All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2724 2001–02 |
Church property tax exmptnDeclares that, to be exempt, the property must be exclusively used for church purposes. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2725 2001–02 |
Housing finance program$ The Housing Finance Commission must work with the State Investment Board to establish a housing program that provides mortgage financing assistance to teachers. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2726 2001–02 |
Sales tax equalizationProvides that, on July 1, 2002, the treasurer shall transfer three million dollars from the state general fund to the county sales and use tax equalization account. Provides that, on July 1st of each fiscal year thereafter,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2727 2001–02 |
Subdivision sidewalksRevises sidewalk requirements for subdivisions. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2728 2001–02 |
Primary elections T.O.Declares that a fair and open primary election process is of paramount importance to the voters of Washington state. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2730 2001–02 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, adopted on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, shall have no force or effect. Declares that the director shall not... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2734 2001–02 |
School science educationAuthorizes the superintendent of public instruction to allocate to school districts funds provided under RCW 70.105D.070(5) for curriculum materials and instructional strategies aligned to the state's essential academic... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2737 2001–02 |
Employee wagesAmends RCW 42.17.680 relating to requests by employees to withhold or divert wages for political contributions. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2738 2001–02 |
Safety rest areasDirects the secretary or the secretary's designee to solicit proposals from private and nonprofit entities for a joint safety rest area demonstration project. To implement the demonstration project, the secretary or designee... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2739 2001–02 |
Medical equipementAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for medical equipment. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2740 2001–02 |
Rule-making authorityProvides that, for rules adopted after July 1, 2002, each department or agency may only adopt rules derived from a specific grant of legislative authority. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2742 2001–02 |
Initiative/referendum paperAuthorizes initiative and referendum petitions on 8 1/2 by 11 paper. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2743 2001–02 |
Recreation/agricultural landProvides that a county or city may permit agricultural lands that are not currently being used in commercial production to be used for recreational activities, including, but not limited to, playing fields for sports played on... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2745 2001–02 |
Public facilities sitingCreates the Washington state public facilities siting council. Provides that the Washington state public facilities siting council shall convene to make recommendations to the governor whenever the transportation commission... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2746 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxRequires fuel tax revenue attributable to certain counties to be spent within those counties. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2749 2001–02 |
Cert instructional staff$ State universities, regional universities, and the Evergreen State College are allowed to waive up to half of all tuition and fees for certified instructional staff who are either teaching or employed as educational staff... | Dave Morell (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2752 2001–02 |
Agricultural laborersExempts agricultural laborers who are paid on a piece rate basis from minimum wage laws. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6314 2001–02 |
Computer info agreementsDeclares that a provision in a computer information agreement that would result in application of the uniform computer information transactions act to that agreement is voidable by any party. If the provision is so voided, the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6667 2001–02 |
Ag products/state facilitiesThe State Purchasing and Material Control Director must require that if available and competitively priced, Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products must be purchased for use in state institutions and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6668 2001–02 |
Location of wellsA public water system is allowed to construct a replacement or redundancy well at a location outside the location of the original well without applying to the Department of Ecology for an amendment, under the same conditions... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6671 2001–02 |
Spousal immunityDeclares that neither a husband nor a wife, either during marriage or afterward, without the consent of the other, may be examined as to any communication made by one to the other during the marriage. But this privilege shall... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6672 2001–02 |
Inorganic fluoride studyThe Department of Ecology must conduct a study of the effects of inorganic fluoride on the quality of the waters of the state. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6673 2001–02 |
Clean elections actFinds that our current election-financing system: (1) Gives incumbents an unhealthy advantage over challengers; (2) Hinders communication to voters by many qualified candidates; (3) Undermines public confidence in the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6674 2001–02 |
Nuclear waste fclty/taxesProvides for the distribution of a portion of sales and use taxes paid on construction of a nuclear waste treatment facility to the county where it is located. Declares an intent to create a special impact mitigation... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6676 2001–02 |
Documents/disclosure exmptnExempt from the requirement of public inspection and copying are technical data about, including the use, location and functioning of, equipment essential to the provision of vital public services. Vital public services... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |