Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5650 1999–00 |
LEOFF service transferPertains to law enforcement officers for a state parks and recreation commission and the state liquor control board. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5674 1999–00 |
Community health clinicsCommunity and migrant health centers are exempt from business and occupation taxes. Retail sales taxes do not apply to the sales of materials, labor, and services used in the construction of community health care clinics. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5676 1999–00 |
Bond allocation ceilingsThe current initial allocation formula of: Categories Current Changed to Housing 25 percent 35 percent Student loans 15 percent 15 percent Exempt facilities 20 percent Public utilities 10 percent 10 percent Small issue 25... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5686 1999–00 |
Reciprocal corporate licenseDirects the secretary of state to investigate the feasibility of implementing a reciprocal corporate licensing system with other states to enhance Washington's ability to provide opportunities for commerce to businesses... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5697 1999–00 |
Treasury income accountThe architects' license account, funeral directors and embalmers account, the real estate commission account, the real estate education account, professional engineers = account, and the cemetery fund are added to the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5705 1999–00 |
Child witnesses of crimesDeclares that "victim" also means any child who was present at the scene of a most serious offense, serious violent offense, sex offense, or violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5707 1999–00 |
Unemployment comp benefitsIf the Commissioner of the Employment Security Department finds that an individual has failed or refused to take a preemployment drug test after receiving an offer of employment, the individual may not continue receiving... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5708 1999–00 |
Long-term economic vitalityThe amount of $800,000 is appropriated to CTED for statewide business retention and expansion. The amount of $300,000 is appropriated to CTED for costs of attracting businesses to rural counties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5709 1999–00 |
Farm use of pesticidesProvides that RCW 70.105D.040 does not apply to any person who, for the purpose of growing food crops, prepares, stores, mixes, transports, cleans residue of, applies, or otherwise uses pesticides or fertilizers on the farm... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5711 1999–00 |
Child abuse investigationsDeclares an intent to create an interdisciplinary team, housed in the office of family and children's ombudsman, to review the techniques of interviews conducted of children and adults during allegations of child abuse and to... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5713 1999–00 |
Higher ed fees/student inputThe statutory guidelines for determining budgets for the services and activities fee revenue at Washington = s pubic institutions of higher education are modified. Legislative intent language is changed from requiring... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5714 1999–00 |
Insurer holding company actExpands the application of the insurer holding company act to health carriers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5715 1999–00 |
Extraordinry investmnt gainsRevises provisions relating to sharing extraordinary investment gains. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5716 1999–00 |
Veterans' tuition waiversA permissive and variable, space-available tuition waiver is created for veterans of the Korean conflict who served in the active duty United States military or naval forces from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, and veterans of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5717 1999–00 |
Youthbuilt programRevises provisions relating to the Washington youthbuilt program. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. Repeals RCW 50.67.030. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5725 1999–00 |
Public works subcontractorsThe threshold of $100,000 is raised to $1 million. School districts are no longer subject to listing requirements. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5732 1999–00 |
Fish & wildlife officersAuthorizes admission of law enforcement officers of the department of fish and wildlife into the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5736 1999–00 |
Insurance liabilityAn insurance company may not unreasonably deny a claim for coverage and payment of benefits. Several acts by insurance companies regarding the settlement and payment of insurance claims are deemed unreasonable. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5740 1999–00 |
Bull trout recovery projectThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must establish a bull trout recovery project for northeastern Washington. The project must emphasize recovery measures within Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5742 1999–00 |
Eurasian water milfoilGovernment entities are authorized to use the pesticide 2,4-D to treat an initial infestation of Eurasian water milfoil. If the entity complies with the pesticide label requirements and notifies lake residents of the intended... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5749 1999–00 |
Child abuse investigationsAn interdisciplinary team is established under the direction of the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to create statewide protocols for interviews during child abuse investigations. A 17-member team, representing a... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5753 1999–00 |
Reading incentive awardsDeclares that a reading incentive program to compensate parents of first grade students who have achieved appropriate reading accuracy and fluency skills is created. The program shall be administered as follows: (1) Before the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5754 1999–00 |
Building codesThe Uniform Plumbing Code is removed from the State Building Code Council = s jurisdiction. The Advisory Board of Plumbers under the Department of Labor and Industries is given the additional duty to adopt and maintain the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5778 1999–00 |
Disease outbreak respns fundLegislative findings are made. The Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis Detention Emergency Account is created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5801 1999–00 |
Senior/retired property taxDeclares that, RCW 84.36.381 notwithstanding, a person who otherwise qualifies under RCW 84.36.381 may apply for exemption by February 15th of the year in which the taxes are payable if the person owns the property by February... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |