Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5228 2003–04 |
Contaminated property salesVehicles impounded by a law enforcement agency and found to be "unfit for use" cannot be sold at public auction, and must be destroyed unless decontaminated in accordance with an approved plan by either the (a) vehicle's... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5325 2003–04 |
State facilities impactAuthorizes a Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee (JLARC) study of the economic benefits and costs of state facilities on local economies and governments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5455 2003–04 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsA pilot program is established to study the viability and efficiency of allowing vehicle subagents to issue driver's license renewals. The program may not exceed two years and may include no more than eight subagents from... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5668 2003–04 |
Hotel-motel taxesAny municipality that imposes a lodging tax, or a change to the tax, where more than $5,000 was generated under the fund during the previous year, must establish a lodging tax committee, composed of up to seven members. One... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5800 2003–04 |
Economic development commCreates, in statute, the Governor's Economic Development Commission. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5807 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Basic Health Plan is restricted to applicants who are U.S. citizens or legally admitted for permanent residence. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6343 2003–04 |
School attendance ageFinds that while the majority of children are regularly attending school or are being homeschooled by the age of six, a small number of children are not. Under current law, children are not required to attend school until they... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6346 2003–04 |
Transfer taxesFinds that significant changes have been made in federal estate tax laws and finds these changes have complicated the administration of Washington transfer taxes. Declares this act is intended to allow the department of... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6347 2003–04 |
Estate tax deductionThe Legislature finds that a goal of the Washington estate tax is to provide a reasonable opportunity for a surviving spouse to postpone the Washington estate tax until the surviving spouse dies and declares that this act is... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6349 2003–04 |
Tax on Indian tribe propertyProperty belonging exclusively to a federally-recognized Indian tribe and that is used exclusively for tribal government services is exempt from the property tax. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6359 2003–04 |
State vehiclesDeclares that the following goals are established for achievement by the fleet of passenger motor vehicles operated by motor pool services within the department of general administration and by each of the state agencies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6360 2003–04 |
State employee holidayProvides that the twenty-sixth day of December shall be a legal holiday for agencies of the state and shall be recognized as a paid legal holiday for employees thereof. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6361 2003–04 |
Sustainable agency practicesDeclares that the individual and collective actions of the present generation of Washington citizens should not jeopardize the potential of future generations of Washingtonians to experience a quality of life at least... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6363 2003–04 |
Initiatives & referendaProvides that an initiative or referendum that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6385 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6396 2003–04 |
Municipal officersThe population threshold for a city above which a municipal officer cannot benefit from a municipal contract is changed from 10,000 to 40,000. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6291 2003–04 |
Boarding home paymentsRecognizes the significant financial commitment made by providers to construct new or remodeled housing for the state's elderly who receive medicaid contracted assisted living services in boarding homes. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6298 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationDeclares that, except as expressly provided in chapter 67.28 RCW, all of the provisions contained in RCW 82.08.050 and 82.08.060 and chapter 82.32 RCW shall have full force and application with respect to taxes imposed under... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6320 2003–04 |
Studded tiresStatutory language that allows the use of studded tires is removed. Statutory language that prohibits studded tires is retained. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6328 2003–04 |
Malpractice insuranceA supplemental malpractice insurance program (SMIP) is created to provide an excess layer of liability coverage for medical malpractice claims. The program is a distinct legal entity, not an insurer nor a state agency. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6230 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxRevises business and occupation taxation of small businesses. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6235 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeDirects each medical malpractice insurer to file its underwriting rules, guidelines, criteria, standards, or other information the insurer uses to underwrite medical malpractice coverage. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6246 2003–04 |
Pblc safety emplys' retireA new retirement system called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is created. A new plan is created within PSERS called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 (PSERS 2). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6248 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increasesThe age requirements for COLA eligibility in PERS 1 and TRS 1 are changed so that a member must have been retired for at least one year by July 1 and reach age 66 by December 31 in order to be eligible for the adjustment given... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |