Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5717 2001–02 |
Low-income energy asst prgrm$ Appropriates $2 million General Fund State and $4 million General Fund Federal for the low income home energy assistance program. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5725 2001–02 |
Direct pay permitsThe Department of Revenue may grant a taxpayer a direct pay permit. The direct pay permit allows the taxpayer to accrue and remit directly to the department the use tax on the acquisition of tangible personal property and the... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5837 2001–02 |
State oyster reserve lands$ The oyster reserve land account is created in the state treasury as an appropriated account. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5870 2001–02 |
Campaign finances$ Prohibits primary election contributions after the primary for candidates who will appear on the general election ballot. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6025 2001–02 |
Gasoline additives$ Prohibits the intentional addition of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) to fuel after December 31, 2003. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6098 2001–02 |
Tax structure study$ Creates a committee to study Washington = s tax system. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6166 2001–02 |
LEOFF/plan 1The Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' (LEOFF) Plan 1 Retirement System is restructured. All members of the system are transferred to the new Restated LEOFF Retirement System, which includes a defined benefit plan... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6171 2001–02 |
Supplemental capital budget(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for supplemental capital budget appropriations. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6177 2001–02 |
State energy supplyLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the importance of a sufficient, reliable, and affordable supply of energy. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6354 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills educationAmends RCW 46.81A.010 relating to eligibility for motorcycle skills education programs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6382 2001–02 |
State emply death benefitsProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5130 2001–02 |
Toll bridgesReferences to toll bridges and toll facilities in the toll bridge authority chapter do not include facilities developed or operated under the PPI Act that have received a legislative appropriation under the PPI Act. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 2002 |
| SB 5167 2001–02 |
State energy strategyThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must review and revise the state energy strategy every five years. The review and revision must be accomplished within two years. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5191 2001–02 |
LEOFF risk program$ Creates a local government risk pool and risk assumption program to reduce medical costs for LEOFF 1 employers. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5245 2001–02 |
Salmon recovery grantsState agencies are added to the definition of project sponsor, making them eligible for Salmon Recovery Funding Board grants. Interagency agreements may be used to provide funding from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5259 2001–02 |
Temporary services agenciesTemporary services agencies must provide information on new job assignments to employees, including job descriptions, rate of pay, work schedules, and health or safety hazards, as well as written notification of the rate of... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5324 2001–02 |
Health insuranceProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5397 2001–02 |
Contract rans employeesPublic employers may not contract out for transportation services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm are less than those... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5408 2001–02 |
Hydraulic project approvalsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must establish minimum levels for hydraulic permit field visits. A minimum of 50 percent of sites must be visited for applications filed and for projects completed. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5412 2001–02 |
Water rightsIt is the policy of the state to assure timely decisions on water rights applications and limit to 500 the accumulation of applications that cannot be considered because of lack of funding. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5534 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schoolsIndividuals applying nonrestricted use pesticides without power equipment on school facilities must obtain a ? school facility applicator @ license by paying a $25 fee. To maintain the license for recertification purposes,... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5596 2001–02 |
State emply death benfitsProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |