Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5228 1999–00 |
Noise health effects studyLegislative findings regarding noise levels are made. The Department of Health is directed to perform an analysis of the health effects of noise and report its findings and recommendations for reducing any impacts to the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5238 1999–00 |
Accountants/continuing edAuthorizes the board of accountancy to adopt continuing education rules that comply with the uniform accountancy act. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5241 1999–00 |
Agricultural proprty transfrProvides that, notwithstanding any zoning provision pertaining to minimum lot sizes, property that is zoned agricultural and is at least twenty-five acres in size may be developed, so long as: (1) The property is transferred... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5246 1999–00 |
Vehicle dealer bondIncreases the amount of bond required for motor vehicle dealers from fifteen to forty-five thousand dollars. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5251 1999–00 |
State criminal jurisdictionPertains to a person who commits an act in the airspace over the state aboard an aircraft that subsequently lands or docks within the state which, if committed within the state, would be a crime. Provides that a crime... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5263 1999–00 |
Horse training businesses/txFeed sold for all horses is exempt from the sales and use tax. The boarding, breeding, training, or selling of horses is exempt from the B&O tax. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5272 1999–00 |
Sue Durrant athletic awardsProvides that, by November 1, 1999, and every year thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction shall present awards to selected girls under the age of thirteen who have demonstrated exceptional effort, sportsmanship,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5320 1999–00 |
Real estate disclosureRevises RCW 64.06.020 to include in the disclosure requirement the question: Are there any written agreements that may have future financial implications to a buyer of the property, including but not limited to agreements... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5321 1999–00 |
Public facility sitingThe processes for identifying and siting regional or statewide essential public facilities must be coordinated through the countywide planning policy adopted under the GMA. OFM must first consult with the governing bodies of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5361 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districtsMakes technical corrections regarding combining water-sewer districts. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5372 1999–00 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantThe provision of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act that allows a landlord to charge for guests that remain for longer than 15 days is deleted. In its place is a provision allowing increased utility charges that are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5394 1999–00 |
State employee salariesProvides that, effective July 1, 1999, the legislature shall fund annual salary increases of two and one-half percent to those employees identified in the comprehensive salary and fringe benefits survey and the trend salary... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5396 1999–00 |
Forensic investigatns counclAuthorizes the expenditure of up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars per biennium from the death investigations account established by RCW 43.79.445 for the purpose of assisting local jurisdictions in the investigation of... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5398 1999–00 |
Eating disorder health insurAll health insurance policies issued by carriers after December 31, 1999, are required to provide coverage for treatment of eating disorders. This coverage must be at least as favorable as the coverage made available for other... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5406 1999–00 |
Honors class gradesDeclares that, when determining standardized grade points under RCW 28A.305.220, the state board of education shall adopt a weighting system for grades earned in honors and advanced placement classes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5425 1999–00 |
Mental health servicesHealth insurance plans must provide coverage for mental health services, and do so under the same terms and conditions as coverage for medical and surgical services, imposing treatment limitations or financial requirements on... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5431 1999–00 |
Vocational ag educationRequires full-time equivalent employees to be assigned by the superintendent of public instruction to the vocational agriculture program. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5436 1999–00 |
Abandoned fishing net recovrThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is allocated funds and directed to coordinate efforts to remove abandoned fishing nets. These efforts may be from private groups. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5456 1999–00 |
Elec utility rural dev fundA 50 percent public utility tax credit is offered for light and power businesses that contribute to an electric utility rural economic development revolving fund. These funds may only be used for qualifying non-electrical... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5463 1999–00 |
Dom. violence legal servicesDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to study the availability of pro bono legal services for victims of domestic violence who have children. Directs the Washington state institute for public policy to... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5476 1999–00 |
Crimes against childrenProvides that a person convicted of a crime against a child must be punished by confinement and fine to be no less than the following: By confinement in a state correctional institution for a term of life imprisonment without... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5486 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionProvides that a person convicted of any sex offense under chapter 9A.44 RCW may not bring an action for the purposes of declaring the existence or nonexistence of a father and child relationship with a child who was conceived... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5506 1999–00 |
Transportatn systm agreemntsPublic transit agencies are prohibited from contracting out for services typically or historically provided by transit employees unless the third party service provider provides equal or greater wages and benefits to its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5526 1999–00 |
Housing/prevailing wageProvides that prevailing wages, as set forth under chapter 39.12 RCW, are required on all commission construction projects regardless of the source of funding. The commission shall require that all bidders on commission... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5535 1999–00 |
Building code adoptionThe statute does not adopt by reference any particular building codes. The State Building Code must consist of the Uniform Codes or of codes published by a nationally recognized code organization. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |