Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6419 1999–00 |
Abandoned vehiclesFailure of a registered owner to remove a vehicle from a highway right- of-way within 24 hours constitutes the traffic infraction of littering--abandoned vehicle. The infraction has a mandatory fine of $250, and the court must... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6432 1999–00 |
National historic townsCounties planning under GMA are allowed to designate national historic towns even though they may constitute urban growth outside of urban growth areas. This is permitted only for towns that have been designated national... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6439 1999–00 |
Mental patient releaseNo substantive changes are made. The medical status terms admission and discharge and the legal status terms commitment, conditional release, detention, and release are added and defined. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6441 1999–00 |
Oil and gas pipeline safetyThis bill is known as the Washington State Pipeline Safety Act. The current duties of the UTC covering hazardous liquid pipelines are transferred to the Department of Ecology. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6442 1999–00 |
Affordable housingPrivate individual ownership is removed from the definition of affordable housing and is no longer subject to the 30 percent income requirement. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must adopt policies... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6446 1999–00 |
Comprehensive plan reviewThe deadline for revising plans and regulations under the Growth Management Act is moved back. Counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act must revise their land use plans and development regulations before... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6448 1999–00 |
Port district off/trainingPort districts are authorized to utilize the services of a nonprofit corporation in order to provide training and education for port district officials and employees. Port districts are authorized to transfer funds received... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6462 1999–00 |
Teacher salary bonus$ In addition to their standard salaries, public school teachers who have attained National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification will receive a bonus; however, the timing and amount of the bonus is... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6463 1999–00 |
Vision & hearing screeningSchool boards may offer visual and/or hearing screening to pre-school age children living in the school district. Expanding screening to pre-school age children is discretionary. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6464 1999–00 |
Early learningThe Center for the Improvement of Student Learning must, after consulting with stakeholders, provide information to parents concerning: (1) how to select early childhood education programs for children; (2) how best to prepare... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6478 1999–00 |
School food handlersThe State Board of Health must adopt rules establishing minimum food safety and sanitation training requirements for kitchen managers and lead kitchen workers hired by school districts to handle or prepare food. The rules must... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6479 1999–00 |
Pesticide use in schoolsPesticide applications to preschool, day care, or public elementary or secondary school grounds or facilities require posted and written notice. Written notice to students, parents or guardians, and employees must be given at... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6515 1999–00 |
Mandatory arbitrationIn counties with a population of more than 100,000, the mandatory arbitration program under Chapter 7.06 RCW is established automatically without a vote of the superior court judges or the county legislative authority. In... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6518 1999–00 |
In-home servicesThree license categories for home health, home care, and hospice agencies are combined into one A in-home services agency @ license. Several exemptions to this license are added to existing exemptions, including individuals... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6524 1999–00 |
Landfills/reserve accountA landfill disposal facility maintained by a government is not required to establish a reserve account to cover the costs of closing a facility if, to the satisfaction of the Department of Ecology, the government provides... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6525 1999–00 |
Water rights changes$ Allows decisions on applications for transfers of existing water rights to be processed independently from applications for new water right permits and does not protect the latter from impairment or give them priority for... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6532 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sys$ The Washington State Patrol retirement system member contribution rate is reduced from 7 percent of monthly salary to 3 percent of monthly salary from July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6533 1999–00 |
Retirement allowance payment$ Directs the Department of Retirement Systems to develop actuarially equivalent survivor options, including an option for retirees who do not designate a survivor beneficiary at retirement and then later marry, and an option... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6537 1999–00 |
PERS early retirementThe Legislature declares its intent that if there is a need to significantly downsize a state facility, the state has a responsibility to provide certain benefits to affected employees. In order to carry out that goal the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6540 1999–00 |
Economic development planThe Legislative Committee on Economic Development ( A the committee @ ) must take the lead responsibility for the development of a statewide plan for economic development. The plan is developed in conjunction with the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6547 1999–00 |
BicyclistBicycles in Crosswalks and on Sidewalks . Bicyclists are entitled to the same protections and subject to the same duties as pedestrians when crossing roadways in marked or unmarked crosswalks and when present on sidewalks.... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6548 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle auctionsC Increases the period of time from 10 days to 20 days within which a wholesale auto auction dealer must pay the amount due to the consignor in a consignment sale. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6549 1999–00 |
Railroad regulationsStatutory provisions regarding cabooses, shippers and passengers on railroads, street railways are repealed. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6552 1999–00 |
Cascade foothills$ Directs the Parks and Recreation Commission to review and make recommendations regarding outdoor recreational facilities in the western slope of the Cascade foothills. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6554 1999–00 |
Mental health commitmentsIn determining whether an inpatient or a less restrictive alternative is appropriate, the court must give great weight to the person's prior history or pattern of decompensation resulting in repeated hospitalizations or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |