Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5571 1999–00 |
Commercial vehicle violatnsIn addition to recovered penalties, a court must award to the State Patrol attorneys = fees and costs incurred in recovering terminal safety audit penalties. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5581 1999–00 |
Workers' comp claim reopeninFor claims filed after January 1, 1999, the seven-year limitation on a beneficiary's application period for adjustment of benefits is removed. References to closing orders are deleted. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5625 1999–00 |
TANF work requirementAdditional good cause for failure to participate in TANF WorkFirst program components includes: being the victim of domestic violence, being incapacitated or caring for an incapacitated child, or being a nonparent relative age... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5662 1999–00 |
On-line votingThe Secretary of State is directed to: (1) assemble a task force to conduct a study of issues related to incorporating on-line and Internet technologies in the voting process; (2) create an advisory committee of county... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5677 1999–00 |
Local special purpose dist.Special purpose districts must comply with local comprehensive plans and development regulations when such plans and regulations are consistent with the countywide planning policies. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5700 1999–00 |
Long-term temporary emplyeesState agencies may not procure services through a temporary service agency, an employee leasing agency, or another similar entity for more than three months in a fiscal year. Services include personal services and purchased services. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5735 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatns competitionIncumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) are expressly required to provide new entrants with interconnection and access to operations support systems (OSS) on par with the service ILECs provide themselves and their... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5779 1999–00 |
Evening retail establishmnts$ The definition of late night retail establishments, which are required to protect against workplace violence, is expanded to cover businesses open between 8 pm and 7 am. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5811 1999–00 |
Universal telecomm serviceThe commission must implement a program for the preservation and advancement of universal telecommunications service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5832 1999–00 |
Building code council feeThe fee on each building permit issued by a city or county to fund the State Building Code Council is increased to $6. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5839 1999–00 |
Residential property disclosA phrase that includes unrecorded liens or written financial agreements that could result in a debt payable by the buyer is added to the question about assessments on the property in the seller's disclosure statement.... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5857 1999–00 |
Regional transit fundingRegional transit authorities are authorized to enter into sale and lease-back, lease-out and lease-back, and similar transactions with respect to equipment, facilities, and other real and personal property. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5872 1999–00 |
Alcohol consumption/drivingIt is a traffic infraction for a person age 21 or over to drive or be in physical control of a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol as shown by a BAC of at least .02 but less than .08. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5899 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsThe court must presume that a material and substantial violation of the public disclosure or campaign finance laws has affected the outcome of the election. The court must declare the election void unless there is a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5923 1999–00 |
Home warrantiesAny contract for construction or sale of a new home includes a warranty from the residential builder that warrants at a minimum that (1) for one year, the new home is free from any defects in materials and workmanship; (2) for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5933 1999–00 |
Electricity products$ Ensures consistency of the disclosure to consumers of electricity fuel mix used to generate the electricity. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5961 1999–00 |
Accidents/driver's dutyThe driver of a vehicle involved in a noninjury accident must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway and freeway main lanes and adjacent areas. The driver must move the vehicle to an exit ramp shoulder, frontage... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6106 1999–00 |
Legislative vacanciesWhen a legislator transmits his or her written declaration that he or she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, then until he or she transmits a declaration to the contrary, an interim appointee... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6141 1999–00 |
Domestic violence reportingDSHS screens applicants and recipients of TANF for domestic violence and provides universal notification regarding supportive services, exemptions and deferrals. DSHS monitors compliance with screening and notification and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6145 1999–00 |
Criminal history recordsCriminal history record information that includes nonconviction data must be given to the Gambling Commission for use in licensing background investigations and for use in determining suitability for involvement in gambling... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6162 1999–00 |
Golf/country clb equal accesNo retail liquor license of any kind may be issued to a golf or country club that does not allow equal access to and enjoyment of all club facilities by all members of the club. To the extent that public use is allowed,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6164 1999–00 |
Ttl 49 RCW gender referencesGender specific terms are eliminated and minor technical corrections are made. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6165 1999–00 |
High tech wrker overtime payExecutive, administrative, or professional employees may not be defined as including computer system analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, software developers, and other similarly skilled workers who are... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6166 1999–00 |
Work force services deptThe Governor submits a plan to the Legislature to reorganize DSHS by creating a Department of Workforce Services. Goals of the reorganization plan include improved service delivery and efficiencies, better needs assessment,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6171 1999–00 |
Family/medical unemply compIf an individual took unpaid family and medical leave during the base year, the individual may request that the Employment Security Department calculate the individual's unemployment compensation using four calendar quarters... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |