AIA Washington CouncilWeekly Report
Prepared by:  AIA Washington CouncilFriday, 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

2/24/2006E2S2673Local infrastructureWays & Means1:30 PMSHR 4
2/24/2006S2812School district leviesWays & Means1:30 PMSHR 4
2/24/20062874Design-build/trans projectsTransportationTVW1:30 PMSHR 1


Bill Tracking Summary

High Priority BillsSponsorPositionStatus
ES2884Concerning the use of reclaimed water. LinvilleSupportS, Wtr/Ener/Env +
S4205Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy. Schual-BerkeSupportS, EL/K-12/HiEd +

Medium Priority Bills
2S1384Authorizing the construction and operation of renewable energy projects by joint operating agencies. HalerConcernsS, Govt Op & El +
E2S1395Modifying provisions concerning the uniform regulation of business and professions. WoodMonitorS, Lab/Comm/RD
E3S1484Providing cost-of-living salary supplements to school district employees. HunterSupportS, EL/K-12/HiEd +
1742Providing tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers. ClibbornSupportS, FI/Hous/CP
2S2292Addressing health care liability reform. LantzNeutralS, Passed 3rd +
Companion to SB 6087.
S2402Providing for expedited processing of energy facilities and alternative energy resources. MorrisMonitorS, Rules 2
E2S2418Increasing the availability of affordable housing. SpringerSupportS, Ways & Means +
2S2799Providing tax exemptions for solar water heating equipment. ChaseSupportS, Wtr/Ener/Env
S2815Clarifying the best available science requirements to protect critical areas. SimpsonMonitorS, Govt Op & El +
Companion to SB 6569.
2874Modifying transportation project design-build provisions. MurrayConcernsS, Transportatn
Companion to SB 6525.
ES2984Authorizing cities, towns, and counties to implement affordable housing incentive programs. SpringerSupportS, FI/Hous/CP +
S3024Increasing the number of demonstration projects that may be authorized by the school district project review board. HaighSupportS, Rules 2
Companion to SB 6682.
S3120Concerning notice requirements for tort claims against state and local governments and their officers, employees, or volunteers. LantzNeutralS, Rules 2
3275Regarding expedited processing for small water impoundments. HinkleMonitorS, Wtr/Ener/Env
S6192Requiring a feasibility study of the viability of a solar electric generating facility. PoulsenSupportH, Tech/En/Com
S6781Modifying the excise taxation of environmental remediation services. PrenticeSupportH, Finance

Low Priority Bills
3S1458Concerning the management of on-site sewage disposal systems in marine areas. HuntMonitorS, Ways & Means +
S2325Encouraging the development of affordable housing. SimpsonMonitorS, Govt Op & El
E2S2349Providing new renewable energy standards. MorrisMonitorS, Wtr/Ener/Env +
S2452Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings. KesslerConcernsS, Judiciary +
Companion to SB 6216.
2544Authorizing project loans recommended by the public works board. P. SullivanMonitorS, Rules 2
Companion to HB 6210.
E2S2572Establishing the small employer health insurance partnership program. MorrellMonitorS, Hea/L-T Care +
2610Adopting the 2006 supplemental capital budget. DunsheeMonitorH, Cap Budget
Companion to SB 6384.
E2S2673Authorizing additional alternatives for local infrastructure financing. LinvilleMonitorS, Ways & Means +
Tax Increment Financing
2676Posting interlocal agreements in an electronic format in lieu of filing with the county auditor. LinvilleMonitorS, Rules 2
2710Clarifying the process for hydraulic permit appeals. BuckMonitorS, NR/Ocean/Rec
2720Revising provisions relating to water-sewer districts. SimpsonMonitorS, Govt Op & El
S2812Increasing the levy base for school districts. HunterMonitorS, Ways & Means +
Companion to SB 6438.
2862Making 2006 supplemental transportation appropriations. MurrayMonitorH, Trans
Companion to SB 6241.
2955Implementing a regional transportation plan for central Puget Sound counties. UpthegroveMonitorH, Trans
S3003Modifying public works apprenticeship utilization requirements. ConwayOpposeS, Lab/Comm/RD +
3016Requiring senate confirmation for members of the growth management hearings boards. SimpsonMonitorS, Govt Op & El
Companion to SB 6836.
3106Changing public works provisions for institutions of higher education. KenneyConcernsS, EL/K-12/HiEd +
E3192Authorizing a contract extension for reimbursement by property owners for street, road, and water or sewer projects. B. SullivanMonitorS, Govt Op & El
ES3207Creating community preservation authorities. SantosMonitorS, Govt Op & El +
4214Amending the Constitution to improve predictability and stability in the assessment of real property values. BuckMonitorH, Finance
4217Limiting the power of eminent domain. NixonMonitorH, Judiciary
5325Promoting economic development and community revitalization. ZarelliMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
Companion to HB 1907.
E5527Prohibiting automatic fee increases. MortonMonitorH, Finance
6162Harmonizing and updating various aspects of the urban arterial program. HaugenMonitorH, TR DP +
Companion to HB 3011.
S6201Creating a homeowners' association act committee. FairleyMonitorH, JUDIDP
S6225Regulating the business of installing, repairing, and maintaining domestic water pumping systems. RasmussenMonitorH, CL DP
S6367Requiring voluntary measures be included in critical area development regulations. HaugenMonitorH, Exec Action
ES6386Making 2006 supplemental operating appropriations. PrenticeMonitorH, 2nd Reading +
Companion to HB 2552.
ES6427Concerning schedules for the review of comprehensive plans and development regulations. KastamaMonitorH, Exec Action +
Companion to HB 2814.
E6433Establishing the emergency management, preparedness, and assistance account. KastamaMonitorH, SGOADPA
E2S6480Modifying public works apprenticeship utilization requirements. Kohl-WellesOpposeH, Exec Action +
6531Preserving remedies when limited liability companies dissolve. WeinsteinSupportH, Rules R
S6840Modifying energy efficiency provisions. MortonMonitorH, TECDPA
6861Requiring a study of competing interests of domestic water users. DelvinMonitorH, EDATDP +
8217Amending the state Constitution to provide for a revenue stabilization fund. FranklinMonitorS, Ways & Means

Priority TBD Bills
2S3070Increasing nonprofit housing development capacity. MilosciaS, Rules 2 +
Establishes a state liability account to cover the liability costs of non-profit development of multifamily housing.
S3180Applying whistleblower and discrimination provisions to contractors who hold contracts with the state. HaighConcernsS, Govt Op & El
Applying whistleblower and discrimination provisions to contractors who hold contracts with the state.

Dead Bills
1030Increasing the amount of the small business business and occupation tax credit. OrcuttSupportH, Finance
1047Concerning energy resource planning and renewable energy standards. HudginsSupportH, Tech/En/Com
1059Concerning energy efficiency and renewable energy standards. HudginsMonitorH, Tech/En/Com
S1083Improving the efficiency and predictability of the hydraulic project approval program. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the hydraulic project approval program. BlakeSupportH, Approp +
1096Requiring a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents. SantosMonitorH, Rules 3C +
1162Requiring the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations. RoachMonitorH, Local Gov.
Companion to SB 5670.
1164Requiring the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations. RoachMonitorH, Local Gov.
Companion to SB 5546.
S1169Including public school facilities as essential public facilities. QuallSupportH, Local Gov. +
1177Establishing a permitting bill of rights. MorrisMonitorH, State Govt
1193Providing an excise tax exemption for new businesses. SimpsonSupportH, Finance
S1239Changing the leasehold excise tax exemption for certain historical property. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing a leasehold excise tax exemption for certain historical property. FromholdMonitorH, Rules X
1292Providing compensation after all bids for a public works contract are rejected. HaighMonitorH, State Govt
2S1301Creating the legislative buildings committee. HuntMonitorH, Rules R +
S1351Authorizing a job creation business and occupation tax credit. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing a job creation tax credit. KilmerMonitorH, Finance +
1438Authorizing state agencies to waive bond and retainage requirements on small works roster contracts. HaighConcernsH, State Govt
Companion to SB 5249.
1444Requiring contracts to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. HaighConcernsH, State Govt
1505Changing provision relating to comprehensive plan amendments initiated by local government. MoellerMonitorH, Local Gov.
1527Requiring living wages on public contracts. MilosciaConcernsH, Commerce/Lab
1576Providing a small business tax credit for job creation. MorrellMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
1613Limiting the effect of construction contract provisions affecting the claim rights of contractors. HaighOpposeH, Judiciary
Companion to SB 5936.
1675Revising excise tax provisions to encourage small business. OrcuttMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
1676Providing business and occupation tax exemptions for new small businesses. RoachMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
S1724Requiring disclosure of outsourcing. ConwayOpposeH, Commerce/Lab +
1725Prohibiting the offshoring of work under state contracts. ConwayOpposeH, Commerce/Lab
2S1735Exempting limited water storage facilities from permit requirements. HuntSupportH, Rules C +
Support with changes to expand the amount of water to be reclaimed and reused.
1761Providing incentives to support renewable energy. ChaseSupportH, Tech/En/Com
Companion to SB 5101.
1766Changing school district bidding requirements. DarneilleConcernsH, State Govt
Companion to SB 5524.
1811Licensing soil scientists. WoodOpposeH, Commerce/Lab
Companion to SB 5446
1844Authorizing renewable energy tax credits. HunterSupportH, Tech/En/Com
Companion to SB 5659.
1874Providing a sales and use tax exemption for the modification or construction of facilities financed with voter-approved bonds. EricksMonitorH, Finance
S1878Creating the registered interior designer professionals act of 2005. ConwayOpposeH, Commerce/Lab +
Companion to SB 5754.
S2004Addressing accrual and limitations of actions or claims arising from construction. FlanniganOpposeH, Rules C +
Weakens the statute of repose.
2024Mandating open and fair public work contract bidding. HaighOpposeH, State Govt
S2049Authorizing enhanced permit assistance pilot programs. KilmerSupportH, Approp
2059Addressing the preservation of claim rights in construction disputes. SpringerNeutralH, Judiciary
E2S2069Expanding access to insurance coverage through the small business assist program. MorrellConcernsH, Health Care +
2077Allowing for the adoption of example critical areas policies or regulations. SimpsonMonitorH, Local Gov.
Companion to SB 5954.
2144Regulating state contracts. WilliamsOpposeH, Commerce/Lab
2195Relating to an expansion of local option real estate excise taxes in lieu of impact fees to fund capital projects. ClibbornMonitorH, Finance
S2217Changing provisions for growth management planning. SimpsonMonitorH, Approp +
2239Modifying community revitalization financing. P. SullivanMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
E2257Requiring state contracts to be in the state's best interests. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regulating state contracts. WilliamsOpposeH, Commerce/Lab +
2269Changing provisions relating to construction liability. SpringerMonitorH, Judiciary
Adds Geologists to the Statute of Repos
2279Providing for omnibus civil liability reform. EricksenNeutralH, Judiciary
Companion to SB 6072.
2291Temporarily authorizing increased maximum school levy rates for financial emergencies. DickersonMonitorH, Education
Companion to SB 5958.
2315Modifying the business and occupation taxation of investment income received by corporations. HasegawaMonitorH, Finance
S2323Studying the prospect of increasing affordable rental housing through accessory dwelling units. B. SullivanMonitorH, Rules R
2324Providing incentives to encourage affordable housing. HolmquistSupportH, Approp +
S2337Authorizing projects recommended by the public works board. LinvilleMonitorS, Rules 2
S2350Limiting the disclosure of energy infrastructure information. MorrisMonitorH, Rules C +
2351Concerning energy resource planning and renewable energy standards. MorrisMonitorH, Tech/En/Com
2354Adding provisions that define "survey," "surveying," "the practice of land surveying," and "responsible charge." WilliamsSupportH, Commerce/Lab
2400Creating a sustainable energy trust. MorrisMonitorH, Tech/En/Com
S2403Promoting distributive generation. MorrisMonitorH, Rules R +
2427Providing restrictions on the exercise of eminent domain. DunsheeMonitorH, Judiciary
2440Requiring persons doing business with the state and municipalities to report use of offshore items. HudginsConcernsH, Commerce/Lab
2444Creating the taxpayer business contractor act. HudginsConcernsH, State Govt
2494Establishing fair market property values by considering the growth management act. KilmerMonitorH, Finance +
S2550Establishing an energy freedom program. DunsheeMonitorH, Rules R
S2584Establishing a blue ribbon growth management needs and priorities task force. JarrettSupportH, Approp
2585Creating a collaborative design pilot program. JarrettSupportH, Local Gov.
2599Requiring construction contractors to display their licenses and certificates. MoellerMonitorH, Commerce/Lab
S2600Requiring construction contractors to display their licenses and certificates. MoellerMonitorH, Rules C +
2602Authorizing increased public facility construction funding by the community economic revitalization board. McCoyMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
Companion to SB 6544.
2604Improving the production and use of renewable energy resources. GrantMonitorH, Tech/En/Com
2605Creating the direct property owner petition method of annexation for city and town annexations. CurtisMonitorH, Local Gov.
2619Applying the best available science under the growth management act. SchindlerMonitorH, Local Gov.
2620Adjusting the development regulations review by counties with low population densities. SchindlerMonitorH, Local Gov.
2626Reaffirming 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. SpringerNeutralH, Judiciary
Companion to SB 6569.
S2649Creating an affordable housing for all program. MilosciaMonitorH, Approp +
2659Concerning water storage. HinkleMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
2708Eliminating the growth management hearings boards. SchindlerOpposeH, Local Gov.
2762Extending the joint task force on criminal background check processes. DickersonMonitorH, Rules R
Companion to SB 6717.
2769Encouraging the use of reclaimed water. EricksenSupportH, EconDevAgTr
2772Streamlining the administration of tax incentive programs. LinvilleMonitorH, Finance
2797Creating a Washington state energy efficiency program road map. ChaseMonitorH, Tech/En/Com
2800Modifying voluntary green power program provisions. ChaseMonitorH, Tech/En/Com
S2814Concerning schedules for the review of comprehensive plans and development regulations. SimpsonMonitorH, Rules R
Companion to SB 6427.
2837Eliminating advance property tax payments for binding site plans. O'BrienMonitorH, Rules R
S2845Regulating water availability for residential fire sprinkler suppression systems. SimpsonMonitorH, Rules R
2858Concerning storm water discharges. B. SullivanH, EconDevAgTr
2859Continuing funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account. McCoyMonitorH, Cap Budget
Companion to SB 6560.
2906Providing greater accountability for growth management hearings boards. BaileySupportH, Local Gov.
2922Modifying community revitalization financing. P. SullivanSupportH, EconDevAgTr
Tax increment financing
2924Prohibiting eminent domain for the purpose of economic development. ChaseMonitorH, Judiciary
2936Providing a tax exemption for property that has declined in value due to shoreline or growth management regulation. DunnMonitorH, Finance
2937Allowing single-family residential development outside urban growth areas in areas where housing is not affordable for first-time buyers. DunnMonitorH, Local Gov.
2952Excluding cities and counties that plan under the growth management act from the state environmental policy act. SchindlerMonitorH, Local Gov.
2968Increasing transportation permit efficiency. WoodsMonitorH, Trans
2971Regulating the installation, repair, and maintenance of domestic well water systems. GrantMonitorH, Commerce/Lab
3002Regarding collaborative intergovernmental solutions in water management. McCoyMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
2S3017Placing restrictions on condemnation and sale of condemned property by state and local governments. SpringerMonitorH, Rules R +
3038Concerning adding or replacing wells. PearsonH, EconDevAgTr
3040Certifying on-site sewage disposal system maintenance service providers. McCoyMonitorH, Commerce/Lab
3045Regulating the trade of fire protection sprinkler fitting. ConwayMonitorH, Commerce/Lab
3055Placing restrictions and obligations on agency personal service contracts. WilliamsConcernsH, State Govt
3091Expanding the permitted uses of a local real estate excise tax. B. SullivanH, Local Gov.
Allows the locally imposed REET to be used "for the maintenance and operation of capital facilities."
3112Providing small business tax relief. O'BrienMonitorH, Finance
3121Authorizing a population sustainability element for comprehensive plans under the growth management act. ChaseMonitorH, Local Gov.
3131Providing tax incentives for the generation of electricity using renewable resources. JarrettMonitorH, Tech/En/Com
3140Modifying the boundary review board's authority to alter annexation proposals. ChandlerMonitorH, Local Gov.
3144Authorizing community revitalization financing. FromholdMonitorH, EconDevAgTr
Tax increment financing
S3160Requiring the disclosure of state outsourcing. HudginsConcernsH, Approp +
3161Using adequacy of water supply in determining population projections. SimpsonMonitorH, Local Gov.
S3162Adjusting contracting limits for water-sewer districts. SimpsonConcernsH, Rules R +
S3163Including special districts in growth management planning. SimpsonMonitorH, Rules R
2S3165Using surplus property to develop affordable housing. MilosciaMonitorH, Rules R +
3177Integrating HVAC/R mechanics and contractors into the provisions governing plumbers. HunterMonitorH, Commerce/Lab
3194Requiring a feasibility study of the viability of a solar electric generating facility. ChaseMonitorH, Tech/En/Com
3198Promoting community and economic development. AppletonH, EconDevAgTr
3210Eliminating the state sales tax on construction labor and services in counties where housing is not affordable for first-time buyers. McCuneH, Housing
3223Providing fairness in government control of private property. KretzMonitorH, Judiciary
3228Reducing the impact on small businesses of general permits issued under chapter 90.48 RCW. HolmquistH, EconDevAgTr
90.48 RCW is the water pollution control statute.
3229Changing the population threshold for cities and counties eligible to use the design-build procedure. HuntOpposeH, State Govt
3233Extending 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. McIntireMonitorH, Finance
Companion to SB 6875.
3239Using arbitration to resolve disputes regarding certain insurance policies. KirbyH, Fin Inst/Ins
3242Modifying energy efficiency provisions. CrouseH, Tech/En/Com
3244Requiring voter approval to authorize boundary review board disbandings. MoellerMonitorH, Local Gov.
3253Requiring house of representatives and senate confirmation for members of the growth management hearings boards. SimpsonNeutralH, Rules R
3257Concerning state capital funding assistance for fire districts. McCuneMonitorH, Cap Budget
S3260Disbanding boundary review boards. MoellerMonitorH, Rules R +
3264Changing provisions relating to condemnation proceedings. SpringerMonitorH, Judiciary
3289Transferring operating funds to the public works assistance account. HaighSupportH, Approp
3299Concerning dock construction. HolmquistMonitorH, Rules R
3300Changing the population accommodation requirements for cities with fewer than ten thousand residents. EricksenMonitorH, Local Gov.
3304Creating the energy freedom program. GrantMonitorH, Cap Budget
S5024Providing tax incentives to encourage telework. JacobsenSupportS, Ways & Means
5028Authorizing an inflationary adjustment for property tax levies. JacobsenMonitorS, Govt Op & El
5095Improving the efficiency and predictability of the hydraulic project approval program. DoumitSupportS, Rules X +
Companion to HB 1083.
5113Allowing the department of ecology to permit by rule certain water storage facilities. ShinSupportS, Wtr/Ener/Env
5144Providing for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. EideSupportS, Rules 2G +
5152Changing provision relating to comprehensive plan amendments under the growth management act. ZarelliMonitorS, Govt Op & El
2S5183Providing tax relief to promote affordable housing. FranklinSupportS, Ways & Means
5191Providing for a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. WeinsteinMonitorS, Ways & Means +
5249Authorizing state agencies to waive bond and retainage requirements on small works roster contracts. PridemoreConcernsS, Govt Op & El
Companion to HB 1438.
5291Authorizing the construction and operation of renewable energy projects by joint operating agencies. PoulsenOpposeS, Govt Op & El
Includes problematic procurement language. Companion to HB 1384.
S5298Exempting qualified historic property from the state property tax. CarrellSupportS, Ways & Means
5312Authorizing the application of county referendum powers to growth management measures. SweckerMonitorS, Govt Op & El
5384Changing requirements for public building or construction contracts. FairleyConcernsS, Govt Op & El
5416Modifying the review of tax preferences. Kohl-WellesConcernsS, Ways & Means +
S5419Changing water permit processing provisions. FraserMonitorS, Rules X +
5446Licensing soil scientists. Kohl-WellesOpposeS, Lab/Comm/RD
Companion to HB 1811.
5524Changing school district bidding requirements. RegalaConcernsS, EL/K-12/HiEd
Companion to HB 1766.
5546Requiring the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations. RoachMonitorS, Govt Op & El
Companion to HB 1164.
S5659Authorizing renewable energy tax credits. PridemoreSupportS, Ways & Means
5670Requiring the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations. RoachMonitorS, Govt Op & El
Companion to HB 1162.
5688Requiring compliance history disclosure in order to obtain an environmental quality permit. PridemoreMonitorS, Wtr/Ener/Env
5754Creating the registered interior designer professionals act of 2005. KeiserOpposeS, Lab/Comm/RD
Companion to SB 1878
E2S5773Protecting homeowners who hire contractors to remodel or build their homes. FraserMonitorS, Rules X +
S5777Prohibiting the offshoring of work under state contracts. Kohl-WellesOpposeS, Ways & Means +
5936Limiting the effect of construction contract provisions affecting the claim rights of contractors. KastamaOpposeS, Govt Op & El
Companion to HB 1613.
5954Allowing for the adoption of example critical areas policies or regulations. KastamaMonitorS, Govt Op & El
Companion to HB 2077.
5975Concerning competitive bid requirements. PridemoreOpposeS, Rules X +
S6030Revising the process for review of amendments to comprehensive plans and development regulations. HaugenMonitorS, Rules X +
6036Reviewing state and local permitting processes. BerkeyMonitorS, Ways & Means
6045Accelerating legislative approval of public works projects. HoneyfordMonitorS, Ways & Means
S6046Financing local economic development projects. ShinSupportS, Rules 2
Tax incentives for Brownfields redevelopment.
6072Providing for omnibus civil liability reform. BrandlandNeutralS, Judiciary
Companion to HB 2279.
6087Addressing health care liability reform. BrownConcernsS, Judiciary
Companion to HB 2292.
6147Exempting small school districts from certain laws and rules. MullikenConcernsS, EL/K-12/HiEd
S6156Requiring inspections of remodels to single-family residences. FairleyConcernsS, Rules 2G
6202Requiring arbitration to resolve homeowners' association disputes. FairleyMonitorS, FI/Hous/CP
6215Defining the liability of public entities for tortious conduct. KlineSupportS, Judiciary
Attorney General request legislation regarding governmental immunity. AIA/WA supports it ifi our amendments are included.
S6216Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings. KlineMonitorS, Rules X +
6268Addressing transportation concurrency under the growth management act. KastamaMonitorS, Transportatn +
S6269Studying public school facility needs. KastamaMonitorS, Ways & Means
6299Concerning the annual consumptive quantity of a water right. MullikenMonitorS, Wtr/Ener/Env
S6327Financing local economic development projects. ShinSupportS, Rules X
6350Specifying actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions. KlineOpposeS, Govt Op & El
6388Limiting the power of eminent domain. BentonMonitorS, Govt Op & El
6432Funding solar energy demonstration projects. RockefellerSupportS, Ways & Means
S6438Modifying school district levy provisions. WeinsteinMonitorS, Rules 2 +
Companion to HB 2812.
S6503Providing tax incentives for the generation of electricity using renewable resources. FinkbeinerMonitorS, Ways & Means
6506Limiting building permit moratoriums. HoneyfordMonitorS, Wtr/Ener/Env +
S6509Modifying the cancellation process for public contracts. KastamaNeutralS, Rules 2
6517Creating the uniform environmental covenants act. FraserSupportS, Wtr/Ener/Env
S6518Modifying state energy policy. FraserMonitorS, Rules 2
6529Concerning water right application fees. SweckerMonitorS, Wtr/Ener/Env
Changes the fee struture for water right permit applications
6544Authorizing increased public facility construction funding by the community economic revitalization board. EideMonitorS, Intl Trde/ED
6559Providing tax credits for contributions to low-income housing efforts. DelvinMonitorS, Ways & Means
6560Continuing funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account. EideMonitorS, Intl Trde/ED
6561Revising requirements for elevator mechanic licenses. RockefellerMonitorS, Lab/Comm/RD
S6569Clarifying the best available science requirements to protect critical areas. KastamaMonitorS, Rules 2 +
Companion to HB 2815.
6574Concerning property. MullikenMonitorS, Govt Op & El
Eminent domain bill.
S6575Identifying accessory uses on agricultural lands. RasmussenMonitorS, Rules X
6588Providing tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers. EideSupportS, Ways & Means +
6589Encouraging the development of affordable housing. EideSupportS, FI/Hous/CP
6626Providing tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers. PrenticeNeutralS, Ways & Means
6627Concerning construction defect actions. WeinsteinOpposeS, FI/Hous/CP
6689Expanding the provisions of economic development grants and assistance. BrownMonitorS, Ways & Means
6693Adjusting the schedule for review and revision of comprehensive plans and development regulations under the growth management act. KlineMonitorS, Govt Op & El
6700Promoting economic development and community revitalization. BrownMonitorS, Ways & Means
S6701Reaffirming existing Washington state eminent domain laws. RasmussenMonitorS, Rules X +
6729Including water conservation in energy conservation provisions. FraserSupportS, Rules 2G
S6730Changing provisions relating to reclaimed water. FraserSupportS, Ways & Means +
ES6740Protecting homeowners who hire contractors to remodel or build their homes. FraserConcernsS, Rules X +
S6754Changing public works provisions for institutions of higher education. McAuliffeConcernsS, Rules 2 +
6770Changing the population threshold for counties eligible to use the design-build procedure. FraserOpposeS, Govt Op & El
Lowers county eligibility from 450,000 population to 200,000 population for design-build alternative public works contracting authority.