Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6240 2001–02 |
Felons/voting rights$ Limits the number of offenders of which the Department of Corrections (DOC) must notify the sentencing court when the offenders complete their sentences. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6329 2001–02 |
Emmission control inspection$ Exempts hybrid motor vehicles from the Department of Ecology's emission inspection program | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6374 2001–02 |
Retirement tech corrections$ Corrects erroneous statutory references related to certificated teaching employees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6375 2001–02 |
Retirement/veterans$ Conforms the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 and the Washington State Patrol Retirement System statutes to federal law with regard to military service credit. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6378 2001–02 |
LEOFFRS plan 2$ Creates a part-time leave of absence provision for law enforcement members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, adding to existing unpaid leave of absence provisions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 5189 2001–02 |
Unemployment insurance$ Allows an individual whose separation from employment was necessary because of domestic violence or stalking to receive unemployment benefits. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5211 2001–02 |
Mental health benefits$ Provides additional mental health coverage for children through public and private health insurance plans. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6331 2001–02 |
Conservations futures levyA county may use up to 25 percent of the revenues from the conservation futures tax for development, operation, and maintenance of properties acquired with conservation futures tax revenues. Conservation futures funds must be... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6355 2001–02 |
Electric & gas servicesThe Attorney General may also request the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve low-income discount programs for electric and gas companies if a company does not have a program in place. Any program... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5353 2001–02 |
Archaeological sitesThe director of CTED or his or her designee may assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for every violation of the chapter of laws protecting archaeological sites and resources, and may deny applications for permits to disturb... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5528 2001–02 |
Schools/bullyingEach school district must adopt a specific policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students that contains minimum specified provisions. The policy must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6244 2001–02 |
PrekindergartenSBE adopts standards and procedures for the voluntary accreditation of public and nonpublic pre-kindergarten programs. In establishing these standards, SBE reviews nationally developed standards and the accredited programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6294 2001–02 |
Sex offender comm notificatnThe sheriff may produce level III community notification flyers in languages other than English upon request. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6330 2001–02 |
Metropolitan park districtsAny city or county, or combination of cities and counties, may create a metropolitan park district. The ballot proposition must be submitted to the voters of the area proposed for inclusion in the metropolitan park district... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6386 2001–02 |
School district electionsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6413 2001–02 |
Credit cards/late paymentNo late fees may be assessed against a new account's initial invoice until the account is 45 days overdue. When assessing late fees, credit card and retail credit issuers must make reasonable allowances for disruption to the... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6516 2001–02 |
Self-insurersA self-insurer must pay an award of no more than $10,000 to a claimant who suffers damages resulting from the self-insurer's unreasonable delay or refusal to pay benefits. The Director of Labor and Industries must issue an... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6632 2001–02 |
International tradeA permanent legislative committee on globalization and trade agreements is created. The President of the Senate appoints four senators and the Speaker of the House appoints four representatives from the Legislature. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6754 2001–02 |
Unemployment benefitsMaximum 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. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6821 2001–02 |
Local government financeDeclares an intent to allow local governments to raise revenues in order to better protect the health and safety of Washington state and its residents. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2002 |
| SB 6760 2001–02 |
Public water systemsThose public water systems are addressed that are privately owned, not subject to regulation by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and are purveyors. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 18, 2002 |
| SB 6812 2001–02 |
Colorectal cancer detectionRequires that all group disability insurance contracts and blanket disability insurance contracts, issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this section, must provide benefits or coverage for colorectal cancer... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| SB 5026 2001–02 |
Prescription discount prgrmThe Health Care Authority (HCA) must implement a program to aggregate the purchase of prescription drugs for health care programs administered by state agencies. Under the program, the HCA is to negotiate price discounts with... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6745 2001–02 |
Death certificatesThe Department of Health and all local registrars must charge a surcharge of $1 for each fee imposed for certified copies of records and for copies or information provided for research, statistical, or administrative purposes,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6765 2001–02 |
Water resource managementA task force is convened to study negotiation of federally reserved and Indian treaty water rights. Another is convened to study negotiation of interstate and international water resources issues. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |