Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6850 1999–00 |
Log export restrictionsProvides that processing facilities that purchased timber from state and local government lands for more than five years prior to January 1, 2000, may continue to do so at their historic levels, notwithstanding any changes in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6847 1999–00 |
Educatn & transportatn fundsDeclares that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2000 |
| SB 6321 1999–00 |
Economic developmentThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board must create a Skills Gap Program. The program provides grants to local workforce development councils to create partnerships between business, labor and training... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6694 1999–00 |
Foster careThe foster parent retention pilot program is established to retain foster parents who care for sexually aggressive children. The program is run by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for two years. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6150 1999–00 |
Contaminated sedimnt cleanupThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to research options for funding the public share of clean-up of contaminated sediments in Puget Sound. The institute must report to the Legislature by December 1, 2000. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6807 1999–00 |
Civil rights act of 2000The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 2000 is enacted. A governmental entity or person, who under any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage deprives any person of any right, privilege or immunity secured by the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6801 1999–00 |
Secretary of transportationDeclares that the secretary shall be appointed by the transportation commission to serve a four-year term, which may be renewed upon expiration by appointment by the commission for an additional four-year term in accordance... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6784 1999–00 |
Product liabilityA manufacturer, distributer, or seller of any product is not liable for damages caused by the product if the product is a lawful product, the product is used as intended, and is not inherently unsafe. A product is not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6772 1999–00 |
Home-based instructionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to provide each school district with information on programs operating in the state that provide assistance to parents in home-based instruction. The information shall include... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6728 1999–00 |
Aquatic landsAuthorizes a cooperative association formed under chapter 23.86 RCW, a mutual corporation or association formed under chapter 24.06 RCW, or a public service company subject to regulation by the Washington utilities and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6681 1999–00 |
Growth management/rural cntyA rural county, defined as a county with a population density of less than 100 persons per square mile, after conferring with its cities, may develop alternative methods of achieving the planning goals established by the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6695 1999–00 |
Indian tribe/sales & use taxDeclares that a sales and use tax enacted by an Indian tribe in accordance with RCW 82.14.370 shall be credited against the state sales and use tax under chapter 82.08 or 82.12 RCW. The tax shall be collected from those... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6634 1999–00 |
Business & occptn tax creditCounties may transfer their status as a A rural @ county to adjacent counties for purposes of eligibility for the $1,000 B&O credit for new software manufacturing or software programming jobs. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6672 1999–00 |
Agency advertisementsAny commercial or advertisement provided by or on behalf of a state agency that uses film, video, or other form of live action media must be filmed in Washington State. If a state agency determines that it is not possible to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6674 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6601 1999–00 |
Licensing subagent transfersProvides that, any subagent may transfer in any manner, to include a transfer as part of the sale of a subagent's subagency, a subagency appointment to any qualified person or qualified entity subject to the approval of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6574 1999–00 |
Shoreline planning task frcFinds that there is a need to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local land use planning protecting threatened and endangered species and to delay rule making for rules that will have an adverse affect on... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6580 1999–00 |
Prevailing wage exemptionProvides that, in cities of populations not exceeding five thousand, no statement of intent to pay prevailing wages is required when the work to be performed on behalf of the city is contracted through the small works roster. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6587 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districtsProvides for the merger of water-sewer districts into cities. Repeals RCW 35.13A.020, 35.13A.030, 35.13A.0301, 35.13A.040, 35.13A.050, 35.13A.060, 35.13A.080, and 35.13A.900. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6482 1999–00 |
Capital projectsRequires that, in the predesign phase of every capital project valued at two million dollars or more involving the construction, alteration, or improvement of a building used for office space or as a warehouse, the predesign... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6484 1999–00 |
Impound paymentsAuthorizes the redemption of vehicles through credit cards and checks drawn on financial institutions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |