Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5498 1999–00 |
Enhanced 911 accountFinds that the retention of interest earnings by the state enhanced 911 fund is appropriate and supportive to the purpose of that fund. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5500 1999–00 |
SEPA exemptionsDeclares that decisions pertaining to the following activities are exempt from chapter 43.21C RCW: (1) Construction of or location of any residential structures of ten or fewer dwelling units; (2) construction of any office,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5504 1999–00 |
Travel service business/taxThe B&O tax does not apply to amounts received by a person that engages in a travel service business and that holds a passenger vessel surety bond for the indemnification of passengers for failure to provide transportation... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5511 1999–00 |
School district revenuesThe local revenue deduction is eliminated for purposes of calculating each school district's state basic education funding entitlement. The formula for determining the state share of state forest funds is changed, eliminating... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5515 1999–00 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyProvides that instructors of firearms safety, education, and familiarization classes authorized by and conducted at a sport shooting range are not subject to civil liability relating to or arising from accidents occurring... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5577 1999–00 |
Explosive transportRepeals RCW 46.37.460. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5585 1999–00 |
Animal health products/taxAn exemption from retail sales and use tax is provided for sales of substances used to optimize animal production, vaccinations, antibiotics, parasite treatment compounds, federally approved animal pharmaceuticals, and other... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5600 1999–00 |
WW II veterans memorialA sales and use tax exemption is provided for labor and services rendered and tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of a World War II memorial on the state capitol grounds during the course of... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5602 1999–00 |
Vehicle impound/prostitutionProvides that, upon arresting and taking into custody a person suspected of patronizing a prostitute in violation of RCW 9A.88.110 or patronizing a juvenile prostitute in violation of RCW 9.68A.100, where a motor vehicle was... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5645 1999–00 |
Whistleblower protectionRequires that, in order to be investigated, an assertion of improper governmental action must be provided to the auditor within one year after the occurrence of the asserted improper governmental action. Declares the auditor... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5646 1999–00 |
Outdoor burningDeclares that the goal for the state should be a reduction in outdoor burning, but such burning must be allowed under reasonable conditions until viable alternatives are found and put into place. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5650 1999–00 |
LEOFF service transferPertains to law enforcement officers for a state parks and recreation commission and the state liquor control board. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5678 1999–00 |
Geoduck beds on state landsA five-year pilot program to test the effectiveness of planting geoducks is authorized. The goal of the project is to determine whether harvestable levels may be propagated more efficiently than through natural means. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5694 1999–00 |
Forest roads creatn/maintencIn the Department of Natural Resources = planning for development of primary and secondary forest roads, the department must be sensitive to compatible public access. Primary and secondary forest roads in danger of failing are... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5695 1999–00 |
Vehicle sales/taxationExemptions are provided from wholesaling B&O tax for wholesale sales of used motor vehicles and for new vehicles sold between dealers as accommodation sales for inventory purposes. An exemption from retailing B&O tax is... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5697 1999–00 |
Treasury income accountThe architects' license account, funeral directors and embalmers account, the real estate commission account, the real estate education account, professional engineers = account, and the cemetery fund are added to the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5708 1999–00 |
Long-term economic vitalityThe amount of $800,000 is appropriated to CTED for statewide business retention and expansion. The amount of $300,000 is appropriated to CTED for costs of attracting businesses to rural counties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5713 1999–00 |
Higher ed fees/student inputThe statutory guidelines for determining budgets for the services and activities fee revenue at Washington = s pubic institutions of higher education are modified. Legislative intent language is changed from requiring... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5716 1999–00 |
Veterans' tuition waiversA permissive and variable, space-available tuition waiver is created for veterans of the Korean conflict who served in the active duty United States military or naval forces from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, and veterans of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5732 1999–00 |
Fish & wildlife officersAuthorizes admission of law enforcement officers of the department of fish and wildlife into the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5740 1999–00 |
Bull trout recovery projectThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must establish a bull trout recovery project for northeastern Washington. The project must emphasize recovery measures within Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5742 1999–00 |
Eurasian water milfoilGovernment entities are authorized to use the pesticide 2,4-D to treat an initial infestation of Eurasian water milfoil. If the entity complies with the pesticide label requirements and notifies lake residents of the intended... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5747 1999–00 |
Counselors/privileged infoConfidential communications between a client and a certified counselor are privileged to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as exist for psychologists. The privilege does not apply in cases of involuntary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5751 1999–00 |
Public record inspectn exmptRevises RCW 42.17.310 to delete the exemption from public inspection and copying for financial and commercial information requested by the public stadium authority from any person or organization that leases or uses the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5753 1999–00 |
Reading incentive awardsDeclares that a reading incentive program to compensate parents of first grade students who have achieved appropriate reading accuracy and fluency skills is created. The program shall be administered as follows: (1) Before the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |