Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6103 2001–02 |
Low-income housingA new 1 percent real estate excise tax is imposed on real property that sells for at least $500,000 per housing unit (or $700,000 per housing unit plus accessory dwelling unit). 85 percent of the revenue generated by the tax... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6114 2001–02 |
Watershed/nat resource orgsDeclares that it is the policy of the state to encourage and help sustain voluntary nonprofit organizations formed for the purpose of protecting, enhancing, and restoring the biological, chemical, and physical processes of... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6176 2001–02 |
Primary electionsRecognizes that any rights political parties have in the choosing of candidates is implicit in the sovereign citizens' expressed choice. Finds that the citizens of Washington are satisfied with the blanket primary election... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6201 2001–02 |
Prescription drug price progThe prescription drug price program is established within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to lower prescription drug prices for uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. Retail pharmacies are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5237 2001–02 |
Fair fundEach fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2002, $2 million per year is transferred into the fair fund. An additional $100,000 is appropriated for the upcoming fiscal year for special assistance grants to fairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5583 2001–02 |
Public mental health system$ Makes a legislative declaration of support for most of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) mental health recommendations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5940 2001–02 |
Career & technical education$ The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish standards for career and technical education programs, review and approve local district plans for the delivery of career and technical education, provide... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 336, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5114 2001–02 |
Motorcycles$ Exempts from the sales and use tax those motorcycles loaned or purchased for the purpose of providing motorcycle operator training through the Department of Licensing = s (DOL) motorcycle safety education program. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5256 2001–02 |
Emergency management compact$ Enacts the Emergency Management Assistance Compact providing mutual assistance between participating states in the event of declared emergencies and mutual cooperation between participating states in emergency-related... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5309 2001–02 |
Local criminal justice$ Imposes a $10 penalty on traffic infractions with revenue split as 68 percent to local government and 32 percent to the state Public Safety and Education Account (PSEA); | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5637 2001–02 |
Watershed health$ A monitoring oversight committee is established and consists of the directors, or their designees, of the Salmon Recovery Office, the Department of Ecology, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Conservation Commission,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5896 2001–02 |
DNA testing of evidence$ Permits incarcerated felons to request post-conviction deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5438 2001–02 |
Lands vehicle use permit$ Eliminates requirement that a Department of Fish and Wildlife vehicle lands use permit be issued in the form of a permanently affixed decal and specifies that the permit be issued in a form that allows for it to be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| 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 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 5255 2001–02 |
Public disclosure/terrorism$ Exempts from public inspection and copying vulnerability assessments and response plans intended to prevent or mitigate criminal terrorist acts. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5367 2001–02 |
Community mobilization$ Moves the Community Mobilization Against Substance Abuse grant program to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 17, 2001 |
| SB 5121 2001–02 |
Office of marine safety$ Corrects existing references in the RCW to the former Office of Marine Safety. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 16, 2001 |
| HB 3169 1999–00 |
Expenditure limit$ A newly created Expenditure Limit Committee, rather than the Office of Financial Management, will adjust and project the State General Fund expenditure limit. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2000, 2nd Special Session |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3166 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/srs & dsabled$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $500, on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3167 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/age sxty-four$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $200, on the homes of persons aged 65 and older. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3170 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt/financial asst$ Appropriates $101.8 million for the 1999-2001 biennium for assistance to cities and counties for specific purposes. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3171 1999–00 |
Education funding$ The Better Schools Fund is created. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 2454 1999–00 |
Family long-term caregiver$ The Fred Mills Act. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| HB 2420 1999–00 |
Oil/gas pipeline safetyC Requiring the Utilities and Transportation Commission to develop a hazardous liquid pipeline safety program. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 28, 2000 |