Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2598 1999–00 |
Tuition recovery trust fundRevises RCW 28C.10.084 relating to tuition recovery trust fund provisions. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2601 1999–00 |
Energy facility sitingTask Force A Joint Legislative Task Force on siting reform is created. The task force will review the current siting authority and recommend changes to modernize the siting process. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2602 1999–00 |
Crimes against law enforcmntPenalties are increased for offenders, who commit crimes against a person, knowing the person is a law enforcement officer. Aggravating Factor. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2603 1999–00 |
Retirement system membersA state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created and consists of 20 members. The Governor appoints the following 13 members: four active member representatives, four retiree representatives, and five employer representatives. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2605 1999–00 |
Savings incentive accountAmends RCW 43.79.460 relating to defining incentive savings for purposes of the savings incentive account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2606 1999–00 |
Early retirementDeclares that if it becomes necessary for significant downsizing in a state facility, whether for fiscal reasons, obsolescence, or other extraordinary reasons, the state has a responsibility to provide certain benefits to... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6424 1999–00 |
Landowner liabilityLandowners and tenants who open their lands for recreation, fish and wildlife cooperative projects, or litter cleanup are immune from liability for unintentional injuries. It does not matter if the condition that causes the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6427 1999–00 |
Rebuilt vehiclesA vehicle is a "salvage vehicle" when it has been previously declared a total loss as reported to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. If a vehicle is declared a total loss as reported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau,... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6433 1999–00 |
County excise tax/timberThe county timber excise tax is extended to privately owned timber harvested from state and local lands. All credits are applied to total state and local taxes. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6438 1999–00 |
DSHS recordsAn intent section states the department shall have access to a child's records to the same extent as the parent or legal custodian. This includes dependent children, children in need of services, and children served under a... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6451 1999–00 |
Firearms/state cptl bldgsDeclares that, it is unlawful for any person to carry, transport, convey, or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm while within the east state capitol campus grounds, the west state capitol... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6452 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxDirects the department to adjust the motor vehicle fuel tax rate on July 1, 2001, and every year thereafter. The adjustment is calculated by multiplying the motor vehicle fuel tax rate effective for the current year by the sum... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6453 1999–00 |
Spending and fee increasesAmends RCW 43.135.010 and 43.135.025 relating to state spending and fee increase limitations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6457 1999–00 |
Lottery proceedsDesignates lottery proceeds for common school construction. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6458 1999–00 |
Absentee & mail ballotsRequires absentee ballots to reach the auditor by election day. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6460 1999–00 |
Uniform medical planProvides that, unless he or she requests otherwise in writing, a retired, disabled, or separated employee shall automatically be enrolled in the uniform medical plan if the health plan in which he or she is otherwise enrolled... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6465 1999–00 |
Electric cooperativesDeclares that an electric service cooperative organized under chapter 23.86 RCW is subject to the jurisdiction of the commission with respect to its rates and services and shall comply with the requirements of title 80 RCW to... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6466 1999–00 |
Accomplice liabilityAmends RCW 9A.08.020 relating to liability for the conduct of another. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6468 1999–00 |
Incentive savings accountsAmends RCW 43.79.460 relating to defining incentive savings for purposes of the savings incentive account. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6469 1999–00 |
Property tax creditProvides a revenue neutral property tax credit for certain senior citizens and retired persons. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6470 1999–00 |
School levySchool districts are authorized to impose a limited property tax to be credited against the state portion of the property tax levy. The school district levy is not to exceed the state levy amount for the school district. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6471 1999–00 |
Property tax levy reducedReduces the total state property tax levy by 6.2 percent. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6472 1999–00 |
Constitutional guaranteesFinds that it is necessary to reflect upon and reassert the provisions of Article I, section 3 of the state Constitution, which recognizes that no person may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6475 1999–00 |
SEPA/lead agenciesAn agency that is the primary sponsor or proponent of a project must not be the lead agency. The lead agency is determined by agreement among all agencies with jurisdiction or expertise. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |