Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6567 1995–96 |
Liquor license issuanceProvides that the board shall not issue a beer retailer license class A, B, D, or E, or a wine retailer license class C or F, or a class H license covering any premises not previously licensed during the past five years if the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6568 1995–96 |
Retirement incentive paymentAny employee and member of the Teachers' Retirement System Plan I who has 30 or more service credit years by July 1, 1996, and who petitions for retirement by July 1, 1996, receives a one-time lump sum retirement incentive... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6577 1995–96 |
Auto insurance/credit histryAn insurer may not consider credit history as a factor in determining eligibility for automobile insurance, or in determining the rates charged for an automotive insurance policy. The term "credit history" means the financial... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6593 1995–96 |
Substance abuse reductionThe Governor's 1997-99 biennial budget documents, and subsequent biennial budget documents, must include information from a report prepared by the Governor's Council on Substance Abuse. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6534 1995–96 |
Human rights commssn jurisdcRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6538 1995–96 |
Breastfeeding/addicted mothrThe definition of "abuse or neglect" includes breastfeeding an infant by a mother addicted to a controlled substance. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6539 1995–96 |
Commitment/release appealThe petitioner from a commitment hearing may appeal a superior court or mental health commissioner's order releasing a person from commitment under this chapter. The burden of clear, cogent, and convincing evidence is on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6541 1995–96 |
Official misconduct/damagesAuthorizes any person who suffers damages as a result of actions described in RCW 9A.80.010, relating to official misconduct, to bring a civil action against the person or persons committing the act in a court of competent... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6546 1995–96 |
Sports facilities/liquor licCreates a license for sports entertainment facilities to be designated as a class R license to sell beer, wine, and spirits at retail, for consumption upon the premises only, the license to be issued to the entity providing... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6552 1995–96 |
Early retirement benefitsA member of PERS I or TRS I who meets certain criteria can retire early. To qualify for this retirement, the member must be in an eligible position March 1, 1996, and must not be a substitute teacher. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6481 1995–96 |
Greyhound racing prohibitionProvides that a person may not hold, conduct, or operate live greyhound racing for public exhibition, parimutuel betting, or special exhibition events. Provides that a person may not transmit or receive intrastate or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6512 1995–96 |
Commrcl telephone solicitatnThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is directed to require telecommunications companies to provide for identification in telephone directories of persons who do not wish to receive telephone... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6454 1995–96 |
Publ assistnce job trainingDeclares that the goals of the tax incentive program are to give employers incentives to hire and train public assistance recipients and to increase the employability of public assistance recipients. Declares an intent to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6459 1995–96 |
Homeowner property tax defrrAuthorizes a deferral of the payment of real property taxes on the claimant's primary residence to the extent that the total of the taxes exceeds five percent of the adjusted gross income or up to eighty percent of the amount... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6360 1995–96 |
First-time drug offendersThe first-time offender waiver can be applied to nonviolent drug-related felonies. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6365 1995–96 |
Parental notificationRequires school district personnel to notify parents of a child's referral to treatment providers. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6386 1995–96 |
Amusement devices/B & O taxAllows the deduction for an amusement device as defined in RCW 66.44.316. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6307 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersBefore an unauthorized insurer files a pleading in response to an action initiated against it, the insurer must do one of two things. It must either seek to become an authorized insurer in this state, or it must post a bond to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6308 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsWhen an insured wins in a coverage action against an insurer, the insured can recover all consequential damages caused by a delay in resolving its insurance claim. The consequential damages are imposed even if recovery on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6309 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupA new cause of action is created allowing a third party to sue an insured's insurer directly, bypassing the contractual arrangement between the insurer and the actual policy holder. This affects those insurers who provide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6310 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupWhen an insurer agrees to pay for a policyholder's counsel because the policyholder faces a claim for bodily injury or property damage caused by a release of a hazardous substance, and the insurer does so under a reservation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6337 1995–96 |
Affirmative action studySpecifies the membership of the task force and specifies its duties. Requires a report by December 31, 1996. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6269 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsThree technology grants programs are established. The first program provides grants to school districts to develop and implement collaborative programs with public institutions of higher education to enhance student learning... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |