Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5530 2001–02 |
Greenhouse gasesAuthorizes the establishment of an independent, nonprofit organization known as the Washington climate center to serve as a central clearinghouse for all climate change activities in the state. Provides that the center shall... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5532 2001–02 |
State base geographic dataProvides that the department of natural resources shall coordinate access to the framework of state base geographic data and standards. Requires the department of natural resources to provide outreach and guidance to public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5534 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schoolsIndividuals applying nonrestricted use pesticides without power equipment on school facilities must obtain a ? school facility applicator @ license by paying a $25 fee. To maintain the license for recertification purposes,... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5535 2001–02 |
Nonprofit org educatn prgrmThe B&O tax does not apply to amounts received by nonprofit organizations that are exempt from federal income tax for foreign language educational programs in the public schools that are cosponsored by a public school. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5536 2001–02 |
Children/homeless familiesThe Legislature intends to expand the availability of child care services to homeless families with children by requiring that the Department of Social and Health Services develop a plan for determining the need for child care... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5538 2001–02 |
Trust land transfer programThe Legislature finds the trust land transfer program is an innovative and important program that benefits both the environment and the common school trusts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5539 2001–02 |
Electricity providersA new tax credit/deferral program is established for direct service industrial customers (DSIs) who install their own gas-fired generating facilities or who purchase electricity from new gas-fired generating facilities owned by others. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5542 2001–02 |
Air pollutn cntrl facilityThe Department of Revenue will, upon request of a light and power business, make a determination as to whether a plant is a thermal electric peaking plant acquiring or installing air pollution control equipment. The department... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5545 2001–02 |
Running startHigh school principals may revoke a Running Start student's eligibility to participate in the program if the student fails to maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average in a course or program offered by the college or university. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5547 2001–02 |
Higher education tuitionInstitutional governing boards of the six public four-year colleges and universities may not set or adjust tuition fees for full-time students, except during the summer term. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5548 2001–02 |
SEPADeclares that decisions pertaining to the following activities are exempt from chapter 43.21C RCW: (1) Construction of or location of any residential structures of ten or fewer dwelling units; (2) construction of an office,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5549 2001–02 |
Pathological gamblingThe Department of Social and Health Services Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy and the Washington State Council on Problem Gambling must conduct a study to determine if... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5550 2001–02 |
Energy facility site councilModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants is raised to 650 MW. Any new energy facility, or any existing energy facility being reconstructed or enlarged, may opt in the EFSEC... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5551 2001–02 |
Building code inspectionsA tenant of a dwelling unit cannot unreasonably withhold consent from a fire department official to inspect the dwelling for violations of the fire code. A landlord cannot deny a fire department official the right to inspect a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5553 2001–02 |
GamblingCreates a task force to review governance of all gambling activities in Washington. Requires the task force to report its findings and recommendations to the senate committee on labor, commerce and financial institutions and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5554 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife lw enfrcmntProvides that an employee who was a member of the public employees' retirement system on or before January 1, 2001, and, on the effective date of this act, is employed by the department of fish and wildlife as a law... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5555 2001–02 |
CTED branch officeLegislative findings are made that services provided by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) are vital to all regions of the state and that service delivery to eastern Washington would be... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5559 2001–02 |
Local government auditsFinds that in order to reduce expenditures by local governments as well as by state government, private contractors should be allowed to provide auditing services to local governments when they are able to provide such... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5560 2001–02 |
Interstates 5 & 405Directs the department of transportation, in consultation with local officials and residents of the area, to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of creating a new north-south corridor as an alternative to state route... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5561 2001–02 |
Library district directorsProvides that, on January 1, 2002, intercounty rural library districts in counties having a population over one million persons shall dissolve their boards of trustees on the date of the next municipal general election and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5563 2001–02 |
Medical equipmentAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for medical equipment. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5564 2001–02 |
Equipment dealersState law regulating certain aspects of the relationship between dealers and suppliers of farm equipment is made applicable to dealers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment. Modifications are made to existing provisions,... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5567 2001–02 |
Marine fin fish aquacultureThe authority over marine fin fish aquaculture is given to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5574 2001–02 |
Educational staff associateFor purposes of the statewide salary allocation schedule, years of service determinations for specified ESA = s may include experience in nonschool positions in addition to service in school positions. When calculating years... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5575 2001–02 |
School assessmentsThe statutory timelines are | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |