Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6564 1999–00 |
Opportunity scholarshipsProvides that if an elementary school does not meet or exceed the goals set in RCW 28A.655.050 upon the request of the student's parent or guardian the school district must transfer the student to a successful public school... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6567 1999–00 |
FlourideDeclares that fluoride additives to water are toxic and that an immediate moratorium be placed on adding any fluoride to additional public water systems. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6569 1999–00 |
School plant facilitiesAmends RCW 28A.525.168 relating to allotments for school plant facilities by the state board of education. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6573 1999–00 |
Roe harvestingFinds that the practice of harvesting roe from threatened or endangered salmon and steelhead occurs, and that the survival of some stocks of anadromous fish may be jeopardized by this activity. Declares that it is unlawful to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6574 1999–00 |
Shoreline planning task frcFinds that there is a need to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local land use planning protecting threatened and endangered species and to delay rule making for rules that will have an adverse affect on... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6575 1999–00 |
Public works/prevailing wageAmends RCW 39.12.020 relating to prevailing wages on public works. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6576 1999–00 |
Public works/prevailing wageAmends RCW 39.12.010 relating to prevailing wages on public works. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6577 1999–00 |
Emergency powers/governorProvides that the governor may after finding that a county has suffered a budget reduction of forty percent or more from the previous budget year and that this reduction may cause adverse affects to life, health, property, or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6578 1999–00 |
Vehicle combinationsA vehicle combination consisting of a vehicle, travel trailer, and a trailer designed for hauling a boat is authorized. Specific limitations are placed on the size of the vehicles in the combination. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6580 1999–00 |
Prevailing wage exemptionProvides that, in cities of populations not exceeding five thousand, no statement of intent to pay prevailing wages is required when the work to be performed on behalf of the city is contracted through the small works roster. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6581 1999–00 |
Regional trans systemsLocal governments must notify the Department of Transportation regarding any substantial development proposal that, if approved, would impact state-owned and operated transportation facilities. Substantial development... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6582 1999–00 |
Interstate highwaysInterstate highway on and off-ramps are not included as being of statewide significance. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6584 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.381 and 84.36.383 relating to property tax exemptions for persons confined in adult family homes and certain boarding homes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6585 1999–00 |
Contractor surety bondsThe amount of the bond is increased to $15,000 for general contractors and $8,000 for specialty contractors. Other technical changes are made. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6587 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districtsProvides for the merger of water-sewer districts into cities. Repeals RCW 35.13A.020, 35.13A.030, 35.13A.0301, 35.13A.040, 35.13A.050, 35.13A.060, 35.13A.080, and 35.13A.900. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6590 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid fishingDeclares that all sport fishers should be educated about identification of anadromous salmonid types, catch and release techniques, spawning bed and stream bank identification and protection, and the location and knowledge of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2379 1999–00 |
Transportation fundDirects the department to deposit into the transportation fund all revenue received from taxes imposed under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW upon the sale of, use of, or charge made for: (1) Vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2524 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledRevises provisions relating to community-based services for persons with developmental disabilities. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2613 1999–00 |
Miranda warningDeclares that, in determining whether or not any statement, admission, or confession of a defendant was voluntarily made, the presence or absence of any Miranda warning is not conclusive on the issue of voluntariness but is... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2615 1999–00 |
Unemployment comp/stocksC Eliminates an employee's income from work-connected stock options from the definition of "wages" under the unemployment insurance law. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2616 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle licenseProvides that, when a person pays the fee required under any law dealing with licenses for, registration of, or the right to operate a vehicle upon the public highways or waters of this state, he or she may elect to pay twice... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2619 1999–00 |
Contracting outDeclares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services, including services that... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2621 1999–00 |
Property tx exmpt/churchesRevises RCW 84.36.020, 84.36.805, and 84.36.810 relating to property tax exemptions for churches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2622 1999–00 |
State trust landsProvides that four pilot recreational conservation leases shall be initiated by the department. The four pilot lease sites shall be the Yacolt State Forest, Elbe Hills State Forest, Tiger Mountain State Forest, and the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |