Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Sheahan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5525 2001–02 |
Water right certificatesA water right certificate that has not been relinquished cannot be revoked or diminished without specific legislative or judicial direction. The Department of Ecology may, however, revoke or adjust a certificate that has... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5547 2001–02 |
Higher education tuitionInstitutional governing boards of the six public four-year colleges and universities may not set or adjust tuition fees for full-time students, except during the summer term. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5550 2001–02 |
Energy facility site councilModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants is raised to 650 MW. Any new energy facility, or any existing energy facility being reconstructed or enlarged, may opt in the EFSEC... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5560 2001–02 |
Interstates 5 & 405Directs the department of transportation, in consultation with local officials and residents of the area, to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of creating a new north-south corridor as an alternative to state route... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5561 2001–02 |
Library district directorsProvides that, on January 1, 2002, intercounty rural library districts in counties having a population over one million persons shall dissolve their boards of trustees on the date of the next municipal general election and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5563 2001–02 |
Medical equipmentAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for medical equipment. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5564 2001–02 |
Equipment dealersState law regulating certain aspects of the relationship between dealers and suppliers of farm equipment is made applicable to dealers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment. Modifications are made to existing provisions,... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5588 2001–02 |
Vending machines/sale taxExempts food products sold through vending machines from sales and use taxation. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5619 2001–02 |
Self-service laundryDeclares the intent of this act is to provide relief for low-income families for their laundry costs. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5620 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsA sales and use tax exemption, business and occupation (B&O) tax credit, and personal property tax exemption are created for machinery, equipment, services, and property that are used by telecommunications companies to deploy... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5668 2001–02 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionMachinery and equipment owned by a farmer and used exclusively in farming activities to grow agricultural products is exempt from property taxes levied for any state purpose. The machinery and equipment continues to be subject... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5680 2001–02 |
University of WashingtonThe state's civil service salary adjustment provisions apply to employees governed under PECBA as well as those governed under the civil service law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5696 2001–02 |
Dairy products/manufacturersThe rate of the business and occupation tax on manufacturing dairy products and dairy by-products such as whey and casein, or selling the same to a purchaser who transports the products out of state is reduced from the current... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5714 2001–02 |
Nonuse of waterThe period of time for which nonuse of water without sufficient cause is excused is increased from five to ten years. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5715 2001–02 |
Agricultural water transfersThe irrigation of additional acreage or addition of new uses is allowed, if there is no increase in quantity of water used or previously used, before implementation of efficiency measures. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5724 2001–02 |
Safety belt assemblyRevises negligence standards regarding the failure to wear safety belts. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5731 2001–02 |
Elctrc utlty sales & use taxExempts construction by an electric utility from sales and use tax. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5785 2001–02 |
Qualifications of judgesJudges of the Supreme Court must be admitted to practice law in courts of record in Washington for 15 years prior to taking office. Judges of the superior court must be admitted to practice law in courts of record in... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5786 2001–02 |
Qualifications of judgesA judge of the Court of Appeals must be admitted to the practice of law in Washington for ten years prior to taking office. If a judge holding office at the effective date of this act does not meet the minimum qualification,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5789 2001–02 |
WhistleblowersOn January 1, 2002, a rotational registry is established in the Department of Personnel to provide advocates for whistleblowers who allege their state employer has retaliated against them. The advocate must be a lawyer in... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5801 2001–02 |
Notice of rule changeRequires that, within two hundred days of the effective date of a rule that imposes additional requirements on businesses the violation of which subjects the business to a penalty, assessment, or administrative sanction, an... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5810 2001–02 |
Small personalized schoolsRecognizes that a large and growing body of research supports the premise that all students learn more, perform better, and exhibit more responsible and respectful behavior in schools where they are known personally and as... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5819 2001–02 |
College awareness projectThe College Awareness Project (CAP) is a collaborative effort among the Council of Presidents (COP), the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI),... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5858 2001–02 |
Physical fitness servicesRevises the taxation of physical fitness services. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5874 2001–02 |
Student transportatn fundingAmends RCW 28A.160.180 to provide that, in calculating the allocation to each school district, the superintendent shall not include in the calculation the number of nonfunded students in grades six through twelve who are... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |