Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6772 2001–02 |
Workers' compensationRetrospective rating groups are to distribute at least 90 percent of refunds to group members. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6776 2001–02 |
Sparkling beveragesState liquor stores are permitted to sell sparkling apple cider and sparkling grape juice processed, produced, and packaged in Washington and made exclusively from apples and grapes grown in the state of Washington, if such... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6782 2001–02 |
Bank robberyThe act is known as the Robbery Act of 2002. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6800 2001–02 |
Legislative buildingState officers and employees are allowed to solicit funds for the preservation and restoration of the Legislative Building. An exemption for these activities is made from the ethics laws. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6820 2001–02 |
Emergency reserve fundsThe state Treasurer is directed to transfer $246.8 million from the Emergency Reserve Fund to the state General Fund. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6824 2001–02 |
Health care authorityThe Health Care Authority must send written notice to all Basic Health Plan enrollees within 30 days, requiring them to verify their eligibility. Enrollees failing to verify their eligibility within 90 days of the notice are... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| HB 2984 2001–02 |
Pblc-priv trans initiatives$ The limitation on the number of projects that may be developed under the Public-Private Initiatives Act (PPI) is removed. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| HB 2986 2001–02 |
Habitat mitigation banks$ Authorizes development and use of wildlife and fish habitat banking to compensate for the loss of habitat. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| HB 2992 2001–02 |
Trans-related impact fees$ Cities and counties may only assess impact fees for residential construction after the project is completed or occupied. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5033 2001–02 |
Personnel file inspectionEmployees of personal services agencies are, for purposes of employee records, also considered employees of the firms they are placed with. Employees are entitled to inspect and copy, subject to a reasonable copying charge,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5079 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle excise taxReferences to the motor vehicle excise tax are removed from several statutes in Titles 46 and 82. Second Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: This bill is a technical correction bill eliminating references to the motor... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5091 2001–02 |
Ferry queuesIt is a traffic infraction for a driver of a motor vehicle intending to board a Washington State ferry to: (1) block a residential driveway while waiting to board the ferry; or (2) move in front of another vehicle in a queue... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5109 2001–02 |
Basic parkland access feesThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is prohibited from charging fees for basic parkland access. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5113 2001–02 |
Motorized scootersRegulations regarding motorized foot scooters are created. A driver's license is not required to operate a motorized foot scooter. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5128 2001–02 |
Industrial injury/medicationThe restriction on payment for prescription medications listed as Schedule I-IV controlled substances is modified. For pensioned workers, opiate medications from Schedules I, II, and III, which have currently accepted medical... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5262 2001–02 |
Crimes against propertyTheft in the first degree, possession of stolen property in the first degree, and malicious mischief in the first degree (B felonies) are committed when a person takes or possesses stolen property or harms property valued at... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5282 2001–02 |
DNA/insuranceAn insurer cannot screen an individual's DNA. The term "screened" is defined. Insurance coverage for DNA testing cannot be denied under the provisions of the bill. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5284 2001–02 |
DNA/genetic testingInformed consent is required when an individual's identifiable DNA is obtained for genetic testing purposes. A person must be informed of a number of different items listed. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5353 2001–02 |
Archaeological sitesThe director of CTED or his or her designee may assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for every violation of the chapter of laws protecting archaeological sites and resources, and may deny applications for permits to disturb... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5378 2001–02 |
Shoreline master programThe impact of providing habitat for salmon in their various life stages is substantial and parts of the shorelines management rules adopted recently by the Department of Ecology are intended to improve shoreline practices that... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5528 2001–02 |
Schools/bullyingEach school district must adopt a specific policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students that contains minimum specified provisions. The policy must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5569 2001–02 |
Tow truck operatorsThe Washington State Patrol provides by rule a uniform release form to be used by courts or agencies authorizing the release of property from suspended license impounds. When a court determines that an impound is in violation... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5592 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle excise taxThe requirement that the Department of Licensing report MVET revenue not collected as a result of the exemption from MVET for rental cars is removed. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5610 2001–02 |
Traffic safety cameras$ Rules are developed for use of traffic safety cameras by law enforcement. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5633 2001–02 |
Hazardous materialsA UTC employee may enter the property of any business that ships hazardous materials by rail. Entries must be at a reasonable time and conducted in a reasonable manner. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |