Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dino Rossi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5271 1999–00 |
OFM reports to legislatureThe Office of Financial Management, beginning December 1, 1999, must publish an annual index that reports, by subject and legislative bill number, for all session laws beginning with the 1999 session: (1) rules adopted as a... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5377 1999–00 |
Occupational drivers' licensA person whose driver = s license has been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational driver = s license if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department of Licensing (DOL) that: (1) the applicant is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5443 1999–00 |
Alcohol/drug hearing feesC Provides an indigency based waiver of a hearing request fee in an administrative suspension or revocation of a driver's license in DUI related cases. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5480 1999–00 |
Drug-affected infantsA woman's primary health care provider must identify and then screen appropriate pregnant and lactating women to determine whether an infant is at risk of being drug-affected. If screening criteria suggests the infant should... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5484 1999–00 |
State park concessions$ Allows the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into leases and concessions of 50 years in duration. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5510 1999–00 |
Collecting unpaid taxesThe Department of Revenue is allowed to hire collection agencies for the purpose of collecting unpaid taxes within the state of Washington. DOR may refer those instate accounts that are considered "uncollectible" and therefore... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5683 1999–00 |
Puget Sound salmon recoveryA nonprofit foundation is established to collect and distribute private money for the purposes of salmon habitat preservation and restoration in the Puget Sound area. The foundation is governed by a board of 18 directors, four... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5750 1999–00 |
Transportation planningThe state-owned facilities component must be consistent with the statewide multi-modal transportation plan ( Washington's Transportation Plan) and is required to identify the most cost-effective combination of transportation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 6055 1999–00 |
Adverse possessionThe statute of limitations is changed to 15 years for adverse possession and prescriptive easement claims. It also requires 15 years to pass before quiet-title actions may be brought based on adverse possession or prescriptive... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 6291 1999–00 |
City or town/new incorportnA boundary review board must disapprove a proposed incorporation of any city or town when the tax base for the proposed incorporation is less than 70 percent of the statewide tax base for all cities and towns. A Tax base @... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 6309 1999–00 |
Grazing rightsProvides that any lease or permit for grazing shall require that the lessee or permittee actually carry out a bona fide commercial grazing operation. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5003 1999–00 |
State property tax eliminatdProvides for a gradual reduction in the state property tax to a zero tax rate by the year 2010. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5028 1999–00 |
Dangerous dog determinationThe city or county animal control authority that seeks to declare a dog to be dangerous must give notice to the owner of the dog in person or by regular and certified mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5052 1999–00 |
HOV lanesDeclares that regulations authorizing such exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are 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 10, 2000 |
| SB 5068 1999–00 |
Cougar huntingPublic recreational hunting of cougar with the aid of dogs is authorized whenever the commission opens hunting seasons for cougar. Cougar movement into areas of the state with high human population density is prevented in... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5075 1999–00 |
Recreational use liabilityPrivate owners of land adjacent to public trails are given immunity from liability for unintentional injuries of trail users. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5096 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle auctns/B&O taxThe wholesale auction exemption is expanded to include independent motor vehicle leasing companies not otherwise doing business in the state and motor vehicle dealers licensed by and located in another state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5118 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle theftThe penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission are increased to a class B felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years. The seriousness level is raised to a level "II" for a standard range of 0-90 days for a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5133 1999–00 |
Cougar huntingA county legislative authority may approve an ordinance to allow hunting cougar with dogs if legal notice is given and a public meeting is held. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5182 1999–00 |
Capital budgetMakes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5183 1999–00 |
Capital budget, supplementalMakes supplemental appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5184 1999–00 |
General obligation bondsProvides that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriation acts for the 1999-01 fiscal biennium only, and all costs... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5218 1999–00 |
State property tax eliminatnProvides annual reductions of state property tax rates until a zero rate is reached for 2010 and thereafter. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5254 1999–00 |
DUI prior offensesDeletes the limit on the period of time during which prior offenses are considered in the sentencing of DUI offenders. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5267 1999–00 |
Gravel load coverA vehicle carrying a load of dirt, sand or gravel that is susceptible to being dropped or spilled must be covered when the vehicle is operating in a county with a population of 200,000 or more (King, Pierce, Snohomish,... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |