Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5582 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5598 2001–02 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers are regulated at the level of registration. No person may use the title "athletic trainer" without registering with the Secretary of Health. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5627 2001–02 |
Veterans' & military affairs$ Creates the Joint Committee on Veterans = and Military Affairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5658 2001–02 |
Vehicle license renewalsThe requirement that a certificate of registration or preprinted application be provided by the vehicle owner to renew a vehicle license is eliminated. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5713 2001–02 |
Water transfer or changesA water right holder does not require approval to rotate use of water, but must consult with the Department of Ecology in advance. A water right holder does not require approval to change the place of use of a water right to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5765 2001–02 |
Environmental permit/transThe following projects are eligible for a streamlined environmental permitting process: pilot projects designated in this act, transportation projects of statewide significance, and projects selected for programmatic review by... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5781 2001–02 |
Fruit & vege district fundThe authorization to use the unexpended funds transferred to the plant pest account for control of apple maggot (rhagoletis pomonella) is extended for an additional two-year period until June 30, 2003. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5788 2001–02 |
WhistleblowerThe remedies for retaliation against a whistleblower are extended to anyone who has reported alleged improper governmental action to a public body. Whistleblower also means an employee who refuses to obey an order that would... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5803 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Labor and Industries must be adopted before December 1 of any year and cannot take effect until after the end of the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5837 2001–02 |
State oyster reserve lands$ The oyster reserve land account is created in the state treasury as an appropriated account. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5884 2001–02 |
Local park & rec task forceA legislative task force on local park and recreation maintenance and operations issues is created. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5935 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprtyJudgment of forfeiture is not allowed unless the property owner has been convicted of a crime and the property is found by clear and convincing evidence to have been instrumental in committing the crime or to be proceeds of... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5959 2001–02 |
Local motor vehicle taxesRCW 35.58.273 and all other statutes regarding the expenditure of money generated by that statute are repealed. The effect of the bill is specifically made retroactive to January 1, 2000. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6345 2001–02 |
ElectionsFinds that it is in the public interest to adopt a voting system in which all successful candidates must win by a majority vote rather than a plurality of effective votes and that allows voters to vote secondary and other... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6357 2001–02 |
Selection of jurorsRevises the method for selection of jurors. Repeals RCW 2.36.057 and 2.36.0571. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6358 2001–02 |
Property taxProvides that, in valuing any tract or parcel of real property, the assessed value shall be reduced by amounts expended on mitigation fees, impact fees, or system improvement charges during the assessment year. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6360 2001–02 |
Concealed weapon licensesDeclares that a person licensed to carry a handgun in any state the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington is authorized to carry a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6385 2001–02 |
EndangermentDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance in the first degree if the person knowingly or intentionally permits a child or dependent adult to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6390 2001–02 |
Safety rest areasWSDOT must adopt a comprehensive program to allow private entities to operate state-owned safety rest areas. Private entities must offer equivalent services to those services currently offered at no charge. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6391 2001–02 |
Social security numbersPersons who apply for recreational licenses, such as hunting or fishing licenses, are not required to provide their social security numbers. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5130 2001–02 |
Toll bridgesReferences to toll bridges and toll facilities in the toll bridge authority chapter do not include facilities developed or operated under the PPI Act that have received a legislative appropriation under the PPI Act. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 2002 |
| SB 6332 2001–02 |
Conservation easementsA county may levy up to 11 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for conservation futures. A county may use up to 25 percent of the revenues from the conservation futures tax for operation and maintenance of properties acquired... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2002 |