Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6217 1997–98 |
Guardians ad litemChanges are made to the guardian ad litem laws that are intended to improve competence and accountability: For dependency and child custody guardian ad litems (GAL), the Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) must... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6242 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide permanent quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for those purposes for which... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6298 1997–98 |
Unemployed self-emplymnt aidUnemployed individuals that are likely to exhaust regular unemployment benefits may participate in a self-employment assistance program, and be exempt for up to 52 weeks from the requirements relating to availability for work,... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6337 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org prop tax exmptThe exemption for rented or leased property is indefinitely allowed by removing the limitation that the exemption only applies through 1999. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6354 1997–98 |
Tobacco industry settlementsUnless otherwise directed by Congress, or in the case of a lawsuit, the ensuing settlement or judicial determination, any money recovered by the state in an action against the tobacco industry, exclusive of costs and fees, is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6375 1997–98 |
Pawnbroker interest & feesThe amount of interest pawnbrokers are allowed by statute to charge is increased by 50 cents for amounts less than $100, and by 2 percent (from 3 percent to 5 percent) for each 30-day period for amounts over $100. The fees... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6387 1997–98 |
Retirement/charitable deductA PERS retiree or a beneficiary of a PERS retirement allowance is not prohibited from authorizing deductions from that allowance for charitable purposes. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6406 1997–98 |
Basic health plan eligibiltyFunds received from the Adoption Support Program are not counted as income for purposes of determining BHP eligibility and subsidy levels. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6422 1997–98 |
Worker reemploymentIn order to promote the reemployment of job seekers, the Commissioner of Employment Security may enter into data-sharing contracts with A One-Stop Career System @ partners. The contract authorization for data sharing is... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6451 1997–98 |
Lodging tax statutesThe 2 percent A basic @ tax restored by the football stadium bill is retained while the 4 percent uniform tax from SSB 5867 is reduced to 2 percent. A grandfather clause allows cities and counties to maintain the higher rates... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6461 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6464 1997–98 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThe manufacture of methamphetamine is ranked at level X on the sentencing grid (51 to 68 months for a first offense). | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6501 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency performnThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. The Department of Licensing, the Department of Transportation, and the Washington State Patrol must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6503 1997–98 |
Transportation receiptsWhenever an agency which receives funding from a transportation fund or account experiences an unanticipated receipt, the head of the agency must submit to the Governor a request for an allotment amendment, setting forth the... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6504 1997–98 |
Technology plans distributnThe Department of Information Services is required, during the legislative session, to submit copies of the approved state strategic information technology plan to the chairs and ranking minority members of the transportation... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6537 1997–98 |
Liquor board grant receiptsThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to accept and disburse, subject to appropriation, federal grants or other funds or donations from any sources for the purpose of improving public awareness regarding the use of tobacco. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6651 1997–98 |
Prescription electrnc transfThe statutes concerning legend drugs and controlled substances are amended to include a definition of A electronic communication of prescription information. @ The definition is set forth as: the communication of prescription... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5727 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5853 1997–98 |
Fire protection dist financeFire protection districts with annual budgets of $5 million or more are permitted to adopt a policy for issuing warrants to satisfy the claims or other obligations of the district. The county treasurer retains the obligation... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5873 1997–98 |
Model toxics control liabltyThe definition of who is not an owner is amended to include a fiduciary in his or her personal capacity. To qualify for the exemption the fiduciary must meet a list of reporting and compliance requirements which are also... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6129 1997–98 |
Pollution control tax creditA holder of a certificate for tax credits for a pollution control facility is not required to apply for a new certificate when the facility is modified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6192 1997–98 |
Investment board operationThe prudence standard, or the standard of judgment and care, is modified to allow contemplation of the entire portfolio and an integrated investment strategy. In addition, the board is directed to use the care, skill, prudence... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6202 1997–98 |
Securities actThe "investment advisor" definition is clarified to exclude broker-dealers, salespersons and investment advisor representatives (IARs), to coordinate with characteristics found in the Uniform Securities Act. Publishers of... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6285 1997–98 |
Fire protection dist chargesIt is clarified that the benefit charge on any single property may be compiled into a single charge, but the fire protection district must provide an itemized list of charges for each measurable benefit upon request of the... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6303 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditWSU classified employees are allowed the opportunity to purchase service credit under the current purchase/repurchase provisions. WSU employees who were not contributing members of TIAA/CREF when they transferred to PERS are... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |