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.