Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sid Snyder
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5795 1999–00 |
Camps & retreat centers/taxDeclares that all real and personal property owned by a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3)) that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5801 1999–00 |
Senior/retired property taxDeclares that, RCW 84.36.381 notwithstanding, a person who otherwise qualifies under RCW 84.36.381 may apply for exemption by February 15th of the year in which the taxes are payable if the person owns the property by February... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5804 1999–00 |
Water rights changeA change from one agricultural use to another does not constitute a change in purpose of use. Agricultural use is defined as use of water for commercial production of an agricultural commodity, including horticultural,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5820 1999–00 |
Teachers' retiremnt/militaryProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5826 1999–00 |
Open space rights acquisitnLiability for back taxes is increased from the tax benefit over the previous seven years to the tax benefit over the previous 10 years. Thirty percent of the back taxes, penalties, and interest is distributed to the county and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5887 1999–00 |
Disabled veterans/prop taxAuthorizes a property tax exemption to veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5907 1999–00 |
Veterans' widows & widowersDeclares that all real and personal property of a widow or widower of a deceased member of the armed forces of the United States who died as a result of a service-connected disability or a member of the armed forces of the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5935 1999–00 |
Salmon recovery task forceA managing task force is created to oversee a wide variety of habitat restoration programs on salmon bearing streams. The task force is comprised of 16 voting members and at least 25 ex officio members. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6027 1999–00 |
Eluding a police carIncreases penalties for attempting to elude a police car. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6036 1999–00 |
Law enforcement memorialMakes an appropriation of three hundred thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the capitol building construction account to the department of general administration as matching funds for the contribution... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6053 1999–00 |
Criminal justice expensesThe Extraordinary Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account and the Extraordinary County Criminal Justice Assistance Account are established as new state treasury accounts for the purposes of providing reimbursement to... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6084 1999–00 |
Natural disaster reliefRequires each authorized insurer to, on or before March 1st of each year, pay to the state treasurer through the commissioner's office, an amount equal to five dollars for every contract of insurance issued or renewed during... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6096 1999–00 |
Comm, trade, & econ dev deptDeclares that the purpose of this act is to effectively organize state efforts to address the community and economic development needs of the citizens of the state of Washington by restructuring the department of community,... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6102 1999–00 |
County nonresident taxProvides that the legislative authority of a county may impose an excise tax on persons residing outside the state who are employed inside the county for the privilege of using the local governmental services within the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6108 1999–00 |
Endangered species protectnDirects the department to suspend the revision of all shoreline management act master programs until such time as federal threatened or endangered salmon recovery plans are finalized for each evolutionarily significant unit. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5670 1999–00 |
Noxious weed herbicides$ Adds experimental uses of herbicides on aquatic sites to the uses for which water quality permits are to be issued under the state's aquatic weed control program and exempts the issuance of permits for this purpose from SEPA review. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1999, 1st Special Session |
Jun 7, 1999 |
| SB 5587 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsSeveral requirements are established regarding the structure and operation of health plans by health carriers: Each health carrier must develop and implement policies and procedures as set forth in the bill governing the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 19, 1999 |
| SB 5485 1999–00 |
Tobacco product manufactrers$ Ensures that tobacco manufacturers not participating in the settlement cannot obtain an unfair market advantage. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5508 1999–00 |
Crab fishery catch records$ Requires the use of crab catch record cards for the recreational harvest of crab. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 399, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5416 1999–00 |
Children's health insurance$ Establishes a health insurance program for children with family income between 200 percent and 250 percent of poverty. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 6063 1999–00 |
Emergency reserve fund$ Transfers authority to invest the Emergency Reserve Fund from the State Treasurer to the State Investment Board. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5345 1999–00 |
School credit enhancement$ Authorizes the state to guarantee payment on school district general obligation debt. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5358 1999–00 |
Motorcycle handlebars$ The height restriction for motorcycle handlebars is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5020 1999–00 |
Fishing/hunting license fees$ A minimum $2 dealer fee is required for issuing a recreational hunting or fishing license. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5219 1999–00 |
Port district annexations$ Allows port districts that are less than county-wide to annex areas contiguous to the district for industrial development if the area is void of registered voters. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |