Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5001 1999–00 |
Cougar hunting$ Allows the use of dogs to hunt cougars within selected areas of a game management unit to address a public safety need presented by one or more cougar, but only after the Fish and Wildlife Commission has determined that no... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6865 1999–00 |
Vehicle license tab feesCurrent license tab fees are replaced with an annual license tab fee of $30 for motor vehicles, regardless of year, value, make, or model, beginning January 1, 2000, and the taxes on motor vehicles, travel trailers, and... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2000, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6373 1999–00 |
Promotional contestsC Declares that promotional contests of chance are not gambling activity and defines "consideration" for purposes of laws governing promotional contests of chance. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6557 1999–00 |
Credit union rafflesC Allows credit unions to conduct raffles for members of its organization where proceeds from raffles conducted during the calendar year do not exceed $5,000. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6622 1999–00 |
Asian Pacific American month$ Establishes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6115 1999–00 |
Motor vhcl prprty tx exemptn$ Exempts motor vehicles, travel trailers, and campers from property taxation. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6149 1999–00 |
Sale of forest lands$ Allows the Department of Natural Resources to dispose of parcels of land that are up to 10 acres or less or that have a value of $25,000 or less in order to resolve trespass or property boundary disputes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6194 1999–00 |
Rural garbage dumping$ Increases penalties for illegal dumping and abandoning vehicles in rural areas. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6307 1999–00 |
County roads/boundaries$ County road funds may be used for road work on a segment of county road that crosses into another county. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6678 1999–00 |
Parimutuel wagering sunsetC Repeals the sunset provision which will allow the current reduced parimutuel tax rate and tax distribution to remain in effect permanently. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6687 1999–00 |
Port districtsC Port districts can obtain owner controlled insurance for large construction projects whose costs exceed $100 million. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6748 1999–00 |
Capital facilities/financing$ Adds capital facilities associated with economic development to the list of authorized purposes for which a city or town may incur additional indebtedness up to 2.5 percent of the value of taxable property value. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 5610 1999–00 |
Used vehicle sale violation$ Allows the Department of Licensing to assess a $1,000 civil fine for violation of vehicle dealer laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6172 1999–00 |
Bone marrow donation$ Allows minors under the age of 18 to be bone marrow donors. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6071 1999–00 |
Hit and run penalties$ Increasing penalties for hit and run where death occurs. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 22, 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 6868 1999–00 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that the intent of this act is to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation, limiting property tax valuation increases to two percent per year over the base year until... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 22, 2000 |
| SB 6366 1999–00 |
Electronic false advertising$ It is a misdemeanor to publish or disseminate false, deceptive, or misleading advertising by electronic communications. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 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 5074 1999–00 |
Mail theft$ Obstruction of mail is a gross misdemeanor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5542 1999–00 |
Emergency communicatn fundngCounties are authorized to impose an additional 0.1 percent tax for the financing, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling, repairing, reequipping, and improvement of emergency... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5575 1999–00 |
Building code councilThe State Director of Fire Protection within the Washington State Patrol is added to the State Building Code Council as an ex-officio nonvoting member. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5816 1999–00 |
Short subdivision lotsC Allows counties planning under the Growth Management Act to increase the number of lots, tracts, or parcels in a short subdivision to a maximum of nine within an urban growth area. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6211 1999–00 |
Access road revolving fundThe access road revolving fund is distributed after appropriation by the Legislature. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6212 1999–00 |
Private passenger-only ferryThe operation of passenger-only ferries within the state is a matter of public interest. The public interest requires that persons and entities other than the Department of Transportation (DOT) be allowed the opportunity to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |