Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5028 2001–02 |
Medical billing statements$ A certified health care billing statement is presumed to reflect the usual and customary charge for health care treatment. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5134 2001–02 |
Mobile homes$ Modifies provisions regulating manufactured and mobile home landlord-tenant relationships. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5480 2001–02 |
Relative caregiver program$ Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), within existing resources, to convene a workgroup on kinship caregivers, develop a briefing on the policy issues for the Legislature, and submit the briefing by... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5670 2001–02 |
Driving under the influenceIt is a gross misdemeanor to operate a vessel equipped with a motor or other propulsion machinery of more than 2 horsepower, or any sailboat, with a BAC of 0.08 or more, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5831 2001–02 |
Body-gripping traps$ Repeals the provisions of Initiative 713, the ? trap ban @ initiative. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5906 2001–02 |
Schools/technologyThe Technology in Education Task Force is created. The task force is responsible for developing recommendations about the use of technology and technology funding in schools with a focus on grades three through 12. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5909 2001–02 |
Vessels/financial rspnsblty$ Changes statutory financial responsibility requirements for barges, and for tank, cargo and passenger vessels. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6284 2001–02 |
Air pollution/vehiclesNeighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) are defined as "a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle that has a speed attainable in one mile that is greater than 20 miles per hour but does not exceed 25... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6343 2001–02 |
Traffic infractions$ Requires courts to enter into payment plans with persons who are unable to immediately pay their fines for traffic infractions or traffic citations. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6356 2001–02 |
Children/environmentl health$ Creates the 15-member Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council (Council) to review existing laws, regulations, and standards to ensure adequate protection of children's health from environmental hazards. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6377 2001–02 |
TRS plan1$ Allows members of the Teachers Retirement System Plan 1 in extended school year programs to use either two consecutive fiscal years or two consecutive extended school years, as defined by their school districts, in the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6383 2001–02 |
RetirementVested members of PERS, SERS, and TRS may begin receiving retirement benefits at age 70 2 without separating from service. Upon retiring, the employee no longer makes contributions or receives service credit but they may work... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6395 2001–02 |
Beer & wine merchandising$ Permits retail licensees to allow persons between the ages of 18 and 21 years employed by nonretail liquor licensees to handle, stock, and merchandise beer and wine on the retail premises when an adult employee of the retail... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6411 2001–02 |
Running start program$ Allows The Evergreen State College to participate in the Running Start Program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6444 2001–02 |
Stretcher van-type vehiclesVehicles other than ambulances and aid vehicles may not transport patients who must be carried on a stretcher for purposes of medical care or who may require medical attention in route. The Department of Health in conjunction... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6471 2001–02 |
Labeling of agriculture$ Requires businesses offering fresh fruit or vegetables grown in the United States or grown in Washington for retail sale to display placards indicating that the product was either "Grown in United States" or "Grown in... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 40, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6492 2001–02 |
Crime victims' compensation$ Creates a Crime Victims Compensation Trust Fund. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6499 2001–02 |
Supervision of offenders$ Authorizes the Department of Corrections (DOC) to terminate a court-ordered term of community custody, community placement, or community supervision for offenders classified at the lowest risk level. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6524 2001–02 |
Credit history/insurance$ Prohibits insurers from cancelling or refusing to renew a personal insurance policy due to a person's credit history. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6540 2001–02 |
Tax administrationTax statutes are modified to comport with the current practice of the department. The business and occupation (B&O) tax on linen and uniform supply services is deemed to occur at the place of delivery rather than the place the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6547 2001–02 |
Driver trainingDriver training classes offered to Washington residents under age 18 by driver training schools must meet standards established by the driving instructor advisory committee within DOL. Driver training schools must be annually... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6619 2001–02 |
Climate & energy center$ Authorizes the establishment of the Washington Climate and Rural Energy Development Center in the Washington State University energy program to serve as a central, non-regulatory, source of credible information and services... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6718 2001–02 |
Clean energy consumption$ Directs the Department of General Administration to encourage certain state agencies to achieve the goal of a 10 percent increase in the use of clean energy resources, a reduction in overall energy use, or a combination of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6735 2001–02 |
Unemployment compensation$ Allows unemployment compensation recipients to elect to have their benefits deposited directly to their accounts in financial institutions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5433 2001–02 |
Parent child relationship$ Egg donors will be treated the same as sperm donors when determining parental status. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |