Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dino Rossi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6710 1999–00 |
Teacher training pilot prgrmFor any additional proposals that might be funded, the Legislature directs the pilot program to include a uniform core curricula composed of reading, writing, communications, and math combined with an emphasis on the subject... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6711 1999–00 |
Farm equipment/prprty tx exmMachinery and equipment used in commercial farming is exempt from the state portion of the property tax. To be eligible, the farm must be located in a distressed county. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6637 1999–00 |
School construction/wageExempts public works and maintenance contracts of school districts from prevailing wage requirements. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6669 1999–00 |
Telecommunications/timelinesTimelines are set by which telecommunications companies have an obligation to provide telecommunications services ordered by business customers locating or relocating in existing commercial spaces. For basic service (dial... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6593 1999–00 |
Local mtr vehicle excise taxAmends RCW 81.104.160 to authorize the department of licensing to charge a fee for the administration of the local motor vehicle excise tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6625 1999–00 |
HOV lanesAmends RCW 46.61.165 to provide that regulations authorizing exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are authorized only when the department of transportation determines that the level of traffic traveling on a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6560 1999–00 |
Gas tax revenuesDirects the interagency committee for outdoor recreation and the department of licensing to jointly contract with an independent entity to study the sources and determine the distributions and uses of funds provided to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6590 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid fishingDeclares that all sport fishers should be educated about identification of anadromous salmonid types, catch and release techniques, spawning bed and stream bank identification and protection, and the location and knowledge of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6485 1999–00 |
Workplace ergonomicsProvides that new ergonomic rules proposed for adoption by the department may be applied only to those employers selected by the department for participation in a pilot project conducted under the requirements of RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6503 1999–00 |
Alcohol violatorsAmends RCW 46.61.5055 to clarify penalty procedures for alcohol violators. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6504 1999–00 |
Driving records/alcoholAuthorizes access to the full driving record by alcoholism and drug assessment and treatment agencies. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6538 1999–00 |
Highway congestion reliefCreates the state highway construction congestion relief account in the treasury within the transportation fund. All receipts from RCW 82.08.020(2) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6424 1999–00 |
Landowner liabilityLandowners and tenants who open their lands for recreation, fish and wildlife cooperative projects, or litter cleanup are immune from liability for unintentional injuries. It does not matter if the condition that causes the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6457 1999–00 |
Lottery proceedsDesignates lottery proceeds for common school construction. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6472 1999–00 |
Constitutional guaranteesFinds that it is necessary to reflect upon and reassert the provisions of Article I, section 3 of the state Constitution, which recognizes that no person may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5634 1999–00 |
Student retention/promotion$ By the beginning of 2000-01 school year, all local school boards must have a policy on the promotion and retention of students. School districts with existing policies must amend them if necessary. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6372 1999–00 |
Bottled water/sales & use txExempts bottled water from sales and use taxation. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6392 1999–00 |
State patrol service termsUpon graduating from the State Patrol Academy, officers must serve a minimum of four years with the Washington State Patrol. Cadets wishing to leave the academy after 50 percent of their training must repay the cost of that training. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6406 1999–00 |
HOV lanesModifies the permitted use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to be effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6322 1999–00 |
Forest lands taxationClassified forest land is re-designated as designated forest land. References to "classified lands" are changed to "designated lands." Up to 10 percent of the forest land can be used for incidental uses compatible with the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 5013 1999–00 |
Criminal history record infoCriminal history record information that includes nonconviction data may be given to the Gambling Commission for use in licensing background investigations and for use in determining suitability for involvement in gambling... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5236 1999–00 |
Sexually violnt offndr/rcrdsRecords of investigative reports pertaining to sexually violent offenses are not destroyed. These records are transferred to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for permanent electronic retention and retrieval. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5268 1999–00 |
Metropolitan park districtsAn alternative organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is established. District Creation and Boundaries : In a city with a population of at least 500,000, the city legislative authority may be designated as... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |