Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Sheahan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5785 1999–00 |
Minor making threat at schooA procedure is established when the crime of harassment is committed by a minor on school grounds, school transportation, school facilities, or is directed at school personnel or volunteers. The minor must be detained 48 hours... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5804 1999–00 |
Water rights changeA change from one agricultural use to another does not constitute a change in purpose of use. Agricultural use is defined as use of water for commercial production of an agricultural commodity, including horticultural,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5818 1999–00 |
Sheriff's office employeesProvides that, in counties where the sheriff's office has adopted a system of community-oriented policing, in addition to the unclassified positions otherwise authorized in this section, the sheriff may designate one... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5823 1999–00 |
Higher ed accountabilityThe Washington Higher Education Improvement Fund is established. The fund is administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5846 1999–00 |
Laser pointersDeclares that it is unlawful for any person to direct light from a laser pointer at a school bus driver, transit driver, or other public transportation employee in the performance of his or her duties, or the marked service... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5851 1999–00 |
Class size reductionProvides for an additional maximum of four certificated instructional staff per one thousand full-time equivalent students in grades four through six for the addition of teachers solely to reduce class size. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5868 1999–00 |
Agricultural burning reductnDeclares an intent to provide tax exemptions and credits to encourage alternatives to the field burning of cereal grains and field and turf grass grown for seed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5887 1999–00 |
Disabled veterans/prop taxAuthorizes a property tax exemption to veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5901 1999–00 |
Rec land owner liabilityProvides that any public or private landowner, or others in lawful possession and control of the land, may charge an administrative fee of up to twenty-five dollars for the cutting, gathering, and removing of firewood from the land. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5905 1999–00 |
State property taxDeclares that the rate of state tax in RCW 84.52.065(1) shall be as follows: (1) Three dollars and sixty cents per thousand dollars of assessed value for taxes levied for collection in 1999, and before; (2) three dollars per... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5940 1999–00 |
Treatmnt of minors in custdyDesignates standards for treatment of minors in the custody of the department of social and health services. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5956 1999–00 |
Comm/tech coll part-time facThe differences between full- and part-time pay rates are addressed in two ways--increased compensation and establishment of a joint select committee to explore the availability of resources to address the issue long-term.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5982 1999–00 |
Convention/event center fundEstablishes procedures for the creation of a public facilities district to operate convention, conference, or special events centers. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5983 1999–00 |
K-12 fundingProvides that, subsequent to the 1997-1999 biennium, the amount of general fund--state moneys appropriated per full-time equivalent student for K-12 education shall at a minimum be the 1997-1999 biennial general fund--state... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5984 1999–00 |
Property tax levy limitsProvides that, upon a finding of substantial need, the legislative authority of a taxing district other than the state may provide, by ordinance or resolution, for the use of a limit factor under this chapter of one hundred... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5992 1999–00 |
Concealed pistol licensesDeclares that a permanent license issued under RCW 9.41.070 is valid until suspended or revoked or until the person to whom the license was issued becomes otherwise ineligible to possess a firearm or to obtain a concealed... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6128 1999–00 |
Vehicle property tax exemptnProvides an exemption for motor vehicles from property taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6134 1999–00 |
Sex offense prosecutionsProvides that felony offenses under chapter 9A.44 or 9.68A RCW or RCW 9A.64.020 may be prosecuted at any time after their commission. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1233 1999–00 |
Homestead valuationC Clarifies that net value of a homestead is calculated at the time a judgment is executed. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| HB 1015 1999–00 |
Higher ed tuition waiverC Authorizes the governing boards of Washington State University, Eastern Washington University and Central Washington University to lower the tuition charged to nonresident students participating in the Western Interstate... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5744 1999–00 |
Child dependency proceedingsC Requires the Office of Public Defense to develop a proposal addressing the costs of legal representation for indigent criminal defendants and indigent parents, guardians, custodians, and children involved in dependency and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1131 1999–00 |
Prostitute patrons' cars$ Provides that when a person is convicted of patronizing a prostitute, the court must order that the person remain outside the geographical area in which the person was arrested, unless such a requirement is infeasible. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1442 1999–00 |
Assault on transit$ Provides that what would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault is a felony third-degree assault if committed against: | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1232 1999–00 |
JudgmentsC Requires that a judgment summary page must include an abbreviated legal description of real property if the judgment involves an award of real property. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1599 1999–00 |
County court fundingC Creates a process for counties to seek state reimbursement of extraordinary criminal justice costs associated with adjudication of aggravated murder cases. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |