Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5233 2001–02 |
Internet safety/librariesFinds that the protection of children and the prevention of sexual exploitation constitutes an important state objective. Declares an intent that libraries prevent the sexual exploitation of any person and protect children... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5234 2001–02 |
Workers' compensationIf a worker chooses to file an appeal, s/he may seek a supplementary medical opinion. Department orders must inform workers that they have the right to a supplementary medical opinion. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5245 2001–02 |
Salmon recovery grantsState agencies are added to the definition of project sponsor, making them eligible for Salmon Recovery Funding Board grants. Interagency agreements may be used to provide funding from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5249 2001–02 |
Land use actionsDeclares that, if any action by a government entity to change the land use or zoning status of real property causes a reduction in the use or exchange value of that property, the property is considered to have been taken for... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5251 2001–02 |
Fire fighters' prvt vehiclesAllows flashing lights on fire fighters' vehicles. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5277 2001–02 |
State ferries/alcoholThe sale of liquor on all Washington State ferries is prohibited. This prohibition cannot impair existing contracts the ferry system has with the entities providing alcohol on the ferries. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5290 2001–02 |
Veterans memorial plazaSubject to approval by the Capitol Campus Committee, the Department of General Administration (Department) must designate a portion of the east capitol site, in the vicinity of the Korean War Memorial, as the Veterans Memorial Plaza. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5294 2001–02 |
Motorcycle helmet definitionProvides that "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention system with a sticker... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5314 2001–02 |
Transit authority projectsProvides that, at any time if a proposition approved by the voters is significantly altered by actions of the board, the proposition will be resubmitted to the voters within the boundaries of the originally approved proposition. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5328 2001–02 |
School imprvmnt goals reportIf a student does not take the fourth grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in reading or mathematics, or the seventh grade WASL in mathematics, then the lack of the student's score must not count against the... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5339 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitationThe prohibition against ADADs is expanded to include solicitations for donations of money, property, goods, or services. In addition to remedies provided by the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer may opt to sue for $1,000... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5365 2001–02 |
Sales tx exmptn/roadsDeclares that the taxes levied by RCW 82.08.020 do not apply to materials and labor used in the construction or maintenance of publicly owned roads, streets, or highways. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5366 2001–02 |
Prevailing wagesExempts 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 14, 2002 |
| SB 5375 2001–02 |
Abandoned vehiclesNo vehicle meeting the definition of "junk"vehicle can be resold at auction. A tow truck operator can refuse to accept a bid at auction for the following reasons: the bidder owes the operator money; the operator knows the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5379 2001–02 |
Cougar/state animalThe cougar, Puma Concolor, is designated as the state = s official animal. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5409 2001–02 |
Water-sewer districtsThe general comprehensive plan of a water-sewer district is deemed approved by a state agency if the state agency fails to reject or conditionally approve the plan within 60 days of the plan = s submission to the state agency.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5490 2001–02 |
Certificate of masteryRenames the certificate of mastery and eliminates it as a high school graduation requirement. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5498 2001–02 |
Propane and wood shavingsPropane and natural gas sales that are used exclusively to heat housing for chickens to be sold as agricultural products are exempt from sales and uses taxation. The buyer must provide certification to the seller that the sale... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5508 2001–02 |
Recreation resource accountThe Treasurer must transfer all of the money in the marine fuel tax refund account that is not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreation resource account. The proportional distribution factor, the motor... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5516 2001–02 |
Right to voteProvides that, upon completion of his or her sentence, an individual may petition a court of record to have his or her civil right to vote restored. If the court finds that the sentence has been satisfactorily completed, it... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5517 2001–02 |
Voter registrationRequires affirmation of voting qualifications for registration. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5532 2001–02 |
State base geographic dataProvides that the department of natural resources shall coordinate access to the framework of state base geographic data and standards. Requires the department of natural resources to provide outreach and guidance to public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5534 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schoolsIndividuals applying nonrestricted use pesticides without power equipment on school facilities must obtain a ? school facility applicator @ license by paying a $25 fee. To maintain the license for recertification purposes,... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5550 2001–02 |
Energy facility site councilModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants is raised to 650 MW. Any new energy facility, or any existing energy facility being reconstructed or enlarged, may opt in the EFSEC... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5560 2001–02 |
Interstates 5 & 405Directs the department of transportation, in consultation with local officials and residents of the area, to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of creating a new north-south corridor as an alternative to state route... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |