Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6370 1999–00 |
Nonambulatory livestockDesignates procedures for the protection of nonambulatory livestock. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6387 1999–00 |
Indigent parents/childrenThe Office of Public Defense, within funds appropriated for this purpose, must distribute funds to improve the legal representation of indigent parents and children in dependency, state-initiated paternity and termination of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6394 1999–00 |
Off-site mitigationOff-site compensatory mitigation is limited to the water resource inventory area in which the project causing the wetland impacts is located. If the project is located in a county with a population greater than 500,000 and is... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6406 1999–00 |
HOV lanesModifies the permitted use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to be effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6408 1999–00 |
FirearmsEstablishes regulations pertaining to the sale of firearms at gun shows and flea markets. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6410 1999–00 |
Pipeline/energy fclty sitingThe intent of the act is identified as enacting interim measures to protect the public and the environment pending a complete review of the current process for siting energy facilities. EFSEC must develop rules and a process... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6415 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districtsIn water-sewer districts of 25,000 customers or more, a five-member board of commissioners may choose to increase the number of commissioners from five to seven. This decision is subject to a vote in a special election if a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6345 1999–00 |
Child care & early ed officeRecognizes that: (1) Child care and early education are an important part of the daily lives of Washington families; (2) the state is involved in many child care and early education programs that are administered through at... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 5060 1999–00 |
Highway bonds$ Increases Special Category C Bonds by $90 million from $240 million to $330 million. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5071 1999–00 |
Political campaign advertsngThe statute that prohibits persons from sponsoring, with actual malice, political advertising containing false statements of material fact is limited to false statements of material fact about a candidate for public office.... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5098 1999–00 |
Women's commissionThe Washington State Women = s Commission is established within the Governor = s office. The commission is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5099 1999–00 |
Commercial vehicle enforcmntThe Legislature finds that enhanced responsibility and training for commercial vehicle enforcement officers contributes to the efficient and safe delivery of freight in Washington. The CVE program must be fully staffed using... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5136 1999–00 |
Domestic violence/unemplymntA person claiming unemployment insurance benefits, who is temporarily unable to search for work because of domestic violence or stalking, is deemed to qualify for up to 12 weeks of benefits while seeking safety, and is not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5144 1999–00 |
Relocation assistanceThe hearing held pursuant to the APA is conducted by an administrative law judge. The displaced person who receives any increase in benefits as a result of the administrative hearing shall receive attorneys = fees and costs. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5145 1999–00 |
Condemnation actions/feesReasonable attorneys = fees include fees incurred prior to the condemnor = s filing of the petition. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5192 1999–00 |
Motor carrier drug testingA penalty of up to $1,500 per violation is imposed on any person or employer who does not implement or comply with the federal drug and alcohol use and testing program. A penalty of $500 per violation is imposed for each... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5248 1999–00 |
State-wide custody contracts$ Allows the State Treasurer to negotiate a contract for custodial banking services on investments that any local government or institution of higher education may, at its own option, choose to use. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5268 1999–00 |
Metropolitan park districtsAn alternative organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is established. District Creation and Boundaries : In a city with a population of at least 500,000, the city legislative authority may be designated as... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5275 1999–00 |
Lewis & Clark bicentennial$ Creates the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee to plan and promote the bicentennial. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5289 1999–00 |
Water resource managementThe Department of Ecology must give priority to processing applications for transfers and changes in water rights. Applications for changes and transfers of water rights may be processed independent of the order for processing... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5293 1999–00 |
Family leaveRevises provisions relating to family leave. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5297 1999–00 |
School levy authorizationStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5363 1999–00 |
Civil service reform act$ The state = s civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2001. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5370 1999–00 |
Competitive bid requirementsFor all purchases, both by institutions of higher education and all other purchases, the floor above which at least three telephone or written quotations must be obtained is raised to $3,000. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5386 1999–00 |
Economic development planThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to create an economic development plan for the state by September 15, 2000, and to update the plan every two years thereafter. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |