Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6715 1997–98 |
Mobile home rental agreemntsRevises RCW 59.20.090 relating to the termination of rental agreements under the mobile home landlord-tenant act. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6663 1997–98 |
Genetic info discriminationDeclares that the purpose of this act is to: (1) Protect the confidentiality of genetic information; (2) regulate the collection, retention, disclosure, or use of genetic information; and (3) protect against discrimination by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6674 1997–98 |
State annual salary increasePositions identified as more than 10 percent behind the prevailing wage, as determined by the most recent salary survey, comprehensive or trend, are given annual salary increases of 2 2 percent until they are 10 percent behind... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6676 1997–98 |
Health care provider liabltyA health care provider is not liable for a decision of a third party payer or others not to pay for health care services recommended by the provider when the provider: (1) appeals the payment decision, where possible; and (2)... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6688 1997–98 |
Elementary school class sizeProvides for reductions in class size in elementary schools. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6689 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity w/o quotasThe use of quotas in public employment, education, and contracting is prohibited. A quota is defined as a fixed number requirement to be attained, or not to be exceeded, and which violates the federal Constitution. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6493 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6641 1997–98 |
Boarding home accreditationRecognizes the need to involve the boarding home industry, the consumers of assisted living and retirement services, the long-term care ombudsman, and state regulatory agencies in the collaborative process of developing... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6652 1997–98 |
Rental property repairsRevises provisions relating to a landlord's duty to effectuate repairs to residential rental property. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6629 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a procedure for reduction of property taxes on an annual basis. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6019 1997–98 |
Dev. disabled long-term careThe Legislature declares its intent to bring an end to the long standing conflict between advocates for persons with developmental disabilities. The Legislature affirms its longtime commitment to secure for all persons with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6532 1997–98 |
Hospice care coverageAll state purchased health care that provides coverage for hospice care may not require, as a condition of receiving that care, that a person agree not to receive other covered medical care. Any insurer that provides coverage... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6543 1997–98 |
Automobile clubsAutomobile clubs are defined as any person who, for financial considerations, promises subscribers to assist in matters relating to travel and operation and maintenance of a motor vehicle, as well as other services that may... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6547 1997–98 |
Pipefitter/fuel gas installrEstablishes provisions relating to certificates of competency as a pipefitter and as a fuel gas piping installer. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5124 1997–98 |
Prostitution offensesPersons who have entered into diversion agreements as a result of one of the specified offenses are required to pay an assessment to the prostitution prevention and intervention account. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5250 1997–98 |
Studded tiresLightweight studs, which are defined as studs at least 35 percent lighter than metal studs most commonly used in the industry, are the only type approved for use in studded snow tires beginning July 1, 2003. Wholesalers must... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5311 1997–98 |
Information services boardThe Governor = s eight appointments to the board are the five public members, one representative of higher education who is from the discipline of computer technology, the director of OFM, and the director of the Department of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6486 1997–98 |
Managed care consumer protecThe "Managed Care Consumer Protection Act" establishes numerous requirements regarding the structure and operation of managed care plans by health carriers. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6491 1997–98 |
Work force training/ed boardOne additional representative of business, one additional representative of labor and the Director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development are added as members of the Workforce Training and Education... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6522 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageEvery policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage must provide coverage for maternity care under the same terms and conditions that coverage is provided for illness or disease.... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6405 1997–98 |
Outpatient mental health srvIn performing a utilization review or audit of outpatient mental health services, the person performing the review or audit may access only information related to the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment plans relevant to the... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6407 1997–98 |
Teacher assessment/certifctnThe Legislature makes a number of findings about the importance of improving Washington's system of teacher preparation and certification. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6411 1997–98 |
Nurse delegationNursing assistants in public and private schools are allowed to administer medications to students under provisions of law which predated the 1995 nurse delegation language. Nurses need only obtain a written informed consent... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6419 1997–98 |
Food stamps electronic transStatutory references to "food stamps" are amended to include references to "food stamp benefits transferred electronically." | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6428 1997–98 |
Noise health effects studyDeclares an intent to authorize a comprehensive review of current research studies on the health effects of noise and a review of current state and local noise programs in order to provide greater understanding of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |