AIA Washington Council - Weekly Report

AIA Washington Council	Weekly Report
Prepared by: AIA Washington Council	Wednesday, April 27, 2005

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, 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 bills primary sponsor.

Each bill is also given a support rating: Support, Oppose, Neutral, 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 designtions 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 provide 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.

Bill Tracking Summary

High Priority Bills

Sponsor

Position

Status


E1848	Addressing construction defect disputes involving multiunit residential buildings.		Springer	Support	Del to Gov+


E S2314	Relating to revenue and taxation.		McIntire	Monitor	Del to Gov+


S5101	Providing incentives to support renewable energy.		Poulsen	Support	Del to Gov


E S5509	Requiring public buildings to be built using high-performance green building standards. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning high-performance building standards.		Poulsen	Support	C 12 L 05+

Medium Priority Bills


E S1401	Requiring certain buildings to add automatic sprinkler systems. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regulating fire safety.		Simpson	Neutral	C 148 L 05


S1541	Enacting the Transportation Innovative Partnerships Act.		Murray	Support	Del to Gov+


E S1830	Regarding alternative public works contracting procedures. Revised for 1st Substitute: Establishing an independent oversight committee on traditional and alternative public works contracting procedures. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Establishing the capital projects review board.)		Hunt	Concerns	Del to Gov+


S1895	Modifying duties of the joint committee on energy supply and energy conservation.		Morris	Support	Del to Gov


S1945	Providing assistance in identifying recalled sprinkler system parts.		Holmquist	Support	C 109 L 05


S1995	Concerning historic public facilities.		Lantz	Support	Del to Gov


E2255	Making adjustments to improve benefit equity in the unemployment insurance system.		Conway	Oppose	C 133 L 05+


2S5056	Creating the department of archaeology and historic preservation.		Haugen	Support	Del to Gov+


E2S5111	Providing tax incentives for solar energy systems.		Morton	Support	Del to Gov


E S5173	Enacting the Uniform Mediation Act.		Johnson	Monitor	C 172 L 05


E S5186	Increasing the physical activity of the citizens of Washington state.		Franklin	Support	Del to Gov


E S6050	Providing financial assistance to cities, towns, and counties.		Parlette	Oppose	Del to Gov+


E S6103	Providing funding and funding options for transportation projects.		Haugen	Concerns	Del to Gov+


E8407	Establishing a joint task force to study offshore outsourcing.		Shin	Concerns	Filed Sec/St+

Low Priority Bills


E S1062	Regulating the energy efficiency of certain products.		Morris	Neutral	Del to Gov+


1396	Requiring continuing education for land surveyors.		Williams	Support	C 29 L 05


E5049	Requiring the disclosure of information about mold in residential dwelling units.		Kohl-Welles	Monitor	Del to Gov+


S5097	Providing for apprenticeship utilization requirements on public works projects.		Kohl-Welles	Oppose	C 3 L 05+


2S5154	Changing the leasehold excise tax exemption for certain historical property. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing a leasehold excise tax exemption for certain historical property.		Pridemore	Monitor	C 170 L 05


5733	Concerning mandatory arbitration.		Kline	Monitor	Del to Gov


S6022	Revising provisions relating to wastewater treatment and conveyance system projects. Revised for 1st Substitute: Changing provisions relating to surety bonds or insurance for public building or construction contracts.		Prentice	Concerns	Del to Gov+


E S6094	Making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements.		Fraser	Monitor	Del to Gov+


E6096	Generating revenues to fund Initiative No. 728. Revised for 1st Substitute: Generating new tax revenues to provide education funding.		Poulsen	Monitor	Del to Gov+


E6121	Relating to fiscal matters.		Prentice	Monitor	Del to Gov

Priority TBD Bills


E S2309	Modifying water right fees.		Linville		Del to Gov+


S6078	Controlling state expenditures.		Regala	Concerns	C 72 L 05+

Dead Bills


S1010	Concerning energy efficiency and renewable energy standards.		Morris	Support	H, Rules C


S1028	Providing for apprenticeship utilization requirements on public works projects.		Conway	Oppose	H, Rules R


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 & C


1057	Making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements.		Dunshee	Monitor	H, Cap Budget


1059	Concerning energy efficiency and renewable energy standards.		Hudgins	Monitor	H, Tech, En & C


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+


1095	Disallowing tax expenditures that exceed a specified limit.		Santos	Oppose	H, Finance


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


1123	Requiring safe drinking water in schools.		Kenney	Monitor	H, Health Care


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


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


S1169	Including public school facilities as essential public facilities.		Quall	Support	H, Rules 3C


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	Support	H, Rules R


E S1272	Requiring public buildings to be built using high-performance green building standards. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning high-performance building standards.		Dunshee	Support	H, Rules 3C


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


1352	Establishing the historic county courthouse grant program.		Kessler	Support	H, Cap Budget


S1384	Authorizing the construction and operation of renewable energy projects by joint operating agencies.		Haler	Concerns	H, Rules 3C


1412	Modifying the excise taxation of environmental remediation services.		Hunt	Monitor	H, Finance


1435	Allowing water-sewer districts to consider fees in selecting engineering services.		Simpson	Oppose	H, Local Gov.


1437	Authorizing the department of general administration to enter into additional job order contracts.		Haigh	Concerns	H, State Govt


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


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


1446	Modifying requirements for voter-approved property tax levies.		Hunter	Monitor	H, Rules C+


E2S1458	Concerning the management of on-site sewage systems in marine areas. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the management of on-site sewage disposal systems in marine areas.		Hunt	Monitor	H, Rules 3C+


E2S1484	Authorizing voter approved regular property tax levies for school purposes.		Hunter	Monitor	H, Rules 3C


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


1525	Regulating campaign finances.		Miloscia	Oppose	H, State Govt


1576	Providing a small business tax credit for job creation.		Morrell	Monitor	H, Econ Dev, Ag


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


1675	Revising excise tax provisions to encourage small business.		Orcutt	Monitor	H, Econ Dev, Ag


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


S1680	Promoting safe neighborhoods through more effective community planning.		Upthegrove	Support	H, Approp


1706	Creating the department of archaeology and historic preservation.		Lantz	Support	H, Approp+


S1724	Requiring disclosure of outsourcing.		Conway	Oppose	H, Rules C+


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


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


1742	Providing tax incentives for certain multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.		Clibborn	Support	H, Rules 3C


1760	Providing tax incentives for solar energy systems.		Chase	Support	H, Tech, En & C


1761	Providing incentives to support renewable energy.		Chase	Support	H, Tech, En & C


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


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


E1814	Concerning mandatory arbitration.		Williams	Monitor	H, Rules 3C


1836	Requiring at least sixty percent legislative approval to increase taxes.		McDonald	Monitor	H, Finance


1844	Authorizing renewable energy tax credits.		Hunter	Support	H, Tech, En & C


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, Rules C+


1902	Expanding the number of public bodies that can use alternative contracting procedures.		Dunshee	Oppose	H, State Govt


1950	Requiring state agencies to prepare housing impact statements.		Holmquist	Concerns	H, State Govt


1967	Affirming that cities and counties planning under chapter 36.70A RCW retain the ability to accommodate state projected population growth within urban growth areas without requiring a minimum residential density.		Clibborn	Monitor	H, Local Gov.


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


S2023	Creating the growth management infrastructure account.		Clibborn	Support	H, Cap Budget+


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	Support	H, Rules 3C+


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


2099	Concerning long-term care insurance.		Darneille	Support	H, Health Care


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


2177	Requiring toxic mold testing in schools.		Chase	Monitor	H, Health Care


2191	Limiting homeowners' associations authority to restrict the use of fire resistant roofing materials.		Nixon	Neutral	H, Judiciary


E S2194	Changing public participation requirements of the growth management act.		Springer	Monitor	H, Rules 3C+


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


S2196	Providing for expansion of the local option real estate excise tax to fund capital projects. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing an expansion of local real estate excise taxes in lieu of impact fees.		Clibborn		H, Rules C+


2197	Providing for infrastructure funding.		Clibborn		H, Finance


2207	Clarifying the best available science requirement.		Simpson	Neutral	H, Rules C+


2209	Extending local taxing authority to fund miscellaneous facilities.		Pettigrew	Concerns	H, Econ Dev, Ag


2213	Regarding excess levy-related school funding.		Hunter		H, Education


2216	Modifying growth management planning requirements.		Tom	Monitor	H, Local Gov.


2217	Changing provisions relating to growth management.		Simpson	Monitor	H, Local Gov.


2224	Authorizing county utility taxes.		Sommers	Monitor	H, Rules C+


2232	Clarifying how local governments may demonstrate that best available science has been included in growth management decisions.		B. Sullivan	Monitor	H, Local Gov.


2239	Modifying community revitalization financing.		P. Sullivan	Monitor	H, Econ Dev, Ag


E2257	Requiring state contracts to be in the state's best interests. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regulating state contracts.		Williams	Oppose	H, Rules 3C+


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


2276	Including planning provisions in the growth management act for safe nonmotorized transportation routes to and from schools.		Anderson		H, Local Gov.


2278	Prioritizing higher education capital projects.		Dunshee		H, Cap Budget


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


2298	Making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements.		Dunshee	Monitor	H, Cap Budget


2302	Generating revenues to fund Initiative No. 728.		McIntire	Monitor	H, Finance


S2312	Providing funding and funding options for transportation projects.		Murray	Monitor	H, Rules R+


2313	Raising revenue by restricting or eliminating tax preferences.		Hasegawa	Monitor	H, Finance


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


2316	Relating to generating revenue for higher education funding.		McIntire	Monitor	H, Finance


2317	Relating to revenue and taxation.		McIntire	Monitor	H, Finance


2318	Imposing a tax on unearned income.		Hasegawa	Concerns	H, Finance


2323	Encouraging affordable rental housing.		B. Sullivan		H, Local Gov.


2324	Providing incentives to encourage affordable housing.		Holmquist		H, Local Gov.


2325	Encouraging the development of affordable housing.		Simpson		H, Local Gov.


S4205	Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy.		Schual-Berke	Support	H, Rules 3C+


E4405	Creating a task force to study offshore outsourcing.		Hudgins	Monitor	H, Rules 3C


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


S5029	Requiring safe drinking water in schools.		Jacobsen	Monitor	S, Ways & Means


5051	Making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements.		Fraser	Monitor	S, Ways & Means


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


E S5098	Regulating the energy efficiency of certain products.		Poulsen	Monitor	S, Rules 3+


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


5117	Requiring continuing education for land surveyors.		Parlette	Support	S, Rules 3


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


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


S5172	Enacting the revised Uniform Arbitration Act.		Johnson	Monitor	S, Rules X


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


S5250	Authorizing the department of general administration to enter into additional job order contracts.		Pridemore	Concerns	S, Rules 3


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


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


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


5325	Promoting economic development and community revitalization.		Zarelli	Monitor	S, Rules 3


S5331	Establishing the historic county courthouse grant program.		Doumit	Support	S, Ways & Means+


5374	Regulating fire safety.		Kohl-Welles	Monitor	S, Lab/Comm/R &


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+


2S5431	Concerning the management of on-site sewage systems in marine areas. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning on-site sewage disposal systems.		Spanel	Monitor	S, Rules 2+


5446	Licensing soil scientists.		Kohl-Welles	Concerns	S, Lab/Comm/R &


5474	Allowing water-sewer districts to consider fees in selecting engineering services.		Kastama	Oppose	S, Govt Op & El


5505	Regarding liability for storm water control.		Carrell	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env


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


5527	Prohibiting automatic fee increases.		Morton	Monitor	S, Rules X


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


5651	Returning interest earned to the community and technical college capital projects account.		Fraser	Monitor	S, Rules X


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


5661	Creating categorical exemptions from the state environmental policy act for certain activities.		Sheldon	Monitor	S, Wtr/Ener/Env


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


5678	Promoting safe neighborhoods through more effective community planning.		Poulsen	Support	S, Govt Op & El


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


5690	Establishing the joint task force on siting of essential public facilities.		Kohl-Welles	Support	S, Govt Op & El


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


S5768	Regarding alternative public works contracting procedures.		Kastama	Oppose	S, Rules X


S5772	Creating the growth management infrastructure account.		Kastama	Support	S, Ways & Means+


E2S5773	Protecting homeowners who hire contractors to remodel or build their homes.		Fraser	Monitor	S, Rules 3+


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


5786	Authorizing voter approved regular property tax levies for school purposes.		Weinstein	Monitor	S, Ways & Means+


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


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


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


5991	Implementing tax reform.		Franklin	Concerns	S, Ways & Means


6004	Authorizing an intangible personal property tax.		Franklin	Oppose	S, Ways & Means


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


6035	Clarifying how local governments may demonstrate that best available science has been included in growth management decisions.		Mulliken	Neutral	S, Govt Op & El


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		S, Rules 2


6065	Extending local taxing authority to fund miscellaneous facilities.		Kohl-Welles	Concerns	S, Ways & Means


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


6074	Providing additional funding for the support of the common schools and state institutions of higher education.		Kohl-Welles		S, Ways & Means


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


6099	Modifying water right fees.		Prentice		S, Rules 2+


S6100	Regarding revenue and taxation.		Prentice	Monitor	S, Rules 2+


S8202	Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies.		Eide	Support	S, Failed 3rd+


8212	Amending the Constitution to allow the taxation of intangible personal property.		Franklin	Oppose	S, Ways & Means

Bill Tracking Details

E S1062

Energy efficiency/products

Morris

House (originally sponsored by Representatives Morris, Hudgins and Chase)

Requested by
Governor Locke

Finds that: (1) The goal of the efficiency standards set forth in this act is to save nine million megawatt-hours of electricity, thirteen million therms of natural gas, and two billion gallons of water in the year 2020, fourteen years after the standards have become effective, with a total net present value to buyers of four hundred ninety million dollars in 2020. (2) Efficiency standards for certain products sold or installed in the state assure consumers and businesses that such products meet minimum efficiency performance levels thus saving money on utility bills. (3) Efficiency standards save energy and reduce pollution including global warming emissions and other environmental impacts associated with the production, distribution, and use of electricity and natural gas. (4) Efficiency standards contribute to the economy of Washington by helping to better balance energy supply and demand, thus reducing pressure for higher natural gas and electricity prices. By saving consumers and businesses money on energy bills, efficiency standards help the state and local economy, since energy bill savings can be spent on local goods and services. (5) Efficiency standards can make electricity systems more reliable by reducing the strain on the electricity grid during peak demand periods. Furthermore, improved energy efficiency can reduce or delay the need for new power plants, power transmission lines, and power distribution system upgrades. Requires that, in January 2010, and every four years thereafter, the department shall report to the legislature with an updated list of specifications and cost-effective minimum energy efficiency standards of the products listed in this act and of additional nonfederally covered products that are cost-effective to consumers, are commercially available from multiple manufacturers, achieve electric and/or gas savings, and exist as a standard in at least one other state in the United States.
Comments
Companion to SB 5098. There is a substitute version that has passed the House.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1062-s.e.pdf

1396

Land surveyors

Williams

Representatives Williams, Alexander, Springer, DeBolt, Conway, Wood, McCoy, Condotta and Armstrong

Provides that, beginning July 1, 2007, the department of licensing may not renew a certificate of registration for a land surveyor unless the registrant verifies to the board that he or she has completed at least fifteen hours of continuing professional development per year of the registration period. Requires that, by July 1, 2006, the board shall adopt rules governing continuing professional development for land surveyors that are generally patterned after the model rules of the national council of examiners for engineering and surveying.
Comments
Companion to SB 5117.
Companion Bill:	5117 Land surveyors	S, Rules 3
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1396.pdf

E S1401

Fire safety

Simpson

House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Simpson, Hankins, O'Brien, Ormsby and Chase)

Requires the building code council to adopt rules by December 1, 2005, requiring that all nightclubs be provided with an automatic sprinkler system. Rules adopted by the council shall consider applicable nationally recognized fire and building code standards and local conditions. Provides that, by December 15, 2005, the council shall transmit to the fire protection policy board copies of the rules as adopted. The fire protection policy board shall respond to the council by February 15, 2006. If changes are recommended by the fire protection policy board the council shall immediately consider those changes to the rules through its rule-making procedures. The rules shall be effective December 1, 2007. Provides that, prior to installation of an automatic sprinkler system under this act, an owner of property may apply to the assessor of the county in which the property is located for a special property tax exemption. Declares that, as used in this act, "special property tax exemption" means the determination of the assessed value of the property subtracting, for ten years, the increase in value attributable to the installation of an automatic sprinkler system under this act. Provides that the county assessor shall, for ten consecutive assessment years following the calendar year in which application is made, place a special property tax exemption on property classified as eligible.
Comments
Companion to SB 5374.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1401-s.e.pdf

S1541

Trans innovative partnership

Murray

House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Murray, Woods, Wallace, Jarrett, Ericksen, Morris, B. Sullivan, Chase, Schual-Berke, Rodne and Dickerson)

Finds that the public-private initiatives act created under chapter 47.46 RCW has not met the needs and expectations of the public or private sectors for the development of transportation projects. Declares an intent to phase out chapter 47.46 RCW coincident with the completion of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge - SR 16 public-private partnership. From the effective date of this act, this chapter will provide a more desirable and effective approach to developing transportation projects in partnership with the private sector by applying lessons learned from other states and from this state's ten-year experience with chapter 47.46 RCW. Declares an intent to systematically evaluate and identify those highways that are well-suited for toll projects, either developed under this chapter or developed under the powers currently possessed by the transportation commission and the department of transportation. Provides that, before soliciting and reviewing proposals for projects under this act, the transportation commission, with the technical assistance of the department, must conduct a study of the state's transportation system to determine the feasibility of administering tolls on specific transportation facilities or a network of facilities. In addition to identifying specific toll facilities or corridors, the study must recommend any additional laws, rules, procedures, resources, studies, reports, or the like that are necessary or desirable before proceeding with the review and evaluation of any toll projects. Requires the transportation commission to complete the study and report back to the Legislature by January 15, 2006. Creates the Transportation Innovative Partnerships Act for the planning, acquisition, financing, development, design, construction, reconstruction, replacement, improvement, maintenance, preservation, management, repair, and operation of transportation projects. The goals of this act are to: (1) Reduce the cost of transportation project delivery; (2) Recover transportation investment costs; (3) Develop an expedited project delivery process; (4) Encourage business investment in public infrastructure; (5) Use any fund source outside the state treasury, where financially advantageous and in the public interest; (6) Maximize innovation; and (7) Develop partnerships between private entities and units of government; (8) Create synergies between and among public sector entities to develop projects that serve both transportation and other important public purposes; and (9) Access specialized construction management and project management services and techniques available in the private sector. Declares that a transportation project may be financed in whole or in part with: (1) The proceeds of grant anticipation revenue bonds authorized by 23 U.S.C. Sec. 122 and applicable state law. Legislative authorization and appropriation is required in order to use this source of financing; (2) Grants, loans, loan guarantees, lines of credit, revolving lines of credit, or other financing arrangements available under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act under 23 U.S.C. Sec. 181 et seq., or any other applicable federal law; (3) Infrastructure loans or assistance from the state infrastructure bank established by RCW 82.44.195; (4) Federal, state, or local revenues, subject to appropriation by the applicable legislative authority; (5) User fees, tolls, fares, lease proceeds, rents, gross or net receipts from sales, proceeds from the sale of development rights, franchise fees, rents, or any other lawful form of consideration. Provides that, before final approval, agreements entered into under this act must include a process that provides for public involvement and participation with respect to the development of the projects. This plan must be submitted along with the proposed agreement, and both must be approved under this act before the state may enter a binding agreement. Provides that, for projects with costs, including financing costs, of three hundred million dollars or greater, advisory committees are required.
Comments
Includes a provision to "develop an expidited project delivery process."
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1541-s.pdf

E S1830

Alternative public works

Hunt

House Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunt, Jarrett, Morrell, McDonald, Pettigrew, Hasegawa, Eickmeyer, Clibborn, Simpson and Ericks)

Establishes an independent oversight committee on traditional and alternative public works contracting procedures. Declares that the capital projects review board has the following powers and duties: (1) Provide ongoing analysis and evaluation of the use of the traditional public works procedures and alternative public works contracting procedures authorized under chapter 39.10 RCW and evaluate the potential future use of other alternative contracting procedures; (2) Ensure that consistent, reliable, and standardized project information is gathered and used to analyze the impact of contracting policies on the outcome of major capital projects. The review board shall, in consultation with the office of financial management, develop standardized statewide performance indicators and benchmarks for all major capital projects. These measures should, at a minimum, allow basic comparisons of project performance by type, scope, cost, schedule, quality, and contracting procedure. To avoid unnecessary duplication, use of these indicators and benchmarks should be incorporated into, or derived from, existing state and local agency reports to the greatest extent possible. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.
Comments
Companion to SB 5768. Exempt from cutoff because it is included in the House budget.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1830-s.e.pdf

E1848

Multiunit residential bldgs

Springer

Representatives Springer, Tom, Lantz, Priest, Hunter, Jarrett, Clibborn, Serben, Fromhold, Rodne, Williams and Flannigan

Establishes provisions for addressing construction defect disputes involving multiunit residential buildings.
Comments
Condominum Liability reform task force bill.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1848.e.pdf

S1895

Statewide energy efficiency

Morris

House (originally sponsored by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, McCoy and B. Sullivan)

Declares an intent to utilize lessons learned from efforts to conserve energy usage in single state buildings or complexes and extend conservation measures across all levels of government. Implementing conservation measures across all levels of government will create actual energy conservation savings, maintenance and cost savings to state and local governments, and savings to the state economy, which depends on affordable, realizable electricity to retain jobs.
Declares an intent that conservation measures be implemented across all levels of government and that the savings created from implementing conservation measures be retained to produce more efficient government operation.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1895-s.pdf

S1945

Fire sprinkler system parts

Holmquist

House Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives Holmquist, Simpson, Curtis, Condotta, Dunshee and Darneille)

Provides assistance in identifying fire sprinkler system components that have been subject to either a recall or voluntary replacement program by a manufacturer of fire sprinkler products, a nationally recognized testing laboratory, or the federal consumer product safety commission. Assistance shall include, but is not limited to, aiding in the identification of recalled components, information sharing strategies aimed at ensuring the consumer is made aware of recalls and voluntary replacement programs, and providing training and assistance to local fire authorities, the fire sprinkler industry, and the public.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1945-s.pdf

S1995

Historic public facilities

Lantz

House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Lantz, Skinner, Hunt, Moeller and Upthegrove)

Declares that the purpose of this act is to provide authority and direction for the care and stewardship of the public and historic facilities of the state capitol, to facilitate public access, use, and enjoyment of these assets, and to carefully preserve them for the benefit of future generations.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1995-s.pdf

E2255

Unemployment insurance

Conway

Representative Conway

Finds that the unemployment insurance system, created to set aside unemployment reserves to be used for the benefit of persons who are unemployed through no fault of their own and to maintain purchasing power and limit the social consequences of unemployment, is falling short of its goals by failing to recognize the importance of applying liberal construction for the purpose of reducing involuntary unemployment, and the suffering caused by it, to the minimum, and by failing to provide equitable benefits to unemployed workers.
Declares an intent to reinstate the requirement for liberal construction of the unemployment insurance laws and to make adjustments in the unemployment insurance system to allow improvements in benefit equity.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2255.e.pdf

E S2309

Water right fees

Linville

House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representative Linville)

Requested by
Office of Financial Management

Finds that the fees associated with various actions of the department of ecology relating to the processing and administration of water rights are outdated and are insufficient even to recover the cost of handling the funds submitted. Additionally, water right processing fees are currently collected at three different stages of the water rights process, whereas reducing the number of instances of fee collection to two stages of the process would increase efficiency and reduce administrative costs. Furthermore, several current statutory fees are archaic or are otherwise covered by other general statutes, including the public disclosure act. Declares an intent to update and modernize the fee schedule associated with water right-related actions of the department of ecology.
Comments
Increases fees related to the processing and administration of water rights. Companion to SB 6099.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2309-s.e.pdf

E S2314

Revenue & taxation

McIntire

Representative McIntire

Introduced by title and introductory section only.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2314-s.e.pdf

E5049

Mold in residential units

Kohl-Welles

Senators Kohl-Welles, Benton, Fairley, Esser, Thibaudeau and Prentice

Supports providing tenants and landlords with information designed to minimize the public's exposure to mold.
Requires landlords to provide tenants with information or pamphlets provided by the department of health about the health hazards associated with exposure to indoor mold. The information must detail how tenants can control mold growth in their dwelling units to minimize the health risks associated with indoor mold. The information must be provided to new tenants at the time the lease or rental agreement is signed, and must be provided to current tenants no later than January 1, 2006.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5049.e.pdf

2S5056

Archaeology & history

Haugen

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Swecker, Prentice, Kastama, Fairley, Honeyford, Zarelli, Hewitt, Berkey, Fraser, Thibaudeau, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Rasmussen, Kline and Rockefeller)

Creates the department of archaeology and historic preservation. Abolishes the office of archaeology and historic preservation and its powers, duties, and functions are hereby transferred to the department of archaeology and historic preservation. Repeals RCW 27.34.210, 27.34.310, and 27.34.320.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5056-s2.pdf

S5097

Public works/apprenticeship

Kohl-Welles

Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Kline, Rasmussen, Franklin, Roach and Pridemore)

Requested by
Governor Locke

Provides that, from January 1, 2005, and thereafter, for all public works estimated to cost one million dollars or more, all specifications shall require that no less than fifteen percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices.
Authorizes awarding agency directors to adjust the requirements of this provision for a specific project for the designated reasons.
Applies only to public works contracts awarded by the state.
Does not apply to contracts awarded by state four-year institutions of higher education, state agencies headed by a separately elected public official, or the department of transportation.
Provides that, at the request of the senate commerce and trade committee, the house of representatives commerce and labor committee, or their successor committees, and the governor, the department of general administration and the department of labor and industries shall compile and summarize the agency data and provide a joint report to both committees. The report shall include recommendations on modifications or improvements to the apprentice utilization program and information on skill shortages in each trade or craft.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5097-s.pdf

S5101

Renewable energy incentives

Poulsen

Senate Committee on Water, Energy & Environment (originally sponsored by Senators Poulsen, Morton, Fraser, Rockefeller, Pridemore, Regala, Hewitt, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Brown and Oke)

Finds that the use of renewable energy resources generated from local sources such as solar and wind power benefit our state by reducing the load on the state's electric energy grid, by providing nonpolluting sources of electricity generation, and by the creation of jobs for local industries that develop and sell renewable energy products and technologies. Finds that the state's economy can be enhanced through the creation of incentives to develop additional renewable energy industries in the state. Declares an intent to provide incentives for the greater use of locally created renewable energy technologies, support and retain existing local industries, and create new opportunities for renewable energy industries to develop in Washington state.
Comments
Companion to HB 1761.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5101-s.pdf

E2S5111

Solar energy systems

Morton

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Morton, Poulsen, Parlette, Roach, Schmidt, Oke, Hewitt, Zarelli, Finkbeiner, Stevens, Swecker, Deccio, Honeyford, Mulliken, Kline and Sheldon)

Declares that it is of great concern that businesses in this industry have been increasingly expanding and relocating their operations elsewhere. The report indicates that additional incentives for the solar electric industry are needed in recognition of the unique forces and issues involved in business decisions in this industry. Declares an intent to enact comprehensive tax incentives for the solar electric industry that address activities of the manufacture of these products and to encourage these industries to locate in counties with high unemployment.
Comments
Companion to HB 1760.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5111-s2.e.pdf

2S5154

Historical prprty tx exmptn

Pridemore

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Pridemore and Zarelli)

Amends RCW 82.29A.130 to provide a leasehold excise tax for certain historical property. Pertains to all leasehold interests in property that is: (1) Owned by a municipal corporation; (2) Listed on any federal or state register of historical sites; and (3) Wholly contained within a designated national historic reserve under 16 U.S.C. Sec. 461.
Comments
Companion to HB 1239.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5154-s2.pdf

E S5173

Uniform mediation act

Johnson

Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Johnson, Weinstein, Esser and Kline)

Enacts the Uniform Mediation Act. Repeals RCW 5.60.070 and 5.60.072.
Comments
Companion to HB 1055.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5173-s.e.pdf

E S5186

Physical activity

Franklin

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Keiser, Rockefeller, Doumit, Kline, Regala, McAuliffe, Poulsen, Fraser and Jacobsen)

Finds that regular physical activity is essential to maintaining good health and reducing the rates of chronic disease.
Finds that providing opportunities for walking, biking, horseback riding, and other regular forms of exercise is best accomplished through collaboration between the private sector and local, state, and institutional policymakers. This collaboration can build communities where people find it easy and safe to be physically active.
Declares an intent to promote policy and planning efforts that increase access to inexpensive or free opportunities for regular exercise in all communities around the state.
Authorizes the health care authority, in coordination with the department of personnel, the department of health, health plans participating in public employees' benefits board programs, and the University of Washington's center for health promotion, to create a worksite health promotion program to develop and implement initiatives designed to increase physical activity and promote improved self-care and engagement in health care decision-making among state employees.
Requires the health care authority to report to the governor and the legislature by December 1, 2006, on progress in implementing, and evaluating the results of, the worksite health promotion program.

Full Text URL:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5186-s.e.pdf

E S5509

Green buildings

Poulsen

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Poulsen, Esser, Fraser, Schmidt, Pridemore, Fairley, Berkey, Kohl-Welles, Kline, Regala, Rockefeller, Weinstein, Brown, Keiser and McAuliffe)

Finds that public buildings can be built and renovated using high-performance methods that save money, improve school performance, and make workers more productive. High-performance green buildings are proven to increase student test scores, reduce worker absenteeism, and cut energy and utility costs. Declares an intent that state-owned buildings and schools be improved by adopting nationally recognized standards for high-performance green buildings and allowing flexible methods and choices in how to achieve those standards. Declares an intent that public agencies and public school districts shall document costs and savings to monitor this program and ensure that economic, community, and environmental goals are achieved each year, and that an independent performance review be conducted to evaluate this program and determine the extent to which the results intended by this act are being met. Requires that all major facility projects of public agencies receiving any funding in a state capital budget shall be designed, constructed, and certified to at least the LEED silver standard. Requires public agencies and public school districts to monitor and document ongoing operating savings resulting from major facility projects designed, constructed, and certified as required under this act.
Comments
Companion to HB 1272.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5509-s.e.pdf

5733

Mandatory arbitration

Kline

Senators Kline, McCaslin, Rockefeller, Esser, Thibaudeau, Weinstein, Rasmussen and Eide

Amends RCW 7.06.010 and 7.06.020 relating to mandatory arbitration.
Comments
Companion to HB 1814.
Companion Bill:	1814 Mandatory arbitration	H, Rules 3C
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5733.pdf

S6022

Public building contract/ins

Prentice

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

Revises provisions relating to surety bonds or insurance for public building or construction contracts.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6022-s.pdf

E S6050

Financial asst/local gov

Parlette

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Parlette, Doumit, Morton and Mulliken)

Creates the city-county assistance account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from disbursements made under RCW 82.45.060 must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes provided in this act.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6050-s.e.pdf

S6078

State expenditure limits

Regala

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Regala and Kohl-Welles)

Finds that the citizens of the state benefit from a state expenditure limit that ensures that the state budget operates with stability and predictability, while encouraging the establishment of budget priorities and a periodic review of state programs and the delivery of state services. A state expenditure limit can prevent budgeting crises that can occur because of increased spending levels during periods of revenue surplus followed by drastic reductions in state services in lean years. The citizens of the state are best served by an expenditure limit that keeps pace with the growth in the state's economy yet ensures budget discipline and taxpayer protection. Finds that modifications to the state expenditure limit, after ten years of experience following the initial implementation of Initiative Measure No. 601, will recognize the economic productivity of the state's economy and better balance the needs of the citizens for essential government services with the obligation of the legislature for strict spending accountability and protection of its taxpayers.
Comments
Repeals Initiative 601 supermajority requirement for raising taxes and other provisions
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6078-s.pdf

E S6094

Capital budget

Fraser

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Fraser and Hewitt)

Requested by
Governor Gregoire

Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6094-s.e.pdf

E6096

Education funding

Poulsen

Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Poulsen, Fraser and Prentice)

Requested by
Governor Gregoire

Recognizes that on February 3, 2005, the Washington state supreme court decided in Estate of Hemphill v. Dep't of Rev., Docket No. 74974-4, that Washington's estate tax is tied to the current federal Internal Revenue Code. Finds that the revenue loss resulting from the Hemphill decision will severely affect the legislature's ability to fund programs vital to the peace, health, safety, and support of the citizens of this state. Declares an intent to address the adverse fiscal impact of the Hemphill decision and provide funding for Initiative No. 728 by creating a stand-alone state estate tax that is not affected by changes in federal law after 2005. Repeals RCW 83.100.030 and 83.100.045.
Comments
Democrat leadership's tax package: estate tax and cigarrette tax. Companion to HB 2302.
Companion Bill:	2302 Education funding	H, Finance
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6096.e.pdf

E S6103

Transportation revenue

Haugen

Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen and Swecker)

Provides funding and funding options for transportation projects.
Comments
Concerns about the impact of the local tax options on businesses, affordable housing and growth management.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6103-s.e.pdf

E6121

Fiscal matters T.O.

Prentice

Senator Prentice

Introduced by title and introductory section only.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6121.e.pdf

E8407

Offshore outsourcing

Shin

Senators Shin, Berkey, Kastama, Doumit, Rockefeller, Keiser, Esser, Kohl-Welles, Jacobsen, Kline and Rasmussen

Establishes a joint task force to study offshore outsourcing.
Comments
Similar to HJR 4405.
Full Text URL:	http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/8407.e.pdf