Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5430 2001–02 |
Cranial hair prostheses$ All health insurance policies that provide coverage for prostheses must provide coverage for cranial hair prostheses for patients under 18 years of age suffering from alopecia areata, totalis or universalis. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5437 2001–02 |
Hunting & fishing licenses$ Allows Department of Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers to require a person that is hunting or fishing to exhibit photo identification if the person purchased their hunting or fishing license over the internet or telephone. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5439 2001–02 |
Fishing guides$ Separate salmon guide licenses and game fish guide licenses are combined into a single fishing guide license. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5447 2001–02 |
Forest fire protectionThe Legislature recognizes that there is a shared interest between forest landowners and the public in protecting the forest and forest resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5452 2001–02 |
Utility relocationIn the case of a regional transit authority, the costs of removing or relocating utility facilities that result from construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of the transit authority's system must be included in the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5453 2001–02 |
Air pollution investigationsAir pollution control officers and Department of Ecology employees are required, once entry is refused, to obtain a search warrant in order to enter property for the purpose of investigating the release of air contaminants. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5454 2001–02 |
Jvnl offndr basic training$ Allows juveniles who violate parole after completing the basic training camp program to be returned to confinement for the remainder of their original sentence. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5457 2001–02 |
Private vocational schools$ Changes are made in language, liability limits of the tuition recovery trust fund, and licensure provisions due to unfair business practices. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5462 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesA health plan offered, issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2001 that provides coverage for prescription drugs must provide coverage for all prescription contraceptive drugs and devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5465 2001–02 |
Sx offndr treatmnt providers$ Grants limited immunity from negligence actions to certified sex offender treatment providers treating sexually violent predators released to a less restrictive alternative under the Community Protection Act. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5469 2001–02 |
Tx deferrals/distressd areasThe business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for job creation in rural and distressed areas is expanded to include jobs created as a result of relocation into rural counties or community empowerment zones. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5476 2001–02 |
Credit cardsCredit cards may not be issued to persons under 21 without obtaining a written application that includes a statement by the applicant listing all existing available credit. This available credit must be listed by source and amount. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5477 2001–02 |
Public transportation systemIn a county with a population of more than 150,000, where a PTBA and a city both operate a public transportation system, the county must submit a ballot proposition to the city on whether the PTBA should acquire the city's... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5479 2001–02 |
Athlete agentsIn order to be a student athlete agent, a person must register with the Department of Licensing. Application information to be provided to the department and the conditions under which the department may refuse to grant or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5489 2001–02 |
Veterans affairs personnelThe following additional exemptions to state civil service law apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs: a confidential secretary for the deputy director and each assistant director. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5493 2001–02 |
Youth athletic fclty accountFunds are granted or loaned from the youth athletic facility account for the purposes of development, improvement, and maintenance of community outdoor athletic facilities. Funds need not be divided between purposes equally. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5507 2001–02 |
Parenting plans/paternityA parent who has executed an acknowledgment of paternity for a child can file an action seeking establishment of residential provisions, a parenting plan, child support, and/or health insurance coverage. A guardian ad litem... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5515 2001–02 |
State veterans' songThe song ? Thanks to Them @ by Jerry Hayes is the official veterans = song of the state of Washington. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5519 2001–02 |
MotorcyclesMotorcycles that are loaned to DOL or to persons contracting with DOL for use in the motorcycle operator training and education program are exempt from the use tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5520 2001–02 |
Ballot measures/fiscal impctFiscal impact statements are required for initiatives to the people and to the Legislature; legislative alternatives to initiatives; referendum bills referred to the voters; and referendum measures on the ballot. These... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5527 2001–02 |
Private clubs/liquorA private club that restricts membership through selected criteria may obtain an endorsement for up to 40 nonclub member sponsored events using club liquor. Visitors and guests may attend the events only by invitation of the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5540 2001–02 |
Energy assistance programsA new Public Utility Tax Credit program is created for gas and electric utilities that provide billing discounts to low-income customers or make direct contributions to existing community-based energy assistance programs. The... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5541 2001–02 |
Wind/sun generating facilityThe sales tax exemption for wind, solar, and landfill gas powered electrical generating facilities is lowered from 200 kilowatts (200,000 watts) to 200 watts. The sales tax exemption for machinery and equipment installed by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |