Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5267 2001–02 |
Water rightsApplications for new water rights that have not yet been approved are not entitled to protection from injury by changes and transfers of existing water rights. Applications for new waters rights and those for changes and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | 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 5349 2001–02 |
National guardThe Washington National Guard is recognized as a law enforcement agency for the limited and specific purpose of receiving a proportional share of forfeited drug money or property under the Department of Justice Asset... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | 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 5427 2001–02 |
Incarceration costsThe Department of Corrections is financially responsible for the entire sentence of a criminal sentenced to a term or terms of confinement totaling more than one year. The state must reimburse the county for any portion of the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5428 2001–02 |
Local criminal justice costsRequires the state to pay all costs for the prosecution, adjudication, sentencing, and incarceration of all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses referred to each county or city by a state agency, including but not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5431 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsThe subagent service fee for changes in certificate of ownership, verification of record and preparation of an affidavit of lost title is increased to $8.50 The fee for renewing a registration, issuing a transit permit or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5432 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsA subagent may nominate his or her successor who is either the subagent = s sibling, spouse, child or subagency employee. The county auditor must recommend the appointment of the nominated successor unless the nominee does not... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5456 2001–02 |
Time certificate investmentAmends RCW 43.86A.030 relating to the time certificate of deposit investment program. Repeals RCW 43.131.381 and 43.131.382. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5482 2001–02 |
Senior citizens/pblc schoolsSchool districts must provide notice to the community, targeted to senior citizens, regarding volunteer opportunities available at schools within the district. | Paull Shin (D-21) | 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 5547 2001–02 |
Higher education tuitionInstitutional governing boards of the six public four-year colleges and universities may not set or adjust tuition fees for full-time students, except during the summer term. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5548 2001–02 |
SEPADeclares that decisions pertaining to the following activities are exempt from chapter 43.21C RCW: (1) Construction of or location of any residential structures of ten or fewer dwelling units; (2) construction of an office,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5602 2001–02 |
Construction defectsDeclares that this act is an absolute bar to all claims or causes of action set forth in RCW 4.16.300 until written notice of an alleged defect as required by this section is served upon a person referenced in RCW 4.16.300. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5619 2001–02 |
Self-service laundryDeclares the intent of this act is to provide relief for low-income families for their laundry costs. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5620 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsA sales and use tax exemption, business and occupation (B&O) tax credit, and personal property tax exemption are created for machinery, equipment, services, and property that are used by telecommunications companies to deploy... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5636 2001–02 |
Community developmentLegislative findings are made that it is in the best interest of the state to foster three-way partnerships between the state; counties, cities, or Indian tribes; and private industry to make strategic investments in public... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5646 2001–02 |
Public utlty tx/cogenerationThe existing deduction for cogeneration facilities built between June 1980 and January 1, 1990 is available for new or expanded cogeneration facilities constructed or installed between July 1, 2001, and January 1, 2011. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5648 2001–02 |
Energy efficient appliancesSales and use taxes do not apply to lighting, clothes washers, dishwashers, central air conditioners, room air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, and programmable thermostats purchased after the effective date of this act but... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5655 2001–02 |
Agencies/executive sessionsA governing body of a public agency may not simply hold an executive session because an attorney representing the council is present. Before discussion of ? potential litigation @ may take place in executive session, the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5656 2001–02 |
Public service companiesTelecommunications companies are removed from class one and become class two companies. The fee for class two companies must be at least $100 and no more than 0.3 percent of a company = s gross operating revenue. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5668 2001–02 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionMachinery and equipment owned by a farmer and used exclusively in farming activities to grow agricultural products is exempt from property taxes levied for any state purpose. The machinery and equipment continues to be subject... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5684 2001–02 |
Shoreline guidelinesThe Legislature must approve guidelines adopted by the Department of Ecology under the authority of the Shorelines Management Act. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |