Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5498 1999–00 |
Enhanced 911 accountFinds that the retention of interest earnings by the state enhanced 911 fund is appropriate and supportive to the purpose of that fund. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5500 1999–00 |
SEPA exemptionsDeclares that decisions pertaining to the following activities are exempt from chapter 43.21C RCW: (1) Construction of or location of any residential structures of ten or fewer dwelling units; (2) construction of any office,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5504 1999–00 |
Travel service business/taxThe B&O tax does not apply to amounts received by a person that engages in a travel service business and that holds a passenger vessel surety bond for the indemnification of passengers for failure to provide transportation... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5505 1999–00 |
Vehicle accident/arrestProvides that any law enforcement officer investigating a motor vehicle accident may arrest the driver of a motor vehicle involved in the accident if the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver has committed in... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5506 1999–00 |
Transportatn systm agreemntsPublic transit agencies are prohibited from contracting out for services typically or historically provided by transit employees unless the third party service provider provides equal or greater wages and benefits to its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5507 1999–00 |
Water rights processingBeginning in 2000, the priority date of a water right is the date of filing of a completed application form. Only information that is directly necessary to support the application can be required. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5511 1999–00 |
School district revenuesThe local revenue deduction is eliminated for purposes of calculating each school district's state basic education funding entitlement. The formula for determining the state share of state forest funds is changed, eliminating... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5515 1999–00 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyProvides that instructors of firearms safety, education, and familiarization classes authorized by and conducted at a sport shooting range are not subject to civil liability relating to or arising from accidents occurring... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5517 1999–00 |
Community athletic fieldsThe authority of the Public Works Board is expanded to include funding of outdoor athletic field projects. Funding for these projects must be in the form of low or no-interest loans. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5521 1999–00 |
Parenting plan/relocationRequires a parenting plan to include a notice ordering that notice must be given of any intended change of residence. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5523 1999–00 |
Fireworks standsThe director of fire protection sets minimum statewide standards for retail fireworks stands. Tents, canopies, and temporary membrane materials may not be used for temporary fireworks stands. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5524 1999–00 |
Auto repair imitation partsNo insurance company nor body shop may require the use of imitation crash parts in the repair of a motor vehicle for a period of five years from the year the vehicle was manufactured unless the owner consents in writing. If... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5526 1999–00 |
Housing/prevailing wageProvides that prevailing wages, as set forth under chapter 39.12 RCW, are required on all commission construction projects regardless of the source of funding. The commission shall require that all bidders on commission... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5527 1999–00 |
Nonconviction data deletionA procedure and quicker time lines are established to clear the record of persons who have received a favorable disposition of their case. When a defendant receives a favorable disposition, the nonconviction data must be... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5532 1999–00 |
Low-income rental housing/txProperty owned by nonprofit entities used to provide housing for very low-income households is exempt from taxation if certain conditions are met: (a) 100 percent of the units are occupied by very low-income households; (b)... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5534 1999–00 |
Part-time workers/unemplymntThe eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits are amended to permit an individual to limit his or her availability to less than full-time work when: - the individual has performed less than full-time work during a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5535 1999–00 |
Building code adoptionThe statute does not adopt by reference any particular building codes. The State Building Code must consist of the Uniform Codes or of codes published by a nationally recognized code organization. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5537 1999–00 |
WSP & DOT pay raises fundedDeclares that an additional motor vehicle fuel tax rate of one cent per gallon applies to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5541 1999–00 |
Digital TV broadcast equipmnExempts from sales and use tax the purchase and installation of machinery and equipment designed to broadcast digital television signals. Expires June 30, 2006. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5543 1999–00 |
Water-sewer dist. assumptionRevises provisions relating to the assumption of water-sewer districts by cities or towns. Repeals RCW 35.13A.0301. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5545 1999–00 |
Water pollution controlThe Legislature recognizes the federal Clean Water Act requirement to conduct TMDLs and acknowledges the settlement of a lawsuit on this subject including the requirement to complete TMDLs on polluted waters within 15 years.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5546 1999–00 |
Water resourcesA 60-day public comment period on water right permit applications is established and the Department of Ecology is required to consider public comments before issuing a permit. The department is authorized to establish a stream... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5548 1999–00 |
School emplyee personl holidDeclares that, nothing in RCW 1.16.050 prevents school district employees from receiving personal holidays or sharing those personal holidays pursuant to RCW 28A.400.380 and 41.04.650 through 41.04.665. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5550 1999–00 |
Violent offense sentencingRevises provisions regarding sentences for violent offenses and crimes against persons. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5551 1999–00 |
Unemployment compensationAn individual filing a new claim for unemployment compensation must disclose any over-issuance of food stamp coupons. An exception is added to the prohibition on levy or attachment of unemployment benefits for recovery of food... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |