Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6046 2011–12 |
Gambling commissionPermits the Washington State Gambling Commission to issue certain licenses for a period of up to 18 months, if it chooses to do so, in order to transition to the use of the Business Licensing Service. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6172 2011–12 |
Franchise investmentsModifies terminology and deadlines in the Franchise Investment Protection Act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6175 2011–12 |
Indian tribes and state govtDirects the Governor and state agencies to establish government-to-government relationships with federally recognized Indian tribes in order to enhance and formalize working relationships with the tribes through collaboration... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6383 2011–12 |
Interscholastic activitiesAuthorizes the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), or other voluntary nonprofit entity to whom control and supervision of interscholastic activities has been delegated, to impose penalties for rules violation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 5913 2011–12 |
Public funds/credit unionsAllows credit unions to accept deposits of public funds up to the amount insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 6239 2011–12 |
Marriage & dom. partnershipsAllows couples of the same sex to marry. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2012 |
Feb 13, 2012 |
| SB 5969 2011–12 |
Military spouses/licensingRequires an authority that issues a professional license, certificate, registration, or permit under Title 18 RCW to expedite the right of qualified military spouses transferred to this state to provide professional services. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| SB 5638 2011–12 |
Taxing district exemptionsAuthorizes a metropolitan park district in a county with a population of 1.5 million or more to move a portion of its property tax levy outside the $5.90 aggregate limit if it would otherwise have been subject to prorationing. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session |
Jun 7, 2011 |
| SB 5182 2011–12 |
Student financial assistanceCreates the Office of Student Financial Assistance (Office) effective July 1, 2012, and moves financial aid program management from the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to the Office. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 11, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session |
Jun 6, 2011 |
| SB 5846 2011–12 |
Retired public employeesProvides a $250 per month subsidy for health benefits for Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 members that apply for retirement between June 1, 2011, and August 31, 2011, and begin retirement benefits by October 1, 2011. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 25, 2011 |
| SB 5457 2011–12 |
Congestion reduction chargeAllows the governing body of counties that have assumed the authority of a metropolitan municipal corporation to impose, upon majority approval by the governing body or the voters, a congestion reduction charge for certain... | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2011 |
May 16, 2011 |
| SB 5531 2011–12 |
Commitments/judicial costsAllows a county to apply to its Regional Support Network (RSN) on a quarterly basis for reimbursement of judicial costs for civil commitment cases. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| SB 5662 2011–12 |
In-state contractorsRequires the Department of General Administration (GA) to survey and make a list of which states provide a preference on public works projects to resident contractors. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| SB 5023 2011–12 |
Immigration-related servicesProhibits persons from engaging in certain immigration assistance practices for compensation, unless the person is an attorney or is authorized under federal law to represent others in immigration matters. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| SB 5021 2011–12 |
Election campaign disclosureLowers the dollar threshold of what constitutes an electioneering communication from $5,000 to $1,000. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 22, 2011 |
| SB 5482 2011–12 |
Human trafficking victimsAllows funds received from the Affordable Housing for All Surcharge to be used to house victims of human trafficking and their families. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| SB 5849 2011–12 |
Estates and trustsAmends the method for interpreting certain wills and trusts that use formulas or terms tied to federal estate and generation skipping-transfer taxes during the 2010 tax year. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| SB 5020 2011–12 |
Social workersProhibits a person from representing himself or herself as a social worker unless he or she is qualified as a social worker by licensure or by graduation from an accredited social work program, b eginning January 1, 2012 . | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| SB 5068 2011–12 |
Industr. safety & health actProvides that an appeal of certain Washington Industrial Health and Safety Act violations does not stay abatement dates or requirements. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| SB 5076 2011–12 |
Financial institutions deptCreates a process for the Department of Financial Institutions to seek judicial approval of a subpoena in advance of its issuance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| SB 5168 2011–12 |
Gross misdemeanor sentencesLowers the maximum imprisonment for a gross misdemeanor to 364 days. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| SB 5174 2011–12 |
Civil rights historyEncourages school districts to conduct a program at least annually to commemorate the history of civil rights. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 13, 2011 |
| SB 5594 2011–12 |
Hazardous drug handlingRequires the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules for handling certain hazardous drugs in health care facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 13, 2011 |
| SB 5157 2011–12 |
Foreign trade zonesAllows a port district's boundary to include property adjacent to, but outside its district, for the purpose of applying for foreign-trade zone designation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 5, 2011 |
| SB 6444 2009–10 |
Operating supp budget 2010Making supplemental operating appropriations for the 2009-11 biennium. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 37, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
May 4, 2010 |