Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6137 2001–02 |
School employee strikesSchool districts may not spend sick leave benefits or compensation for public school employees who attempt to use their sick leave to engage in a strike or work stoppage. Additionally, during a strike or work stoppage, school... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6177 2001–02 |
State energy supplyLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the importance of a sufficient, reliable, and affordable supply of energy. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6187 2001–02 |
Pblc facilits/rural countiesThe rural county local option sales tax program for public facilities is modified to clarify and expand the allowable purposes for which the moneys can be used. | Senator (D-35) | 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 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 5025 2001–02 |
Veterans/parking privilegesAmends RCW 46.16.381 to authorize special parking privileges for disabled veterans. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5032 2001–02 |
Natural/manufactured gas taxDeclares that the tax imposed under RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales of natural or manufactured gas made from a truck to a farm for growing agricultural crops, poultry, or livestock. Declares that the tax imposed under... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5045 2001–02 |
Supreme court justicesPrior to January 1, 2003, the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Chief Justice, is to assign by lot each Supreme Court judicial position to one of the nine judicial districts. Beginning with the general election in... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5046 2001–02 |
Supreme court justicesProvides that, prior to January 1, 2003, the secretary of state, in cooperation with the chief justice, shall assign by lot each supreme court judicial position to be filled in November 2004 to a judicial district, and in a... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5055 2001–02 |
Teachers' retirement systemAuthorizes service credit under the teachers' retirement system plan 1 for military service. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5056 2001–02 |
State employment freezeDeclares that, from the effective date of this act until the conclusion of the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 2003, state agencies of the executive branch shall not establish new staff positions or fill vacant existing staff... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5088 2001–02 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of sheriff is a nonpartisan office, except in a county for which the county home rule charter provides otherwise. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5095 2001–02 |
Economic dev/rural countiesThe business and occupation tax credit for job creation in rural areas is expanded to include jobs that are created as a result of the relocation of a business into a rural area or community empowerment zone. It remains... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5096 2001–02 |
Tax deferrals/rural countiesThe distressed area sales and use tax deferral is no longer available for a project in a county that contains a community empowerment zone and draw employees from the community empowerment zone. The distressed area business... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5103 2001–02 |
Help kids speak license pltDeclares that, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department of licensing, the sponsors of the "Help Kids Speak" program shall create and design, and the department shall issue, a special license plate... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5140 2001–02 |
School superintendentsProvides that if the school board offers a buyout to terminate a contract of employment before the term of the contract has run, the amount of the buyout may not exceed the value of one year of the contract. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5167 2001–02 |
State energy strategyThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must review and revise the state energy strategy every five years. The review and revision must be accomplished within two years. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5178 2001–02 |
Geoduck diver licensesProvides that after July 1, 2001, the director shall not issue new geoduck diver licenses unless fewer than fifty persons are eligible for renewal. Provides that, if fewer than fifty persons are eligible to renew a geoduck... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5198 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceThe definition of "misconduct," for purposes of unemployment insurance benefits, is expanded to include criminal acts by employees at an employer's business or in willful disregard of the employer's interest. Such acts... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5199 2001–02 |
SheriffRestricts the use of the term "sheriff." | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5216 2001–02 |
Property tax leviesAmends RCW 84.52.043 and 84.52.065 to adjust property tax rates. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5217 2001–02 |
Forest fire protectionThe applications for refunds which are submitted to the department may be submitted within three years after paying the assessment sought to be refunded. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5232 2001–02 |
Domestic partner benefitsFinds that the public employees' benefits board has extended eligibility by authorizing benefits for same sex domestic partners of state employees. In order to limit the escalation of health care costs, and to prevent the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5242 2001–02 |
Murder of a childIncreases penalties for first degree murder when the victim is a child. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5243 2001–02 |
Rape of a childProvides that a party who obtains a judgment or order for restitution for child support of a child born as the result of a rape of a child in the first, second, or third degree may execute the judgment or order any time during... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |