Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5006 2011–12 |
Drivers' license issuanceRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5016 2011–12 |
Smoking in motor vehicleIt is a traffic infraction for a person to smoke in a car with a person that is under the age of 18 years. Law enforcement may only enforce this law as a secondary infraction, which means that the driver must first be... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5055 2011–12 |
Probate/pers. representativeThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5069 2011–12 |
Farm labor contractor acctCreates the Farm Labor Contractor Account for the farm labor contractor licensing program. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5074 2011–12 |
Body art/piercing, tattooingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5132 2011–12 |
Residential habilitation ctrResidential habilitation center is defined as a state-operated facility for persons 21 years of age and older. All references to child in 71A.20 RCW are replaced with individual. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5155 2011–12 |
Public safety authoritiesA regional public safety authority may be created by a vote of the voters voting within the boundaries of the proposed authority. The ballot proposition must include approval of the regional public safety authority plan; the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5180 2011–12 |
Port district commissionersThe dollar thresholds for salaries and per diem compensation for port district commissioners must be adjusted for inflation by the Office of Financial Management. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5183 2011–12 |
Native American heritage dayThe day after Thanksgiving Day, currently a state legal and school holiday, is recognized as Native American Heritage Day. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5193 2011–12 |
Bicyclists and motoristsClarifies mutual responsibilities for bicyclists and motorists to help reduce accidents and conflicts between them. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5214 2011–12 |
Affordable housingThe Department of Commerce is not required to maintain an inventory of an agency's surplus housing but rather is directed to work with the agencies, including the Department of Public Lands, the State Parks and Recreation... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5221 2011–12 |
Building safety mutual aidThe building safety mutual aid system provides mutual assistance among member jurisdictions in the case of emergency or to participate in training and exercises. Emergency means a situation that temporarily renders a building... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5222 2011–12 |
Public port districts/leviesIncreases the maximum time period for an industrial development district levy from six to 20 years. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5233 2011–12 |
Public funds/credit unionsState and federally chartered credit unions are public depositaries only for the purpose of receiving public deposits, which may total no more than the federal deposit insurance limit. The maximum amount of deposit applies to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5238 2011–12 |
Washington investment trustThe Washington Investment Trust (Trust) is established as a new executive agency. The purposes of the Trust are to support economic development by increasing access to capital; provide financing for housing development, public... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5240 2011–12 |
DNA markers databaseThe Legislature finds that DNA collection, testing, and storage is minimally invasive to privacy. The Legislature also finds that collecting DNA from adults arrested for a violent offense or sex offense is necessary to solve... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5243 2011–12 |
Growth mgmt/local progressThe Department of Commerce (Commerce) must establish a process and criteria by which local governments that consistently achieve outstanding progress in implementing the GMA may qualify for additional points in competitive... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5262 2011–12 |
Breast reconstruction infoRequires an ambulatory surgical facility and a hospital in which a mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy is performed to provide the patient with information regarding the option of postprocedure reconstructive surgery. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5265 2011–12 |
Flood control zone districtsAuthorizes the creation of multijurisdiction flood control zone districts (multijurisdiction zones) to exercise the same powers as flood control zone districts over watersheds spanning two or more counties or reservations of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5274 2011–12 |
Limited serv. pregnancy ctrsLimited service pregnancy centers (centers) are organizations that advertise, offer, or provide, either free or for a fee, pregnancy tests or ultrasounds and information about adoption or abortion. Centers do not provide... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5275 2011–12 |
Homeowner foreclosures(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the foreclosure fairness act to: (1) Encourage homeowners to use the skills and professional judgment of housing counselors as early as possible in the foreclosure process; (2)... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5282 2011–12 |
Archaeological investigationIt is the intention of the Legislature that field investigations on privately owned lands should be conducted by professional archaeologists. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5283 2011–12 |
Low-income housing vouchersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5288 2011–12 |
Taxes/electronic meansElectronic filing and payment of taxes reported on the combined excise tax return is required for all taxpayers. However, these requirements may be waived for taxpayers that are assigned to report and pay their taxes annually... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5297 2011–12 |
Signature gatheringThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |