 2005.		Keiser	Oppose	S, Lab/Comm/RD

Companion to SB 1878

E2S5773	Protecting homeowners who hire contractors to remodel or build their homes.		Fraser	Monitor	S, Rules X +

S5777	Prohibiting the offshoring of work under state contracts.		Kohl-Welles	Oppose	S, Ways & Means +

5936	Limiting the effect of construction contract provisions affecting the claim rights of contractors.		Kastama	Oppose	S, Govt Op & El

Companion to HB 1613.

5954	Allowing for the adoption of example critical areas policies or regulations.		Kastama	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

Companion to HB 2077.

5975	Concerning competitive bid requirements.		Pridemore	Oppose	S, Rules X +

S6030	Revising the process for review of amendments to comprehensive plans and development regulations.		Haugen	Monitor	S, Rules X +

6036	Reviewing state and local permitting processes.		Berkey	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

6045	Accelerating legislative approval of public works projects.		Honeyford	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

S6046	Financing local economic development projects.		Shin	Support	S, Rules 2

Tax incentives for Brownfields redevelopment.

6072	Providing for omnibus civil liability reform.		Brandland	Neutral	S, Judiciary

Companion to HB 2279.

6087	Addressing health care liability reform.		Brown	Concerns	S, Judiciary

Companion to HB 2292.

6147	Exempting small school districts from certain laws and rules.		Mulliken	Concerns	S, EL/K-12/HiEd

S6156	Requiring inspections of remodels to single-family residences.		Fairley	Concerns	S, Rules 2G

6202	Requiring arbitration to resolve homeowners' association disputes.		Fairley	Monitor	S, FI/Hous/CP

6215	Defining the liability of public entities for tortious conduct.		Kline	Support	S, Judiciary

Attorney General request legislation regarding governmental immunity. AIA/WA supports it ifi our amendments are included.

S6216	Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings.		Kline	Monitor	S, Rules X +

6268	Addressing transportation concurrency under the growth management act.		Kastama	Monitor	S, Transportatn +

S6269	Studying public school facility needs.		Kastama	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

6299	Concerning the annual consumptive quantity of a water right.		Mulliken	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env

S6327	Financing local economic development projects.		Shin	Support	S, Rules X

6350	Specifying actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions.		Kline	Oppose	S, Govt Op & El

6388	Limiting the power of eminent domain.		Benton	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

6432	Funding solar energy demonstration projects.		Rockefeller	Support	S, Ways & Means

S6438	Modifying school district levy provisions.		Weinstein	Monitor	S, Rules 2 +

Companion to HB 2812.

S6503	Providing tax incentives for the generation of electricity using renewable resources.		Finkbeiner	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

6506	Limiting building permit moratoriums.		Honeyford	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env +

S6509	Modifying the cancellation process for public contracts.		Kastama	Neutral	S, Rules 2

6517	Creating the uniform environmental covenants act.		Fraser	Support	S, Wtr/Ener/Env

S6518	Modifying state energy policy.		Fraser	Monitor	S, Rules 2

6529	Concerning water right application fees.		Swecker	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env

Changes the fee struture for water right permit applications

6544	Authorizing increased public facility construction funding by the community economic revitalization board.		Eide	Monitor	S, Intl Trde/ED

6559	Providing tax credits for contributions to low-income housing efforts.		Delvin	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

6560	Continuing funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account.		Eide	Monitor	S, Intl Trde/ED

6561	Revising requirements for elevator mechanic licenses.		Rockefeller	Monitor	S, Lab/Comm/RD

S6569	Clarifying the best available science requirements to protect critical areas.		Kastama	Monitor	S, Rules 2 +

Companion to HB 2815.

6574	Concerning property.		Mulliken	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

Eminent domain bill.

S6575	Identifying accessory uses on agricultural lands.		Rasmussen	Monitor	S, Rules X

6588	Providing tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.		Eide	Support	S, Ways & Means +

6589	Encouraging the development of affordable housing.		Eide	Support	S, FI/Hous/CP

6626	Providing tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.		Prentice	Neutral	S, Ways & Means

6627	Concerning construction defect actions.		Weinstein	Oppose	S, FI/Hous/CP

6689	Expanding the provisions of economic development grants and assistance.		Brown	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

6693	Adjusting the schedule for review and revision of comprehensive plans and development regulations under the growth management act.		Kline	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

6700	Promoting economic development and community revitalization.		Brown	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

S6701	Reaffirming existing Washington state eminent domain laws.		Rasmussen	Monitor	S, Rules X +

6729	Including water conservation in energy conservation provisions.		Fraser	Support	S, Rules 2G

S6730	Changing provisions relating to reclaimed water.		Fraser	Support	S, Ways & Means +

ES6740	Protecting homeowners who hire contractors to remodel or build their homes.		Fraser	Concerns	S, Rules X +

S6754	Changing public works provisions for institutions of higher education.		McAuliffe	Concerns	S, Rules 2 +

6770	Changing the population threshold for counties eligible to use the design-build procedure.		Fraser	Oppose	S, Govt Op & El

Lowers county eligibility from 450,000 population to 200,000 population for design-build alternative public works contracting authority.

S6783	Creating the qualified professions conditional scholarship.		Shin	Monitor	S, Ways & Means

6807	Prohibiting the condemnation of unblighted private property for private use.		Roach	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

6808	Creating the private property rights protection act.		Roach	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

6832	Giving counties the authority to establish community protection zones.		Carrell	Monitor	S, HumServ/Corr

6833	Addressing the use of conservation easements.		Mulliken	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

6837	Adjusting the development regulations review by counties with low population densities.		Mulliken	Monitor	S, Govt Op & El

6845	Changing the population threshold for cities and counties eligible to use the design-build procedure.		Fraser	Oppose	S, Govt Op & El

6859	Prohibiting the hiring of unregistered contractors.		Haugen		S, Lab/Comm/RD

6862	Requiring construction contractors to display their licenses and certificates.		Pridemore	Monitor	S, Lab/Comm/RD

6879	Providing smart grid energy technology tax incentives.		Esser	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env

Bill Tracking Details

2S1384

Joint operating agencies

Haler

House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications (originally sponsored by Representatives Haler, B. Sullivan, Morris, Crouse, P. Sullivan, Chase, and Hudgins)

Authorizes the construction and operation of renewable energy projects by joint operating agencies.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1384-s2.pdf

E2S1395

Business & professions

Wood

House Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives Wood, Conway, and Condotta)

Requested by Department of Licensing

Revises provisions concerning the uniform regulation of business and professions. Repeals RCW 18.140.175 and 18.85.343.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1395-s2.e.pdf

3S1458

On-site sewage/marine areas

Hunt

House Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunt, Dickerson, McCoy, B. Sullivan, Williams, Haigh, Appleton, Linville, Chase, Dunshee, Simpson, Upthegrove, Moeller, and McDermott)

Finds that improperly functioning on-site sewage systems in marine areas may contaminate ground water and surface water, threatening public health and the environment. Finds that in these areas enhanced on-site sewage system certification programs must be established to ensure systems are properly functioning to protect public and environmental health. Finds that local programs designed to identify and correct failing on-site sewage disposal systems have proven effective in reducing and eliminating public health and environmental hazards, improving water quality, and reopening previously closed shellfish areas. Finds that a partnership is necessary among the state, local, and private sector to develop successful local programs with adequate funding and the tools to identify and repair failing on-site sewage disposal systems. Finds that local programs must be established in marine areas of special concern to inventory existing on-site sewage disposal systems, identify and repair failing systems, develop data bases capable of sharing information regarding on-site sewage disposal systems, and monitor results to demonstrate programs are working and public health and the environment are protected. Requires that, by July 1, 2007, and thereafter, the local health officers of health jurisdictions in the twelve counties bordering Puget Sound where a marine area of special concern has been designated under this act shall each develop and approve an on-site sewage disposal system program implementation plan that will guide the local health jurisdiction in the development and management of all on-site sewage disposal systems within the marine areas of special concern within its jurisdiction. Declares that, for purposes of this act, the local health jurisdictions in counties bordering Puget Sound are Clallam, Island, Kitsap, Jefferson, Mason, San Juan, Seattle-King, Skagit, Snohomish, Tacoma-Pierce, Thurston, and Whatcom. Requires the department to review an on-site sewage disposal system program implementation plan submitted by the local health officer to ensure all the elements of the plan, including designation of any marine area of special concern, have been addressed. The board may adopt additional criteria for plan approval by rule. Requires the department to enter into a contract with each of the counties subject to this chapter to implement the approved on-site sewage disposal system program implementation plan developed under act, and to develop or enhance the data management system required by this act with funds appropriated to the department for those purposes. Provides that the contract shall require, at a minimum, that within the marine area of special concern, the local health jurisdiction: (1) Show progressive improvement in finding failing systems; (2) Show progressive improvement in working with on-site sewage disposal system owners to make needed system repairs; (3) Is actively undertaking steps to find previously unknown on-site sewage disposal systems and ensure they are inspected as required and repaired if necessary; (4) Show progressive improvement in the percentage of on-site sewage disposal systems that are included in an electronic data system; and (5) Of those on-site sewage disposal systems in the electronic data system, show progressive improvement in the percentage that have had required inspections. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1458-s3.pdf

E3S1484

School levies

Hunter

House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunter, Jarrett, Haigh, Tom, McDermott, McIntire, Simpson, P. Sullivan, Kagi, and Chase)

Declares an intent that additional funding provided under this act be used by school districts to provide regional cost-of-living salary supplements to school district employees, as determined through collective bargaining. Provides that a county may impose a regular property tax levy for the maintenance and operation of schools within the county in accordance with this act. Provides that each school receiving levy proceeds under this act shall annually report to the superintendent of public instruction on the use of the proceeds. The report shall include a detailed description of the additional time, additional responsibilities, or incentives for which certificated instructional staff receive the supplemental contracts supported by the proceeds. Requires the state auditor to conduct regular audits of compliance with RCW 28A.400.200 in the implementation of this act.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1484-s3.e.pdf

1742

Multiple-unit dwellings

Clibborn

Representatives Clibborn, Haler, Appleton, Ericks, Simpson, Kristiansen, Linville, Schindler and Quall

Amends RCW 84.14.010 to provide tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1742.pdf

2S2292

Health care liability reform

Lantz

House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Lantz, Cody, Campbell, Kirby, Flannigan, Williams, Linville, Springer, Clibborn, Wood, Fromhold, Morrell, Hunt, Moeller, Green, Kilmer, Conway, O'Brien, Sells, Kenney, Kessler, Chase, Upthegrove, Ormsby, Lovick, McCoy, and Santos)

Finds that access to safe, affordable health care is one of the most important issues facing the citizens of Washington state. Finds that the rising cost of medical malpractice insurance has caused some physicians, particularly those in high-risk specialties such as obstetrics and emergency room practice, to be unavailable when and where the citizens need them the most. The answers to these problems are varied and complex, requiring comprehensive solutions that encourage patient safety practices, increase oversight of medical malpractice insurance, and making the civil justice system more understandable, fair, and efficient for all the participants. Declares an intent to prioritize patient safety and the prevention of medical errors above all other considerations as legal changes are made to address the problem of high malpractice insurance premiums. Thousands of patients are injured each year as a result of medical errors, many of which can be avoided by supporting health care providers, facilities, and carriers in their efforts to reduce the incidence of those mistakes. Declares an intent to provide incentives to settle cases before resorting to court, and to provide the option of a more fair, efficient, and streamlined alternative to trials for those for whom settlement negotiations do not work. Declares an intent to provide the insurance commissioner with the tools and information necessary to regulate medical malpractice insurance rates and policies so that they are fair to both the insurers and the insured.
Comments
Companion to SB 6087.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2292-s2.pdf

S2325

Housing/short subdivision

Simpson

House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Simpson, Tom, B. Sullivan, Springer, Sells, Holmquist, McCune, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Ahern, DeBolt, Jarrett, Appleton, Miloscia, Ormsby, Dunn, Priest, Roach, Dunshee, Woods, Hunter, and Ericks)

Encourages the development of affordable housing. Finds that there is a large, unmet need for affordable housing in the cities and counties of Washington that is increasing every year. Finds that many single-family residential neighborhoods were developed at an earlier time at densities less than the maximum allowable under current zoning regulations. Finds that the growth management act requires increased densities in single-family areas, and that the rising costs of public facilities to accommodate growth coupled with insufficient revenues available for such facilities make infill housing within existing developed areas an economic necessity. The legislature concludes that allowing reasonable development of underutilized parcels of land within urban growth areas has significant potential to provide much-needed affordable ownership housing while also providing resources to existing property owners and their communities. 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.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2325-s.pdf

E2S2349

Renewable energy standards

Morris

House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Chase, Murray, Darneille, Dickerson, B. Sullivan, and Sells)

Provides that the state agency with the largest electricity load in its service territory must, at the request of the generator to the agency in writing, purchase all available anaerobic digester power from their local utility to the extent that it does not exceed the agency's local annual electricity consumption. State agencies shall pay for anaerobic digester power at a rate no less than the retail price of a qualified alternative energy product that their local utility charges its customers under RCW 19.29A.090. Provides that state agencies are not required to purchase all available anaerobic digester power from their local utility if their utility is exempt from offering a qualified alternative energy product. Provides that, to the extent that a utility purchases power from an anaerobic digestion power producer in its service territory, the utility must pay the anaerobic digestion power producer for electricity produced at a rate no less than the retail price the utility charges its customers for a qualified alternative energy product under RCW 19.29A.090 minus administrative costs.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2349-s2.e.pdf

S2402

Energy facilities

Morris

House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications (originally sponsored by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, and B. Sullivan)

Provides for expedited processing of energy facilities and alternative energy resources.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2402-s.pdf

E2S2418

Affordable housing

Springer

House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Springer, Miloscia, Chase, Morrell, Hasegawa, Darneille, Santos, P. Sullivan, Kagi, Green, Sells, Ormsby, and O'Brien)

Finds that while the rapid increase in housing values has exacerbated the affordable housing crisis, the phenomena has also dramatically benefited the state's general fund, the growth of which is directly attributable to increased proceeds from the real estate excise tax. Declares that a portion of the increased revenue generated from the real estate excise tax must be used to support affordable housing programs that assist low-income households obtain and retain housing. Provides that, of amounts deposited into the general fund pursuant to RCW 82.45.060, the legislature may authorize a transfer of up to twenty-five million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, into the Washington housing trust fund created in RCW 43.185.030. Requires the department to report annually by December 31st the accomplishments of this act to the appropriate committees of the legislature. The report must include statewide information as well as information that is county and city specific. Performance measures must be determined by the department, with required input from the appropriate committees of the legislature, by December 31, 2006. Requires the interagency council on homelessness, as defined in RCW 43.185C.010, to be convened not later than August 31, 2006, and to meet at least two times each year and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature annually by December 31st on its activities. Directs the interagency council on homelessness to work to create greater levels of interagency coordination and to coordinate state agency efforts with the efforts of state and local entities addressing homelessness. Directs the department of community, trade, and economic development to conduct a study to evaluate the potential development of a voluntary statewide, low-income household housing waiting list data base that would include information on all low-income households requesting housing assistance for the purpose of connecting such households with appropriate housing opportunities. The study shall investigate and evaluate the following: (1) The anticipated benefits of such a statewide waiting list to low-income households and low-income housing providers; (2) The cost of implementing and maintaining the data base; and (3) Best practices from other states or from counties in other states that currently have a similar data base. Requires the department to report the results of this study to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 31, 2007. Provides that, unless a transfer of at least twenty-five million dollars from the general fund to the Washington housing trust fund as created in RCW 43.185.030 for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2006, in the omnibus appropriations act, this act is null and void.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2418-s2.e.pdf

S2452

News media

Kessler

House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Kessler, Armstrong, Clibborn, Priest, Nixon, Blake, Hunt, Morrell, Grant, Newhouse, Dickerson, Kagi, Ericksen, Ericks, Wood, Upthegrove, Ormsby, Roberts, and O'Brien)

Requested by Attorney General

Provides that no judicial, legislative, administrative, or other body with the power to issue a subpoena or other compulsory process may compel the news media to testify, produce, or otherwise disclose: (1) The identity of a source of any news or information or any information that would tend to identify the source where such source has a reasonable expectation of confidentiality; or (2) Any news or information obtained or prepared by the news media in its capacity in gathering, receiving, or processing news or information for potential communication to the public, including, but not limited to, any notes, outtakes, photographs, video or sound tapes, film, or other data of whatever sort in any medium now known or hereafter devised. This does not include physical evidence of a crime. Prescribes exceptions to the prohibition.
Comments
Companion to SB 6216.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2452-s.pdf

2544

Public works board projects

P. Sullivan

Representatives P. Sullivan, Jarrett, Green, Dunshee, Upthegrove, McCoy, Ericks, Simpson, Schual-Berke, Lantz, Ormsby, Springer, Kilmer, and Kagi

Requested by Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development

Authorizes project loans recommended by the public works board.
Comments
Companion to HB 6210.
Companion Bill:	6210  Public works board projects	S, Ways & Means
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2544.pdf

E2S2572

Small employer health ins

Morrell

House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Morrell, Clibborn, Green, Flannigan, Eickmeyer, Conway, Dickerson, Blake, Cody, Wallace, Roberts, Appleton, Hasegawa, McCoy, Linville, Simpson, Chase, Darneille, O'Brien, Murray, B. Sullivan, Ormsby, Springer, Moeller, and Kagi)

Declares an intent through establishment of a small employer health insurance partnership program, to remove economic barriers to health insurance coverage for low-wage employees of small employers by building on the private sector health benefit plan system and encouraging employer and employee participation in employer-sponsored health benefit plan coverage. Provides that, to the extent funding is appropriated in the operating budget for this purpose, the small employer health insurance partnership program is established. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2007, the administrator shall accept applications from eligible employees, on behalf of themselves, their spouses, and their dependent children, to receive premium subsidies through the small employer health insurance partnership program. Requires the administrator to report biennially to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the legislature on the effectiveness and efficiency of the small employer health insurance partnership program, including the services and benefits covered under the purchased health benefit plans, consumer satisfaction, and other program operational issues. Requires the department of social and health services to submit a request to the federal department of health and human services by October 1, 2006, for a state children's health insurance program section 1115 demonstration waiver. The waiver request shall seek authorization from the federal government to draw down Washington state's unspent state children's health insurance program allotment to finance basic health plan coverage, as provided in chapter 70.47 RCW, for parents of children enrolled in medical assistance or the state children's health insurance program. The waiver also shall seek authorization from the federal government to utilize the resulting state savings to finance expanded basic health plan enrollment, or subsidies provided to low-wage workers through the small employer health insurance partnership program established in this act. Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a program and fiscal review of the small employer health insurance partnership program and report their findings and recommendation to the appropriate committees of the legislature no later than December 1, 2009.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2572-s2.e.pdf

2610

Capital budget 2006 supp

Dunshee

Representatives Dunshee, Blake, Linville, Morris, Moeller, and Ormsby

Requested by Governor Gregoire

Adopts the 2006 supplemental capital budget.
Comments
Companion to SB 6384.
Companion Bill:	6384  Capital budget 2006 supp	H, 2nd Reading +
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2610.pdf

E2S2673

Local infrastructure

Linville

House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Linville, Ericksen, P. Sullivan, Buck, Ericks, Kilmer, Kessler, Grant, Walsh, B. Sullivan, Lantz, Morris, O'Brien, Conway, Morrell, and Wallace)

Recognizes that the state as a whole benefits from investment in public infrastructure because it promotes community and economic development. Public investment stimulates business activity and helps create jobs; stimulates the redevelopment of brownfields and blighted areas in the inner city; lowers the cost of housing; and promotes efficient land use. Finds that these activities generate revenue for the state and that it is in the public interest to invest in these projects through a credit against the state sales and use tax and an allocation of property tax revenue to those local governments that can demonstrate the expected returns to the state. Requires a local government to provide a report to the department by March 1st of each year. The report shall contain the following information: (1) The amount of tax allocation revenues, taxes under section 401 of this act, and local infrastructure financing received by the local government during the preceding calendar year, and a summary of how these revenues were expended; (2) The names of any businesses locating within the revenue development area as a result of the public improvements undertaken by the local government and financed in whole or in part with local infrastructure financing; (3) The total number of permanent jobs created as a result of the public improvements undertaken by the local government and financed in whole or in part with local infrastructure financing; (4) The average wages and benefits received by all employees of businesses locating within the revenue development area as a result of the public improvements undertaken by the local government and financed in whole or in part with local infrastructure financing; and (5) That the local government is in compliance with section 203 of this act. Directs the department to make a report available to the public and the legislature by June 1st of each year. The report shall include a list of public improvements undertaken by local governments and financed in whole or in part with local infrastructure financing, and it shall also include a summary of the information provided to the department by local governments under this act. Provides that, beginning September 1, 2013, and continuing every five years thereafter, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature. The report shall, at a minimum, evaluate the effectiveness of the local infrastructure financing tool program, including a project by project review. The report that is due September 1, 2028, should also include any recommendations regarding whether or not the program should be expanded statewide and what impact the expansion would have on economic development in Washington.
Comments
Tax Increment Financing
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2673-s2.e.pdf

2676

Interlocal agreements

Linville

Representatives Linville, Jarrett, Simpson, Ericksen, Ahern, Dunn, and Upthegrove

Authorizes posting interlocal agreements in an electronic format in lieu of filing with the county auditor.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2676.pdf

2710

Hydraulic permit appeals

Buck

Representatives Buck and B. Sullivan

Clarifies the process for hydraulic permit appeals.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2710.pdf

2720

Water-sewer districts

Simpson

Representatives Simpson, Schindler, Takko, P. Sullivan, B. Sullivan, and Woods

Revises provisions relating to water-sewer districts.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2720.pdf

2S2799

Solar hot water

Chase

House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Chase, Morris, Crouse, Eickmeyer, Clibborn, P. Sullivan, Hunt, McCoy, Miloscia, Grant, Sells, Williams, McCune, Moeller, Conway, Upthegrove, Morrell, Simpson, Kilmer, Kagi, Hudgins, Dunn, and Darneille)

Provides tax exemptions for solar hot water heating equipment.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2799-s2.pdf

S2812

School district levies

Hunter

House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunter, Rodne, Quall, Nixon, P. Sullivan, Jarrett, Clibborn, Tom, Morrell, Fromhold, Roberts, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Anderson, and Kagi)

Revises school district levy provisions.
Comments
Companion to SB 6438.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2812-s.pdf

S2815

Science/critical areas

Simpson

House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Simpson, Jarrett, Springer, and Lantz)

Requested by Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development

Clarifies the best available science requirements to protect critical areas.
Comments
Companion to SB 6569.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2815-s.pdf

2862

Trans budget 2006 supp

Murray

Representative Murray

Requested by Governor Gregoire

Makes 2006 supplemental transportation appropriations.
Comments
Companion to SB 6241.
Companion Bill:	6241  Trans budget 2006 supp	H, Trans
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2862.pdf

2874

Design-build/trans projects

Murray

Representatives Murray, Ericksen, Jarrett, Wallace, and Woods

Requested by Department of Transportation

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.
Comments
Companion to SB 6525.
Companion Bill:	6525  Design-build/trans projects	S, Rules X
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2874.pdf

ES2884

Reclaimed water

Linville

House Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade (originally sponsored by Representatives Linville and McCoy)

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. The rules must also designate whether the department of ecology or the department of health will be the lead permitting or regulatory agency responsible for a particular aspect of reclaimed water use. In developing the rules, the departments of health and ecology shall amend or rescind any existing rules on reclaimed water in conflict with the new rules. Requires the department of ecology to present interim reports to the appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1, 2008, and January 1, 2009, that summarize the steps taken to that date towards the final rule making required by this act. The reports must include, at a minimum, a summary of participation in the advisory group and the topics considered by the department. Provides that all rules required to be adopted pursuant to this act must be completed no later than December 31, 2010.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2884-s.e.pdf

2955

Regional trasnportation plan

Upthegrove

Representatives Upthegrove, Clibborn, B. Sullivan, Jarrett, Sells, Lovick, and Shabro

Finds that effective transportation planning in urbanized regions involves an integrated, multimodal approach that will help reduce transportation congestion and improve safety. Finds that coordinated planning of and investment in transportation systems will significantly benefit the citizens of Washington. Although equity considerations must be respected, transportation problems are broader and deeper than the sum of geographic subareas. Declares it is therefore the policy of the state of Washington to require regional transportation leadership entities to develop and implement a comprehensive regional transportation plan, and to require the creation of a governance commission to develop a regional transportation governance proposal, for consideration by the citizens of the central Puget Sound metropolitan region.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2955.pdf

ES2984

Affordable housing incentive

Springer

House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Springer, Jarrett, Simpson, Clibborn, B. Sullivan, Hasegawa, Sells, P. Sullivan, Moeller, Santos, and Green)

Encourages cities, towns, and counties to enact or expand affordable housing incentive programs, including density bonuses and other incentives, to increase the availability of low-income housing for renter and owner occupancy located in largely market rate housing developments throughout the community consistent with local needs and adopted comprehensive plans. While this act provides minimum standards for those cities, towns, and counties choosing to implement or expand upon an affordable housing incentive program, cities, towns, and counties are encouraged to enact programs that address local circumstances and conditions while contributing to the statewide need for additional low-income housing.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2984-s.e.pdf

S3003

Apprenticeship utilization

Conway

House Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives Conway, Wallace, Jarrett, Wood, Hankins, Murray, Haler, Ormsby, Morrell, Strow, McCoy, Upthegrove, Chase, Simpson, Appleton, Sells, Dickerson, Hasegawa, Kenney, and Hudgins)

Requested by Department of Transportation

Revises public works apprenticeship utilization requirements.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3003-s.pdf

3016

Growth management boards

Simpson

Representatives Simpson, Schindler, Takko, Ahern, Clibborn, Woods, B. Sullivan, Upthegrove, Chase, Kessler, Kilmer, and Springer

Requires senate confirmation for members of the growth management hearings boards.
Comments
Companion to SB 6836.
Companion Bill:	6836  Growth management boards	S, Govt Op & El
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3016.pdf

S3024

Schools/public works project

Haigh

House Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability (originally sponsored by Representatives Haigh, Cox, Ericks, Miloscia, Armstrong, McCoy, McDermott, Green, Morrell, Wallace, Nixon, Clements, Chase, and Linville)

Increases the number of demonstration projects that may be authorized by the school district project review board from sixteen to twenty-three. Requires the school district project review board to prepare and issue a report reviewing the use of the alternative public works contracting procedures by school districts. The board shall report to the capital projects advisory review board created under RCW 39.10.810 at least thirty days before January 8, 2007.
Comments
Companion to SB 6682.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3024-s.pdf

2S3070

Nonprofit housing

Miloscia

House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Miloscia, Hasegawa, Chase, and Santos)

Declares an intent to establish policies and provide incentives that will increase the number of nonprofit housing developers that create affordable housing opportunities for low-income and indigent households, and which will simultaneously increase the ability of existing nonprofit housing developers to expand housing development programs and to sustain the resulting affordable housing units over the long term. Amends RCW 43.180.160 to increase the total amount of outstanding indebtedness of the commission to four billion dollars at any time. Authorizes the commission to establish a multiunit residential building construction liability revolving fund program to provide supplemental funding for liability claims arising from the construction or rehabilitation of condominium or other multiunit residential buildings, as defined in RCW 64.55.010, which are owned or controlled by nonprofit corporations, as defined in RCW 43.180.300. Requires the department to contract with the Washington state housing finance commission to establish a multiunit residential building construction liability revolving fund program to provide supplemental funding for liability claims arising from the construction or rehabilitation of condominium or other multiunit residential buildings, as defined in RCW 64.55.010, that are owned or controlled by nonprofit corporations, as defined in RCW 43.180.300, for developing affordable housing for low-income households. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.
Comments
Establishes a state liability account to cover the liability costs of non-profit development of multifamily housing.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3070-s2.pdf

3106

Higher edu public works

Kenney

Representatives Kenney, Buri, Cox, McIntire, and Ericks

Revises public works provisions for institutions of higher education. Amends RCW 28B.10.350.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3106.pdf

S3120

Tort claims against govt

Lantz

House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Lantz, Priest, Kirby, and Williams)

Revises notice requirements for tort claims against state and local governments and their officers, employees, or volunteers.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3120-s.pdf

S3180

Contractors with the state

Haigh

House Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability (originally sponsored by Representatives Haigh, Nixon, Hudgins, Jarrett, Cody, Haler, Santos, and Morrell)

Applies whistleblower and discrimination provisions to contractors who hold contracts with the state.
Comments
Applying whistleblower and discrimination provisions to contractors who hold contracts with the state.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3180-s.pdf

E3192

Property owners

B. Sullivan

Representatives B. Sullivan, Ericks, and Sells

Provides that the contract may provide for an extension of the fifteen-year reimbursement period for a time not to exceed the duration of any moratorium, phasing ordinance, concurrency designation, or other governmental action that prevents making applications for, or the approval of, any new development within the benefit area for a period of six months or more. Requires each contract to include a provision requiring that every two years from the date the contract is executed a property owner entitled to reimbursement under this act provide the appropriate county, city, or town with information regarding the current contract name, address, and telephone number of the person, company, or partnership that originally entered into the contract. If the property owner fails to comply with the notification requirements of this provision within sixty days of the specified time, then the contracting county, city, or town may collect any reimbursement funds owed to the property owner under the contract. Such funds must be deposited in the capital fund of the county, city, or town.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3192.e.pdf

ES3207

Community preservation prog

Santos

House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representative Santos)

Finds that the preservation and restoration of the character of such a community, and the community's historical and cultural character, are important public policy goals that can be achieved through the creation of community preservation authorities. Creates community preservation authorities to restore or enhance the health, safety, and well-being of communities adversely impacted by the construction of, or ongoing operation of, multiple major public facilities, public works, and capital projects with significant public funding. Requires that, by November 15, 2006, the department of community, trade, and economic development shall develop and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature recommendations for a community preservation authorities program. The department shall develop the recommendations within existing resources and shall consult with at least one community that has an interest in forming such an authority. The recommendations must include statutory and budgetary elements needed to support the program and must address operational issues, including: (1) The appointing authority and process by which community preservation authority board members are named; (2) State agencies that should be considered for designation as the single point of contact; (3) The means for establishing the authorities' eligibility for grant and loan programs; (4) How the community preservation authorities program should address the potential impacts of major public facilities, public works, and capital projects sited within and adjacent to the community's geographic boundaries; and (5) Any other issues that must be resolved in order to operate the program.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3207-s.e.pdf

3275

Small water impounds

Hinkle

Representative Hinkle

Expedites applications for projects to store one hundred acre feet or less of water that demonstrate substantial late-season flow and habitat improvement for resident or anadromous fish by eliminating the diversion of water from the natural course of a stream or river during its base flow period.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3275.pdf

S4205

School levies

Schual-Berke

House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Schual-Berke, Haigh, Jarrett, Quall, Tom, Hunter, Hunt, Fromhold, Chase, Appleton, Darneille, Williams, Clibborn, McDermott, Simpson, P. Sullivan, Dickerson, O'Brien, Wood, Sells, Roberts, Green, Conway, Hudgins, Kirby, Kenney, McIntire, Dunshee, Hasegawa, Linville, Santos, Kagi, Ormsby, Lantz, Moeller and Blake)

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/4205-s.pdf

4214

Property value assessments

Buck

Representatives Buck and Kessler

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to improve predictability and stability in the assessment of real property values.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/4214.pdf

4217

Eminent domain

Nixon

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

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to limit the power of eminent domain.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/4217.pdf

5325

Community revitalization

Zarelli

Senators Zarelli, Brown, Doumit, Kline, Shin, Sheldon, Pflug, Mulliken, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen and Pridemore

Recognizes that the state as a whole benefits from investment in public infrastructure because it promotes community and economic development. Public investment stimulates business activity and helps create jobs; stimulates the redevelopment of brownfields and blighted areas in the inner city; lowers the cost of housing; and promotes efficient land use. Finds that these activities generate revenue for the state and that it is in the public interest to invest in these projects through a credit against the state sales and use tax to those local governments that can demonstrate the expected returns to the state.
Comments
Companion to HB 1907.
Companion Bill:	1907  Community revitalization	H, EconDevAgTr
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5325.pdf

E5527

Automatic fee increase

Morton

Senators Morton, Mulliken, Schoesler, Carrell, Benson, Honeyford, McCaslin and Stevens

Amends RCW 43.135.055 to provide that no fee may be increased through the use of an automatic escalation clause, such as by fiscal growth factor or the consumer price index, without prior legislative approval.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5527.e.pdf

6162

Urban arterial program

Haugen

Senator Haugen

Requested by Transportation Improvement Board

Updates various aspects of the urban arterial program.
Comments
Companion to HB 3011.
Companion Bill:	3011  Urban arterial program	H, Trans
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6162.pdf

S6192

Solar electric generation

Poulsen

Senate Committee on Water, Energy & Environment (originally sponsored by Senators Poulsen, Rockefeller, Rasmussen, and Fraser)

Directs the northwest solar center, a program of Washington State University's energy extension service, to conduct a feasibility assessment of the economic and technical viability of building a large-scale, public-demonstration, solar electric generating facility. Requires the assessment to be completed and a report summarizing the findings prepared and delivered to the energy and fiscal committees of the legislature by December 15, 2006. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6192-s.pdf

S6201

Homeowners' assoc comm

Fairley

Senate Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection (originally sponsored by Senator Fairley)

Declares that the purpose of the committee is to review the homeowners' association act, chapter 64.38 RCW, the uniform common interest ownership act, and current issues concerning homeowners' associations as defined in RCW 64.38.010 including, without limitation, the method and manner of amending restrictive covenants, voting, communications between homeowners' association boards and association members, the budget ratification process, potential conflicts between the homeowners' association act and other laws that may be applicable to the organizational form of the association, and the need for reforms regarding the process, in which liens are placed on property for unpaid association dues against a new seller for a previous owner's delinquencies, as well as a review of the required disclosures on the sale of real property within a homeowners' association. Requires the committee to examine the issues referenced in this act and whether any changes should be made to the homeowners' association act. The committee shall deliver a report of its findings and conclusions and any proposed implementing legislation to the appropriate committees of the senate and house of representatives by September 1, 2007.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6201-s.pdf

S6225

Domestic well water systems

Rasmussen

Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development (originally sponsored by Senators Rasmussen, Honeyford, Haugen, Morton, Hewitt, Rockefeller, Pflug, Parlette, Shin, and Oke)

Provides regulations for the installation, repair, and maintenance of domestic well water systems.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6225-s.pdf

S6367

Critical areas

Haugen

Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Jacobsen, and Berkey)

Finds that voluntary activities can be invaluable toward achieving the overall goal of protecting and enhancing the environment and that such activities should be given recognition as highly valued endeavors. Finds that better enabling citizens to undertake voluntary activities can in many circumstances be more advantageous and with fewer unintended negative consequences than adopting prescriptive rules affecting existing and nonconforming uses of land. Declares the purpose of this act is to encourage counties and cities to expand the availability and use of nonregulatory measures for existing and nonconforming uses as a component of ordinances under RCW 36.70A.130 adopted after the effective date of this act and to encourage an increase in the information and resources to the public to foster voluntary activities by citizens to improve their environment.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6367-s.pdf

ES6386

Operating budget 2006

Prentice

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Zarelli, Fairley, Fraser, Rockefeller, Shin, and Brandland)

Requested by Governor Gregoire

Makes 2006 supplemental operating appropriations.
Comments
Companion to HB 2552.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6386-s.e.pdf

ES6427

Comprehensive plans

Kastama

Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Kastama, Mulliken, Morton, and Rasmussen)

Requested by Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development

Finds there is a statewide interest in maintaining coordinated planning as called for in the legislative findings of the growth management act, RCW 36.70A.010. It is the intent of the legislature that smaller, slower-growing counties and cities be provided with flexibility in meeting the requirements to review local plans and development regulations in RCW 36.70A.130, while ensuring coordination and consistency with the plans of neighboring cities and counties.
Comments
Companion to HB 2814.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6427-s.e.pdf

E6433

Emergency management account

Kastama

Senators Kastama, Jacobsen, Poulsen, Pridemore, Rockefeller, Shin, Haugen, Rasmussen, Keiser, Regala, Thibaudeau, Franklin, McAuliffe, and Kohl-Welles

Declares that recognizing that all disasters are local disasters, the legislature therefore intends to strengthen local emergency response, mitigation, preparation, and coordination by establishing a stable source of funding with the intent that Washington state become the nationally recognized leader in emergency management. The funding will be dedicated to the development and coordination of local government emergency management programs by encouraging joint training, citizen and industry involvement, public education, and relationship building among local and state emergency management officials. Provides that, beginning in January 2008 and biennially thereafter, the department must conduct in conjunction with the emergency management council a strategic assessment of, and issue a report on, the ability of state, local, and tribal emergency management organizations to effectively provide for all phases of comprehensive emergency management. The assessment must: (1) Evaluate state, local, and tribal emergency management capabilities and needs; (2) Evaluate the ability of state, local, and tribal emergency management organizations to provide emergency management mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; (3) Evaluate the effectiveness of the emergency management structure at the state, local, and tribal levels; (4) Provide findings and make recommendations that increase the ability of state, local, and tribal emergency management organizations to meet current and future risks; and (5) Detail where and for what purpose funds under section 3(1)(b) of this act have been distributed. Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to study and review the performance of programs implemented under this act.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6433.e.pdf

E2S6480

Apprenticeship utilitzation

Kohl-Welles

Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Haugen, Brown, and Keiser)

Requested by Department of Transportation

Revises public works apprenticeship utilization requirements. Establishes an intent to assist returning veterans through programs such as the "helmets to hardhats" program, which is administered by the center for military recruitment, assessment, and veterans employment. It is the state's intent to assist returning veterans with apprenticeship placement career opportunities, in order to expedite the transition from military service to the construction work force. Directs the secretary of transportation to establish an apprenticeship utilization advisory committee, which shall include statewide geographic representation and consist of equal numbers of representatives of contractors and labor. The committee must include at least one member representing contractor businesses with less than thirty-five employees. The advisory committee shall meet regularly with the secretary of transportation to discuss implementation of this act by the department of transportation, including development of the process to be used to adjust the requirements of this act for a specific project. The committee shall provide a report to the legislature by January 1, 2008, on the effects of the apprentice labor requirement on transportation projects and on the availability of apprentice labor and programs statewide. Directs the Washington state apprenticeship and training council to lead and coordinate an outreach effort to educate returning veterans about apprenticeship and career opportunities in the construction industry.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6480-s2.e.pdf

6531

Limited liability companies

Weinstein

Senators Weinstein, Fraser, and Kline

Provides that the dissolution of a limited liability company does not take away or impair any remedy available against that limited liability company, its managers, or its members for any right or claim existing, or any liability incurred at any time, whether prior to or after dissolution, unless an action or other proceeding thereon is not commenced within three years after the effective date of dissolution. Such an action or proceeding against the limited liability company may be defended by the limited liability company in its own name.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6531.pdf

S6781

Environmental remediation

Prentice

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Pflug, Fraser, Parlette, Shin, and Schoesler)

Revises the excise taxation of environmental remediation services.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6781-s.pdf

S6840

Energy efficiency

Morton

Senate Committee on Water, Energy & Environment (originally sponsored by Senators Morton and Poulsen)

Revises energy efficiency provisions.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6840-s.pdf

6861

Domestic water users

Delvin

Senators Delvin, Poulsen, Mulliken, Morton, and Honeyford

Directs the department of ecology to, by December 31, 2006, study and prepare a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on ways that the department and other stakeholders can better understand the competing interests of domestic surface water users and other surface water users in regards to limited water supplies who are affected by a curtailment of domestic water right use that has been enacted by a court order.
Companion Bill:	3141  Domestic water users	H, EconDevAgTr
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6861.pdf

8217

Revenue stabilization fund

Franklin

Senator Franklin

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to provide for a revenue stabilization fund.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/8217.pdf