Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5660 2005–06 |
Landlord and tenant disputesA statutory process is created for the resolution of disputes between manufactured/mobile homeowners and manufactured/mobile home park owners. A complainant is defined as a landlord, park owner, tenant, or homeowner. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5680 2005–06 |
Rainier schoolRepeals statutory references to Washington State University farming operations on property at the Rainier School. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5697 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditThe credit is restored to the 1.5 percent rate. The Department of Revenue is to extend the time for filing required information if the failure was due to circumstances beyond the control of the taxpayer. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5722 2005–06 |
Small business assist progThe small business assist program is established within the Health Care Authority. One component of the program will allow certain small employers, no later than January 1, 2007, to enroll themselves, their employees, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5735 2005–06 |
Public disclosureThe attorney-client privilege is codified as an exemption in the PDA statutes such that the following are exempt from public disclosure: records reflecting communications transmitted in confidence between a public official or... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5741 2005–06 |
Voters' pamphletsThe Secretary of State must print and distribute a primary voters' pamphlet. The first appointments to the committee may be either one or two in number. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5746 2005–06 |
Elections costsThe state no longer assumes a share of election costs only in odd numbered years. Rather, the state assumes a share of election costs whenever state officers or measures are voted upon at a state primary or general election. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5757 2005–06 |
Edu staff associate positionBeginning in the 2005-06 school year, for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and psychologists, the state salary allocation schedule... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5759 2005–06 |
Low-income studentsThe Legislature recognizes the value of the State Achievers Scholarship program operated by the Washington Education Foundation. To the extent funds are appropriated, the Legislature supports the program in providing mentors... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5768 2005–06 |
Alternative public worksThe population threshold above which a county can use alternative public works procedures is lowered to 350,000 (which would include Spokane and Clark counties). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5777 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workServices performed under certain state contracts, or under subcontracts awarded under such contracts, may not be performed at locations outside the United States. This prohibition applies to state personal services, purchased... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5778 2005–06 |
Vending machine food sale txFood products sold in vending machines are subject to the same sales tax rules as food sold in other venues. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5779 2005–06 |
Tax on meat processingThe legislature declares that the sole purpose of the 1967 act was to create a preferential B&O tax rate for the slaughtering, breaking, or processing of perishable meat products and/or selling the finished perishable meat... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5780 2005–06 |
Medicaid nursing home rateAfter June 30, 2005, nursing home payment rates are to continue to be based upon adjusted cost report data from 1999, unless the Legislature specifies differently in the annual | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5781 2005–06 |
Retired lcl gvrnmnt employeeDeclares that a "retired local government employee" means: (1) Persons who separated from employment with a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state and are receiving a retirement allowance under... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5785 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice insA new program is created to provide supplemental medical malpractice insurance coverage for health care providers and facilities. The program pays qualified claims and defense costs, within limits, after January 1, 2005. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5786 2005–06 |
School leviesCounties are authorized to impose a permanent regular property tax levy for the maintenance and operation of schools upon a majority vote of the people. The maximum levy rate is $0.75 per $1,000 of assessed value. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5842 2005–06 |
Retrospective ratingThe following funds must be used to administer a retrospective rating group's (group) program or be retained as reserves to meet any future assessments: (1) enrollment fees and other payments made by the group's members to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5861 2005–06 |
Health insurance marketRecognizes that to stabilize the health insurance market and reduce the number of uninsured people in Washington state, health insurance premiums need to be lower. An uncertain market due to the uncompensated care needs of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5863 2005–06 |
Tax incentive consistencyReports are re-designated as surveys. The Department must extend the time for filing for a taxpayer who fails to submit a survey as a result of circumstances beyond the control of the taxpayer. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5864 2005–06 |
Aerospace business tx reliefA retail sales and use tax exemption for sales and use of computer hardware, computer peripherals, or software used primarily in the research, design, engineering, testing or certification of commercial airplanes or their... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5877 2005–06 |
PERS armed forces membersThe global war on terrorism, including but not limited to Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, is added to list of conflicts for which PERS 1 members may receive military credit and other veterans' benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5879 2005–06 |
Gambling ballot measuresPersons not registered to vote in Washington and corporations or other entities not doing business in Washington and not subject to the jurisdiction of the Gambling Commission or the Horse Racing Commission who, if they did... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5972 2005–06 |
Manufacture of airplanesProperty taxes paid with respect to newly acquired or constructed real property are eligible only if the building is used exclusively in the manufacturing of airplanes or airplane components. Property taxes paid with respect... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5994 2005–06 |
House-banked card roomsProhibits the Washington State Gambling Commission from issuing or renewing a license to engage in house-banked card games except in locations specified in licenses approved as of March 10, 2005, or pending by that date. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |