Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5552 1999–00 |
Compulsive gambling educatnThe Washington State Gambling Commission is directed to implement a program for compulsive gambling education and awareness. Expenditures are authorized from the state lottery account as part of the lottery advertising budget... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5555 1999–00 |
Health care background chcksThe Department of Health is granted statutory authority to deny licenses to health professionals based upon criminal background check information. Background checks are at state and federal levels and may require fingerprinting. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5558 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceTwo features of the current system of financing unemployment insurance are changed. First, the schedule of employer contribution rates is revised. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5559 1999–00 |
Antipsychotic medicationsThe Department of Social and Health Services must develop a method for distributing funds appropriated for atypical antipsychotic medications to persons in crisis who are not Medicaid qualified; working poor who are not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5562 1999–00 |
Payment of wagesWhen an employee ceases to work for an employer, the time when unpaid wages must be paid depends on the circumstances. When an employer discharges or lays off an employee or when employment is terminated by mutual agreement,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5565 1999–00 |
Water withdrawal measurementAccurate measurement is declared essential for management and conservation of limited water resources. Where there are listings under the Endangered Species Act and water is needed for in-stream flow, both new and existing... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5566 1999–00 |
Residentl property disclosurOne question is added to the first section of the seller = s disclosure statement. This question asks whether there are any written agreements that may have future financial implications to a buyer, including but not limited... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5576 1999–00 |
Impounded vehicle releaseRevises RCW 46.55.120 to provide that an impounded vehicle must not be released to any person until the registered owner establishes with the court having jurisdiction that any penalties, fines, or forfeitures owed by him or... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5577 1999–00 |
Explosive transportRepeals RCW 46.37.460. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5582 1999–00 |
Court process and feesDeclares that all process from the court runs throughout the state. The supreme court may determine by rule what process must be issued under seal. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5585 1999–00 |
Animal health products/taxAn exemption from retail sales and use tax is provided for sales of substances used to optimize animal production, vaccinations, antibiotics, parasite treatment compounds, federally approved animal pharmaceuticals, and other... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5586 1999–00 |
Specialized forest productsRequires buyers who purchase specialized forest products to obtain a specialized forest products buyers license. The department of licensing shall issue the license. Requires a person who harvests specialized forest products... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5589 1999–00 |
Apprenticeship assistanceAn Apprenticeship Assistance Program is created in the Department of Labor and Industries to be administered by the Supervisor of Apprenticeship. The program is to provide low-income individuals that have been accepted into an... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5591 1999–00 |
Board of education membershpProvides for citizen election of members of the state board of education and increases the number of board members to two per congressional district. Repeals RCW 28A.305.020, 28A.305.040, 28A.305.050, 28A.305.060, and 28A.305.070. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5592 1999–00 |
Higher education tuition$ Establishes a tuition policy that links base rate increases to increases in per capita personal income: 4 percent and 3.2 percent for 1999-01; and the three-year average for future biennia. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5596 1999–00 |
Athletic trainersFinds it necessary to regulate the practice of athletic training at the level of certification in order to establish professional standards of competence and conduct which assures the public health and safety. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5600 1999–00 |
WW II veterans memorialA sales and use tax exemption is provided for labor and services rendered and tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of a World War II memorial on the state capitol grounds during the course of... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5601 1999–00 |
JudgmentsDeclares that, if the judgment provides for the award of real property, the first page must also include an abbreviated legal description of the property awarded in the judgment, including lot, block, plat, or section,... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5602 1999–00 |
Vehicle impound/prostitutionProvides that, upon arresting and taking into custody a person suspected of patronizing a prostitute in violation of RCW 9A.88.110 or patronizing a juvenile prostitute in violation of RCW 9.68A.100, where a motor vehicle was... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5603 1999–00 |
School emplyee tuition waivePermanent classified employees of school districts and educational service districts are added to the list of eligible state employees who may attend state colleges and universities under the waiver program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5605 1999–00 |
Transportation funding optnsCities, towns and transportation benefit districts are provided authority for locally imposed transportation funding options. Three new funding options are created for cities and towns. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5612 1999–00 |
Water pollutionHazardous waste generators are required to advise their employees of the hazardous substance and waste reduction planning process and solicit the employees' comments. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5616 1999–00 |
Driver's license extensionThe exemption is extended from driver's license renewal requirements currently enjoyed by members of the military to spouses and dependents. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5618 1999–00 |
Fishing/hunting license feesThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must establish fees for hunting, recreational and commercial fishing licenses, tags and permits. The fees may be increased but not decreased from January 1, 1999, levels. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5620 1999–00 |
Chemical dependency treatmntIn order to harmonize the chemical dependency and mental health civil commitment statutes, language related to available funds is stricken. The bill retains current language that permits the department to adopt rules and... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |