Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Betti Sheldon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5118 1997–98 |
School truancy petitionsThe length of the court's jurisdiction over a truant student is changed from the end of the school year to a period of time necessary to cause the student to return and remain in school. The list of actions that a court may... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5009 1997–98 |
Special needs childrn adoptnThe department is authorized to enter into one or more interstate compacts on behalf of the state with other states to provide procedures for interstate adoption assistance payments, including medical payments. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5464 1997–98 |
Gender equityThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education shall strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 8, 1997 |
| SB 6243 1995–96 |
Organ transplnts for offndrsNo public funds may be expended for, nor may the Department of Corrections' health service delivery plan include, organ transplant services for offenders sentenced to death. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6247 1995–96 |
Economic developmentWEDFA may provide nonrecourse revenue bond financing for more than five economic development projects per year if: 1) the bonds finance manufacturing or processing activities; and 2) the total project cost is less than $10 million. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6476 1995–96 |
Vehicle and vessel feesThe licensing authority of county auditors and subagents is expanded to include vessel registration and titles. Every three years DOL must analyze and evaluate the service fee structure, and make any recommendations for... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6637 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdThe standards of review for growth management hearings boards are amended and clarified. The presumption of validity for comprehensive plans and development regulations under the GMA is extended to any other required actions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 325, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6702 1995–96 |
Administrative rules reviewA person must petition the relevant agency to change a rule before a petition can be made to JARRC to review the rule. A majority vote of the whole committee is required for committee decisions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 318, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6120 1995–96 |
Maternity services/insuranceAll state purchased health care and all health benefit plans issued or renewed by health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations and commercial insurers which include coverage for maternity services may not... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6257 1995–96 |
Guardian & guardian ad litemThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) is required to develop a comprehensive statewide curriculum for all persons who act as guardians ad litem under the RCW titles pertaining to juveniles and domestic relations... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6423 1995–96 |
Electronic authenticatn actThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is given authority to license and regulate certification authorities for digital signatures. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6753 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeWSDOT is authorized to enter into a contract with a developer of a PPI project that receives state funding for environmental, engineering and technical studies and public involvement to conduct work necessary for identifying... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6091 1995–96 |
Water-sewer districtsThe RCW title pertaining to sewer districts is merged with the RCW title pertaining to water districts. All sewer districts and water districts become water-sewer districts with a single set of governing statutes covering... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6267 1995–96 |
Principal internship programFunds provided for the Administrator Internship Program are not limited to paying substitute costs, but may be used in a variety of ways to provide release time for the interns to complete their internship. When qualified... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6312 1995–96 |
Persian Gulf vets tuitionPublic institutions of higher education may exempt eligible Persian Gulf combat zone veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after the 1990-91 academic year. To receive the waiver veterans must... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6401 1995–96 |
Aluminum productn/tax exmptnSales of carbon, petroleum coke, coal tar, pitch, and similar substances that become an ingredient or component of anodes or cathodes used in producing aluminum for sale are exempt from sales tax. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6656 1995–96 |
Manufacturing machinery/taxThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process is exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 173, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6188 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victim privcyCommunication between a victim of sexual assault and his or her sexual assault advocate is privileged; therefore, a sexual assault advocate may not be examined to provide testimony for or against the victim without the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6403 1995–96 |
Fire investigationThe responsibility for investigating the cause, circumstances, and extent of loss of all fires is assigned as follows: (a) within any city or town, the chief of the fire department; (b) within unincorporated areas of a county,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6705 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Legislature recognizes that providing the state of Washington with the educated citizenry required for the maintenance of a well-prepared work force, and the quality of life desired by that citizenry, requires the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 5516 1995–96 |
Drug-free workplacesEmployers that implement drug-free workplace programs may receive a 5 percent premium discount on their workers' compensation payments. Total premium discounts may not exceed $5 million per year. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6260 1995–96 |
Ride share tax creditThe employers who are eligible to qualify for business and occupation or public utility tax credits for providing financial incentives to employees for ride sharing is expanded from only major employers in the state's eight... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6272 1995–96 |
School emplyee/record checksAll current school employees who have regularly unsupervised access to children and who have not had a background check must begin the process for record checks by June 30, 1997. Employees and school districts cannot be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6089 1995–96 |
Firearms range acct fundingThe requirement for applicants to be registered as a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization with the United States federal Internal Revenue Service is eliminated. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6615 1995–96 |
Protected business informatnThe rule of confidentiality pertaining to certain proprietary information obtained by a state agency is extended. An agency rule-making file is not required to include data, factual information, studies or reports which can be... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |