Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2937 2001–02 |
Higher ed research tx exmptnExempts expenditures by universities on research and development from sales and use taxation. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2938 2001–02 |
Ergonomic rulesDeclares 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 8, 2002 |
| HB 2939 2001–02 |
Electronic toll payersApplies to the personally identifying information of persons who acquire and use a transponder or other technology to facilitate payment of tolls. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2940 2001–02 |
Newspaper sales & use taxesDeclares that all revenue from the taxes imposed under chapter 82.08 or 82.12 RCW upon the sale or use of newspapers must be used solely for the support of the state library or for the support of reading programs under the... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 5026 2001–02 |
Prescription discount prgrmThe Health Care Authority (HCA) must implement a program to aggregate the purchase of prescription drugs for health care programs administered by state agencies. Under the program, the HCA is to negotiate price discounts with... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6057 2001–02 |
Growth mngmnt/economic dvlpmCountywide planning policies must include: (1) policies that consider the population and employment growth and the number of residential units necessary to accommodate the growth in both rural and urban areas; (2) policies... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6268 2001–02 |
Pharmacy access programThe Legislature states its intent to create a pharmacy access program to implement strategies to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to the state and assure state residents continued access to affordable medications. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6279 2001–02 |
Water rightsState revenue from existing real estate excise tax applicable to the separate sale of water rights is used to improve information and records related to water rights. The Departments of Ecology and Revenue must work with... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6361 2001–02 |
Drug offense sentencing$ Manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine is ranked at level VII on the sentencing grid, instead of level VIII. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6565 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship utilizationFrom July 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, all contracts for public works projects estimated to cost $2 million or more must require that at least 10 percent of labor hours per trade are performed by apprentices. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6576 2001–02 |
Juvenile offendersCounties can contract with the state to provide parole and supervision services for juvenile offenders being released from state commitment facilities. Counties may choose to contract with adjoining counties to provide parole... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6643 2001–02 |
Fire fghtrs/occ diseaseA rebuttable presumption is established that a fire fighter's heart problem is an occupational disease if it is experienced within 72 hours of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6644 2001–02 |
WorkFirst/tax creditsA business and occupation tax credit is authorized for an employer whose employee was participating in the WorkFirst Program on the date that the employee was hired. The credit is equal to 10 percent of the wages paid to the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6654 2001–02 |
Homeland securityTwo million dollars is appropriated each fiscal biennium for the Military Department to be provided as homeland security grants to political subdivisions of the state. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, $2 million, or... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6666 2001–02 |
Nursing care servicesNursing pools may not bill health care facilities more than 135 percent of the county weighted average wage rate for nursing facility employees. This rate is calculated based on nursing home wages in like job classifications... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6687 2001–02 |
Eluding police vehicleThe crime of attempting to elude a police vehicle is changed from a class C felony to a class B felony and is raised from a seriousness level I to a seriousness level IV on the sentencing grid. The officer giving the signal to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6711 2001–02 |
Health care fundingThe Legislature states its intent to provide the necessary revenues for the support of health care for Washington citizens. An income tax is imposed on Washington residents and businesses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6733 2001–02 |
Developmentally disabledAny vacancy in a residential habilitation center must be available for respite care. These beds must serve any individual with developmental disabilities, regardless of their age. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6745 2001–02 |
Death certificatesThe Department of Health and all local registrars must charge a surcharge of $1 for each fee imposed for certified copies of records and for copies or information provided for research, statistical, or administrative purposes,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6752 2001–02 |
Nursing facility payment sysMinor rental costs which are necessary for operating the facility are included as allowable costs when calculating reimbursement rates. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6765 2001–02 |
Water resource managementA task force is convened to study negotiation of federally reserved and Indian treaty water rights. Another is convened to study negotiation of interstate and international water resources issues. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6811 2001–02 |
Wholesale liquor salesEstablishes provisions relating to the privatization of the state's retail and wholesale liquor sales. Repeals RCW 66.16.030 and 66.16.090. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2831 2001–02 |
Branch campuses$ The Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the original mission of branch campuses and determine if it meets current and future needs. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| HB 2923 2001–02 |
Port districts/pension plansAuthorizes the governing body of a port district to enter into an agreement in writing with one or more of its officers or employees or a group of such officers and employees, authorizing deductions from the officer's or... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| HB 2924 2001–02 |
Industrial safety & healthRequires employers to provide a workplace that is in compliance with safety and health standards. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |