All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5715 1999–00 |
Extraordinry investmnt gainsRevises provisions relating to sharing extraordinary investment gains. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5716 1999–00 |
Veterans' tuition waiversA permissive and variable, space-available tuition waiver is created for veterans of the Korean conflict who served in the active duty United States military or naval forces from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, and veterans of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5717 1999–00 |
Youthbuilt programRevises provisions relating to the Washington youthbuilt program. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. Repeals RCW 50.67.030. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5719 1999–00 |
Work force training/tx credtAuthorizes tax credits for businesses making expenditures for work force training. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5722 1999–00 |
Noise wall retrofit projectsEach fiscal year, the Department of Transportation is required to expend a minimum of 2 of 1 percent of all highway construction funds C both state and federal C on noise wall retrofit projects. If the department expends more... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5723 1999–00 |
Cost-of-living adjustmentsMakes appropriations to classified employee cost-of-living adjustments for the department of public instruction. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5724 1999–00 |
Water rights relinquishmentUnder two circumstances, the filing of an application for change of place or purpose of use or point of diversion tolls the running of the five-year period for relinquishment. One circumstance is an application for transfer of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5725 1999–00 |
Public works subcontractorsThe threshold of $100,000 is raised to $1 million. School districts are no longer subject to listing requirements. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5726 1999–00 |
Contractor notice requirmntsIn addition to the information about registration, the availability of a bond and the possibility of a lien, the notice to customer must state that the customer wishing additional protection should consider: (1) requesting... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5727 1999–00 |
LEOFF ex-spouse benefitsQualifies an ex spouse as surviving spouse in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5732 1999–00 |
Fish & wildlife officersAuthorizes admission of law enforcement officers of the department of fish and wildlife into the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5736 1999–00 |
Insurance liabilityAn insurance company may not unreasonably deny a claim for coverage and payment of benefits. Several acts by insurance companies regarding the settlement and payment of insurance claims are deemed unreasonable. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5737 1999–00 |
Fish passage barriersAnadromous salmonid migration barriers are inventoried, placed on a prioritized list, and modification plans are developed under the authority of the interagency review team. Provisions are made to develop a maintenance plan... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5738 1999–00 |
Highway improvement priorityRequires that priority programming for the improvement program must give first consideration to increased capacity projects that, consistent with accident and accident risk reduction considerations, increase mobility and... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5740 1999–00 |
Bull trout recovery projectThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must establish a bull trout recovery project for northeastern Washington. The project must emphasize recovery measures within Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5742 1999–00 |
Eurasian water milfoilGovernment entities are authorized to use the pesticide 2,4-D to treat an initial infestation of Eurasian water milfoil. If the entity complies with the pesticide label requirements and notifies lake residents of the intended... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5747 1999–00 |
Counselors/privileged infoConfidential communications between a client and a certified counselor are privileged to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as exist for psychologists. The privilege does not apply in cases of involuntary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5749 1999–00 |
Child abuse investigationsAn interdisciplinary team is established under the direction of the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to create statewide protocols for interviews during child abuse investigations. A 17-member team, representing a... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5751 1999–00 |
Public record inspectn exmptRevises RCW 42.17.310 to delete the exemption from public inspection and copying for financial and commercial information requested by the public stadium authority from any person or organization that leases or uses the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5752 1999–00 |
Telecommunications ratesAn Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) may make an irrevocable election to have rates, terms and conditions for its services determined under price cap regulation. The Alternative Form of Regulation (AFOR) provision,... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5753 1999–00 |
Reading incentive awardsDeclares that a reading incentive program to compensate parents of first grade students who have achieved appropriate reading accuracy and fluency skills is created. The program shall be administered as follows: (1) Before the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5754 1999–00 |
Building codesThe Uniform Plumbing Code is removed from the State Building Code Council = s jurisdiction. The Advisory Board of Plumbers under the Department of Labor and Industries is given the additional duty to adopt and maintain the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5755 1999–00 |
Emergncy medical servce fndsCreates the emergency medical services assistance account in the state treasury. Into this account shall be placed all moneys received by the state under the settlement of the state's legal action against tobacco product... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5756 1999–00 |
Opportunity schools programThe opportunity school program is established. A majority of the school board may vote to become an opportunity district. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5757 1999–00 |
Recreational immunityDeclares that the purpose of RCW 4.24.200 and 4.24.210 is to encourage owners or others in lawful possession and control of land and water areas or channels to make them available to the public for recreational purposes by... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |