Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5276 1999–00 |
Travel business/taxProvides that gross income shall not mean amounts proceeding or accruing: (1) Under a written cost-sharing agreement for allocable reimbursement of administrative services incurred on behalf of a foreign affiliate that engages... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5281 1999–00 |
Permit assistance centerThe permit assistance center is reauthorized. The Department of Ecology is directed to establish regional permit assistance centers. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5287 1999–00 |
Motorcycle equipmentRevises motorcycle equipment laws. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5305 1999–00 |
Family forestry support actThe Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Departments of Ecology and Wildlife, is authorized to select up to 20 nonindustrial landowners for the purpose of a pilot project to develop individual landscape... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5316 1999–00 |
Rural county facilitiesCERB is directed to spend 75 percent of funds available for financial assistance on public facilities in rural counties. These funds are provided for projects that are financed from the 0.04 percent sales tax credit available... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5317 1999–00 |
Rural counties/taxationAuthorizes rural counties to impose an additional sales and use tax for the purpose of financing qualifying public facilities. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5318 1999–00 |
Rural area investment/taxDefines an eligible area as a county with a population density of fewer than one hundred persons per square mile, as determined by the office of financial management. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5323 1999–00 |
Motorcycle handlebarsThe maximum legal height for motorcycle handlebars or grips is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches, as measured from the seat or saddle. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5327 1999–00 |
Abortion/parent notificationDeclares that the purpose of the legislature in enacting this parental notification law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the constitutional rights of parents to rear children who... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5334 1999–00 |
Natural heritage advsry cnclBy December 1, 1999, the Natural Heritage Advisory Council must define the term A environmentally unique @ and create a list of what environmentally unique areas now exist and which areas are needed as part of the Natural... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5354 1999–00 |
Geoduck divers licensesGeoduck licenses are made transferable to any natural person. Harvesting must be done only by the actual license holder. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5373 1999–00 |
Six-year driver's licenseWashington State driver = s licenses, commercial driver = s licenses, and driver = s licenses containing motorcycle endorsements are valid for six years. The fee for both the initial and renewal driver = s license is $21 (or... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5397 1999–00 |
Motorcycle endorsementsA motorcycle endorsement authorizes the holder to operate any size motorcycle. Those motorcyclists holding a motorcycle learner = s permit are allowed to drive on a controlled, limited access facility, and without visual supervision. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5414 1999–00 |
Help desk technlgy busnss/txB&O tax credits are provided to businesses in distressed counties engaged in the business of providing information technology "help desk" services to third parties. The credit is equal to 100 percent of B&O taxes due for the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5417 1999–00 |
Software technology busns/txA $1,000 per job B&O tax credit is provided for new software manufacturing or software programing jobs created in distressed counties. The credit may last up to six years if the position is maintained. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5419 1999–00 |
Rural job opportunitiesA $1,000 per job B&O tax credit is provided for new software manufacturing or software programing jobs created in distressed counties. The credit may last up to six years if the position is maintained. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5420 1999–00 |
Distress co. publ facilitiesThe 0.04 percent local option tax is increased to 0.08 percent for more specifically defined public facility purposes in distressed counties. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5425 1999–00 |
Mental health servicesHealth insurance plans must provide coverage for mental health services, and do so under the same terms and conditions as coverage for medical and surgical services, imposing treatment limitations or financial requirements on... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5428 1999–00 |
Trout purchase and plantingThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may institute a program to purchase catchable-sized trout from private fish farmers for planting in public lakes and ponds. Up to 100,000 trout may be purchased in 1999 and up to one million in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5456 1999–00 |
Elec utility rural dev fundA 50 percent public utility tax credit is offered for light and power businesses that contribute to an electric utility rural economic development revolving fund. These funds may only be used for qualifying non-electrical... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5459 1999–00 |
Aquatic land leasingThe rental rate for a marina on state aquatic land is 3.5 percent of the marina's revenue. The annual rent must be at least $500. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5461 1999–00 |
Leasehold excise taxRevises provisions relating to leasehold excise taxation for larger leasehold interests. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5468 1999–00 |
Sport shooting rangesDeclares that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range in this state is not subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution in a matter relating to noise or noise... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5476 1999–00 |
Crimes against childrenProvides that a person convicted of a crime against a child must be punished by confinement and fine to be no less than the following: By confinement in a state correctional institution for a term of life imprisonment without... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5486 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionProvides that a person convicted of any sex offense under chapter 9A.44 RCW may not bring an action for the purposes of declaring the existence or nonexistence of a father and child relationship with a child who was conceived... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |