Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6294 2001–02 |
Sex offender comm notificatnThe sheriff may produce level III community notification flyers in languages other than English upon request. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6308 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceWorkers who are filing for unemployment insurance benefits and have temporary total disabilities can utilize the same alternative filing methods as other applicants, through the use of computers and call centers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6309 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceA clerical error in rate class 16 in Schedule B of employer contribution rates is corrected from 3.69 to 3.42. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6318 2001–02 |
City charter electionsFor cities of the first class, if the vote in favor of adopting or amending a charter receives 40 percent or less of the total vote on the question of charter adoption or revision, no new election on the question of charter... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6330 2001–02 |
Metropolitan park districtsAny city or county, or combination of cities and counties, may create a metropolitan park district. The ballot proposition must be submitted to the voters of the area proposed for inclusion in the metropolitan park district... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6339 2001–02 |
Title 48 RCWAll references to a repealed section of the code relating to midwives are eliminated and replaced with the nursing care statute. No exclusion or limitation of preexisting conditions may be applied by an insurer to a Medicare... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6346 2001–02 |
Sexual exploitatn of minorsIn a situation where a computer has been submitted either privately or commercially for repair, modification, or maintenance, and a person develops reasonable cause to believe the computer stores visual or printed matter that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6362 2001–02 |
Manufactured/mobile homesIn addition to going to court, landlords and tenants have the option of free mediation and arbitration to resolve their disputes. Mediation is a first option for landlords and tenants, but if either party chooses to, they can... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6370 2001–02 |
Prostitution preventionThe opportunity for equal treatment is given by creating a graduated fee schedule from $50 to $300 for offenders who enter into diversion agreements for crimes related to indecent exposure and prostitution. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6371 2001–02 |
Public school license platesA Public School License Plate series is established. The Department of Licensing and Superintendent of Public Instruction must design a plate displaying a red apple symbol and an education related motto. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6386 2001–02 |
School district electionsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6399 2001–02 |
Driving recordsAn abstract provided to an employer must include a list of motor vehicle accidents in which the person was driving and received a citation for the accident. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6403 2001–02 |
Collective bargaining/U. W.Legislative intent related to cooperative labor relations, the importance of shared governance, and the university's authority in administration and admissions is stated. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6404 2001–02 |
Duties of the sheriffRepresentative(s) from the Washington State Association of Counties, Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and judge(s) from the District and Municipal Court Judges Association will study the issue of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6413 2001–02 |
Credit cards/late paymentNo late fees may be assessed against a new account's initial invoice until the account is 45 days overdue. When assessing late fees, credit card and retail credit issuers must make reasonable allowances for disruption to the... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6435 2001–02 |
Commercial driversA commercial motor vehicle driver is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a predetermined period of time if he or she is guilty of violating one of six specified offenses regarding railroad-highway... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6436 2001–02 |
Licensing departmentThe Department of Licensing (DOL) may sell advertising for inclusion in any of its publications, materials or mailings. DOL must retain the right to approve advertising content to ensure that the products or services are... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6440 2001–02 |
Collective bargainingFaculty members at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. Only one bargaining unit is allowable for faculty of each university. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6450 2001–02 |
Clean energy/clean vehiclesThe Department of General Administration (GA) must include high gas mileage vehicles, lower emission vehicles, and qualified alternative energy resources within its state purchasing guidelines. Such guidelines must also... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6451 2001–02 |
Civil disordersA civil disorder is defined as any public disturbance involving acts of violence by groups of three or more people that cause an immediate danger of or result in damage or injury to the person of any other individual. The... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6452 2001–02 |
Master licensesThe Department of Licensing must collect an application handling fee from each applicant for a master license and from each licensee for a master license renewal. The handling fee is not refundable to the applicant or licensee... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6459 2001–02 |
custom-built vehiclesA custom-built vehicle is defined as a passenger car or light truck that is custom-designed and fabricated by the owner for his or her own use, and does not include any major body parts from a manufactured vehicle or produced... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6472 2001–02 |
Business & professions actUniform disciplinary regulations are established for all businesses and professions regulated by the Department of Licensing. "Disciplinary authorities" are defined as boards, commissions, or the director. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6477 2001–02 |
Principals & vice principalsPublic school principals and vice principals must be credentialed in one of the following two ways, both of which require holding valid administrative certificates: (1) they must hold or have held valid teacher certificates,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6493 2001–02 |
Driving record abstractsTransit authorities or their agents can request certified abstracts of full driving records for prospective vanpool drivers for insurance and risk management purposes. It is unlawful to use the abstract information for any... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |