Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5412 2003–04 |
Identity theftIncreases the civil liability for identity theft from $500 to $1000, or actual damages, whichever is greater. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 6453 2003–04 |
Qualifying primaryCreates a qualifying primary, in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 5034 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief and disabled persons property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000; $24,000 to $30,000; and $18,000 to $25,000. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5869 2003–04 |
Self-insurance risk poolsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to individually or jointly self-insure, or jointly purchase insurance or reinsurance, with local government entities and/or other nonprofit corporations. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6112 2003–04 |
Emplyr insurance arrangementCreates a state regulatory framework for self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6419 2003–04 |
Help America vote actCreates a centralized state voter registration list. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6448 2003–04 |
Telephone program excise taxThe administrative responsibility for collecting the TRS and telephone assistance excise taxes is transferred from DSHS to the Department of Revenue (DOR). DSHS remains the administrator of the funds under their respective programs. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6485 2003–04 |
HospitalsEstablishes a pilot project to coordinate hospital surveys and audits among state and local agencies. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6554 2003–04 |
Health profession credentialAmends initial licensing requirements for acupuncturists, dispensing opticians, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and psychologists with regard to education, clinical training, citizenship, examinations, temporary... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6593 2003–04 |
Discrimination in housingProhibits local governments from enacting any local statute or ordinance that has the effect of discriminating against consumers' choices in the placement or use of a manufactured home. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6148 2003–04 |
Lw enforcement license plateEstablishes a law enforcement memorial special license plate. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6367 2003–04 |
National historic reservesAllows a city to implement certain restrictions on urban growth with respect to urban growth areas that are contained entirely within a national historical reserve. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6560 2003–04 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the malicious use of a hook in a manner whereby the hook purposefully pierces the flesh of a bird or mammal is animal cruelty in the first degree. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6636 2003–04 |
Disposal of animalsCreates a multi-agency work group to study animal carcass disposal regulations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5436 2003–04 |
Food & beverages at schoolsRequires the creation and local adoption of model school district policies on nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5732 2003–04 |
In-home long-term careChanges one of the case management responsibilities of an area agency on aging from "ensuring" to "verifying" that a consumer's plan of care is adequate. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5733 2003–04 |
Boarding/adult family homesNew owners of boarding homes are required to correct any deficiencies of previous owners. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 140, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6123 2003–04 |
Public accountancy actMakes various changes to the Public Accountancy Act, such as authorizing penalties against applicants, certain non-CPAs, and CPAs practicing public accounting with a revoked or suspended license, extending the grace period in... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6141 2003–04 |
Vehicle taxationExempts vehicles carrying exempt licenses from property taxation. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6146 2003–04 |
Renewable energyDirects the Washington Technology Center, through its Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative, to develop a statewide strategy for the development and promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6158 2003–04 |
Insurance guarantee assc actRequires the Insurance Commissioner to create a committee to determine the best method to protect Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act insurance policy holders and employers from the insolvency of their insurers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6210 2003–04 |
Medical informationAllows coordinated quality improvement programs and peer review committees of professional societies or hospitals to share information with other programs or peer review committees while maintaining protections from discovery... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |