Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5879 1999–00 |
Consumer loan originatn feesProvides that every licensee may, in connection with the making of a loan, charge the borrower a nonrefundable, prepaid, loan origination fee not to exceed six percent of the principal amount of the loan advanced to or for the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5880 1999–00 |
Needle stick protectionsThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt emergency rules by September 1999 (and six months after, adopt permanent rules) governing occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5887 1999–00 |
Disabled veterans/prop taxAuthorizes a property tax exemption to veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5895 1999–00 |
Clothing & footwear/sales txFor the period August 15, 1999, through August 21, 1999, clothing and footwear for human use under $50 per item is exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption includes fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5898 1999–00 |
Hepatitis A immunizatns/taxProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by this chapter, for any taxpayer required to be licensed by RCW 69.07.040, the cost to the taxpayer of providing hepatitis A immunizations to the taxpayer's full and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5904 1999–00 |
Tort claims revolving fundFunding for tort defense services, pre-1990 tort payments, and post-1990 tort payments are combined in a single fund, the Liability Account. Funding for the account is provided by premiums paid by state agencies based on an... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5930 1999–00 |
Maternity care/at-risk mothrMaternity care services are extended from two months to three years postpartum for women whose family income is up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level. These services include inpatient and outpatient medical care, case... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5937 1999–00 |
Underground storage tanksThe director of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency is authorized to create a corrective action financial assistance program. The financial assistance program assists owners and operators of underground storage tanks in... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5950 1999–00 |
Early hearing lossLegislative findings are made. The Department of Health is directed to establish ten early hearing loss detection, diagnosis, and intervention pilot programs around Washington State. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5960 1999–00 |
Tribal/state gas tax compctsDeclares an intent of the legislature to promote and enhance government to government cooperation between the state of Washington and Indian tribes in the state by authorizing the governor to execute motor vehicle fuel tax... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5995 1999–00 |
Public retirement systemsRevises provisions relating to the public retirement systems. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5998 1999–00 |
School district bidsProvides that the board may, after review, reject the bid of any bidder, including the lowest bid, if the board determines that it is in the best interests of the safety and well-being of the students, the public, and the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6021 1999–00 |
Regional transit authoritiesRegional transportation authorities are exempt from paying the sales tax on all transactions, and are exempt from paying the use tax related to any property purchased at retail or acquired by lease, gift or bailment. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6022 1999–00 |
Medicaid prescription progrmThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a trial prescription drug program to increase compliance and reduce costs. Under the program, the department is to direct pharmacists to dispense a limited number of... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6038 1999–00 |
Retirement actuarial reductnProvides for an actuarial reduction at the time of retirement. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6039 1999–00 |
Property tax/disposbl incomeDeducts amounts paid for medical treatment when calculating combined disposable income. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6054 1999–00 |
Bingo locationsAuthorizes approved organizations to share a location for bingo. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6064 1999–00 |
Social card gamesDeclares that the decision to authorize house-banked social card games has increased employment opportunities for Washington residents and led to increased tax revenues for local governments. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6078 1999–00 |
WA-grown produce promotionDirects the department of agriculture to explore ways to improve the market demand for fresh fruits and vegetables for growers of Washington state, including a "Grown in Washington" promotional program. Makes an appropriation... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6110 1999–00 |
Presidential primary timingProvides that no later than the first day of August of the year before the year in which a president is to be nominated and elected, the secretary of state may propose an alternative date for the presidential primary that is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6119 1999–00 |
Employmnt/labor law violatnsFor most labor laws currently providing for criminal prosecution, fines, and imprisonment, enforcement authority is shifted from county prosecutors to the Department of Labor and Industries. Criminal fines and/or imprisonment... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6198 1999–00 |
Health insurance coverageAny state resident may purchase any plan purchased for the public employees' benefit program or for the Basic Health Plan. The premium may not exceed the lowest cost the state paid to purchase a given plan in fiscal year 1999,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6215 1999–00 |
Medical care to minorsProvides that it is a misdemeanor offense punishable under RCW 9.92.030 for a person authorized to act for a patient under the age of eighteen to knowingly and willingly deny authorization of medical care to the minor, which... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5587 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsSeveral requirements are established regarding the structure and operation of health plans by health carriers: Each health carrier must develop and implement policies and procedures as set forth in the bill governing the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 19, 1999 |
| SB 5127 1999–00 |
Child abuse investigationsC Prohibits a law enforcement officer from participating in an investigation of abuse or neglect of a child for whom the officer is a parent, guardian, or foster parent. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 389, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |