All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6235 2001–02 |
Higher education/residencyAny child who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school is permitted to pay resident tuition at Washington public universities and colleges if the student enrolls... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6238 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminologyFinds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6239 2001–02 |
Firearms/capitol campusIt is unlawful for any person to enter a building on the state capitol campus when the person knowingly possesses a firearm. The State Patrol must provide either a locked box and key within the building, or must designate an... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6245 2001–02 |
Academic commissionThe requirement that each caucus submit a list of names from which the Governor must choose four members of the commission is removed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6246 2001–02 |
Organic foods commissionAuthority is granted for the producers of organic food to petition for the formation of an organic food commission. Organic food has the same definition as the State Organic Food Certification Program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6247 2001–02 |
Methamphetamine prcsr drugsIncludes salts and isomers in methamphetamine precursor drug provisions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6250 2001–02 |
Environmental mitigationProvides for perpetual management of environmental mitigation sites. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6256 2001–02 |
State lands/sale of materialProvides that, prior to selling valuable materials, the department of natural resources must widely advertise during a four-week period. The advertisement must specify the place, date, and time of sale, the minimum bid, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6261 2001–02 |
Industrial insuranceProvides that, if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6262 2001–02 |
Aviation safetyDeclares that every person who operates a private airplane in violation of federal law or regulation by flying closer than one thousand feet to the Washington state legislative building or the governor's mansion is guilty of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6269 2001–02 |
TransportationAdopts certain recommendations of the state Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation. Appropriates the sum of nine hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, from the public works administration... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6271 2001–02 |
Evergreen recreation passA renewable, annual "Evergreen Recreation Pass" is created for use at any recreation sites owned by State Parks, the Department of Natural Resources, or Department of Fish and Wildlife where a pass is required. The cost of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6273 2001–02 |
Weapons at public meetingsIt is unlawful for a person to knowingly possess a weapon in areas of any buildings that are used for city, town, or county legislative authority meetings, including offices of such local officials and waiting areas and... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6274 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle theftIncreases penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6276 2001–02 |
Public disclosure actIn addition to the civil penalty a court can assess for violations of the limitations on campaign contributions, it may also order any illegally accepted contribution to be returned. Violations of the prohibition against using... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6281 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingAuthorizes use of the motor vehicle fund for transportation purposes. Deletes the restriction for highway purposes only. Provides that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article II, section 40 of the state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6295 2001–02 |
Access to educationPublic colleges and universities, community colleges, and school districts are not subject to the provisions of Initiative 200. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6297 2001–02 |
Judges' association/duesIn order to be a member in good standing and eligible to vote and hold office in the District and Municipal Court Judges' Association, the dues of the member must have been paid. The dues of the association may be paid from... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1624 2001–02 |
Hlth or welfare srvcs/b&o tx$ Exempts nonprofit hospitals and public hospitals from business and occupation tax on payments received from organizations under contract with the federal or state government to manage health benefits for medicare, medical... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 23, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| HB 1906 2001–02 |
Farm equipment tax exemption$ Exempts farmer = s machinery and equipment from the state property tax. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| HB 2138 2001–02 |
Rural economic development$ The business and occupation tax rate for manufacturers of dairy products is reduced from 0.484 percent to 0.138 percent. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| HB 2258 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ Appropriates $20 million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund for the 2001-03 biennium for deposit in the Nisqually Earthquake Account in response to the Nisqually earthquake emergency. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5237 2001–02 |
Fair fundEach fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2002, $2 million per year is transferred into the fair fund. An additional $100,000 is appropriated for the upcoming fiscal year for special assistance grants to fairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5496 2001–02 |
Animal health productsSales to farmers or to veterinarians of animal pharmaceuticals approved by the United States Department of Agriculture or by the United States Food and Drug Administration are exempt from sales tax if the pharmaceutical is to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5686 2001–02 |
School assessment timelines$ Revises the timelines for the voluntary and required administration of the science, social studies and arts assessments of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |