Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1865 2001–02 |
Watershed planning$ Identifies which water supply utility is an initiating government in a water resource inventory area that has lands in the Columbia Basin Project. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1898 2001–02 |
Crisis nurseries$ The bill adds crisis nurseries to the list of agencies that arrange for, or directly provide, out-of-home care to children, expectant mothers or persons with developmental disabilities that are licensed by the Department of... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1950 2001–02 |
Workers' compensation$ Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to modify certain forms to give injured workers notice of the right to receive health services from specified providers of the worker's choice. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| SB 5077 2001–02 |
Sheriff's employees$ Authorizes the extension of a temporary civil service position beyond the four-month period if the civil service commission continues to advertise and test for the position. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| SB 5184 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adult abuse$ The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is authorized to disclose the results of investigations conducted by the department on people who are working for home health agencies, hospice or home care agencies,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| SB 5372 2001–02 |
Cigarette sales/Indian lands$ Allows the Governor to make cigarette tax contracts with Indian tribes concerning sales of cigarettes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| SB 5449 2001–02 |
Identity theft$ Expands the definition of the crime of identity theft, increases the potential penalties, requires businesses to assist victims by providing access to information, and allows the court to enter orders requiring the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| SB 5905 2001–02 |
Tribal/state gaming compacts$ The state consents to federal court jurisdiction over disputes arising under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) or under a state/tribal compact adopted under IGRA. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| SB 6110 2001–02 |
Puget Sound crab pot bouy$ The Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to charge a fee to people who hold Puget Sound crab pot licenses to reimburse the department for producing Puget Sound crab pot buoy tags and the administration of a Puget... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1859 2001–02 |
Electrc generatng facilities$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to fuel cells and to smaller generation facilities (200 watts or more). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| HB 2247 2001–02 |
State energy supply$ The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council ( EFSEC). Raises the threshold for EFSEC jurisdiction over siting stationary thermal power plants from 250 megawatts to 350 megawatts and over floating thermal power plants from 50... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| SB 6107 2001–02 |
Geothermal energy$ Extends the state geothermal account an additional 10 years until June 30, 2011. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| HB 1036 2001–02 |
Alien banks$ Requires the Director of the Department of Financial Institutions to examine the operation of alien banks at least once every eighteen months. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1042 2001–02 |
Electrology & tattooing$ Requires the Secretary of Health to adopt by rule sterilization requirements for needles and instruments used by electrologists in permanent hair removal and by tattoo artists in professional practices. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1062 2001–02 |
Peace officers$ Requires all Washington peace officers, as a condition of continuing employment, to timely obtain and retain certification as peace officers. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1066 2001–02 |
Criminal justice training$ Expands the authority of the Criminal Justice Training Commission to own and operate training facilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1094 2001–02 |
Hlth care professional's lic$ Includes the surrender of a health practitioner = s license to practice in lieu of other sanctions specified under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1099 2001–02 |
PACE program$ Authorizes the creation of PACE programs. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1135 2001–02 |
Power of attorney$ Revokes a power of attorney granted to a spouse if there has been a dissolution, legal separation, or invalidity of marriage. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1202 2001–02 |
Property tax$ Makes procedures consistent for appeals of county assessor decisions. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1211 2001–02 |
Financl srvcs regulatn fund$ The three funds that are currently used to support the operations of the Department of Financial Institutions are combined into a single, unified fund. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1212 2001–02 |
Sealing juvenile records$ Allows a court to seal a person's juvenile record for misdemeanors if the person is at least 18 years old and has been in the community for two consecutive years without a subsequent conviction. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1213 2001–02 |
Retirement systems$ Technical corrections are made to School Employees Retirement System (SERS) provisions, funding, and defined contribution chapters. Also amends ability of State Investment Board (SIB) to declare monthly values for individual... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1214 2001–02 |
Retirement benefits board$ Clarifies certain administrative and investment duties of the Department of Retirement Systems and the State Investment Board. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1234 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship law$ Amends state apprenticeship law to conform with federal apprenticeship regulations, and respond to federal recommendations. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |