Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5252 1997–98 |
Immigrant food assistanceRequires the department to establish a food assistance program for persons whose immigrant status meets the eligibility requirements of the federal food stamp program as of August 21, 1996, but who are no longer eligible... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5264 1997–98 |
Driver's license securityRequires the department to enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard with the following features: (1) A central issuance system; (2) a digital imaging system; (3) machine-readable... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5296 1997–98 |
Priv school emplyee backgrndDeclares that, if an administrator of a private school or private school district or a contractor of a private school or private school district hires employees who will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5297 1997–98 |
Mastectomy health care benefEvery health carrier, including the high risk pool, and every health plan operated by the state Health Care Authority that provides coverage for mastectomies must permit the attending health care provider to make decisions... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5342 1997–98 |
Vehicle impound/redemptionFiling a report of sale or transfer regarding the vehicle relieves the last registered owner of criminal liability. The registered owner remains responsible for the costs incurred in removing, storing, and disposing of the... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5346 1997–98 |
Gender discriminatn/marriageWashington is declared to have a compelling interest in not discriminating against people of the same gender who apply for a marriage license. Persons of the same gender may marry. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5357 1997–98 |
Trauma care services costThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is directed to study the cost of uncompensated trauma care services in designated trauma care centers around the state. The study must include all costs, charges, expenses, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5377 1997–98 |
Railroads/tax exemptionsGrants sales and use tax exemptions relating to railroad property and fuel. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5384 1997–98 |
Leasehold interestsRequires that rents for all uses of state-owned aquatic lands that are authorized by the department of natural resources as condominium or cooperative leasehold interests shall be at fair market rental value to be determined... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5386 1997–98 |
Jobs for the environmentThe jobs for the environment restoration account is established in the state treasury. Money may only be spent after appropriation by the Legislature. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5406 1997–98 |
School levies and bondsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5414 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt compensatn fundAppropriates the sum of four million eight hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, and transfers for the biennium ending June 30, 1999, from the revenues collected under RCW 50.24.018 to the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5419 1997–98 |
Work force emplymnt & trainiRequires that revenues from the tax imposed under RCW 50.24.018 that exceed the limit that may be deposited in the employment and training trust fund are to be deposited in the unemployment insurance trust fund. Repeals RCW... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5450 1997–98 |
Unlawful possessn of firearmIncludes any of the following crimes when committed by one family or household member against another, committed on or after the effective date of this act: Criminal trespass in the second degree under RCW 9A.52.080, malicious... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5451 1997–98 |
Marriage license applicantsWarning language is added to the application for marriage license to inform applicants regarding their legal rights in the state of Washington, and of the consequences of criminal acts of abuse. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5465 1997–98 |
Physical function restoratnDisability insurers, group disability insurers, health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and state-purchased health plans must provide coverage for initial surgical implantation of penile prosthesis... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5485 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt offcr retirmntEmployees hired as officers of liquor control enforcement and state park rangers, who are hired 90 days after the effective date of this act, become members of LEOFF II. Current members have one year to make an irrevocable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5494 1997–98 |
Clinical lab science practnrTwo levels of regulation are established for the practice of clinical laboratory science. Practitioners who perform "limited laboratory testing" are registered by the Department of Health. "Clinical laboratory science... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5535 1997–98 |
Dental hygienist servicesDental hygienists may obtain and administer topical fluoride and preventive agents and injectable and topical anesthetics. The Dental Hygiene Quality Assurance Commission is created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5546 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpEstablishes the Hispanic American endowed scholarship program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5548 1997–98 |
Aquatic lands rentsAquatic land value is defined as the land value of the upland tax parcel, as determined by the county assessor, used in conjunction with the leased area, exclusive of improvements. If there is no upland tax parcel, the land... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5589 1997–98 |
Medicare supplemental insurFor the first year that a Medicare beneficiary is enrolled in a Medicare managed care plan, the beneficiary is permitted to transfer to a Medicare supplemental insurance plan without regard to insurability. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5605 1997–98 |
Local sales tax revenueThe preclusion on cities counting transit sales tax collections for the purpose of match for collecting the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) is modified to permit cities over 60,000 persons, operating a transit system on... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5614 1997–98 |
Environmental healthThe contents of the PHIP are expanded to include a summary of federal, state and local data sources related to personal and environmental health, and recommendations to improve interagency coordination and increased public... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5662 1997–98 |
Transportation budgetDepartment of Transportation. No funds are provided for new projects to expand highway capacity. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |