Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan McDonald
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6851 1999–00 |
Education/transportatn fundsProvides that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6847 1999–00 |
Educatn & transportatn fundsDeclares that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2000 |
| SB 6838 1999–00 |
Organ donor data baseDeclares that the purpose of the program is to create and maintain a secure data base that lists volunteer organ donors in the state. The goal of the program is to increase the availability of donated organs, and to make the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6839 1999–00 |
Anatomical giftsRevises provisions of the uniform anatomical gift act. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6840 1999–00 |
Organ donor statementsDirects the department of licensing to provide, on the statement under this act, a space for a witness to certify that the licensee has discussed his or her willingness to make an anatomical gift with the witness, and that the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6841 1999–00 |
Debit card withholding noticRequires that every seller of goods or services who accepts the use of a debit card as a means of payment must post in a conspicuous manner at the place the debit card is used a notice stating the amount of the hold that will... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6765 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledThe Legislature states its intent to comply with the Olmstead decision and assure that persons with developmental disabilities are given every opportunity to live in community settings. A team of skilled evaluators is to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 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 6698 1999–00 |
Citizen councilor programThe offices of Citizen Councilor Coordinator and Deputy Citizen Councilor Coordinator are created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The officers must be given space to work in existing... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6556 1999–00 |
Design build/contractorAuthorizes cities over one hundred thousand in population to use design-build and general contractor/construction manager procedures. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6560 1999–00 |
Gas tax revenuesDirects the interagency committee for outdoor recreation and the department of licensing to jointly contract with an independent entity to study the sources and determine the distributions and uses of funds provided to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 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 6457 1999–00 |
Lottery proceedsDesignates lottery proceeds for common school construction. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5634 1999–00 |
Student retention/promotion$ By the beginning of 2000-01 school year, all local school boards must have a policy on the promotion and retention of students. School districts with existing policies must amend them if necessary. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6372 1999–00 |
Bottled water/sales & use txExempts bottled water from sales and use taxation. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6406 1999–00 |
HOV lanesModifies the permitted use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to be effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5250 1999–00 |
Women's health programsThe Department of Health has the authority to solicit and receive funds from available sources in order to design and implement programs relating to women = s health issues. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5608 1999–00 |
Machinery/equipmnt tx exmptnAn explicit definition of "manufacturing" is provided to include (1) the cutting, delimbing, and measuring of harvested trees and (2) rock crushing and blending. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5684 1999–00 |
Small business tax reportingThe exemption for filing tax returns is increased to $28,000. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5750 1999–00 |
Transportation planningThe state-owned facilities component must be consistent with the statewide multi-modal transportation plan ( Washington's Transportation Plan) and is required to identify the most cost-effective combination of transportation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5955 1999–00 |
Leg. transportatn committeeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5957 1999–00 |
Food labeling task forceA task force of legislators and industry representatives is formed to explore issues of country of origin labeling and a A Grown in Washington @ promotional program. The task force looks at issues related to fruits,... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5335 1999–00 |
Utility futures contrcts/taxTrading in natural gas and electricity futures contracts, other than by public utilities, is taxable as a service upon the gains realized from the trading. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5428 1999–00 |
Trout purchase and plantingThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may institute a program to purchase catchable-sized trout from private fish farmers for planting in public lakes and ponds. Up to 100,000 trout may be purchased in 1999 and up to one million in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |