Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5435 1995–96 |
Medicare policies limitatnsOn or after January 1, 1996, the maximum preexisting condition limitation is three months. On or after January 1, 1996, full transfer and portability among and between the Medicare supplemental policies with standardized... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5437 1995–96 |
Insurance company disclosursMaterial transactions of insurance companies, certified health plans, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations must be reported to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner annually (if the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5918 1995–96 |
Mental health servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to proceed with the project to streamline accountability systems which affect the community mental health service delivery system. The definition of community mental... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5332 1995–96 |
SecuritiesVarious filing requirements are eliminated. The director is permitted to issue subpoenas for other states, if the activity that occurred in the other states also violated Washington's Securities Act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5463 1995–96 |
Alcohol servers permitsA mandatory alcohol server training program is established. Effective July 1, 1996, individuals participating in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption must complete a class 12 or 13 alcohol... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5584 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur exprnc rateBenefits paid to employees of businesses under the following circumstances are now directly charged to the employer's account and may no longer be considered as nonchargeable costs: (1) UI beneficiaries participating in... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5688 1995–96 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeAn intent section is created in which the Legislature finds that because fetal alcohol exposure is among the leading causes of mental retardation in our state, and because individuals with undiagnosed FAS suffer substantially... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5432 1995–96 |
Insurance company reservesModifications are made to current law regarding reserves insurance companies must maintain for unearned premiums and losses. The Insurance Commissioner may grant an insurance company permission to use a different method of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5668 1995–96 |
Worker's comp self-insurersIt is clarified that in the event of default, the self-insurer loses all right and title to, any interest in, and any right to control the surety. The Department of Labor and Industries retains the surety of a defaulting self-insurer. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5027 1995–96 |
Homicide by abuse prosecutnHomicide by abuse is added to the list of crimes that can be tried at any time after their commission. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5279 1995–96 |
Small loan feesLicensed check sellers and cashers are authorized to make loans of up to $500 for a period of 31 days or less, and may accept a post-dated check from the borrower as security for the loan. Check cashers and sellers who wish to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5660 1995–96 |
Heating oil pollutn liabiltyA program to provide pollution liability insurance for heating oil tanks is created in the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA). This program is to be a reinsurance program which makes liability insurance available and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 5468 1993–94 |
Public assist/businessesThe Department of Revenue and the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development will measure the effect of current tax deferral and credit programs and the development loan fund on businesses other than certified... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6155 1993–94 |
School provisionsCurrent law requiring school districts to send permanent records of transferring students, if even students have not paid fines, is changed to permit school districts to withhold students' permanent records of students for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 5692 1993–94 |
Conservation investmentsWith approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) investor-owned utilities may issue conservation bonds. Investor-owned utilities may pledge conservation investment assets as collateral for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6069 1993–94 |
Nonvoter approved munic debtCounties, cities and towns are limited to an indebtedness amount not exceeding 1 1/2 percent of the value of the taxable property in such city or town without approval of 60 percent of the voters voting at an election held to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6100 1993–94 |
Pesticide application actAdded to those that must keep records are those who fail to license or who perform landscape applications such as schools, day cares, apartment complexes, golf courses and parks. In addition to the current areas that are... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6124 1993–94 |
Homeowners' equityRoofing and siding contracts must be in legible written form and a copy provided to the homeowner at the time of signing. Work must be itemized and grade or quality of materials designated. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6466 1993–94 |
Environmental permit processInternal WSDOT processes incorporate environmental considerations throughout the entire construction process, beginning with the earliest planning stages and extending through final construction. The department, in cooperation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6547 1993–94 |
Mental health systms auditngThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a single project to streamline accountability systems for mental health programs by: identifying rules; monitoring functions and other requirements leading to... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6571 1993–94 |
Residential mortgage informtA lender must provide the borrower with true and complete copies of the appraisals, inspections, and other reports reflecting the condition and value of the residence within five days of closing. The borrower may waive the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6044 1993–94 |
Native American residencyMembers of 32 specific native American tribes, whose traditional boundaries include part of the state of Washington, or whose tribe was granted reserved lands within the state, shall be considered residents of Washington for... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6217 1993–94 |
Unemployment ins task forceThe Joint Task Force on Unemployment Insurance is reauthorized in order to: (1) undertake more in-depth review of targeted issues concerning unemployment insurance; (2) work collaboratively with the Employment Security... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |