Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6251 1999–00 |
Horticultural facilities$ Specifies the inspection authority of the Department of Agriculture under the nursery laws and broadens the types of "infestations" for which plants may be regulated. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6720 1999–00 |
Beef commission$ Increases the Beef Commission's assessment to $1 per head of cattle (rather than 50 cents per head) at the sale of the cattle and repeals exemptions from the assessment. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6264 1999–00 |
Intermediate drivers' licnse$ Establishes a graduated licensing system that includes a mandatory six month learner's permit followed by an intermediate licensing period. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6361 1999–00 |
Child abuse/neglect$ Requires the promotion and protection of personal safety, and, protection from child abuse and neglect, of the children who attend the Washington State School for the Deaf (WSD) and Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB). | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6559 1999–00 |
School courses/college crdt$ Beginning with the next school year, schools must annually provide to ninth through twelfth grade students and their parents, information concerning locally available programs that allow high school students to earn college credit. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6295 1999–00 |
Garnishment proceedingsC Provides a process for a judgment creditor to obtain a judgment against the debtor for garnishment costs and attorney fees. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 22, 2000 |
| SB 6866 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt expendituresDeclares that a political subdivision of the state shall not expend from its general expense budget during any fiscal year moneys in excess of the local expenditure limit established under this act. Provides that a political... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| SB 6867 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt expendituresDeclares that a political subdivision of the state shall not expend from its general expense budget during any fiscal year moneys in excess of the local expenditure limit established under this act. Provides that a political... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| SB 6147 1999–00 |
State parks gift foundation$ Directs the State Parks and Recreation Commission to create a nonprofit corporation to help raise funds to benefit state parks. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 2000 |
| SB 6349 1999–00 |
Water well delegation progrm$ Removes the termination date for the Department of Ecology to delegate authority for well tagging, sealing, and decommissioning. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 32, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 2000 |
| SB 6667 1999–00 |
License plate replacement$ Commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds are exempt from the license plate replacement provisions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 2000 |
| SB 5027 1999–00 |
Dangerous dog controlThe definition of dangerous dog includes any dog that inflicts severe injury on a human being without provocation or has been previously found to be potentially dangerous because of injury inflicted on a human. The owner of a... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5049 1999–00 |
Methamphetamine manufactureA two-year enhancement is created for a person convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine, or possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine or an attempt to commit or conspiracy to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5103 1999–00 |
Coastal zone program$ Changing provisions relating to the state's coastal zone program. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5112 1999–00 |
Mastectomies/heatlh insurnceDisability insurers, health care services contractors, health maintenance organizations, plans operating under the Health Care Authority, and state health insurance pools that provide mastectomy services must allow the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6152 1999–00 |
Background checks/caregiversThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must consider the criminal history of people to whom DSHS authorizes payment for the care of children or vulnerable adults. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6250 1999–00 |
Agricultural burning tx crdt$ Creates sales and use, business and occupation, and property tax exemptions for machinery and equipment and expenditures related to reducing field burning of cereal grains and field and turf grass grown for seed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6252 1999–00 |
Structural pest inspectionsWhen a wood destroying organism inspection report is issued in conjunction with the transfer, exchange, or refinancing of any structure, the report must have a unique inspection control number. To perform structural pest... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6263 1999–00 |
Drivers' licenses/minorsThe Department of Licensing must furnish a form that allows an adult to affirm in writing that he or she is the minor's parent or guardian and provide identification to the department. No other documentation or proof of the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6330 1999–00 |
WildlifeNonconsumptive wildlife activities are included as a legitimate reason for entry onto public lands leased for grazing or agricultural purposes. Multiple use management of state trust lands must include nonconsumptive wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6362 1999–00 |
Foster child placementThe Division of Licensed Resources has the primary responsibility for recruitment of foster homes. The standard to be used by the department in determining whether a child should be removed from a foster home when there is a... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6395 1999–00 |
DNA technology commissionA statewide commission is established to study a statewide strategy for evaluating and recommending public policies relating to the use of DNA, among other things. Nonlegislative members are appointed by the Governor. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6399 1999–00 |
Commute trip reduction tx crThe tax credits for which employers are eligible, by providing financial incentives to employees to ride share or use other transportation alternatives to the single occupant vehicle, are extended from December 31, 2000 to... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6416 1999–00 |
Needlesticks and sharpsThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt rules by March 1, 2001, governing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, and HIV. L&I = s rules must require each... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6419 1999–00 |
Abandoned vehiclesFailure of a registered owner to remove a vehicle from a highway right- of-way within 24 hours constitutes the traffic infraction of littering--abandoned vehicle. The infraction has a mandatory fine of $250, and the court must... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |