Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6622 1999–00 |
Asian Pacific American month$ Establishes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6775 1999–00 |
Public disclosure$ Excuses the filing of reports with county auditors or elections officers when the reports have been filed with the Public Disclosure Commission electronically, or with a city agency. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6678 1999–00 |
Parimutuel wagering sunsetC Repeals the sunset provision which will allow the current reduced parimutuel tax rate and tax distribution to remain in effect permanently. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6264 1999–00 |
Intermediate drivers' licnse$ Establishes a graduated licensing system that includes a mandatory six month learner's permit followed by an intermediate licensing period. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6811 1999–00 |
Comm/tech colleges/leave$ Grants sick leave to part-time academic employees on a pro-rata basis. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6351 1999–00 |
Superior court commissioners$ Expands the power of the superior court commissioner to hear preliminary criminal matters. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 22, 2000 |
| SB 6366 1999–00 |
Electronic false advertising$ It is a misdemeanor to publish or disseminate false, deceptive, or misleading advertising by electronic communications. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 2000 |
| SB 6642 1999–00 |
Sex offender/real estateC Allows the Department of Licensing to deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a real estate appraiser who is a sex offender for as long as the offender is required to be registered. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 2000 |
| SB 5874 1999–00 |
Optometrists' use of drugsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and the human vision system. Optometrists could prescribe drugs administered orally with a special certification obtained after an additional... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5953 1999–00 |
Public interest attorneysIntent . A loan repayment and conditional scholarship endowment program is created to encourage outstanding law students and attorneys to practice in public interest areas of the law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6004 1999–00 |
Mobile home park managersC Creates a Mobile Home Park Manager Certification Program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6037 1999–00 |
Retirement allowanc agreemnt$ A Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 retiree can rescind a beneficiary's entitlement to a survivor benefit if there is a restraining order against the beneficiary and a court finds that the beneficiary violated that order. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6241 1999–00 |
WorkFirst performnc measuresA number of performance measures are established and the state population survey is expanded. Earnings and Wages . The following median earnings and wage goals are established: an increase of 5 percent six months after... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6259 1999–00 |
Credit cardsCredit cards many not be issued to persons under 21 without obtaining a written application that includes all existing available credit, by source and amount, and the applicant qualifies for credit under reasonable and prudent... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6296 1999–00 |
Independence thru collg/TANFThe Independence through College for Achievers in Need (I-CAN) program provides TANF benefits, including child care, food stamps, medical assistance, cash grants and limited tuition assistance for up to 600 welfare recipients... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6298 1999–00 |
Tuition waiverPermanent certificated instructional staff and permanent classified employees of school districts and educational service districts are added to the definition of eligible state employees who may attend state colleges and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6333 1999–00 |
Sales & use tax/mach & equipThe sales tax exemption for manufacturing machinery and equipment is broadened to include manufacturing property that is used to create molds even if that property has a useful life of less than a year. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6367 1999–00 |
Telephone advertisingLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the need for consumers to have complete and accurate information about the calling plans they are offered and sold. Definitions for relevant terms are included. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6411 1999–00 |
Energy facility sitingA Joint Legislative Task Force on Energy Facility Siting Reform is created consisting of eight voting members and eight nonvoting members. Voting members are legislators: two from each party from both the Senate and the House... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6441 1999–00 |
Oil and gas pipeline safetyThis bill is known as the Washington State Pipeline Safety Act. The current duties of the UTC covering hazardous liquid pipelines are transferred to the Department of Ecology. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6540 1999–00 |
Economic development planThe Legislative Committee on Economic Development ( A the committee @ ) must take the lead responsibility for the development of a statewide plan for economic development. The plan is developed in conjunction with the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6547 1999–00 |
BicyclistBicycles in Crosswalks and on Sidewalks . Bicyclists are entitled to the same protections and subject to the same duties as pedestrians when crossing roadways in marked or unmarked crosswalks and when present on sidewalks.... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6618 1999–00 |
Cluster-based economic develThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must shift its emphasis to work with industry associations and organizations to identify industry clusters on a regional and statewide basis. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6645 1999–00 |
Future teachers scholarship$ Eligibility is expanded to include K-12 classified employees who do not hold a Washington teaching certificate. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6680 1999–00 |
Fairs and youth showsThere is created a task force on funding of fairs and youth shows. The task force is to become knowledgeable about the operation of fairs and youth shows and how funding assistance has been used in recent decades to support... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |