Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6060 1999–00 |
Uncooked pizza/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for sales of raw and uncooked pizzas. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6061 1999–00 |
School trust landsMakes an appropriation of five million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, from the general fund to the resource management cost account for management of the common school trust lands. Makes an appropriation of... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6103 1999–00 |
Health insurance accessRevises provisions concerning access to individual health insurance coverage. Creates the task force on health care reinsurance, which expires December 31, 2000. Makes an appropriation of seventy-five thousand dollars for the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6114 1999–00 |
Insurance commissioner appt.The Insurance Commissioner is no longer elected. The commissioner is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6128 1999–00 |
Vehicle property tax exemptnProvides an exemption for motor vehicles from property taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6144 1999–00 |
Sales & use tax equalizationProvides that, in calendar year 2000, the state treasurer shall transfer into the county sales tax equalization account from the general fund the sum of five million eight hundred thousand dollars divided into two equal... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6156 1999–00 |
Capital facilities fundingAuthorizes a city or county voter approved sales tax to fund capital facilities plans. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6177 1999–00 |
Computer/engr Phd programsBy June 30, 2001, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must make recommendations to the Legislature about the creation and institutional location of a doctoral program in computer science and engineering. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6189 1999–00 |
Transportatn prjcts/sales txClarifies that transportation projects involving environmental mitigation do not constitute a sale at retail. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6198 1999–00 |
Health insurance coverageAny state resident may purchase any plan purchased for the public employees' benefit program or for the Basic Health Plan. The premium may not exceed the lowest cost the state paid to purchase a given plan in fiscal year 1999,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5587 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsSeveral requirements are established regarding the structure and operation of health plans by health carriers: Each health carrier must develop and implement policies and procedures as set forth in the bill governing the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 19, 1999 |
| SB 5127 1999–00 |
Child abuse investigationsC Prohibits a law enforcement officer from participating in an investigation of abuse or neglect of a child for whom the officer is a parent, guardian, or foster parent. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 389, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5485 1999–00 |
Tobacco product manufactrers$ Ensures that tobacco manufacturers not participating in the settlement cannot obtain an unfair market advantage. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5693 1999–00 |
Dev disabilities trust fundThe developmental disabilities endowment trust fund is created. The endowment is funded through private contributions and state appropriations and invested by the State Investment Board. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 384, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 6001 1999–00 |
Family/children's ombudsman$ Permits a guardian ad litem and service providers to provide confidential information to the ombudsman. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 390, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5277 1999–00 |
Higher ed student child care$ Establishes a child care grant program for institutions of higher education. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5312 1999–00 |
Health care workplace violnc$ Health care employers, including hospitals, mental health evaluation and treatment facilities, home care agencies, and community mental health programs, must develop and implement workplace violence protection programs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5599 1999–00 |
Temporary worker housing$ The Department of Health and the Department of Labor and Industries are directed to adopt joint rules establishing standards for cherry harvest temporary labor camps. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5628 1999–00 |
Accountants/continuing educaC The continuing education requirements for accountants are modified from 80 hours of education every two years to 120 hours every three years. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5109 1999–00 |
School district immunityC Grants school districts immunity from actions for injuries caused by employees of private nonprofit youth group programs when the youth group is using school facilities. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5180 1999–00 |
Operating budgetAppropriations are made for the 1997-99 and 1999-01 fiscal biennia. The supplemental appropriation for the 1997-99 biennia provides a net $71.9 million increase to expenditures from the state General Fund. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 309, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5298 1999–00 |
Local assistnce school fundsLevy equalization is provided at 12 percent for all districts passing a levy requiring a property tax rate for a 12 percent levy that exceeds the state average property tax rate for a 12 percent levy. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5988 1999–00 |
Truancy$ If a 6- or 7-year-old enrolls full-time in public school, the child is required to attend school regularly and the truancy provisions apply if the child does not attend regularly. If a 6- or 7-year-old becomes truant, any... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5364 1999–00 |
Liquor licensesC Corrects references to the previous alphabet liquor license designations to reflect the new license designations based on the type of business. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5553 1999–00 |
Professional athletics$ Modifying the regulations of boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, and wrestling events. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |