Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6792 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement/med benefitThe Legislature declares its intent that not less than $50 million of surplus assets from the LEOFF Plan 1 fund be used, if possible, for payment of certain LEOFF Plan 1 retiree extraordinary medical expenses. The JCPP must... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5150 1999–00 |
County commissioner electionA procedure is established to allow the commissioners of noncharter counties to be elected by the voters of a county commissioner district. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5163 1999–00 |
WorkFirst participationThe age of the infant for purposes of the "good cause" exemption from WorkFirst program components is maintained at one year of age until June 30, 2001. The Department of Social and Health Services reports to the Legislature... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5288 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passage prohibitnThe line of prohibition for oil tankers is moved westward to Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. The line is located at the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5319 1999–00 |
Port district commissionersEvery port district with a population of one million or more is divided into five commissioner districts and has five commissioners. The commissioners are nominated and elected by district. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5465 1999–00 |
Family planning servicesThe Department of Social and Health services may, upon approval from the Federal Health Care Financing Administration, implement a waiver to provide family planing services for persons with family incomes at or below 200... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5563 1999–00 |
County law library fundingC Authorizes an additional surcharge on civil filing fees in order to fund county law libraries. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5625 1999–00 |
TANF work requirementAdditional good cause for failure to participate in TANF WorkFirst program components includes: being the victim of domestic violence, being incapacitated or caring for an incapacitated child, or being a nonparent relative age... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5677 1999–00 |
Local special purpose dist.Special purpose districts must comply with local comprehensive plans and development regulations when such plans and regulations are consistent with the countywide planning policies. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5839 1999–00 |
Residential property disclosA phrase that includes unrecorded liens or written financial agreements that could result in a debt payable by the buyer is added to the question about assessments on the property in the seller's disclosure statement.... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5899 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsThe court must presume that a material and substantial violation of the public disclosure or campaign finance laws has affected the outcome of the election. The court must declare the election void unless there is a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5961 1999–00 |
Accidents/driver's dutyThe driver of a vehicle involved in a noninjury accident must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway and freeway main lanes and adjacent areas. The driver must move the vehicle to an exit ramp shoulder, frontage... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6106 1999–00 |
Legislative vacanciesWhen a legislator transmits his or her written declaration that he or she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, then until he or she transmits a declaration to the contrary, an interim appointee... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6193 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur trafficking prhbIt is unlawful to tend, feed, trap, take or kill a domestic dog or cat for the direct or indirect purpose of dealing in the fur or pelt or products that include the fur or pelt of a domestic dog or cat. The first conviction is... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6242 1999–00 |
Agency telephone systemsMajor state agencies are generally those with a significant amount of public interaction. Major state agencies, as listed, are required to provide a A live person @ option when using voice mail or other automated telephone... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6265 1999–00 |
Cell phone usage/accidentsThe reporting officer must indicate on the accident report form, in the section provided for narrative comments, whether or not either driver was using a mobile telephone while operating either vehicle. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6271 1999–00 |
State investment boardThree members of the following four retirement systems are appointed to the SIB on a rotating basis: (1) the Public Employees' Retirement System, (2) Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, (3) the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6289 1999–00 |
Political committees/booksWhen the eighth day before an election falls on a legal holiday, the books of account for a candidate must be available for two consecutive hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the seventh day; however, the books do not... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6358 1999–00 |
Electronic harassmentHarassment through electronic communication and harassing telephone or electronic contacts are made illegal. Maliciously threatening to send an electronic communication to the person threatened with the intent to substantially... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6376 1999–00 |
Shoreline managmnt/injunctnsPrivate persons have the right to bring suit for injunctive relief, as well as for damages. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6486 1999–00 |
Contempt of courtThe court may impose, for contempt of court, in addition to a fine or confinement, community restitution or any combination of these three sanctions. Community restitution or a combination of sanctions may only be imposed if... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6517 1999–00 |
Hotel tax proceedsThe revenue from the proceeds of the tax may be used for the costs of law enforcement or fire protection activity directed towards tourism areas, including salaries and equipment acquisition or maintenance. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6583 1999–00 |
Groth mngmnt policy boardsAny legislators whose districts are, in whole or in part, within the counties which adopt multicounty planning policies are considered ex officio, nonvoting members of the regional growth management policy board for these counties. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |