All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6558 1999–00 |
Public asst/higher educationThe definition of A work activity @ that fulfills TANF requirements is expanded to include employment through work-study programs for up to 24 months. TANF recipients may also fulfill @ work activity @ requirements through... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6561 1999–00 |
National guard$ Designates the Washington National Guard a law enforcement agency for the limited purpose of receiving property seized in federal drug investigations. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6568 1999–00 |
Biomedical wasteGenerators of cultures containing microorganisms that may be transmitted to humans via airborne droplet nuclei are required to treat those cultures before transport from the facility. Biomedical waste treatment facilities are... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6579 1999–00 |
CosmetologyC Implements certain recommendations of the State Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Board after review of industry practices and regulatory requirements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6586 1999–00 |
Pyramid schemesC Pyramid schemes are deemed illegal lotteries and participants may be found guilty of professional gambling. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6600 1999–00 |
Motorist assualtA program is created to provide supplemental reimbursement to employees of the Department of Transportation who are victims of A motorist assault. @ A Motorist assault @ is defined as an act by a motorist that results in... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6606 1999–00 |
Irrigation district mergersWhen title to property in the district is held in any form of joint ownership, including that of husband and wife as owners of community property, all joint landowners are considered to be one landowner for purposes of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6613 1999–00 |
Child passenger restraintIf a child is less than one year of age, the child must be properly restrained in a rear-facing infant seat. From ages one to four and/or less than 40 pounds, a child must travel in a forward facing child safety seat. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6617 1999–00 |
Local economic developmentThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must give particular attention to community empowerment zones in the delivery of local economic development services. The department must shift its emphasis to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6618 1999–00 |
Cluster-based economic develThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must shift its emphasis to work with industry associations and organizations to identify industry clusters on a regional and statewide basis. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6626 1999–00 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatesIndividuals with lapsed Washington teaching certificates may be employed by school districts. Individuals may be hired on a conditional basis and must complete certificate renewal requirements within two years of reemployment. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6645 1999–00 |
Future teachers scholarship$ Eligibility is expanded to include K-12 classified employees who do not hold a Washington teaching certificate. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6664 1999–00 |
Victims compensationA person is eligible to receive funds under the crime victim's compensation fund if they file an application within two years of the date the criminal act was reported to law enforcement or the Department of Social and Health... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6666 1999–00 |
Household goods carriersThe Legislature declares that the unlawful advertisement, use of telecommunications services, and provision of household goods moving services by unlicensed household goods carriers constitutes an unfair trade practice. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6668 1999–00 |
Educator qualityThe Professional Educator Standards Board is created to advise the State Board of Education on issues related to educators and establish rules governing teacher testing. The Professional Educator Standards Board includes 20... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6677 1999–00 |
Telecommunications companiesRevising approval criteria . The approval criteria for AFOR plans are revised. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6680 1999–00 |
Fairs and youth showsThere is created a task force on funding of fairs and youth shows. The task force is to become knowledgeable about the operation of fairs and youth shows and how funding assistance has been used in recent decades to support... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6682 1999–00 |
State hospitalsEach state hospital must conduct a security and safety assessment to identify existing or potential hazards in the workplace. Using the assessment, each state hospital must develop a plan by November 1, 2000, to reasonably... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6686 1999–00 |
Personal financial infoCredit and debit card numbers, electronic check numbers, card expiration date, or bank or other financial account numbers supplied to an agency for the purposes of electronic transfer of funds, except when expressly provided... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6688 1999–00 |
Fire districtsIf approved by a 60 percent majority of the voters, a benefit charge may be imposed for six consecutive years, ten consecutive years, or permanently. A fire protection district imposing a permanent benefit charge must provide... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6690 1999–00 |
Independent salary commissnsC Expressly authorizes and establishes processes for creation of local salary commissions to determine salaries of county and city elected officials. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6696 1999–00 |
CTEDExisting references to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development are corrected to reflect the proposed division of the department. The following references or programs are decodified or repealed: obsolete... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6700 1999–00 |
Coal-fired thrml elec fcltyThe requirement that at least 70 percent of the coal consumed at a thermal electric generation facility be produced by a local mine in order for the facility to qualify for a tax exemption is repealed. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6703 1999–00 |
Victims of sexual assaultThe classification of A prevention @ is changed. A Prevention @ is classified as a core service, rather than a specialized service. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6713 1999–00 |
Quality award programThe name of the Governor = s program is changed to the Governor = s Washington State Quality Award Program. The role of the Secretary of State is eliminated. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |