Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5423 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/health insThe Legislature finds that individuals with disabilities face many barriers and disincentives to employment. The Legislature intends to strengthen the state's policy of supporting individuals with disabilities in leading fully... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5424 2001–02 |
Safe burning cigarettesProvides that, by January 1, 2003, the director of fire protection shall adopt by rule fire safe standards for cigarettes sold or offered for sale. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5427 2001–02 |
Incarceration costsThe Department of Corrections is financially responsible for the entire sentence of a criminal sentenced to a term or terms of confinement totaling more than one year. The state must reimburse the county for any portion of the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5428 2001–02 |
Local criminal justice costsRequires the state to pay all costs for the prosecution, adjudication, sentencing, and incarceration of all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses referred to each county or city by a state agency, including but not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5431 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsThe subagent service fee for changes in certificate of ownership, verification of record and preparation of an affidavit of lost title is increased to $8.50 The fee for renewing a registration, issuing a transit permit or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5432 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsA subagent may nominate his or her successor who is either the subagent = s sibling, spouse, child or subagency employee. The county auditor must recommend the appointment of the nominated successor unless the nominee does not... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5435 2001–02 |
False claims actA claimant who knowingly presents or assists in presenting a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty and actual damages. Under certain... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5436 2001–02 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may regulate hydraulic activities through general rules which are published in pamphlet form. The department may charge a fee for the pamphlets in order to recover costs. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5441 2001–02 |
Liability/damage to propertyExtends liability for damage to land held or acquired under RCW 64.04.130. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5444 2001–02 |
Regional transit auth prjctsProvides that, whenever a regional transit authority chooses to deviate from a final system plan, or the boundaries, timetable, or scope of work previously within that system plan, the authority must submit the change or... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5445 2001–02 |
Nursing homes/medicaidA process for obtaining a ? certification of capital authorization @ is established. This places a limit on nursing home construction. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5446 2001–02 |
Health care coverageRetired or disabled school district and educational service district employees, or retired state employees, who are receiving a state retirement allowance as of September 30, 1993, and their dependents may purchase health care... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5448 2001–02 |
College course materialsAn exemption from the retail sales tax is added for college textbooks sold in designated college bookstores. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5450 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adults' hearsayOut-of-court statements made by a vulnerable adult describing a crime against, or neglect, exploitation, abuse, or sexual abuse of that person are admissible as evidence in any court proceeding if: (1) the court finds... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5455 2001–02 |
Hunters' clothingProvides that the department and the commission are prohibited from adopting any rule that requires a hunter to wear a specific type of clothing or apparel. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5456 2001–02 |
Time certificate investmentAmends RCW 43.86A.030 relating to the time certificate of deposit investment program. Repeals RCW 43.131.381 and 43.131.382. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5458 2001–02 |
Shoreline master programsThe impact of providing habitat for salmon in their various life stages is substantial and parts of the shorelines management rules adopted recently by the Department of Ecology are intended to improve shoreline practices that... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5460 2001–02 |
Community & tchncl collegesFinds that granting local community and technical colleges' boards of trustees the authority to set tuition, offer programs, and build facilities will give community and technical colleges' boards of trustees the necessary... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5461 2001–02 |
School employee housing asstSchool districts may run a levy to fund a housing allowance for non-supervisory classified and certificated employees. The levy must meet the 60/40 approval requirements imposed by the state Constitution. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5463 2001–02 |
Hatchery-reared salmonA two-year moratorium is placed on implementing orders by federal fisheries agencies to destroy hatchery salmon or their progeny in Washington hatcheries. During the moratorium, an evaluation of alternatives to killing... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5464 2001–02 |
Surplus salmonThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must prepare an annual report on the disposition of surplus hatchery fish and transmit it to the Governor, Legislature, and make it available to the public by January 1 of each year. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5466 2001–02 |
PipefittersEstablishes a certificate of competency as a journeyman pipefitter or a journeyman fuel gas fitter. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5467 2001–02 |
Hydraulic projectsIf work requiring an hydraulic permit is done without a permit, or in violation of the terms of a permit, the Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to order work stopped. The department is also authorized to order... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5470 2001–02 |
Foster careIndividuals under 21 who are in or have been in foster care at age 18 are now eligible to receive medical assistance benefits. In addition, the Department of Social and Health Services is now authorized to provide independent... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5471 2001–02 |
Small claims collection costIn addition to existing fees, a court may award a reasonable collection fee of up to $300 for work performed to enforce a small claims court judgment that has not been paid in a timely manner. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |