Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patricia Hale
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6851 1999–00 |
Education/transportatn fundsProvides that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6847 1999–00 |
Educatn & transportatn fundsDeclares that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2000 |
| SB 6321 1999–00 |
Economic developmentThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board must create a Skills Gap Program. The program provides grants to local workforce development councils to create partnerships between business, labor and training... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6423 1999–00 |
Local capital facilty plansThe legislative body of a county or city, through ordinance or resolution may impose a sales and use tax for collection on the sale of or charge made for new construction. The tax is deducted from the state sales and use tax... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6434 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has three or more A prior offenses @ (as defined in RCW 46.61.5055) or a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6791 1999–00 |
CTED branch officeThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must establish a field office in eastern Washington. If practicable, the office is to be colocated with one or more existing state agencies in the Tri-Cities area. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6831 1999–00 |
Ethics in public serviceRevises provisions relating to ethics in public service. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6635 1999–00 |
Sales & use tax exemptionFor the period December 1 through December 7, clothing and footwear for human use are exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption includes fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, and other items used to make or... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| SB 6716 1999–00 |
Growth managementThe Legislature finds that the needed infrastructure identified in the capital facilities elements of comprehensive plans far exceed existing funding. A growth management infrastructure account is created in the state treasury. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6726 1999–00 |
Water right permit processProcessing of applications for changes or transfers of existing surface or ground water rights is not required to consider impairment of pending applications for new water rights. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6707 1999–00 |
Special educationProvides that school districts shall ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that special education students receive their appropriate share of the basic education allocation funds accruing through RCW 28A.150.250 and 28A.150 260. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6634 1999–00 |
Business & occptn tax creditCounties may transfer their status as a A rural @ county to adjacent counties for purposes of eligibility for the $1,000 B&O credit for new software manufacturing or software programming jobs. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6638 1999–00 |
[Bc-tech ed scholarshipA conditional scholarship is created for students who attend community colleges, technical colleges, and private career schools for training for employment in high-demand industries. The Workforce Training and Education... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6672 1999–00 |
Agency advertisementsAny commercial or advertisement provided by or on behalf of a state agency that uses film, video, or other form of live action media must be filmed in Washington State. If a state agency determines that it is not possible to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6592 1999–00 |
License platesEliminates periodic replacement of license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6624 1999–00 |
DUI/chemical substancesPertains to a person who is under the influence of any chemical, poison, organic solvent, or any compound or a combination of these to a degree which renders the person incapable of driving safely. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6587 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districtsProvides for the merger of water-sewer districts into cities. Repeals RCW 35.13A.020, 35.13A.030, 35.13A.0301, 35.13A.040, 35.13A.050, 35.13A.060, 35.13A.080, and 35.13A.900. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6485 1999–00 |
Workplace ergonomicsProvides that new ergonomic rules proposed for adoption by the department may be applied only to those employers selected by the department for participation in a pilot project conducted under the requirements of RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6538 1999–00 |
Highway congestion reliefCreates the state highway construction congestion relief account in the treasury within the transportation fund. All receipts from RCW 82.08.020(2) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6457 1999–00 |
Lottery proceedsDesignates lottery proceeds for common school construction. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6469 1999–00 |
Property tax creditProvides a revenue neutral property tax credit for certain senior citizens and retired persons. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5097 1999–00 |
Archaeology/historic prsrvtnAn 11 member task force is created to study the issue of the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. A single recommendation for the location of the office within state government must be made to the Legislature and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |