Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5721 2001–02 |
Privileged communicationsRevises the law concerning privileged communications between spouses. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5722 2001–02 |
License plates/veteransEstablishes provisions for the issuance of special veterans license plates. Repeals RCW 73.04.110 and 73.04.115. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5723 2001–02 |
Transportation access permitDeclares that a "major access permit" means a written authorization given by the department for a specifically designed connection to the state highway system at a specific location for a specific type and intensity of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5724 2001–02 |
Safety belt assemblyRevises negligence standards regarding the failure to wear safety belts. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5726 2001–02 |
Statutory leg committeesDeclares that the joint legislative audit and review committee, the joint committee on pension policy, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, and the joint legislative systems committee are subject to... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5727 2001–02 |
Subsidy disclosureFor-profit and some nonprofit business must compile a report by August 1 of each year listing a variety of information about subsidies received, and the jobs created together with their hourly wages. The report must be filed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5729 2001–02 |
Dangerous wild animalsIt is unlawful to own, possess, keep, or harbor a wide variety of large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5730 2001–02 |
Egg-laying birdsProvides that no egg handler may negligently deprive any bird used for egg-laying purposes of clean water or nutritious food or otherwise cause an induced or forced molt that results in harm to the egg-laying bird. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5731 2001–02 |
Elctrc utlty sales & use taxExempts construction by an electric utility from sales and use tax. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5732 2001–02 |
Fire sprinkler fittersEstablishes provisions for the regulation of fire protection system sprinkler fitters. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5736 2001–02 |
SalmonThe department must make available surplus hatchery salmon eggs for replenishing fish runs. Surplus hatchery salmon carcasses must be made available for nutrient enhancement of streams. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5737 2001–02 |
School nursesBeginning with the 2000-2001 school year, each school district must maintain a ratio of no fewer than one school nurse for every 1500 full time equivalent students. In the 2002-2003 school year, the ratio adjusts to one school... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5740 2001–02 |
Transportation srvcs/privateA person or private corporation may operate a local public passenger transportation service within a public transportation benefit area. The WUTC has jurisdiction over a privately owned carrier operating within a public... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5744 2001–02 |
Prevailing wage/public worksThe Department of Labor and Industries and WSDOT must work together to assess the current practices used in setting prevailing wages for transportation projects. The assessment must examine the possibility of cost savings... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5745 2001–02 |
Transportation bondsThe Transportation Commission can request that $1.8 billion of general obligation bonds be issued and sold to provide the funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements. The... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5746 2001–02 |
Transportation financingNonmotorized vehicles, including trailers, must pay annual license tab fees of $30. In addition to the license tab fees, all vehicles must pay a weight fee based upon the unladen (scale) weight. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5747 2001–02 |
Studded tires/feeBeginning July 1, 2001, a fee of $15 per tire is levied on the sale of each studded tire. The buyer of the tires must pay the fee to the seller of the tires and the seller must send the fees to the Department of Revenue. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5751 2001–02 |
Transportation departmentThe WSDOT must incorporate elements of total quality management into its business practices and place an emphasis on excellence in the workplace through service, customer satisfaction and a focus on results. The WSDOT must... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5752 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingWSDOT, in cooperation with local governments, must direct a baseline allocation of funding for operations, maintenance, preservation, and safety functions of state highways, county roads, city streets, transit, ferries and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5753 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingBeginning July 1, 2002, WSDOT, counties, cities and transit systems must demonstrate progress towards achieving transportation benchmarks adopted by the new Transportation Accountability Commission. These entities are deemed... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5754 2001–02 |
Transportation administratnThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) must conduct a performance review of the administrative practices of WSDOT. The purpose of the review is to clarify operational costs and identify administrative or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5756 2001–02 |
Regional transportationThe legislative authority of any county may establish a transportation region. If the county proposes to establish a region, it must call for a conference. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5757 2001–02 |
New transportation revenuesAny new revenue generated after January 1, 2001, for state transportation programs must be distributed as follows: (1)statewide distribution among the regions of the state so that there are sufficient funds in each region for... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5758 2001–02 |
Federal transportatn fundingWSDOT must develop a formula that distributes federal pass-through funds on a geographic basis to counties and cities within counties and takes into account lane miles, classification and pavement type, population, and usage... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5761 2001–02 |
Congestion relief districtsThe county legislative authority of a county with a population of 40,000 or more shall and any other county may, convene a congestion relief conference. The conference must evaluate the need for and desirability of the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |