Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Georgia Gardner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6132 2001–02 |
PERS & LEOFFRSAuthorizes a public employees' retirement system plan 1 member serving as a law enforcement officer, upon reaching age fifty, to transfer to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6135 2001–02 |
Bonds/local projectsFinds there are approximately seven hundred fifty million dollars of outstanding infrastructure loans to local governments executed under chapter 43.155 RCW that will be repaid over the next several decades with interest.... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6141 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseDeclares an intent that state employees described in this act receive an annual salary cost-of-living increase identical to the cost-of-living increase for school district and community college employees pursuant to Initiative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6176 2001–02 |
Primary electionsRecognizes that any rights political parties have in the choosing of candidates is implicit in the sovereign citizens' expressed choice. Finds that the citizens of Washington are satisfied with the blanket primary election... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6186 2001–02 |
Gorcery distribution coopsFinds that the procurement and distribution of groceries, general merchandise, products, and commodities that are necessary or useful in the retail grocery business incur different tax costs, depending upon the means chosen to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6193 2001–02 |
Consistency in gamingThe gambling policy statement in current law is amended to declare that eligible charitable entities and commercial operators shall have an equal and uniform opportunity to engage in all lawful aspects of gambling. The three... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6200 2001–02 |
Prscrptn drg price reductionDeclares an intent to make prescription drugs more affordable for qualified Washington residents, thereby increasing the overall health of Washington residents, promoting healthy communities, and protecting the public health... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6201 2001–02 |
Prescription drug price progThe prescription drug price program is established within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to lower prescription drug prices for uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. Retail pharmacies are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6207 2001–02 |
Industrial facilities/taxesProvides that a person who owns and operates an industrial facility is allowed to defer taxes due under chapters 82.08, 82.12, and 82.14 RCW on sales or charges made for tangible personal property consumed and/or for labor and... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6211 2001–02 |
ElectionsRevises election procedure dates. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6238 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminologyFinds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6239 2001–02 |
Firearms/capitol campusIt is unlawful for any person to enter a building on the state capitol campus when the person knowingly possesses a firearm. The State Patrol must provide either a locked box and key within the building, or must designate an... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6250 2001–02 |
Environmental mitigationProvides for perpetual management of environmental mitigation sites. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6261 2001–02 |
Industrial insuranceProvides that, if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6262 2001–02 |
Aviation safetyDeclares that every person who operates a private airplane in violation of federal law or regulation by flying closer than one thousand feet to the Washington state legislative building or the governor's mansion is guilty of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6269 2001–02 |
TransportationAdopts certain recommendations of the state Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation. Appropriates the sum of nine hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, from the public works administration... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6273 2001–02 |
Weapons at public meetingsIt is unlawful for a person to knowingly possess a weapon in areas of any buildings that are used for city, town, or county legislative authority meetings, including offices of such local officials and waiting areas and... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6276 2001–02 |
Public disclosure actIn addition to the civil penalty a court can assess for violations of the limitations on campaign contributions, it may also order any illegally accepted contribution to be returned. Violations of the prohibition against using... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5947 2001–02 |
Dairy farmersOnce a dairy nutrient management plan has been certified as being fully implemented, the purchase of services, replacement equipment and parts necessary to maintain the plan are exempt from the retail sales and use tax. To... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5327 2001–02 |
Transportation budgetAppropriations are made for the 2001-2003 fiscal biennium. The total appropriation for the biennium is $3.465 billion. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 26, 2001 |
| SB 5407 2001–02 |
Simulcast horse racing$ Removes the limitation on the number of simulcast races a class one racing association may be authorized to import during its live race meet. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| SB 6007 2001–02 |
Unemployment/Indian tribes$ Extends mandatory unemployment insurance coverage to services performed in the employ of Indian tribes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| SB 6188 2001–02 |
Environmental permit process$ A Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee is created. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
May 29, 2001 |
| SB 5274 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing subagents$ A retiring subagent may nominate a sibling, spouse, child or employee as a successor to the subagency. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5289 2001–02 |
Public facilities$ Clarifies the use of the proceeds from the 0.08 percent local option sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties. | Senator (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 15, 2001 |