Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5799 1999–00 |
Housing discriminationDeclares that notwithstanding any other provision of chapter 49.60 RCW, it is not an unfair practice for any person to consistently apply a written credit policy, if the written policy does not on its face violate any... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5801 1999–00 |
Senior/retired property taxDeclares that, RCW 84.36.381 notwithstanding, a person who otherwise qualifies under RCW 84.36.381 may apply for exemption by February 15th of the year in which the taxes are payable if the person owns the property by February... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5804 1999–00 |
Water rights changeA change from one agricultural use to another does not constitute a change in purpose of use. Agricultural use is defined as use of water for commercial production of an agricultural commodity, including horticultural,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5807 1999–00 |
Retired/disabld health careRetired or disabled school district and educational service district employees, or retired state employees, who are receiving a state retirement allowance as of September 30, 1993, and their dependents may purchase health care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5808 1999–00 |
Retired/disabld health benefBeginning January 1, 2002, and each January 1 thereafter, the health insurance subsidy that is provided to disabled or retired employees who are eligible for Medicare must be based on the average of the actual costs from the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5809 1999–00 |
Dioxin controlThe department must prohibit the sale or use of commercial fertilizers or soil amendments that contain any solid waste, hazardous waste, by-products, or co-products resulting from an industrial process. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5814 1999–00 |
UW police force salaryThe University of Washington Board of Regents must adjust UWPD salaries with and in like proportion to salary adjustments for the Washington State Patrol. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5817 1999–00 |
PUD wholesale electricityAfter approving an implementation plan, a public utility district (PUD) commission may adopt a resolution enabling it to engage in specified wholesale electric activities to serve its customer load requirements or to sell its... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5818 1999–00 |
Sheriff's office employeesProvides that, in counties where the sheriff's office has adopted a system of community-oriented policing, in addition to the unclassified positions otherwise authorized in this section, the sheriff may designate one... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5820 1999–00 |
Teachers' retiremnt/militaryProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5823 1999–00 |
Higher ed accountabilityThe Washington Higher Education Improvement Fund is established. The fund is administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5824 1999–00 |
Children on motorcyclesDeclares that it is unlawful for any person to transport a child under the age of ten on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle unless the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle: (1) Has three wheels; (2) is powered by an electric... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5826 1999–00 |
Open space rights acquisitnLiability for back taxes is increased from the tax benefit over the previous seven years to the tax benefit over the previous 10 years. Thirty percent of the back taxes, penalties, and interest is distributed to the county and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5827 1999–00 |
Vehicle load coveringThe freeboard exemption is removed and the operator of any vehicle carrying a load of dirt, sand or gravel is required to cover the load. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5830 1999–00 |
Traffic congestionThe Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) is authorized to provide grants for transportation improvements in: distressed counties; rural natural resources impact area; and designated community empowerment zones.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5831 1999–00 |
Substnce abuse/mental healthThe Divisions of Mental Health and Alcohol and Substance Abuse are combined into a new Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health that assumes the duties of both divisions and their respective programs. The discrete program... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5833 1999–00 |
Health care servce decisionsAn intent is declared to enact consumer protections for consumers in need of medically necessary care and treatment to prevent inappropriate treatment delays or denials. Health carrier or managed care entities are liable for... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5834 1999–00 |
In-home care servicesFinds that the quality of in-home care service is being jeopardized by many factors, including low wages and benefits paid to home care workers, high costs borne by agencies contracting with the state to provide these... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5835 1999–00 |
Foster care respite servicesDirects the department of social and health services, in concert with community-based organizations, to develop a plan for a comprehensive respite care system for children and families. In developing the plan, the department... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5836 1999–00 |
Foster parent supportThe basic reimbursement rate for foster children is raised by $3 per day. The foster child clothing allowance is established as $200 per year. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5840 1999–00 |
Wallboard improvementDirects the department to adopt occupational safety and health standards that are necessary to address the costs to workers and their families from injuries arising from the material handling of wallboard in construction work.... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5841 1999–00 |
Unique real property valuatnProvides that, to assure equality and uniformity of taxation of unique real property, the following uniform principles should be applied for determining the true and fair value in money of such unique real property: (1) The... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5842 1999–00 |
Tax appeal recordsDeclares that, for all actions that are appealed successfully by the property owner, the following shall occur: (1) A copy of the order shall be kept by the board of tax appeals, and the county board of equalization; (2) the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5844 1999–00 |
School security personnelOSPI must adopt training standards for school security personnel. The standards must be placed in rules and apply to persons hired on or after the effective date of this bill. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5845 1999–00 |
DSHS juv offender supervisnAny term of confinement for an offense exceeding 20 days must be served under the supervision of the Department of Social and Health Services. If the period of confinement imposed for more than one offense exceeds 20 days but... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |