Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6405 1999–00 |
Unfair business practicesIn cases of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce, the superior court may increase the award of damages to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages, up to $35,000. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6412 1999–00 |
Civil service exemptionsThe Secretary of Transportation is granted greater authority to designate the positions of exempt personnel within the department by removing specific titles of some exempt positions. Two deputy secretaries are authorized to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6420 1999–00 |
Indoor smokingCities, towns, and counties are granted authority to adopt ordinances that regulate indoor smoking in public places more restrictively than the Clean Indoor Air Act permits. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6421 1999–00 |
Domestic violence review pnlSubject to the availability of funds, the Department of Social and Health Services must contract with an entity with expertise in DV policy and education to coordinate review of DV fatalities. The coordinating entity is... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6422 1999–00 |
Social card gamesLocal jurisdictions may use planning and zoning authority to determine the location of card rooms. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6425 1999–00 |
Advanced college tuitionMembership on the committee is expanded to include not only the current members or their designees but also two appointees of the Governor: one representing program participants and one private business representative with... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6426 1999–00 |
Investment adviserA person, who is a member of an organization with A financial planner @ or A financial adviser @ in its name and who merely cites the membership is not, by those acts alone, considered an A investment adviser @ or to be... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6444 1999–00 |
Nonprofit/wine & beerOut-of-state breweries and wineries may donate beer or wine at no charge to charitable and nonprofit organizations for use consistent with the purpose of the organization. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6447 1999–00 |
Electricity productsFindings and intent . Findings and intent are added to reflect the Legislature's desire to facilitate consumer understanding of electric energy service and the development of new products responsive to consumer preferences.... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6473 1999–00 |
Licensed distillerAn exception to the tied house law is created to allow a licensed distiller to hold a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license for the operation of a restaurant on the site of the distillery or on contiguous property. This... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6486 1999–00 |
Contempt of courtThe court may impose, for contempt of court, in addition to a fine or confinement, community restitution or any combination of these three sanctions. Community restitution or a combination of sanctions may only be imposed if... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6494 1999–00 |
Small claims courtThe jurisdictional amount in small claims court is increased from $2,500 to $4,000. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6495 1999–00 |
Primary datePrimary date : Nominating primaries for November general elections are moved to an earlier date. Primaries in Washington State are held on the second Tuesday of the preceding June. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6517 1999–00 |
Hotel tax proceedsThe revenue from the proceeds of the tax may be used for the costs of law enforcement or fire protection activity directed towards tourism areas, including salaries and equipment acquisition or maintenance. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6520 1999–00 |
Land use permit applicationsApplications for building permits and divisions of land are no longer considered based on the permit or zoning ordinances in effect at the time of the application. Instead, an application is considered based on permit or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6526 1999–00 |
Higher ed/bargaining unitsThe applicability of the civil service exemptions is reinstated in RCW 41.06.070 for bargaining units which have been transferred to the public employees collective bargaining law, Chapter 41.56 RCW. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6542 1999–00 |
Health & environmental lawsAny individual, corporation, entity or governmental agency may commence a civil action against any person who is alleged to have violated an environmental or public heath standard or requirement, or to enforce a governmental... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6546 1999–00 |
Long-term caregiversA comprehensive program of long-term care information and support for uncompensated caregivers is authorized through the Area Agencies on Aging. These services include general information for caregivers including how to access... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6553 1999–00 |
Public health facilitiesThe definition of "health care facility" in the WHCFA statute is amended to include any real or personal property associated with the promotion and maintenance of public health, or with the delivery of inpatient or outpatient... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6583 1999–00 |
Groth mngmnt policy boardsAny legislators whose districts are, in whole or in part, within the counties which adopt multicounty planning policies are considered ex officio, nonvoting members of the regional growth management policy board for these counties. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6662 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise/schoolsPort districts may assist public schools in paying for direct and reasonable indirect expenses related to aircraft noise abatement. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6721 1999–00 |
OFM contract requirementsState agencies are given greater flexibility when contracting with firms or vendors performing maintenance on state-owned equipment. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6776 1999–00 |
Shoreline master programsThe requirement that all local governments amend shoreline master programs within 24 months of the adoption of revised guidelines is removed. All local governments amend shoreline master programs within 36 months of receiving... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6785 1999–00 |
DUI/ignition interlockAn applicant for an occupational driver = s license whose license has been suspended or revoked due to a conviction of DUI, an arrest for DUI where the alcohol concentration involved was .08 or higher, or an arrest where the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |