Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6786 2001–02 |
State route 513SR 513 begins in the south at SR 520 and extends northerly to Northeast Pacific Street. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| HB 2983 2001–02 |
Motorists info sign panels$ Authorizes the Department of Transportation to auction off the installation and maintenance of motorist information signs to a private contractor. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2985 2001–02 |
Trans permit projectsFinds that watershed planning and protection can enhance the selection of wetland, storm water, and riparian mitigation sites. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2987 2001–02 |
FerriesDeclares that, if a commercial ferry operator is operating a passenger-only ferry service and has received a waiver under RCW 47.60.120(3), the operator may enter into an agreement with Washington State Ferries to rent or... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2988 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesAmends RCW 81.112.030 and 81.112.040 relating to election of board members of a regional transit authority. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2989 2001–02 |
HOV lanes$ Lanes can only be limited to high occupancy vehicles (HOVs) Monday through Friday. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2991 2001–02 |
Trans projects/permittingDeclares that the department is exempt from obtaining any permit issued by a county, city, or town, regarding a transportation project of statewide significance as defined in RCW 47.06.140 and designated in RCW 47.05.021(3). | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2994 2001–02 |
ErgonomicsDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, adopted on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, shall have no force or effect. The director shall not adopt any new... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| SB 6348 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingSupplemental appropriations are made for the 2001-2003 fiscal biennium. The total appropriation for the biennium is $3.368 billion. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2982 2001–02 |
Impact feesRevises the state prohibition on funding options in RCW 82.02.090 regarding law enforcement, courts, and jails. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2002 |
| HB 2959 2001–02 |
Administrative rule adoptionRequires gubernatorial approval of all agency rules. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 25, 2002 |
| HB 2981 2001–02 |
Management serviceDeclares that no agency may employ personnel who are classified as managers with supervisory job titles but who have no direct subordinates. Provides that, unless prohibited by federal law, each agency shall have no more than... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 25, 2002 |
| HB 2979 2001–02 |
Local vehicle excise taxDeclares that it is the intent of this act to clarify that the legislature, when it enacted Senate Bill No. 6865 during the 2000 legislative session, intended to repeal all motor vehicle excise taxes, including the local motor... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2002 |
| HB 2980 2001–02 |
Impact fee limitationDeclares an intent to repeal the state prohibition on funding options in RCW 82.02.090 regarding law enforcement, courts, and jails. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2002 |
| HB 2978 2001–02 |
State library$ Transfers a number of the State Library = s functions, duties and powers to other state agencies. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2002 |
| SB 6821 2001–02 |
Local government financeDeclares an intent to allow local governments to raise revenues in order to better protect the health and safety of Washington state and its residents. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2002 |
| HB 2977 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife oversight$ Abolishes the Salmon Recovery Office with the intent that some of the savings be directed to the Fish and Wildlife Commission to hire independent staff. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 20, 2002 |
| SB 5429 2001–02 |
Electronic bingoProvisions of the current law are deleted that limit charitable and nonprofit organizations from conducting bingo or using their premises to conduct bingo more than three days per week. Charitable and nonprofit organizations... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 20, 2002 |
| SB 6290 2001–02 |
Ex parte protection ordersThe ex parte order and notice of hearing must include the date and time of the hearing. It must also notify the respondent that if he or she fails to appear or respond, the order will be issued for a minimum of one year from... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 20, 2002 |
| SB 6373 2001–02 |
Broadcasting industryGenerally, a broadcasting industry employer is prohibited from requiring an applicant, employee, or independent contractor to enter an employment contract containing a noncompetition clause. The term "employee" does not... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 20, 2002 |
| HB 1118 2001–02 |
Traffic safety cameras$ The use of traffic safety cameras to record traffic infractions is detailed. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 1254 2001–02 |
Real estate tax exemption$ An exchange of real estate is exempt from the state portion of the real estate excise tax if the exchange is between a private entity and the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Department of Interior, and the exchange... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 1437 2001–02 |
Park & rec commissioners$ Removes the prohibition on park and recreation districts from nominating candidates in a primary election. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 1575 2001–02 |
Physical fitness services$ Physical fitness services are exempted from retail sales and use taxes, and are reclassified under the business and occupation tax as service activities. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 1630 2001–02 |
Mobile home relocation asst$ Amends the Mobile Home Relocation Assistance Act to allow the payment of relocation expenses to a mobile home owner that (1) must dispose of their mobile/manufactured home because it cannot be reinstalled at another site; or... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |