Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6793 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6745 1999–00 |
Voter registrationRequires a prosecuting attorney to aggressively and without exception present all violations of the election laws that come to the prosecuting attorney's knowledge to the special consideration of the proper jury. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6763 1999–00 |
School construction/lotteryUses lottery moneys for common school and higher education construction and renovation. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6772 1999–00 |
Home-based instructionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to provide each school district with information on programs operating in the state that provide assistance to parents in home-based instruction. The information shall include... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6726 1999–00 |
Water right permit processProcessing of applications for changes or transfers of existing surface or ground water rights is not required to consider impairment of pending applications for new water rights. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6707 1999–00 |
Special educationProvides that school districts shall ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that special education students receive their appropriate share of the basic education allocation funds accruing through RCW 28A.150.250 and 28A.150 260. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6708 1999–00 |
Sales & use taxRevises provisions relating to sales and use tax equalization. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6710 1999–00 |
Teacher training pilot prgrmFor any additional proposals that might be funded, the Legislature directs the pilot program to include a uniform core curricula composed of reading, writing, communications, and math combined with an emphasis on the subject... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6711 1999–00 |
Farm equipment/prprty tx exmMachinery and equipment used in commercial farming is exempt from the state portion of the property tax. To be eligible, the farm must be located in a distressed county. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6637 1999–00 |
School construction/wageExempts public works and maintenance contracts of school districts from prevailing wage requirements. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6653 1999–00 |
Public artProvides that, in order to increase the amount of appropriations available for the actual construction of projects, it is the intent of the legislature to enact a moratorium on the allocation of capital appropriations for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6592 1999–00 |
License platesEliminates periodic replacement of license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6593 1999–00 |
Local mtr vehicle excise taxAmends RCW 81.104.160 to authorize the department of licensing to charge a fee for the administration of the local motor vehicle excise tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6624 1999–00 |
DUI/chemical substancesPertains to a person who is under the influence of any chemical, poison, organic solvent, or any compound or a combination of these to a degree which renders the person incapable of driving safely. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6625 1999–00 |
HOV lanesAmends RCW 46.61.165 to provide that regulations authorizing exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are authorized only when the department of transportation determines that the level of traffic traveling on a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6629 1999–00 |
Methamphetamine manufatureDeclares that a rebuttable presumption that a child has suffered negligent treatment or maltreatment shall exist if, during investigation conducted by the department under chapter 26.44 RCW or by law enforcement, a child is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6563 1999–00 |
Alternate teacher certDeclares an intent to facilitate a conditional opportunity for community members, including business and retired persons, to bring their expertise and work experiences into the classrooms in Washington to enrich the learning... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6564 1999–00 |
Opportunity scholarshipsProvides that if an elementary school does not meet or exceed the goals set in RCW 28A.655.050 upon the request of the student's parent or guardian the school district must transfer the student to a successful public school... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6574 1999–00 |
Shoreline planning task frcFinds that there is a need to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local land use planning protecting threatened and endangered species and to delay rule making for rules that will have an adverse affect on... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6491 1999–00 |
Rule making limited to sessnProhibits agency rule making other than during the legislative session. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6492 1999–00 |
Rule making delaysDeclares an intent of the legislature to monitor agency rule making by closely examining those rules that, if implemented, would obligate taxpayer funds. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6508 1999–00 |
Off-road vehiclesAmends RCW 46.09.050 to exempt off-road vehicles used on forest or park roads from use permit requirements. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |