Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6485 1999–00 |
Workplace ergonomicsProvides that new ergonomic rules proposed for adoption by the department may be applied only to those employers selected by the department for participation in a pilot project conducted under the requirements of RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6514 1999–00 |
Liquor control boardA citizen = s review panel is created to develop specific policy recommendations concerning the options for privatization of the operations of the Liquor Control Board. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6424 1999–00 |
Landowner liabilityLandowners and tenants who open their lands for recreation, fish and wildlife cooperative projects, or litter cleanup are immune from liability for unintentional injuries. It does not matter if the condition that causes the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6433 1999–00 |
County excise tax/timberThe county timber excise tax is extended to privately owned timber harvested from state and local lands. All credits are applied to total state and local taxes. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6477 1999–00 |
Passenger-only ferriesA public subsidy is defined as the provision of money, equipment, or materials, or the provision of equipment, materials, services, or facilities at below-market value by a public entity to an applicant for a certificate or... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5094 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a personal flotation device while on an underway vessel that is less than 19 feet. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6372 1999–00 |
Bottled water/sales & use txExempts bottled water from sales and use taxation. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6377 1999–00 |
SEPA/ferries exemptionThe operation of a vessel by the Washington State Ferries or a municipality that provide services along an established state highway route is not an action requiring environmental review. The Legislature intends that this bill... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6406 1999–00 |
HOV lanesModifies the permitted use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to be effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6407 1999–00 |
Forest practices definitionAmends RCW 76.09.020 to provide that "forest practice" shall also not include any activities with a primary purpose other than that of growing, harvesting, or processing timber that have met the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5113 1999–00 |
Water co. rate increasesThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is required, when it receives public comment at an open meeting in opposition to a proposed change in water company rates, to suspend the proposed change for up to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5158 1999–00 |
Buildings/criminal activityA criminal activity nuisance law is enacted with provisions substantially the same as those found in the drug nuisance law. Buildings where criminal activity occurs are declared to be nuisances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5170 1999–00 |
School district name changes$ Allows a school district board to change the name of the school district without an election if it receives a petition, makes a motion to do so, and votes to do so after a public hearing. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5192 1999–00 |
Motor carrier drug testingA penalty of up to $1,500 per violation is imposed on any person or employer who does not implement or comply with the federal drug and alcohol use and testing program. A penalty of $500 per violation is imposed for each... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5193 1999–00 |
Truck, tractor, trailer infoInformation obtained by government agencies by the use of an Intelligent Transportation System or any comparable equipment attached to a truck, tractor, or trailer is confidential and not subject to the public disclosure law.... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5275 1999–00 |
Lewis & Clark bicentennial$ Creates the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee to plan and promote the bicentennial. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5381 1999–00 |
Motorist information signsState law relating to motorist information signs is clarified. The categories for the designation of motorist information signs is changed from an interstate system, primary system, and scenic byway system to a "noninterstate"... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5386 1999–00 |
Economic development planThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to create an economic development plan for the state by September 15, 2000, and to update the plan every two years thereafter. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5480 1999–00 |
Drug-affected infantsA woman's primary health care provider must identify and then screen appropriate pregnant and lactating women to determine whether an infant is at risk of being drug-affected. If screening criteria suggests the infant should... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5503 1999–00 |
Sewer serviceThe public utility exemption is expanded to include payments received for sewer services by small sewer districts, irrigation districts or satellite management agencies. To receive the exemption, 90 percent of the value of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5514 1999–00 |
Vocational excellence award$ Requires recipients of the WAVE award to use their award within six years. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5556 1999–00 |
Fuel tax transfersThe treasurer must transfer all of the money in the marine fuel tax refund account that is not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreation resource account. The proportional distribution factor, "motor... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5679 1999–00 |
Growth managmnt loans/grants$ Changes existing preference standard for state public facility grants and loans from county-wide planning policy participation to comprehensive plan and development regulations adoption. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5680 1999–00 |
Railroad rights-of-way useA moratorium is established on new fees and fee increases by a railroad company for the construction and placement of utility facilities on railroad rights-of-way. The moratorium is not in effect if the parties agree to raise the fees. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |