Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joseph Zarelli
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5446 2001–02 |
Health care coverageRetired or disabled school district and educational service district employees, or retired state employees, who are receiving a state retirement allowance as of September 30, 1993, and their dependents may purchase health care... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5490 2001–02 |
Certificate of masteryRenames the certificate of mastery and eliminates it as a high school graduation requirement. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5551 2001–02 |
Building code inspectionsA tenant of a dwelling unit cannot unreasonably withhold consent from a fire department official to inspect the dwelling for violations of the fire code. A landlord cannot deny a fire department official the right to inspect a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5587 2001–02 |
Fish & fishing tx exemptionsProvides tax exemptions for fish products and recreation services. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | 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 |
| SB 5600 2001–02 |
Capital punishmentMakes a defendant's knowledge that a murder victim was pregnant aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5646 2001–02 |
Public utlty tx/cogenerationThe existing deduction for cogeneration facilities built between June 1980 and January 1, 1990 is available for new or expanded cogeneration facilities constructed or installed between July 1, 2001, and January 1, 2011. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5667 2001–02 |
School principalsPublic school principals and vice principals, when hired primarily for such purposes, must only hold a valid administrative certificate. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5668 2001–02 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionMachinery and equipment owned by a farmer and used exclusively in farming activities to grow agricultural products is exempt from property taxes levied for any state purpose. The machinery and equipment continues to be subject... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5731 2001–02 |
Elctrc utlty sales & use taxExempts construction by an electric utility from sales and use tax. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5767 2001–02 |
Nonprofit org/property taxProperty owned by foundations of institutions of higher education is exempt from property taxation. Clarifying language is added, referencing schools, colleges, and universities. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5773 2001–02 |
Peer mentor programsThe Teacher Assistance Program is renamed the Peer Mentor Program and its requirements are revised. To the extent that funding is provided, peer mentor services are provided to first and second-year teachers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5801 2001–02 |
Notice of rule changeRequires that, within two hundred days of the effective date of a rule that imposes additional requirements on businesses the violation of which subjects the business to a penalty, assessment, or administrative sanction, an... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5830 2001–02 |
Retirement and pensionsAs of the effective date of the act, the definition of ? separated employees @ for purposes of continuing participation in PEBB health plans is expanded to include school district or educational district employees who separate... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5842 2001–02 |
Protection ordersAuthorizes protection orders for unlawful harassment to restrain persons under the age of eighteen. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5843 2001–02 |
DUIIncreases penalties for third and subsequent DUI offenses. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5844 2001–02 |
Traffic safety educationSchool district-offered traffic safety education courses may only be provided to students maintaining a grade point average of 2.0 or its equivalent. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5923 2001–02 |
Public worksDeclares that the purpose of this act is to allow all state or local governmental entities that award contracts for publicly funded projects to select contractors by the lowest responsible bidder method. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5931 2001–02 |
Governmental accountabilityDeclares an intent that: (1) All legislation shall be measured by provisions of the Constitutions as currently written or amended; and (2) Elected officials, entrusted with the duty to protect individual rights and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5978 2001–02 |
Public utility districtsProvides that nothing in chapter 54.04 RCW may be construed to authorize public utility districts to provide services including but not limited to internet access, home security services, electrical appliance repair generally,... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5979 2001–02 |
School safety centerThe School Safety Center is established in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5991 2001–02 |
General obligation bondsProvides that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriation acts for the 2001-2003 fiscal biennium, and all costs incidental... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6015 2001–02 |
Public works board projectsRevises provisions relating to public works board projects. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6099 2001–02 |
Electric utilities/taxesSales and use tax exemptions are provided to electric utilities when they purchase tangible personal property for construction on, or improvements to, existing generating facilities. The exemption extends to the associated... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6141 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseDeclares an intent that state employees described in this act receive an annual salary cost-of-living increase identical to the cost-of-living increase for school district and community college employees pursuant to Initiative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |