All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5888 2001–02 |
Legal newspaper$ Expands the ability of certain newspapers to qualify for approval as a legal newspaper. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5906 2001–02 |
Schools/technologyThe Technology in Education Task Force is created. The task force is responsible for developing recommendations about the use of technology and technology funding in schools with a focus on grades three through 12. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5909 2001–02 |
Vessels/financial rspnsblty$ Changes statutory financial responsibility requirements for barges, and for tank, cargo and passenger vessels. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6003 2001–02 |
Commercial drivers' licensesChristmas trees and wood products harvested from private tree farms and transported by vehicles weighing no more than 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight are removed from the definition of agricultural products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6034 2001–02 |
Enhanced 911 excise tax$ The county tax for emergency service communications systems is redesignated as the enhanced 911 excise tax and is increased from 25 to 50 cents per wireless line per month. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6066 2001–02 |
Impact feesThe definition of "public facilities" is expanded to allow an impact fee to be imposed upon development to pay for fire protection facilities of that portion of a fire district within an urban growth area if such urban growth... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6249 2001–02 |
Flying cross license plateThe Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, in cooperation with the Department of Licensing and the Washington State Patrol, must create and design a special license plate displaying the Distinguished... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6251 2001–02 |
Administrative rule adoptionThe order of adoption issued by an agency adopting a rule under the APA must contain the Governor's signature. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6252 2001–02 |
Rule-making authorityThe individual statutes for 35 various state agencies and departments, including the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Utilities and Transportation Commission, and the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6253 2001–02 |
Planting stockThe existing horticultural plant and nursery stock program is expanded to include grapevines. An annual assessment must be levied on the grapevines sold within or shipped from the state by a licensed nursery dealer. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6284 2001–02 |
Air pollution/vehiclesNeighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) are defined as "a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle that has a speed attainable in one mile that is greater than 20 miles per hour but does not exceed 25... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6288 2001–02 |
Chapter 12, laws of 2001$ Makes a variety of technical, clarifying, and non-substantive amendments to the law regarding sexually violent predators. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6289 2001–02 |
Adult family homes providers$ Adult family home operators and resident managers can meet minimum educational requirements with a United States high school diploma, general educational development certificate, or an English or translated government... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6317 2001–02 |
Small claims$ Requires the court to add collection costs to a judgment in a small claims court case when the losing party fails to timely pay the judgement. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6319 2001–02 |
Water code$ Reorganizes two sections of the water code. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6323 2001–02 |
Initiative & referendum$ Requires proposers of an initiative or referendum to deposit a $100 fee or submit the signatures of 100 registered voters. The $100 fee is refundable upon showing that sufficient petitions have been printed and delivered to... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6325 2001–02 |
Administration of elections$ Expands membership on the State Election Administration and Certification Board; | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6327 2001–02 |
United we stand lcns platesA United We Stand license plate emblem is authorized to be displayed in a manner described by the Department of Licensing. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6337 2001–02 |
Tobacco product sampling$ Distribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6343 2001–02 |
Traffic infractions$ Requires courts to enter into payment plans with persons who are unable to immediately pay their fines for traffic infractions or traffic citations. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6352 2001–02 |
Commercial drivers' offensesA person charged with a traffic infraction, misdemeanor, or gross misdemeanor under Title 46 RCW while driving a commercial motor vehicle cannot enter into a deferral program or have the findings deferred. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6356 2001–02 |
Children/environmentl health$ Creates the 15-member Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council (Council) to review existing laws, regulations, and standards to ensure adequate protection of children's health from environmental hazards. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6359 2001–02 |
Traction equipment$ Failure to use traction equipment is a traffic infraction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6368 2001–02 |
Prescription drugs$ Directs the Health Care Authority to establish a drug education and utilization system including a state preferred drug list for use by state agencies that purchase or provide health care. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |