Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5986 2001–02 |
Pblc psychiatric facilities$ A county or municipal hospital establishing an institution serving mentally ill or chemically dependent persons must be licensed by the Department of Health. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5449 2001–02 |
Identity theft$ Expands the definition of the crime of identity theft, increases the potential penalties, requires businesses to assist victims by providing access to information, and allows the court to enter orders requiring the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| SB 5695 2001–02 |
Teacher certification$ Creates two new alternative routes to teacher certification through mentored internships that provide college graduates who do not have teaching degrees with a chance to become teachers after working for a year with... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2001 |
May 3, 2001 |
| SB 5017 2001–02 |
Sale of precursor drugs$ Provides reporting and record keeping requirements for the sale of precursor drugs. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5359 2001–02 |
Health prfssns brd members$ Allows the Secretary of Health to appoint any number of pro tem members to committees of a health professions board or commission. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5566 2001–02 |
Prescription drug info card$ Health benefit plans that issue prescription drug information cards to beneficiaries for filling prescriptions by pharmacists are required to use uniform prescription drug information. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5903 2001–02 |
Physician license fees$ Raises the $25 annual surcharge on physician licenses to no more than $35 to fund the Impaired Physicians Program. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5145 2001–02 |
PERS$ Creates an exemption from Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) membership and related PERS retirement contributions for individuals employed exclusively as trainers or trainees in a housing authority resident training... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 16, 2001 |
| SB 5258 2001–02 |
Disclosure/health care info$ It is a negligent violation of law to fax a patient = s confidential sexually transmitted disease information to an unauthorized recipient if the sender knew or had reason to know that the fax telephone number was incorrect. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| SB 6875 1999–00 |
GratuitiesDeclares that it is unlawful for a "seller," as defined in RCW 82.08.010, to label an amount as a "tip" or "gratuity" when that amount is not a genuine voluntary payment by a buyer in connection with a retail sale. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 26, 2000 |
| SB 6368 1999–00 |
Lockouts/unemployment beneftMaximum unemployment insurance benefits are extended for workers who are unemployed due to a lockout. Benefits are payable until the lockout is terminated or until the worker has received 60 weeks of benefits, whichever occurs first. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| SB 6402 1999–00 |
Civil service act reform$ The state = s civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2003. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| SB 6871 1999–00 |
InitiativesProvides that an initiative measure, whether to the people or to the legislature, must display in full the text of any section of law that would be repealed by the measure. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 5, 2000 |
| SB 6277 1999–00 |
Envirnmntl permit cost-reimb$ Authorizes voluntary cost-reimbursement agreements between permit applicants and certain agencies for complex projects which require an environmental impact statement. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6530 1999–00 |
PERS plan 2 & 3$ Creates a split defined benefit/defined contribution Plan 3 for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6865 1999–00 |
Vehicle license tab feesCurrent license tab fees are replaced with an annual license tab fee of $30 for motor vehicles, regardless of year, value, make, or model, beginning January 1, 2000, and the taxes on motor vehicles, travel trailers, and... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2000, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 5802 1999–00 |
Telecommunictns contractors(as of March 9, 2000) | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 238, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6255 1999–00 |
Anhydrous ammoniaC Creates penalties for crimes involving anhydrous ammonia, a precursor substance used to manufacture methamphetamine. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6531 1999–00 |
School emplys rermnt 2 & 3$ The additional transfer payment for School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 2 members who transfer to SERS Plan 3 during the transfer window is increased from 65 percent of member contributions to 130 percent of... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6534 1999–00 |
Emply attendance incntv prgm$ Extends eligibility for receiving remuneration for unused sick leave to school district employees who are at least age 55 when they separate from employment and who meet the following service credit requirements: members of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6622 1999–00 |
Asian Pacific American month$ Establishes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6123 1999–00 |
Public events sponsorshipC Authorizes parking and business improvement areas to sponsor (in addition to the authority to promote) public events in public places. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 29, 2000 |
| SB 6115 1999–00 |
Motor vhcl prprty tx exemptn$ Exempts motor vehicles, travel trailers, and campers from property taxation. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 5330 1999–00 |
Military/higher ed tuition$ Active duty military personnel stationed in Washington will automatically qualify for resident tuition at the public institutions of higher education. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6264 1999–00 |
Intermediate drivers' licnse$ Establishes a graduated licensing system that includes a mandatory six month learner's permit followed by an intermediate licensing period. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |