Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2335 1999–00 |
Campaign expendituresA bona fide political party, caucus political committee, county cental committee, legislative committee, or other entity associated with a bona fide political party may not expend money to support or oppose, directly or... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5003 1999–00 |
State property tax eliminatdProvides for a gradual reduction in the state property tax to a zero tax rate by the year 2010. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5006 1999–00 |
Animal pregnancy testingPersons advising with respect to or performing pregnancy tests on animals are exempt from the Veterinary Practices Act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5007 1999–00 |
State conservation commissnVoting status of committee members is clarified. The president of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts is designated as a voting ex officio member of the committee. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5008 1999–00 |
Forest practices moratoriumCounty governments in any county east of the Cascade Mountains may exempt a county from the six-year moratorium after a public hearing. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5009 1999–00 |
Occupational driver's licnseOne of the possible qualifying conditions for an occupational driver = s license includes the applicant showing that he or she is undergoing substance abuse treatment or participating in meetings of a 12-step group such as... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5014 1999–00 |
Employer-sponsord child careEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees may receive a business and occupation or public utility tax credit. Two or more employers may jointly receive the tax credit under specified... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5016 1999–00 |
Involuntary commitment infoDirects DSHS to provide the educational materials created under RCW 70.96A.050(5) regarding the involuntary commitment of persons incapacitated by chemical dependency to all public and private agencies, organizations, and... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5017 1999–00 |
Firearms access by minorsA new crime is created, making it illegal to store or keep a loaded firearm on the premises if the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the lawful permission of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5018 1999–00 |
Permit assistance centerThe Permit Assistance Center is re-authorized and the sunset provisions are repealed. The center = s reporting requirements are changed from annual to periodic and are focused on making recommendations for streamlining and... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5022 1999–00 |
Redivision of short subdivsnDeclares that "subdivision" also includes the redivision of land by the filing of a final plat within five years of a short subdivision as provided in RCW 58.17.060. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5023 1999–00 |
Sentencing/aggravating circmFor adult sentencing purposes, a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act in the presence of the defendant's child is an aggravating factor for sentencing purposes. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5026 1999–00 |
Fisheries quota programThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must adopt an IFQ system similar to the one defined in the federal register. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5028 1999–00 |
Dangerous dog determinationThe city or county animal control authority that seeks to declare a dog to be dangerous must give notice to the owner of the dog in person or by regular and certified mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5034 1999–00 |
PERS membership/county & PUDProvides membership in the public employees' retirement system for the chief administrative officer of a public utility district or a county. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5039 1999–00 |
Labor & industries accountsThree dedicated accounts are established that are subject to legislative appropriation: (1) the contractor registration account; (2) the factory-assembled structures account; and (3) the elevator inspection account. Fees from... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5041 1999–00 |
Mobile home park locationCities, towns, code cities and counties are prohibited from enacting or maintaining any local law, policy or administrative practice that has the effect of prohibiting the development of a mobile home park. The definition of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5042 1999–00 |
Motor home excise tx reductnDeclares that motor homes shall be exempt from excise taxes imposed in RCW 82.44.020(1), but shall pay an annual excise tax in the amount of one and one-tenth percent of the value of such motor home. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5043 1999–00 |
Hanford sublease rent accntExtends the expiration date of the Hanford sublease rent account from June 30, 1992 to June 30, 2009. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5045 1999–00 |
Mobile home park septic systAuthorizes local governments to require that septic systems be removed in areas designated as critical for aquifer recharging. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5051 1999–00 |
New small businesses/B&O taxExempts "new small businesses" from business and occupation tax for the first thirty-six months of operation. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5052 1999–00 |
HOV lanesDeclares that regulations authorizing such exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5054 1999–00 |
Office of student assistanceEstablishes the office of student assistance to administer the state's responsibilities for federal student financial aid programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5055 1999–00 |
Electric/hybrid vehicles taxExempts electric and hybrid vehicles from the motor vehicle excise tax. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5056 1999–00 |
WA service scholars programThe Washington Service Scholars Program is created to provide scholarships for a minimum of three graduating high school seniors from each legislative district who have distinguished themselves through at least one year of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |