All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2316 2001–02 |
County funding/highwaysAuthorizes use of county road funds for state highway improvements. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2327 2001–02 |
Greenhouse gas mitigation$ Requires energy facilities that are sited through the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) to permanently mitigate in Washington all greenhouse gases emitted by the facility. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5000 2001–02 |
Surface water runoffAmends RCW 36.89.080, 36.94.140, and 86.15.160 to eliminate the authority for charges based on water runoff characteristics of property. Declares that rates and charges may not be fixed or altered based on the water runoff... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5002 2001–02 |
Amateur radio antennasNo local government may oppose an amateur radio antenna that is 70 feet high or less without a clearly defined health, safety, or aesthetic consideration. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5003 2001–02 |
State board of educationThe size of the SBE is increased and the composition and method of electing the SBE is changed. The SBE is comprised of two nonpartisan representatives from each of the congressional districts, except districts at large, who... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5004 2001–02 |
Serial murderIncludes serial murder in the list of aggravating circumstances for first degree murder. Provides that a person is a serial killer who murdered two or more victims with a cooling-off period between at least two of the murders. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5005 2001–02 |
First dgr murder/sentencingProvides that all first degree murders are subject to sentences of life without possibility of parole or the death penalty. Repeals RCW 10.95.020 and 10.95.040. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5006 2001–02 |
Presidential electorsDeclares that the electors shall be elected based on the number of votes cast for each of the three parties receiving the most votes in the state divided by the aggregate number of votes cast for the three parties receiving... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5007 2001–02 |
Presidential electorsThe statewide winner of the presidential election is granted two presidential electors, while remaining electors are granted individually to the winning presidential candidate within each congressional district. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5008 2001–02 |
Forest roadsThe Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with user groups must conduct a study on state trust land road uses and make recommendations to the Legislature by July 1, 2003. The study must look at enforcement issues,... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5009 2001–02 |
Aquatic residencesProvides that for purposes of chapter 79.90 and 79.96 RCW the term "water-dependent use" includes moorage facilities that accommodate boats used as a place of residence by the owner. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5010 2001–02 |
Veterans/license feesResidents who are honorably discharged veterans of foreign wars of the United States are eligible to purchase hunting licenses at one-half price and/or combination fishing licenses for a price reduced from $36 to $5. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5011 2001–02 |
Property tax assessmentProvides that in valuing any tract or parcel of real property, the assessed value shall be reduced by amounts expended on mitigation fees, impact fees, or system improvement charges during the assessment year. Authorizes the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5012 2001–02 |
Emergency vhcl weight limitProvides that authorized emergency vehicles may exceed the gross weight limitations contained in RCW 46.44.041 and 46.44.042 without a special permit or additional fees as prescribed by chapter 46.44 RCW, but only while... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5016 2001–02 |
Motorcycle equipmentAmends RCW 46.37.530 and 46.37.535 relating to motorcycle equipment requirements. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5018 2001–02 |
Hospital penaltiesThe Department of Health is authorized to impose a penalty of $1,000 per incident for failure to report a required event. The department can authorize spending the fine on improvements in the hospital that would reduce the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5020 2001–02 |
River closures/salmonThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may close a river or stream to human access under conditions of abnormal streamflow. Abnormal streamflow means low streamflow, waterborne pathogens, degraded water quality, high water... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5021 2001–02 |
Cmmrcl salmon net fisheriesThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must not authorize a commercial salmon net fishing in areas where threatened or endangered salmon are known to occur unless observers are placed on the boats that participate in the fishery.... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5023 2001–02 |
State parks & recreationA biennial report of parks operations is produced and distributed to the Legislature and the public. The report includes information relating to parks = operations, needs, expenses, revenue, projects, and issues. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5025 2001–02 |
Veterans/parking privilegesAmends RCW 46.16.381 to authorize special parking privileges for disabled veterans. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5027 2001–02 |
Prescription drugsThe Health Care Authority must contract for a study to determine the feasibility of aggregate purchasing of prescription drugs by state and local governments, and for those residents with limited insurance coverage for... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5029 2001–02 |
Nonparental visitationAny person may petition for visitation if there has been a substantial change in circumstances relating to the parent or minor child that justifies the action. The petitioner must then show that a substantial relationship... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5030 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 |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5031 2001–02 |
Transportation/TANFThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a wheels to work program as a public-private partnership. The program provides qualified families on TANF with the ability to own a car. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5032 2001–02 |
Natural/manufactured gas taxDeclares that the tax imposed under RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales of natural or manufactured gas made from a truck to a farm for growing agricultural crops, poultry, or livestock. Declares that the tax imposed under... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |