Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6300 1997–98 |
Housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners, with specific representation designated: one representative each from labor, senior citizens, low income housing... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6332 1997–98 |
Vehicle lubricant warrantiesThe insurance code is amended to exclude a manufacturer of a motor vehicle lubricant or chemical treatment product who issues an agreement warranting the performance of the product in connection with the sale of the product.... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6361 1997–98 |
Health care workr identifctnAll persons who are health care providers, staff, employees, contractors and volunteers providing health care services directly at a hospital, clinic, pharmacy, health care provider's office, diagnostic or treatment center,... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6370 1997–98 |
Occupationl drivers' licnsesA person whose driver = s license has been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational driver = s license if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department of Licensing (DOL) that: (1) the applicant is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6377 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufactured homesAn optional certified installation training program is provided. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to review and approve training programs conducted by private entities or local governments. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6391 1997–98 |
Public transportation infoThe names and other personally identifiable information maintained by public transit agencies regarding persons who participate in public transportation programs administered by the agency are exempt from public inspection and copying. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6393 1997–98 |
Charitable gift annuity busnInstitutions that offer charitable gift annuities must, as a condition of doing business in Washington State, maintain $500,000 in minimum unrestricted net assets. The assets must not be restricted by donor-imposed stipulations. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6494 1997–98 |
Auto repair/consumer choiceAn insurer may not engage in any act causing or intended to cause a claimant to believe he or she does not have the right to choose a specific repair shop. Insurers may continue to recommend a shop if they make a verbal... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6546 1997–98 |
School health services studyThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is required to continue the study on the provision of health services in Washington's public schools and to submit the study to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 1998. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6551 1997–98 |
Boarding/adult home sitingThe Department of Health, in the case of boarding homes, and the Department of Social and Health Services, in the case of adult family homes, must notify the city within which the home is proposed to be licensed. The... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6592 1997–98 |
Intractable pain controlA physician may prescribe or administer controlled substances to a person in the course of treatment for diagnosed intractable pain. A physician must not be subject to disciplinary action by the Department of Health or the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6595 1997–98 |
Mobile home park salesThe definition of A notice @ that tenants have a desire to purchase the park is clarified to allow notice from authorized officers of a qualified tenant organization, or a majority of homeowners of currently occupied homes in the park. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6621 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc physicn rpt.Physicians (including medical doctors, podiatric physicians and surgeons, and doctors of osteopathy) have a statutory duty to report incidents of suspected domestic violence, based upon clinical evidence, to appropriate law... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6660 1997–98 |
Child support license suspenThe Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) causes the department to post on its homepage on the Internet names, photos and other information, regarding those who are significantly in arrears on child... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6684 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle officersCVEOs are granted the same law enforcement and arrest authority as commissioned WSP officers as it relates to commercial vehicles. This limited police authority does not grant CVEOs commissioned status, nor does it qualify... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6686 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorsA minor who possesses cigarettes or tobacco products commits a class 3 civil infraction and is subject to a fine of up to $50 or participation in up to four hours of community service or both. A court may also require a minor... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6687 1997–98 |
Mobile home park landlrd-tenMobile home parks owned by out-of-state entities must register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Registration includes an affidavit that the owner of the park has read and is familiar with the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6716 1997–98 |
Child care background checksDSHS may accept a recent FBI conviction records check requested by another government agency or military branch. A recent check is a check that is less than one year old. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5010 1997–98 |
Pollutn liabilty insur agncyThe Director of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency is authorized to implement a program that provides advice and technical assistance to owners and operators of active and abandoned heating oil tanks. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5421 1997–98 |
Gambling property seizureGambling devices are specifically included in the provision of current law which allows owners of seized gambling related assets the opportunity to appeal the seizure and forfeiture of such assets. Language is added which... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5423 1997–98 |
Bank statement ruleThe expiration date of the definition of A sufficient information @ is removed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5575 1997–98 |
Mortgage brokersSeveral changes are made to the mortgage broker licensing statute. The requirement that licensed mortgage brokers include the term "licensed mortgage broker" in any advertising directed at the general public is removed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6473 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationThe levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for all districts with above average property tax rates. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6519 1997–98 |
Conditions of sentencesAll persons in community placement, community service, and community supervision are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, except those offenders under post release supervision solely for the purposes of payment of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6723 1997–98 |
Part-time comm. coll. emplyePart-time faculty receives prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty receive prorated salary based on the full-time salary schedule in the employee's college district. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |