Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5640 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle dealersDOL's authority is clarified as it relates to regulating and monitoring vehicle lease practices of auto dealers by adding the word "lease" throughout Chapter 46.70 ("Dealers and Manufacturers") to be included with current... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5647 2001–02 |
Energy efficiency standards$ Includes the concept of energy management systems in the development of the life-cycle cost analysis for the construction and renovation of major public buildings. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5649 2001–02 |
Elctrcty generatn resourcesPrior to a general rate-setting proceeding, an electrical company may file information with the Utilities and Transportation Commission concerning its decision to acquire electricity generation. Acquisition includes direct... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5652 2001–02 |
In-home long-term careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must study the experience of at least two states which have established arrangements that enable individual providers of home care services to collectively bargain the terms of... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5653 2001–02 |
Insurer's estateThe order of distribution of claims against insolvent insurance companies is reprioritized, to comply with federal requirements, giving federal claims a higher priority, Class 3. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5654 2001–02 |
Licensing insurance agentsRequirements for the licensing of nonresidents are changed to more closely conform to the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The commissioner may license nonresident agents and brokers: (1) if their state or province... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5658 2001–02 |
Vehicle license renewalsThe requirement that a certificate of registration or preprinted application be provided by the vehicle owner to renew a vehicle license is eliminated. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5660 2001–02 |
Taxation of fuelTechnical corrections are made to the motor vehicle fuel tax and special fuel tax statutes. The definition of ? motor vehicle fuel supplier @ is amended to conform to federal regulations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5661 2001–02 |
Recreational facilitiesInstead of being a part of the land use element of a comprehensive plan, recreation is added to the six elements of a comprehensive plan. The recreation element must show a comprehensive system of areas and public sites for... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5672 2001–02 |
Crime victims/restitutionIf a victim dies before restitution is paid in full, any unpaid restitution is then paid to the victim's estate, unless the victim died without being survived by any heirs, in which case restitution is deposited in the public... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5674 2001–02 |
Washington climate center$ Authorizes the establishment of the Washington Climate Center (Center) as an independent, nonprofit organization to serve as a central clearinghouse for climate change activities and to perform specified duties related to... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5679 2001–02 |
HIV/AIDS prevention$ A committee of 13 people is created to review state programs and funding for programs seeking to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5681 2001–02 |
Fire-fighting apparatusFire-fighting apparatus is defined. The apparatus must comply with federal and state vehicle operating and safety criteria including rules adopted by agencies within each jurisdiction. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5688 2001–02 |
Infant and child productsThe Department of Health may develop and maintain a product safety education campaign. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5697 2001–02 |
Missing person recordsThe Washington State Patrol's dental identification system continues to maintain a file containing the dental record of each person who was reported missing for more than 30 days but was later found, and is not required to... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5698 2001–02 |
Unidentified persons/infoWithin 30 days of the date an unidentified body is found, the county coroner or medical examiner must conduct a dental examination and must forward records of that examination to the dental identification section of the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5704 2001–02 |
Election recount proceduresAbstracts : The county auditor must send to Secretary of State along with the abstract a cumulative report of the election and a copy of the certificate of the election. These materials are sent both electronically and through... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5711 2001–02 |
Ballots/order of candidatesThe requirement for rotation of candidates = names on primary ballots is repealed. The order is determined by lot. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5713 2001–02 |
Water transfer or changesA water right holder does not require approval to rotate use of water, but must consult with the Department of Ecology in advance. A water right holder does not require approval to change the place of use of a water right to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5717 2001–02 |
Low-income energy asst prgrm$ Appropriates $2 million General Fund State and $4 million General Fund Federal for the low income home energy assistance program. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5718 2001–02 |
ReflexologistsA new credential is created within massage law, ? certified reflexologist. @ No person may practice reflexology unless certified to do so, unless otherwise authorized by law in his or her professional scope of practice.... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5725 2001–02 |
Direct pay permitsThe Department of Revenue may grant a taxpayer a direct pay permit. The direct pay permit allows the taxpayer to accrue and remit directly to the department the use tax on the acquisition of tangible personal property and the... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5738 2001–02 |
Snowmobile registration feesThe snowmobile registration fee is increased from $20 to $25, effective September 30, 2001. The snowmobile registration fee is increased another $5 to $30, effective September 30, 2002. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5741 2001–02 |
Managed competition/transThe department may purchase any maintenance or operations function from any individual, nonprofit organization, business, employee business unit, or other entity if the following criteria are met: (1) the invitation for bid... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |