Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Georgia Gardner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5100 2001–02 |
Existing water rights$ Until June 30, 2005, allows applications for modifying existing water rights to be processed separately from applications for new water rights and does not protect the latter applications from being impaired by decisions... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5102 2001–02 |
Nonprofit hospitalsMaterials, labor, and services used in constructing new structures, or expanding or renovating existing structures for the purpose of increasing floor space or patient capacity, for use as a nonprofit hospital in a rural... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5120 2001–02 |
Open liquor in publicThe legislative body of a county or city may enact an ordinance which would make opening a package of liquor or consuming liquor in a public place a misdemeanor. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5126 2001–02 |
Pipeline safety act$ Repeals provisions transferring powers, duties, and functions related to hazardous liquid pipeline safety from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to the Department of Ecology. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5155 2001–02 |
Horse racing compactWashington is authorized to participate in a national racing license program through a live horse racing compact. One representative appointed by the Governor from each compacting state serves on a compact committee which... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5159 2001–02 |
Investing surplus funds$ Allows the public four-year institutions of higher education to participate in the investment of surplus funds. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5179 2001–02 |
Victim notification$ Expands the statewide central booking and reporting system to include a victim notification system. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5195 2001–02 |
Industrial insuranceNew requirements of the department when it adopts rules regarding IME providers = qualifications, certification of reports, and criteria for removal from the department = s list of approved providers are added. The department... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5225 2001–02 |
Commute trip reduction prgrmThe requirement for WSDOT to contract with counties is eliminated. The requirement that funding be distributed proportionally to the number of major work sites in a county is also eliminated. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5226 2001–02 |
Oversize load permitsStatutes regarding over-dimensional vehicles are combined. Authorization for issuing electronic permits is created. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5227 2001–02 |
Marine employeesThe requirement for service of notices to be mailed by restricted certified mail is eliminated. The option for service of notices to be by certified mail or sent by fax with transaction report verification and same-day USPS... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5246 2001–02 |
Salmon recovery grants$ Provides flexibility to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to establish the funding cycle for habitat projects. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5254 2001–02 |
Parks & rec facility fundingThe real estate excise tax may be used by a county or city for maintenance or operations of park and recreational facilities acquired or developed with revenues from this tax after December 31, 2000. The GMA real estate excise... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5272 2001–02 |
Election noticeA county or city need not publish a notice of a primary election if a voters = pamphlet for the primary election is mailed to each residence. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5276 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship lawThe Apprenticeship Council must approve apprenticeship programs and establish apprenticeship standards. It must consider recommendations from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges regarding instruction and adopt... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5303 2001–02 |
Gainful employment? Gainful employment @ means employment at wages, including benefits, of at least 70 percent of the wage earned by an injured worker at the time of injury, but no less than the minimum wage. This applies prospectively and only... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5312 2001–02 |
InitiativesInitiatives to the people and to the Legislature must display the full text of any section of law that they would repeal. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5318 2001–02 |
CosmetologyStudents in a cosmetology program at a high school or skills center are allowed to begin the program upon completion of ninth grade. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5326 2001–02 |
Supplemental trans budgetThe supplemental appropriation for the 1999-01 biennium provides a net $17.9 million increase to expenditures. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5382 2001–02 |
Public disclosureThe civil penalty a court can assess for violations of the campaign finance, lobbyist reporting, public officials = and public treasurers = reporting, political advertising and campaign financing laws is raised from $10,000 to... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5383 2001–02 |
Pblc disclosure commissn lawThe definitions of ? general election @ and ? primary @ are clarified to apply to the contribution limits section of law. The requirement to report the identity of paid petition signature gatherers is repealed. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5411 2001–02 |
Fire fightersA rebuttable presumption is established that a fire fighter = s heart problem is an occupational disease if it is experienced within 72 hours of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5462 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesA health plan offered, issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2001 that provides coverage for prescription drugs must provide coverage for all prescription contraceptive drugs and devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5520 2001–02 |
Ballot measures/fiscal impctFiscal impact statements are required for initiatives to the people and to the Legislature; legislative alternatives to initiatives; referendum bills referred to the voters; and referendum measures on the ballot. These... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5540 2001–02 |
Energy assistance programsA new Public Utility Tax Credit program is created for gas and electric utilities that provide billing discounts to low-income customers or make direct contributions to existing community-based energy assistance programs. The... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |