Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5899 2001–02 |
Public water systemsFor purposes of coordination between the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health regarding approval procedures for water system plans, the place of use for municipal water supply is the service area in the approved... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5900 2001–02 |
Municipal water suppliesA certificate issued to a municipal water supplier is valid, if the water has actually been used or is needed for reasonably anticipated future need. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5901 2001–02 |
Water system intertiesThe prohibition against using interties for development of new sources of supply to meet future demand is removed. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5948 2001–02 |
Wildlife damageAuthorizes claims for wildlife damage on rangeland suitable for grazing or browsing of domestic livestock. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5989 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitAmends RCW 43.135.035 relating to calculating the state expenditure limit. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5992 2001–02 |
Public works adm accountThe provision that 30 percent of the revenue in the public works administration account is to be transferred to the general account each quarter is eliminated. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5998 2001–02 |
Energy facility sitingModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants and the 50 MW threshold for floating thermal power plants are removed. New electrical generating facilities may opt out of the EFSEC process. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6014 2001–02 |
Residential propertyEmployees and owners of residential property companies, operated by licensed real estate brokers, are exempt from requirements of contractor licensing and competency certificates when performing certain specific types of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6038 2001–02 |
Teachers/service creditProvides that any teacher who at any time between October 1, 1977, and December 31, 1986, was employed by an employer, as defined by RCW 41.32.010, under a contract for at least half-time employment as determined by the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6039 2001–02 |
Water resourcesRevises provisions concerning the use of water. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6099 2001–02 |
Electric utilities/taxesSales and use tax exemptions are provided to electric utilities when they purchase tangible personal property for construction on, or improvements to, existing generating facilities. The exemption extends to the associated... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6115 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesProvides that regional transit authorities must honor their contractual obligations among the subareas within their boundaries and maintain subarea equity, such that no subarea benefits at the expense of another. Declares that... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6124 2001–02 |
Farm machinery & equipmentThe sale of used machinery and equipment used previously in a farming activity sold by one farmer to another is exempt from sales and use tax. A farmer is defined as a person who produces agricultural products for sale. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6128 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6144 2001–02 |
Public assistanceRequires recipients to comply with an individual responsibility plan that: (1) Sets forth an employment goal and a plan for moving the recipient into gainful employment; (2) contains the obligation of the recipient to become... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6145 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceDeclares that, in order to be eligible for benefits under the domestic violence unemployment insurance special benefits program, an applicant must have been a victim of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 26.50.010, or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6146 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6174 2001–02 |
State energy supplyDeclares an intent of this act to: (1) Modify the statutory procedures and authorities of the energy facility siting evaluation council for a limited time to encourage generators to operate their facilities to their fullest... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6176 2001–02 |
Primary electionsRecognizes that any rights political parties have in the choosing of candidates is implicit in the sovereign citizens' expressed choice. Finds that the citizens of Washington are satisfied with the blanket primary election... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6180 2001–02 |
Water conservationDirects the state conservation commission to provide grants to conservation districts to assist the agricultural community to implement water conservation measures and irrigation efficiencies in the sixteen water resource... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6203 2001–02 |
School course requirementsProvides that those students of military families who have successfully completed a course in history in another state shall have the requirement in RCW 28A.230.090 waived by their principal. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6204 2001–02 |
Vegetable & fruit fund$450,000 of District 2 fruit and vegetable inspection district fund is authorized to be transferred to the plant pest control account in the agricultural local fund. The amount transferred is derived from fees collected for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6212 2001–02 |
Electrical licensing lawsA certified electrician is not required for work on low-voltage conductors for HVAC or refrigeration equipment if conductors only connect to HVAC or refrigeration equipment. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6214 2001–02 |
Economic developmentRecognizes the importance of addressing the geographic diversification of economic development within Washington. While economic development is causing problems in the Puget Sound region, it is desperately needed in rural... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6215 2001–02 |
Conservatn dstrct supervisorRequires that conservation district supervisor elections for positions that expire in calendar years 2001 and 2002 be held in accordance with chapter 89.08 RCW. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |