Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5440 1999–00 |
Tenant security depositsProvides that, unless otherwise agreed in writing, a landlord who owns fewer than five residential units within the state shall be entitled to receipt of interest paid on such trust account deposits. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5441 1999–00 |
Vehicle dealers and buyersDeclares that it is the intent of the legislature that the judicial interpretation of RCW 46.70.180(1) made in Henery v. Robinson , 67 Wash. App. 277 (1992) be modified and that a violation of chapter 19.86 RCW can occur in a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5448 1999–00 |
Firearms on public transitA new crime is created making it illegal to carry a firearm onto, or possess a firearm on, any means of public transit. A violation is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5449 1999–00 |
Provisional driver's licenseThe minimum age for holding a driver's license is raised to age 18. The minimum age for holding a learner's permit is raised to 16. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5450 1999–00 |
Shelter careThe Legislature has determined that an intervention into the life of a child is also an intervention into the life of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian. The Legislature finds that the bond between parent and child is of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5451 1999–00 |
Workers' comp ombudsmanThe Office of Industrial Insurance Ombudsman is created within the Office of the Governor. The Governor is to appoint an ombudsman for a term of three years. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5455 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid protectnThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is directed to establish a class and test for each fishing license applicant under age 18. The proof of successful completion of the exam must be carried with the fisher while fishing. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5456 1999–00 |
Elec utility rural dev fundA 50 percent public utility tax credit is offered for light and power businesses that contribute to an electric utility rural economic development revolving fund. These funds may only be used for qualifying non-electrical... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5458 1999–00 |
Guilty & mentally ill verdctDeclares an intent to increase the accuracy of jury verdicts, to ensure just sentencing under the standards of the sentencing reform act for offenders who are mentally ill but not insane, to ensure that offenders who are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5459 1999–00 |
Aquatic land leasingThe rental rate for a marina on state aquatic land is 3.5 percent of the marina's revenue. The annual rent must be at least $500. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5460 1999–00 |
Community revitalization/taxCities or towns may receive an allocation of 20 percent of the increase in sales and use taxes and business and occupation taxes from within the city or town to finance a community revitalization project. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5461 1999–00 |
Leasehold excise taxRevises provisions relating to leasehold excise taxation for larger leasehold interests. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5463 1999–00 |
Dom. violence legal servicesDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to study the availability of pro bono legal services for victims of domestic violence who have children. Directs the Washington state institute for public policy to... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5468 1999–00 |
Sport shooting rangesDeclares that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range in this state is not subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution in a matter relating to noise or noise... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5471 1999–00 |
Real estate excise taxRevises RCW 82.45.060 to provide a reduction in the real estate excise tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5472 1999–00 |
Impact fee collectionRequires that impact fees for residential construction be collected at the time of home title transfer to the occupant or twelve months after the building permit is issued. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5473 1999–00 |
Local improvement districtsRevises RCW 35.43.180 and 87.03.480 relating to local improvement districts. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5474 1999–00 |
[Bild support liensCreates the Washington state child support lien registry within the division of child support of the department of social and health services. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5476 1999–00 |
Crimes against childrenProvides that a person convicted of a crime against a child must be punished by confinement and fine to be no less than the following: By confinement in a state correctional institution for a term of life imprisonment without... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5477 1999–00 |
State centennial songThe song, music, and lyrics, "Washington My Homeland," composed by Cary J. Sand, is designated as the official centennial song of the state of Washington. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5478 1999–00 |
Stream and lake levelsThe terms "base" and "minimum," where used in statute to define the flow or level to be maintained in a water body, are replaced by the term "adequate" and made consistent. Flows and levels adequate to support sustainable... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5479 1999–00 |
Water resource transfersChange in season of use is authorized. Change in source of water from surface to ground and from ground to surface is authorized if there is direct hydraulic continuity, no enlargement of the right, and no impairment of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5486 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionProvides that a person convicted of any sex offense under chapter 9A.44 RCW may not bring an action for the purposes of declaring the existence or nonexistence of a father and child relationship with a child who was conceived... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5488 1999–00 |
Electrical board membershipExpands membership of the electrical board by appointment of one outside line worker. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5494 1999–00 |
Public works contractorsAuthorizes governmental entities that award publicly funded contracts to select contractors using the lowest responsible bidder method. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |