Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5327 1999–00 |
Abortion/parent notificationDeclares that the purpose of the legislature in enacting this parental notification law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the constitutional rights of parents to rear children who... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5329 1999–00 |
Trust land transfer & managmProvides that, prior to any trade, transfer of management, or sale of five hundred acres or more of state trust land, the board of natural resources shall require the new management entity or owner to provide the following in... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5334 1999–00 |
Natural heritage advsry cnclBy December 1, 1999, the Natural Heritage Advisory Council must define the term A environmentally unique @ and create a list of what environmentally unique areas now exist and which areas are needed as part of the Natural... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5335 1999–00 |
Utility futures contrcts/taxTrading in natural gas and electricity futures contracts, other than by public utilities, is taxable as a service upon the gains realized from the trading. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5337 1999–00 |
Employment discriminationA task force is created to study and make recommendations regarding numerous issues pertinent to employment discrimination. The task force is composed of 10 members, two each from the Senate and House of Representatives, three... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5338 1999–00 |
Agency liquor vendorsProvides that a state liquor agency vendor retail outlet may be located within the limits of cities and towns and is not affected by any incorporation or annexation of territory in which such retail outlet is located by a city... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5339 1999–00 |
RR right of way trespassA railroad right of way on which rails exist is not unimproved or apparently unused land and therefore is not exempt from the statutory definition of trespassing. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5344 1999–00 |
Foster care scholarship progThe foster care scholarship program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) shall award grants to qualified individuals attending an in-state institution of higher education. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5350 1999–00 |
Disaster victims/tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for disaster victims. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5354 1999–00 |
Geoduck divers licensesGeoduck licenses are made transferable to any natural person. Harvesting must be done only by the actual license holder. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5356 1999–00 |
Sex offender chemical treatmRequires that, if the offense is not one for which the conviction results in the offender's being a persistent offender, the court shall, at the time of sentencing, impose as a condition of release such treatment, including... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5357 1999–00 |
State property tax eliminatnProvides for a gradual reduction in the state property tax to a zero tax rate by the year 2007. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5361 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districtsMakes technical corrections regarding combining water-sewer districts. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5362 1999–00 |
Liquor consumption in publicProvides that no person shall open the package containing liquor or consume liquor in a public place. A violation of any provision of this section is a class 1 civil infraction with a maximum penalty of two hundred fifty... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5368 1999–00 |
Head-on collisionsState law on the method to be used for accident and accident risk reduction on two lane undivided highways is clarified. Concrete barriers must be installed on high risk sections of two-lane, undivided state highways. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5369 1999–00 |
Commercial district revitalzVarious tax incentives are available to assist in downtown and neighborhood commercial districts revitalization. Business and Occupation Tax Credit : A business and occupation tax credit is provided for contributions that are... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5372 1999–00 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantThe provision of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act that allows a landlord to charge for guests that remain for longer than 15 days is deleted. In its place is a provision allowing increased utility charges that are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5373 1999–00 |
Six-year driver's licenseWashington State driver = s licenses, commercial driver = s licenses, and driver = s licenses containing motorcycle endorsements are valid for six years. The fee for both the initial and renewal driver = s license is $21 (or... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5375 1999–00 |
Students from nonhigh distrcThe requirement for non-high district payments to high school districts is eliminated. The non-high school district payments are replaced with state payments. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5379 1999–00 |
Transportation securityExempts discussions and actions by the state transportation commission concerning security on or at transportation facilities. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5389 1999–00 |
State historical societyThe Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is removed from CTED and placed in the Washington State Historical Society. The director of the society appoints the State Historic Preservation Officer. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5390 1999–00 |
Healthy birth outcomesProvides that the maternity care access system shall solely and exclusively provide for prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care intended to achieve healthy birth outcomes. Any medical or health or social-related services... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5391 1999–00 |
Private school expense/taxAuthorizes business and occupation tax credits for educational expenses at private schools. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5392 1999–00 |
Rule-making authorityDeclares that, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an agency's statutory authority to adopt new rules or amend previously adopted rules expires two years after the effective date of any statute that the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5394 1999–00 |
State employee salariesProvides that, effective July 1, 1999, the legislature shall fund annual salary increases of two and one-half percent to those employees identified in the comprehensive salary and fringe benefits survey and the trend salary... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |