Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5483 1999–00 |
State parks volunteers$ Authorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to use volunteers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5484 1999–00 |
State park concessions$ Allows the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into leases and concessions of 50 years in duration. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5487 1999–00 |
Court procedure feesThe fee for requesting a jury of six in a civil trial in superior court is increased from $50 to $125. If the demand is for a jury of 12, the fee is increased from $100 to $250. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5491 1999–00 |
Public works/apprenticesContracts for public works estimated to cost $1 million or more must require that no less than 10 percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices enrolled in state-approved apprenticeship training programs. A... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5492 1999–00 |
Assault on transitThe statute that makes it a felony to assault a transit driver who is performing official duties is expanded to cover assaults against transit mechanics, transit security officers, and the immediate supervisor of a transit... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5496 1999–00 |
Electronic taxpayer returnsThe Department of Revenue is authorized to allow electronic filing of returns or remittances from any taxpayer. The return or remittance is considered filed as provided by rule of the department. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5497 1999–00 |
Cowlitz Co. dredge spoilsThe Legislature declares that the state of Washington conveyance be amended to enable Cowlitz County to use dredge spoil revenues for recreational purposes throughout Cowlitz County. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5501 1999–00 |
Summer school jump start proTo the extent funds are appropriated, the Jump Start Program is created to fund summer school programs for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5503 1999–00 |
Sewer serviceThe public utility exemption is expanded to include payments received for sewer services by small sewer districts, irrigation districts or satellite management agencies. To receive the exemption, 90 percent of the value of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5510 1999–00 |
Collecting unpaid taxesThe Department of Revenue is allowed to hire collection agencies for the purpose of collecting unpaid taxes within the state of Washington. DOR may refer those instate accounts that are considered "uncollectible" and therefore... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5514 1999–00 |
Vocational excellence award$ Requires recipients of the WAVE award to use their award within six years. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5516 1999–00 |
Tobacco prevention & controlA Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is created within the Department of Health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5520 1999–00 |
Juv offender sentencingWhen a juvenile offender is subject to a standard range disposition of confinement, the court may order a community sanction disposition in lieu of institutional confinement. An offender who has committed a sex offense, a... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5528 1999–00 |
Construction services/tax"Services rendered in respect to" construction is defined to include only those services directly related to the construction that are performed by the contractor. Specifically excluded are design services, such as engineering... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5529 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionsProperty tax exemptions are clarified. The administrative statutes pertaining to nonprofit organizations are simplified. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5530 1999–00 |
Property tax levy correctnsA method (and specific legal authority) is provided for correcting errors that occur when taxing districts set property tax levies. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5531 1999–00 |
Tax code updatedFor the B&O tax exemption for fund-raising, fund-raising is redefined as either accepting contributions of money or other property or activities involving the anticipated exchange of goods or services for money. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5533 1999–00 |
Work force development boardC Changes the name of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to the Workforce Development Board, changes the makeup and increases the number of members from nine voting members to 18 voting members. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5538 1999–00 |
Sentencing$ Provides seriousness level ranking for some felonies that are currently unranked under the Sentencing Reform Act. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5544 1999–00 |
Water-sewer dist. assumptionOnly in the case where a city proposes to assume all or part of a district that is only partially included inside the city shall the voters of the district vote on the question whether the district outside the city must be... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5549 1999–00 |
Offender medical releaseThe Secretary of Corrections may authorize the extraordinary medical placement of an offender if the offender's medical condition requires costly treatment, the risk to public safety is negligible due to the offender's... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5556 1999–00 |
Fuel tax transfersThe treasurer must transfer all of the money in the marine fuel tax refund account that is not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreation resource account. The proportional distribution factor, "motor... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5557 1999–00 |
Street youth placement$ Seventy-five HOPE center beds are established to serve street youth for up to 30 days. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5560 1999–00 |
Disabled supported employmntPeople who qualify for supported employment programs include those with "significant disabilities" as defined in federal regulation. This expands the eligibility to include individuals who have one or more physical or mental... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5561 1999–00 |
Vulnerable adultsThe findings and intent related to vulnerable adults are combined from each of the above noted statutes and put under Chapter 74.34 RCW, entitled Abuse of Vulnerable Adults. All illegal treatment covered under current statutes... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |