Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6800 2001–02 |
Legislative buildingState officers and employees are allowed to solicit funds for the preservation and restoration of the Legislative Building. An exemption for these activities is made from the ethics laws. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5353 2001–02 |
Archaeological sitesThe director of CTED or his or her designee may assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for every violation of the chapter of laws protecting archaeological sites and resources, and may deny applications for permits to disturb... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6632 2001–02 |
International tradeA permanent legislative committee on globalization and trade agreements is created. The President of the Senate appoints four senators and the Speaker of the House appoints four representatives from the Legislature. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6663 2001–02 |
Vehicle impoundmentWhen a vehicle is impounded, the impounding tow operator must notify the legal and registered owner by telephone and first-class mail within 24 hours of the impoundment. The owners of any other items of personal property... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6817 2001–02 |
Public accountancyDeclares that the purpose of this act is to make revisions to chapter 234, Laws of 1983; chapter 103, Laws of 1992; and chapter 294, Laws of 2001 to: Limit ownership of certified public accounting firms to licensees, provide... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 18, 2002 |
| SB 6813 2001–02 |
State gvrnmnt hiring freezeProvides that the number of employees employed by each agency of state government shall not exceed the actual employment level of the agency on March 1, 2002, for all employee positions paid for, in full or in part, with funds... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| SB 6644 2001–02 |
WorkFirst/tax creditsA business and occupation tax credit is authorized for an employer whose employee was participating in the WorkFirst Program on the date that the employee was hired. The credit is equal to 10 percent of the wages paid to the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6745 2001–02 |
Death certificatesThe Department of Health and all local registrars must charge a surcharge of $1 for each fee imposed for certified copies of records and for copies or information provided for research, statistical, or administrative purposes,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6765 2001–02 |
Water resource managementA task force is convened to study negotiation of federally reserved and Indian treaty water rights. Another is convened to study negotiation of interstate and international water resources issues. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6795 2001–02 |
East-west passenger trainDirects the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study concerning the feasibility of the operation of rail passenger service from: (1) King Street station in Seattle via Wenatchee to the rail station in... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| SB 6775 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife committeeTransfers all powers, duties, and functions of the state fish and wildlife commission to the legislative fish and wildlife committee. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6780 2001–02 |
Health insuranceAuthorizes a limited schedule of covered health services to small employers or small groups. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6757 2001–02 |
Fiscal notesRequires that the competitive impact analysis shall include the following: (1) The office's determination of whether the bill or resolution may have an economic impact on Washington business; (2) To the extent practicable, the... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6758 2001–02 |
Expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. Directs the secretary of state to submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6759 2001–02 |
Municipal tax fairnessDeclares an intent to: (1) Require cities that impose a gross receipts tax to adopt a model ordinance that creates greater uniformity and consistency among city gross receipts taxes; (2) Make city gross receipts business and... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6470 2001–02 |
Open space classificationIf up to five acres of land classified under the program that includes a residential homesite is removed from the program and the owner sells or transfers the remainder of the property, the owner of the up to a five-acre... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |
| SB 6741 2001–02 |
Water commissionCreates the Washington water commission. Provides that all powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to those powers and duties set out in this act are transferred to the commission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6723 2001–02 |
Insolvent self-insurersProvides that the department shall contract with a service organization or third-party administrator with a certified Washington claims administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insured employers. The director shall... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| SB 6701 2001–02 |
Ombudsman/effective gvrnmntDeclares that a temporary position of ombudsman for effective government must be established to better serve the citizens of the state and to ensure continued economic stability and vitality of the state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6715 2001–02 |
Long-term care quality fundDeclares an intent that a significant share of federal proshare medicaid reimbursement received by the state should be dedicated to improving the adequacy of state medicaid payments for long-term care and the quality of life... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6667 2001–02 |
Ag products/state facilitiesThe State Purchasing and Material Control Director must require that if available and competitively priced, Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products must be purchased for use in state institutions and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6679 2001–02 |
Essential gvrnmt servicesA county legislative authority may, by a 60 percent vote, declare a revenue emergency if: 1.County revenues are less than 90 percent of the average revenue for the previous two years; 2.The county is unable to provide... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6680 2001–02 |
Agricultural laborersExempts agricultural laborers who are paid on a piece rate basis from minimum wage laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6606 2001–02 |
Theft/aggregating valueProvides that whenever any series of transactions which constitutes theft, would, when considered separately, constitute theft in the third degree because of value, and said series of transactions are a part of a criminal... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |