All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5363 2001–02 |
Small rural hospitalsHospitals certified as critical access hospitals by the Heath Care Financing Administration are to be reimbursed based on allowable costs for services provided to enrollees in the state = s medical assistance programs.... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5365 2001–02 |
Sales tx exmptn/roadsDeclares that the taxes levied by RCW 82.08.020 do not apply to materials and labor used in the construction or maintenance of publicly owned roads, streets, or highways. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5366 2001–02 |
Prevailing wagesExempts public works and maintenance contracts of school districts from prevailing wage requirements. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5371 2001–02 |
Gas tax distributionProvides that proceeds collected from King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties shall be distributed back to these counties in the same proportions in which the proceeds were remitted to the treasurer, and used by these counties... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5375 2001–02 |
Abandoned vehiclesNo vehicle meeting the definition of "junk"vehicle can be resold at auction. A tow truck operator can refuse to accept a bid at auction for the following reasons: the bidder owes the operator money; the operator knows the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5379 2001–02 |
Cougar/state animalThe cougar, Puma Concolor, is designated as the state = s official animal. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5381 2001–02 |
License platesWhen a used car is sold privately, the seller must remove the license plates from the vehicle and retain them before the buyer takes possession of the vehicle. The buyer must apply for, and DOL must issue, a new set of license... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5391 2001–02 |
Mandatory arbitrationRegardless of the population in a county, all district and superior courts in the state may authorize a mandatory arbitration program in their courts. The maximum amount subject to mandatory arbitration is increased to $50,000... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5397 2001–02 |
Contract rans employeesPublic employers may not contract out for transportation services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm are less than those... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5398 2001–02 |
Prprty tx/seniors & disabledDeclares that all taxpayers who qualify for exemption under RCW 84.36.381 shall also be allowed a property tax exemption from the state levy equal to the tax imposed on the assessed value of the owner-occupied residential... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5399 2001–02 |
Long-term care caregiverThe department is directed to establish and maintain a state caregiver registry listing names and other identifying information about individuals who have been found to have abandoned, abused, financially exploited, or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5402 2001–02 |
Hate crimesIn determining whether an exceptional sentence is appropriate, the court may consider whether the offender committed the offense because of the person's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5404 2001–02 |
Promise scholarship programPromise Scholarships are awarded to students who graduate from public and approved private high schools or who have participated in home-based instruction and who meet both an academic and financial eligibility criteria.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5405 2001–02 |
Precursor drugsRestricts the sale of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine. Provides penalties for violations of the act. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5406 2001–02 |
Sexually violent offenseThe definition of sexually violent offenses includes, in addition to the current list, homicide by abuse and manslaughter in the first or second degree when committed with a sexual motivation. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5408 2001–02 |
Hydraulic project approvalsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must establish minimum levels for hydraulic permit field visits. A minimum of 50 percent of sites must be visited for applications filed and for projects completed. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5409 2001–02 |
Water-sewer districtsThe general comprehensive plan of a water-sewer district is deemed approved by a state agency if the state agency fails to reject or conditionally approve the plan within 60 days of the plan = s submission to the state agency.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5410 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsPublic utility districts and rural port districts (districts) are prohibited from providing telecommunications services or facilities to end users. Existing contracts between districts and other government entities entered... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5412 2001–02 |
Water rightsIt is the policy of the state to assure timely decisions on water rights applications and limit to 500 the accumulation of applications that cannot be considered because of lack of funding. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5414 2001–02 |
DSHS/child abuse and neglectThe Children = s Administration at the Department of Social and Health Services has a standard of one clerical support person for every social worker. Every supervisor has a least one paralegal assigned to him or her. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5415 2001–02 |
Chemical dependency treatmntVoluntary chemical dependency treatment is provided to minors without regard to the availability of funds when medically appropriate. If a minor 13 years of age or older requests inpatient treatment or an evaluation of the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5418 2001–02 |
Chemical dependency treatmntVoluntary chemical dependency treatment is provided to minors and persons whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level without regard to the availability of funds when medically appropriate. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5420 2001–02 |
Family leave insuranceThe Department of Labor and Industries establishes a program of paid family and medical leave insurance. Workers and employers each pay a one cent per hour premium into a fund. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5421 2001–02 |
School emplys/cost-of-livingAmends RCW 28A.400.205 to provide an annual cost-of-living increase for all school district employees. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5422 2001–02 |
Personnel managementThe Department of Personnel and the Department of Retirement Systems are combined into the Department of Human Resources. All personnel and property of the previous two departments are transferred to the Department of Human Resources. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |