Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5621 1999–00 |
Writs of restitutionProvides that the sheriff shall not require any person to hold harmless or indemnify the sheriff for any violation by the sheriff of the service and enforcement of a writ of restitution under chapter 59.18 RCW or chapter 59.20... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5622 1999–00 |
City incorporation/tax paymnDeclares that it is not in the interest of the citizens of the state of Washington or the residents of a proposed incorporation area if cities that are not self-supporting are created. The citizens of the state must subsidize... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5623 1999–00 |
At-risk child supervisionThe court may continue court supervision up to 270 days past the initial review hearing. At the end of the extension, the court must hold a second review hearing. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5627 1999–00 |
Impact fees/taxationExempts certain impact fees from sales and use taxation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5629 1999–00 |
Civil rights act of 1999The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 1997 is enacted. The bill substantially parallels the Federal Civil Rights Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5630 1999–00 |
Farm worker housingThe Housing Finance Commission is authorized to auction tax credits that purchasers could use as a credit against their business and occupation tax or their public utility tax liability. The amount of credits that may be... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5632 1999–00 |
State property taxProvides for a gradual reduction in the state property tax to a zero tax rate by the year 2010. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5633 1999–00 |
Arts, health/fitness educatnDeletes the arts, health, and fitness education requirements. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5635 1999–00 |
Instructional staff salariesRevises provisions for compensating certificated instructional staff. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5636 1999–00 |
Commercial telephn solictatnLegislative findings and intent are added to the telephone solicitation laws regarding the Legislature's desire to assist citizens in protecting the tranquility and privacy of their homes by allowing them to choose to be free... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5637 1999–00 |
Forest land reconveyanceA county may request, with the agreement of municipalities affected, the return of forest land that it provided to the state to protect municipal water supplies. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must reconvey the land... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5639 1999–00 |
Interviewing childrenPersons interviewing child victims or witnesses must use an open-ended question and answer format and must record the interview either electronically or by use of a court stenographer. The Department of Social and Health... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5642 1999–00 |
Consulting foresters boardCreates a state board of consulting foresters. Declares an intent to provide for the protection and benefit of the public by ensuring application of the highest standards relative to the practice of consulting forestry and to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5644 1999–00 |
State voters' pamphletThe Secretary of State is directed to print and distribute a voters' pamphlet when at least one statewide measure or office is scheduled to appear on the primary or general election ballot. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5645 1999–00 |
Whistleblower protectionRequires that, in order to be investigated, an assertion of improper governmental action must be provided to the auditor within one year after the occurrence of the asserted improper governmental action. Declares the auditor... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5646 1999–00 |
Outdoor burningDeclares that the goal for the state should be a reduction in outdoor burning, but such burning must be allowed under reasonable conditions until viable alternatives are found and put into place. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5647 1999–00 |
JailsProvides that a governing unit may require that each person who is booked for confinement at a county or regional jail, and not released upon completion of the booking process, pay a fee of ten dollars to the sheriff's... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5650 1999–00 |
LEOFF service transferPertains to law enforcement officers for a state parks and recreation commission and the state liquor control board. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5653 1999–00 |
Disabled entrepreneur opportProvides entrepreneurial opportunities for disabled persons. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5654 1999–00 |
Telecommunictns/right-of-wayDesignates regulations for telecommunications users of public rights-of-way. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5655 1999–00 |
Parents as scholars programThe Parents as Scholars Program is established as an extension of the Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act. Student parents who have dependent children may receive assistance while attending an... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5656 1999–00 |
Humane trappingProvides that, in order to ensure that trapping is conducted as humanely as possible, trappers licensed under chapter 77.32 RCW shall not use, set, place, or maintain leghold traps, padded leghold traps, conibear traps, other... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5660 1999–00 |
AntifreezeAntifreeze products containing at least 10 percent ethylene glycol and manufactured or sold in this state after July 1, 2000, must contain an aversive agent to render the product unpalatable to humans and animals. The... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5663 1999–00 |
Charter schoolsDeclares that a charter school is a public school including one or more of grades kindergarten through twelve, operated by a public benefit nonprofit corporation, according to the terms of a renewable five-year contract... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5673 1999–00 |
Stream shorelinesAuthorizes the department of ecology to determine whether a segment of stream contains shoreline. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |