Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5859 2007–08 |
Retail liquor licenseLowers spirits, beer, and wine restaurant density cap to one license for every 1,300 people in the state. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5297 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5188 2007–08 |
Wildlife rehabilitationRequires the Director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Director) (Department) to establish a Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5332 2007–08 |
Victim informationCodifies in statute the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs' current practice of operating a statewide automated Victim Information and Notification (VINE) System within its statewide Central Booking and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5551 2007–08 |
Liquor & tobacco lawsExpands the authority of the Liquor Control Board to inspect books and records for enforcement of tobacco and cigarette tax laws and authorizes issuance of subpoenas for production of documents for enforcement of liquor laws... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5123 2007–08 |
Veterans/discriminationExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include "honorably discharged veteran or military status" as a basis for prohibiting discrimination. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5336 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5676 2007–08 |
Temporary total disabilityProvides that the prior closure of a claim or the receipt of permanent partial disability benefits does not affect the rate at which loss of earning power benefits are calculated upon re-opening of a claim. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5373 2007–08 |
Unemployment insurance progAdds services performed by corporate officers to covered employment for purposes of unemployment compensation, with certain exceptions. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5052 2007–08 |
Insurance claimsStates that a person has a right to choose any glass repair facility for the repair of a loss relating to motor vehicle glass. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5118 2007–08 |
Sexual harassment policiesCodifies existing policy on sexual harassment contained in Executive Order 89-01. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5175 2007–08 |
Retirement annual increasesA Public Employees Retirement System, Plan 1 (PERS 1) or Teachers Retirement System, Plan 1 (TRS 1) retiree who has been receiving an allowance for at least one year receives a Uniform cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5199 2007–08 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any person making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the Internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other means. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5640 2007–08 |
Tribal governmentsAllows tribal governments to apply to participate in the Public Employees Benefits Board programs under the same conditions and requirements as counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5715 2007–08 |
Selling insuranceModifies licensing provisions for persons selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5717 2007–08 |
Market conduct oversightCreates a program of market conduct oversight within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5827 2007–08 |
Consumer privacyProhibits a person from procuring a consumer report for employment purposes if any information in the report "bears on" the credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity of an applicant or current employee. This... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5382 2007–08 |
Indian affairs-funded schoolAllows Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools to request record checks through the Washington State Patrol on employees and applicants for employment using the same processes as school districts and Educational Service Districts. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5089 2007–08 |
Streamlined sales & use taxConforms Washington law to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement (SSUTA). | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 22, 2007 |
| SB 6330 2005–06 |
Trade corps fellowship prgmThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to make a report to the Legislature on alternative funding sources, other than the General Fund, that could support a fellowship program in Washington's... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| SB 6384 2005–06 |
Capital budget 2006 suppMakes supplemental capital appropriations for the 2005-07 biennium of $298.2 million. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 371, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| SB 6386 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2006Making supplemental operating appropriations. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 372, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| SB 5654 2005–06 |
Criminal justice officialsCreates a civil cause of action against a person who publishes personal information on the world wide web about criminal justice system personnel or their families; | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6686 2005–06 |
Local sales and use taxAuthorizes some cities to impose up to a 0.2 percent sales and use tax credited against the state tax to fund services to newly annexed areas. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6230 2005–06 |
Public facilities districtsThe 0.033 percent sales and use tax that is credited against the state tax for a regional center is extended to public facilities districts created before July 1, 2006, in a county or counties in which there are no other... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |