Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5124 1999–00 |
Prize promotion disclosuresIf attendance at a sales presentation is required to receive a prize, that fact must be conspicuously displayed in bold-face type on the offer, along with other restrictions or qualifications. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5136 1999–00 |
Domestic violence/unemplymntA person claiming unemployment insurance benefits, who is temporarily unable to search for work because of domestic violence or stalking, is deemed to qualify for up to 12 weeks of benefits while seeking safety, and is not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5144 1999–00 |
Relocation assistanceThe hearing held pursuant to the APA is conducted by an administrative law judge. The displaced person who receives any increase in benefits as a result of the administrative hearing shall receive attorneys = fees and costs. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5145 1999–00 |
Condemnation actions/feesReasonable attorneys = fees include fees incurred prior to the condemnor = s filing of the petition. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5148 1999–00 |
Permit assistance center$ Reauthorizing the Permit Assistance Center. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5149 1999–00 |
Occupational therapy$ Adds a definition of "occupational therapy practitioner." $ Authorizes osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, naturopaths, chiropractors, physician assistants, psychologists and advanced registered nurse practitioners... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5158 1999–00 |
Buildings/criminal activityA criminal activity nuisance law is enacted with provisions substantially the same as those found in the drug nuisance law. Buildings where criminal activity occurs are declared to be nuisances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5160 1999–00 |
Surplus computer equipmentThe Division of Purchasing of the Department of General Administration must by September 1, 1999, develop a list of food banks requesting surplus computers or computer equipment. The department is not responsible for... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5170 1999–00 |
School district name changes$ Allows a school district board to change the name of the school district without an election if it receives a petition, makes a motion to do so, and votes to do so after a public hearing. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5176 1999–00 |
Refusal to leave school grndPolice officers may arrest individuals who refuse to leave school property after being ordered to leave. The new section is also added to the criminal code. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5177 1999–00 |
Retired substitute teachers$ Extending the number of hours that retired teachers and administrators may work as substitute teachers without losing retirement benefits. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5181 1999–00 |
Operating budget, supplemntlAppropriations from various agencies are modified, with a net increase of $50.8 million in appropriations from the state General Fund. For additional information, see "1999 Supplemental Operating & Capital Budget Summary" and... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5186 1999–00 |
Planting stock certificationThe Plant Certification Program is updated to clarify authority to take samples, allow access to premises for inspection and sampling, and to require participants in the certification program to provide records showing... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5187 1999–00 |
Dairy and food lawsThe assessment on fluid milk is extended until June 30, 2005. The current rate of fifty-four hundredths of a cent per hundredweight is maintained. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5188 1999–00 |
Private pesticide applicatrThe pilot project is restructured. It is expanded to also include Stevens and Pend Oreille counties. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5192 1999–00 |
Motor carrier drug testingA penalty of up to $1,500 per violation is imposed on any person or employer who does not implement or comply with the federal drug and alcohol use and testing program. A penalty of $500 per violation is imposed for each... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5193 1999–00 |
Truck, tractor, trailer infoInformation obtained by government agencies by the use of an Intelligent Transportation System or any comparable equipment attached to a truck, tractor, or trailer is confidential and not subject to the public disclosure law.... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5199 1999–00 |
Tuberculosis control$ Removes obsolete and redundant language from statute. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5200 1999–00 |
Secretary of health authorty$ Repeals the expiration date of the authority of the Secretary of Health to establish uniform administrative procedures affecting the regulated health professions. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5236 1999–00 |
Sexually violnt offndr/rcrdsRecords of investigative reports pertaining to sexually violent offenses are not destroyed. These records are transferred to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for permanent electronic retention and retrieval. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5240 1999–00 |
Birth defects surveillance$ Repeals obsolete and redundant language regarding birth defect data collection, which will improves collection process. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5248 1999–00 |
State-wide custody contracts$ Allows the State Treasurer to negotiate a contract for custodial banking services on investments that any local government or institution of higher education may, at its own option, choose to use. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5250 1999–00 |
Women's health programsThe Department of Health has the authority to solicit and receive funds from available sources in order to design and implement programs relating to women = s health issues. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5256 1999–00 |
Investment board/disclosureThe SIB = s public disclosure exemption is expanded to include financial, commercial, or other information about a private entity = s business operation when the information relates to the investment of public trust funds or... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5257 1999–00 |
Investment brd record checksThe SIB may require criminal history record checks through WSP and the FBI for candidates of certain positions of authority. The use of this information is limited. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |