Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6107 1999–00 |
Law enforcement damage actnsSpecifies when a local government employer may defend and indemnify a law enforcement officer in an action for damages. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6114 1999–00 |
Insurance commissioner appt.The Insurance Commissioner is no longer elected. The commissioner is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6127 1999–00 |
Safety rest area operationProvides that the department must adopt by rule a comprehensive program that allows private entities to operate state-owned safety rest areas. Requires that the program to allow private entities to operate state-owned safety... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6181 1999–00 |
Dui offense penalties incrsdDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has two or more prior convictions for DUI or physical control within a... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6195 1999–00 |
Small scale prspcting/miningProspecting and mining activities are exempt from regulation under the Department of Fish and Wildlife hydraulic permit authority when using pans, sluice boxes, concentrators and minirocker boxes. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6196 1999–00 |
Recreational metal detectorsRecreational metal detector use is allowed in all state parks. Metal detector use is not allowed in areas where an historic archaeological resource has been formally identified. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6197 1999–00 |
TRS plan 1 mltry service crdProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5208 1999–00 |
Specialty fertilizer labels$ Provides three options for identifying certain contents of commercial fertilizer. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5628 1999–00 |
Accountants/continuing educaC The continuing education requirements for accountants are modified from 80 hours of education every two years to 120 hours every three years. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5513 1999–00 |
Execution witnesses$ Expands the list of witnesses who may attend an inmate execution. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5358 1999–00 |
Motorcycle handlebars$ The height restriction for motorcycle handlebars is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5382 1999–00 |
Scenic vistas actThe Scenic Vistas Act is modified: | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5125 1999–00 |
Pesticide registratn commssn$ Allows the Commission on Pesticide Registration to approve funding for studies on integrated pest management and pesticide resistance management. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5219 1999–00 |
Port district annexations$ Allows port districts that are less than county-wide to annex areas contiguous to the district for industrial development if the area is void of registered voters. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5385 1999–00 |
Cultural arts, stadium distr$ Creates a second option for dissolving a cultural arts, stadium, or convention district. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5638 1999–00 |
Fish & wildlife enforcement$ Enforcement provisions of the state fish and wildlife law are modified. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5828 1999–00 |
Gift of life award$ Alters the Washington Gift of Life in form to an award. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5153 1999–00 |
Freight mobility board$ Allows board members to receive reimbursement for all necessary and reasonable travel expenses. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5108 1999–00 |
Missing/exploited children$ Adds "digital images" as well as anything tangible or "intangible" to the definition of "photography" in the chapter dealing with the sexual exploitation of children. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| SB 5720 1999–00 |
Real estate researchC Establishes a $10 assessment on real estate licensees to support a research center for real estate research beginning October 1, 1999. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| SB 5594 1999–00 |
Economic vitalityC Makes revisions to the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) program that (i) allows funding of telecommunication infrastructure improvements, and research and development projects; (ii) includes project... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 164, Laws of 1999 |
May 3, 1999 |
| SB 5102 1999–00 |
Fire fighter training$ Enhances the retirement benefits provided to volunteer fire fighters. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 6020 1999–00 |
Social security numbersC Postpones the requirement that the Department of Licensing collect Social Security numbers of applicants for driver = s licenses until the date specified under federal law. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5030 1999–00 |
WSP surviving spouse retirmn$ Provides a cost-of-living adjustment to the benefit received by survivors in the Washington State Patrol Retirement System. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
| SB 5191 1999–00 |
Motor carrier permits$ Penalty for failure to obtain a Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) for-hire operating permit is increased from $500 to $1,500. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |