Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5318 2001–02 |
CosmetologyStudents in a cosmetology program at a high school or skills center are allowed to begin the program upon completion of ninth grade. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5341 2001–02 |
Prerecorded telephn messagesPrerecorded telephone solicitations are prohibited without an introduction by an unrecorded voice informing the consumer of (1) the identity and telephone number of the caller and (2) the option to immediately discontinue the call. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5357 2001–02 |
Engineers/land surveyorsThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to set the renewal intervals and dates for the registration, certification and licensing of engineers and land surveyors. Fixed annual renewal dates are no longer... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5384 2001–02 |
Higher education/laborFull or part-time faculty members at state regional universities and The Evergreen State College are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. These collective bargaining rights are not extended... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5390 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5396 2001–02 |
Insurer investmentsInsurers are prohibited from investing more than 5 percent of their assets in the voting securities of a depository institution without consent from the Insurance Commissioner. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5411 2001–02 |
Fire fightersA rebuttable presumption is established that a fire fighter = s heart problem is an occupational disease if it is experienced within 72 hours of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5419 2001–02 |
Chemical dependency treatmntManufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine is ranked at level VII on the sentencing grid (15 to 20 months for a first offense). Prior drug offenses, for other than the manufacture of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5430 2001–02 |
Cranial hair prostheses$ All health insurance policies that provide coverage for prostheses must provide coverage for cranial hair prostheses for patients under 18 years of age suffering from alopecia areata, totalis or universalis. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5462 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesA health plan offered, issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2001 that provides coverage for prescription drugs must provide coverage for all prescription contraceptive drugs and devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5489 2001–02 |
Veterans affairs personnelThe following additional exemptions to state civil service law apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs: a confidential secretary for the deputy director and each assistant director. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5515 2001–02 |
State veterans' songThe song ? Thanks to Them @ by Jerry Hayes is the official veterans = song of the state of Washington. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5520 2001–02 |
Ballot measures/fiscal impctFiscal impact statements are required for initiatives to the people and to the Legislature; legislative alternatives to initiatives; referendum bills referred to the voters; and referendum measures on the ballot. These... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5527 2001–02 |
Private clubs/liquorA private club that restricts membership through selected criteria may obtain an endorsement for up to 40 nonclub member sponsored events using club liquor. Visitors and guests may attend the events only by invitation of the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5540 2001–02 |
Energy assistance programsA new Public Utility Tax Credit program is created for gas and electric utilities that provide billing discounts to low-income customers or make direct contributions to existing community-based energy assistance programs. The... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5541 2001–02 |
Wind/sun generating facilityThe sales tax exemption for wind, solar, and landfill gas powered electrical generating facilities is lowered from 200 kilowatts (200,000 watts) to 200 watts. The sales tax exemption for machinery and equipment installed by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5544 2001–02 |
Students/feloniesPersons aged 13-21 arrested for specified felonies on school grounds must be detained for up to 72 hours in order that they may be evaluated by the person or agency designated by the local regional support network (RSN). The... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5582 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5590 2001–02 |
Liability cmpny annl reportsCorporate reports required by statute may be filed with the Secretary of State's Office by electronic means, and must identify the person executing the electronic filing. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5601 2001–02 |
Limited medical license$ Repeals the two-year limitation on the duration of a limited license to practice medicine issued to teaching-research staff at the UW School of Medicine. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5605 2001–02 |
Insurers/investmentsInsurers are prohibited from investing in the securities (common or preferred stock, debt obligations, or other securities) of their subsidiaries in excess of a certain amount, as specified by formula. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5623 2001–02 |
Surplus line brokersThe Insurance Commissioner is authorized to license a nonresident person as a surplus lines broker if they meet all other requirements of the law, and if their state or province of residence extends a similar privilege to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5627 2001–02 |
Veterans' & military affairs$ Creates the Joint Committee on Veterans = and Military Affairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |