All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5158 2001–02 |
Disabled huntersProvides that a hunter who has a valid disabled hunter permit, and is issued a special crossbow authorization by the director to use a crossbow, may hunt wildlife. To qualify for a special crossbow authorization for the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5160 2001–02 |
State property taxEliminates the state property tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5161 2001–02 |
Limiting property taxDeclares that, unless otherwise exempt from property taxes, any increase in value of property for taxation purposes over its 1999 valuation level, plus the lesser of two percent per year or inflation, is exempt from property taxes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5163 2001–02 |
FerriesAmends RCW 47.60.120 and 81.84.020 to delete the ten-mile restriction on ferry crossings. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5164 2001–02 |
Secretary of transportationAuthorizes the governor to appoint the secretary of transportation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5165 2001–02 |
Property taxesDeclares that the intent of this act is to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation, and limiting the tax assessed on real property. Applies to taxes levied for collection in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5167 2001–02 |
State energy strategyThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must review and revise the state energy strategy every five years. The review and revision must be accomplished within two years. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5168 2001–02 |
Technology fees/higher edThe community colleges and technical colleges are included in the statute allowing governing boards, with the written consent of the student government association, to establish a student technology fee. Following one year of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5169 2001–02 |
Telework tax incentivesEmployers may receive a credit against the business and occupation tax or the public utilities tax for telework expenditures, including telework equipment, installation costs, and training. Total credits claimed by an employer... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5171 2001–02 |
Telework enhcmnt funding brdThe Telework Enhancement Funding Board is created. The board consists of five voting members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5172 2001–02 |
Public assistanceThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) designs a program intended to increase the supply of housing for ? persons on public assistance, @ by paying landlords directly. DSHS considers the use of public and private... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5173 2001–02 |
Food service establishmentsThe State Board of Health is directed to establish rules for providing letter grades as an inspection system for all food service establishments in the state. The rules must include clearly posting the letter grade upon... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5174 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitationsThe Attorney General of Washington must establish and operate a do-not-call list of residential telephone numbers. The Attorney General may contract with a private vendor to establish and operate the list. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5177 2001–02 |
Pistol purchasesRemoves the authority of the department of licensing to keep records of pistol purchases or transfers. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5178 2001–02 |
Geoduck diver licensesProvides that after July 1, 2001, the director shall not issue new geoduck diver licenses unless fewer than fifty persons are eligible for renewal. Provides that, if fewer than fifty persons are eligible to renew a geoduck... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5180 2001–02 |
Peace officersAll peace officers must obtain and maintain certification as a condition of continuing employment. The Criminal Justice Training Commission is given authority to certify officers, to investigate complaints against officers,... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5191 2001–02 |
LEOFF risk program$ Creates a local government risk pool and risk assumption program to reduce medical costs for LEOFF 1 employers. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5192 2001–02 |
Privileged communicationsDeclares that a state legislator may not be examined as to any constituent communication made to him or her in his or her official capacity without the consent of the constituent. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5193 2001–02 |
Public records/legislatureRevises RCW 42.17.020 relating to the definition of "public records" as it applies to state legislative offices. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5194 2001–02 |
Dyed special fuel/farmersAuthorizes farmers to use dyed fuel for limited on-road purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5198 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceThe definition of "misconduct," for purposes of unemployment insurance benefits, is expanded to include criminal acts by employees at an employer's business or in willful disregard of the employer's interest. Such acts... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5199 2001–02 |
SheriffRestricts the use of the term "sheriff." | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5200 2001–02 |
School certificated staffThe meaning of incentives includes, but is not limited to, recruiting certificated instructional staff or for meeting or exceeding mutually agreed to goals. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5202 2001–02 |
Hispanic scholarship programEstablishes the Hispanic American endowed scholarship program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5203 2001–02 |
Water conservancy boardIt is the intent of the Legislature to clarify existing law regarding the authority of water conservancy boards. ? Transfer @ is defined to mean a transfer, change, or amendment to a water right, as provided in the surface and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |