Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5899 2001–02 |
Public water systemsFor purposes of coordination between the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health regarding approval procedures for water system plans, the place of use for municipal water supply is the service area in the approved... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5900 2001–02 |
Municipal water suppliesA certificate issued to a municipal water supplier is valid, if the water has actually been used or is needed for reasonably anticipated future need. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5901 2001–02 |
Water system intertiesThe prohibition against using interties for development of new sources of supply to meet future demand is removed. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5907 2001–02 |
Physical therapist asstPhysical therapy assistants can obtain a license from the Department of Health if they meet certain requirements. The license protects the title "physical therapist assistant" and any other words used to signify the person is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5908 2001–02 |
Water rightsA change in agricultural production that does not increase the annual consumptive quantity of water use is not considered a change in purpose of use. Agricultural production includes irrigated crops and associated frost... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5913 2001–02 |
Water conservationExpenditures to reduce customers = use of water that implement elements of the conservation plan within an approved water system plan are deducted from gross revenue. Supplying reclaimed water is not included. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5916 2001–02 |
Vehicular offensesMakes a vehicular assault or homicide within a construction zone an aggravating circumstance. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5917 2001–02 |
Workers' compensationThe Department of Labor and Industries must include the fact that a worker may choose his or her health provider, including a chiropractor, in the notification of injured worker rights. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5918 2001–02 |
Real estate excise taxesProvides that the legislative authority of any county may impose an additional excise tax on the purchase and sale of real property in the county at the rate of one-half of one percent of the selling price. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5920 2001–02 |
Parks & rec commissionDirects the commission to adopt rules that require a record check of job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors who will work with children or vulnerable adults, or who will be responsible for collecting or... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5923 2001–02 |
Public worksDeclares that the purpose of this act is to allow all state or local governmental entities that award contracts for publicly funded projects to select contractors by the lowest responsible bidder method. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5924 2001–02 |
Manufactured housingDeclares that counties, cities, and towns must ensure that impact fees imposed for new development of manufactured housing communities do not exceed the proportionate share of costs reasonably related to their impact as... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5926 2001–02 |
Prevailing wageCivil penalties for prevailing wage law violations are deposited in the public works administration account, rather than the general fund. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5928 2001–02 |
Hunting safety/childrenTo legally hunt or trap with a firearm, an individual under the age of 14 must be under the supervision of his or her parent, guardian, or an adult approved by the parent or guardian to supervise. Unlawful possession of a... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5929 2001–02 |
Beer & wine merchandisingProvides that licensees holding grocery store or beer and/or wine specialty shop licenses exclusively are permitted to allow employees of the nonretail class liquor licensee between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one to stock... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5930 2001–02 |
Public works contractingAuthority to use the alternative public works contracting procedures is extended for six years until July 1, 2007. The temporary independent oversight committee is renamed as the public works procurement committee. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5931 2001–02 |
Governmental accountabilityDeclares an intent that: (1) All legislation shall be measured by provisions of the Constitutions as currently written or amended; and (2) Elected officials, entrusted with the duty to protect individual rights and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5934 2001–02 |
Teacher certification infoThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must maintain information on a website that explains the various methods available to attain teacher certification in Washington State. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5938 2001–02 |
Alternative medicineA definition is created in statute for integrative, complementary and alternative medicine distinguished from conventional medicine. Two alternative medicine practitioners must be on the Medical Quality Assurance Commission,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5939 2001–02 |
Impersonation of a veteranMakes it a crime to impersonate a veteran of the armed forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5943 2001–02 |
Children of school employeesSchool districts must adopt policies allowing school employees' children to attend school where the employee works, at the employee's option. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5944 2001–02 |
Civic education daySchools must conduct a civic education day once in every odd-numbered year. The purpose of the civic education day is to educate students about the concepts of government and representative democracy. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5945 2001–02 |
Hlth districts/cvl penaltiesDeclares that health districts have the power to levy fines upon violators of environmental health statutes, rules, and regulations. Any person who violates a public health statute, or rules or regulations adopted under a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5948 2001–02 |
Wildlife damageAuthorizes claims for wildlife damage on rangeland suitable for grazing or browsing of domestic livestock. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5950 2001–02 |
Multifamily housingTen-year property tax deferrals for eligible construction, rehabilitation, or improvements to multifamily units in transit corridors is provided. The tax deferral does not include the value of the land, non-qualifying... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |