Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6737 2007–08 |
WSU collective bargaining(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Intends to promote cooperative labor relations between Washington State University and the employees who provide instructional, research, and related academic services, and who are enrolled... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6808 2007–08 |
Bridge owner requirements(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires local bridge owners to maintain, replace, or appropriate funds for bridges deemed to be especially deficient. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6848 2007–08 |
University stadium facilityThe board of regents of a state research university may apply for a sales tax deferral for a university stadium renovation project. The taxes must begin to be paid back in the fifth year following completion of the project. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6951 2007–08 |
Moist snuff taxProvides for a tax on the sale, handling, or distribution of moist snuff in an amount equal to fifty cents per container. Asserts that payment of the tax imposed or exemption from such tax must be evidenced by: (1) Stamps... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2008 |
| SB 6947 2007–08 |
Criminal justice t.o.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2008 |
| SB 6948 2007–08 |
Human services t.o.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2008 |
| SB 6850 2007–08 |
Financial fraud and ID theftThe financial fraud and identity theft crimes investigation and prosecution program is created in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (Department). Two regional financial fraud and identity theft crime... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| SB 6616 2007–08 |
Port terminal facilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, subject to the requirements of this act, an amount equal to the estimated taxes collected under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on the sale or use of tangible personal property... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6696 2007–08 |
Wrongful injury or deathThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6938 2007–08 |
Construction projectsProjects that involve: 1) tax incentives or loans established by the state or local governments; 2) the sale of public land or property to a private entity for less than fair market value; and 3) the lease of public land to a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 6335 2007–08 |
Homeless families servicesAppropriates $6 million from the State General Fund to the Homeless Families Services Fund. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2008 |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 6441 2007–08 |
Gambling commission revenueFee increases and new fees authorized by the Commission for fiscal years 2008 and 2009 are approved. These include licensing fees for business change of location, change of business classification, change in license class fee,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6463 2007–08 |
Mandatory overtimeCorrections officers employed by a city or county jail cannot be required to work overtime. The same protections and exemptions afforded to health care facility employees are afforded to corrections officers. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6884 2007–08 |
Voice over internet protocolProvides that both a legislative authority of a county and the state may impose an enhanced 911 excise tax for each voice over internet protocol telephone subscriber. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6392 2007–08 |
Employer-demand programs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the higher education coordinating board, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6482 2007–08 |
Grain transportationAmounts received from transporting grain (defined as all cereal crops except corn) by a motor-propelled vehicle are exempted from the PUT. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6856 2007–08 |
Economic development fundingModifies public utility and solid waste collection taxes. Establishes the growth management infrastructure account in the state treasury. Provides criteria for high growth area grants for local governments. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6733 2007–08 |
Electricity productionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 5500 2007–08 |
Indian tribes property taxEssential government services as a condition to exempt property owned by federally-recognized Indian tribes is removed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6795 2007–08 |
PFD tax creditsA City PFD whose boundary is included within two counties, that commences construction of a new regional center prior to July 1, 2010 may impose a sales and use tax not to exceed .033 percent. The tax is credited against the... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6801 2007–08 |
Mobile home parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6816 2007–08 |
PEBB benefitsRequires the administrator of the state health care authority to adopt rules setting forth criteria for determining employee eligibility for benefits and the appeal process by which employees may appeal benefits and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6767 2007–08 |
Regional special eventsA city with a population less than 19,900 and greater than 17,900 located in a county with a population greater than one million may create a City PFD if it commences construction on an existing regional center prior to July... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |