Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6662 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise/schoolsPort districts may assist public schools in paying for direct and reasonable indirect expenses related to aircraft noise abatement. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6721 1999–00 |
OFM contract requirementsState agencies are given greater flexibility when contracting with firms or vendors performing maintenance on state-owned equipment. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5000 1999–00 |
Salmon species licnse platesThe special salmon species enrichment license plate series is established. Monies raised from the issuance of these plates are to be sent to the newly created salmon species enrichment license fees account. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5325 1999–00 |
Unincorporated area councilsVoters of unincorporated areas of any county planning under the Growth Management Act may establish an unincorporated area council to develop a proposed subarea plan consistent with the county's comprehensive plan. The area... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5469 1999–00 |
Bid amounts/inflationThe bid limits of a first class city with a population over 150,000 are raised to $100,000 for a public works project if more than a single craft or trade is involved and to $50,000 if only a single craft or trade is involved... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5900 1999–00 |
Political campaign ads/expen$ Independent expenditure committees are subject to A last minute @ contribution limitations and special reporting. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6148 1999–00 |
Mining in flood plainsAny new or expanded public or private surface mine is categorically required to prepare an environmental impact statement, if all or part of it is located within a flood plain, as defined by rule, except metals mining and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6352 1999–00 |
The Rev. M.L. King, Jr.King County is now renamed in honor of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6388 1999–00 |
Traffic control/rdway illumThe Department of Transportation (DOT), counties, cities, and towns are not required to obtain an electrical contractors license to perform work within the rights of way of any public highway, road, or street in connection... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6443 1999–00 |
Surplus personal propertyState agencies may transfer surplus personal property to another agency without charging fair market value if the value of the property is less than $500. State agencies involved in these transfers must keep adequate records. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6519 1999–00 |
Growth managementSpecial purpose districts must comply with local comprehensive plans and development regulations. Special purpose districts may appeal the countywide planning policy to the Growth Management Hearings Board. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6596 1999–00 |
Initiatives and referendumsThe Legislature must hold public hearings on initiative or referendum measures that have been certified by the Secretary of State and at a time no less than 30 days before the vote of the people on the measures. The hearings... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6742 1999–00 |
Victims/juvenile offensesThe intent of the Juvenile Justice Act (RCW 13.40) is amended to include language that each victim of an offense committed by a juvenile shall be made whole to the fullest extent possible. The prosecuting attorney who decides... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6778 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districtIn water-sewer districts of 25,000 customers or more, a five-member board of commissioners may choose to increase the number of commissioners from five to seven. This decision is subject to a vote in a special election if a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6566 1999–00 |
Local park authorityThe legislative authority of any city with a population of over 150,000 that is not in a metropolitan park district (Seattle, Spokane) may levy an additional regular property tax not exceeding $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6689 1999–00 |
Real estate excise taxExcept for river and/or waterway flood control projects, the use of revenues from the second excise tax of one-quarter percent on each sale of real property is expanded to include all uses that are authorized for the first... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6755 1999–00 |
State patrol highway accountThe State Patrol highway account is abolished and all funds are transferred to the motor vehicle fund. All references to the State Patrol highway account are changed to the motor vehicle fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 5300 1999–00 |
Cities and townsx$ Makes numerous technical and other changes to city and town statutes. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6335 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceBoth the payment of unemployment insurance benefits and the unemployment tax structure are affected. Dislocated worker benefits are broadened and extended, and the tax structure is substantially modified. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 5547 1999–00 |
School medical assistanceC With the exception of staff with nursing training, current school employees may file a written letter of refusal to administer oral medications to or bladder catheterizations of students. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 5786 1999–00 |
Acupuncture servicesEffective January 1, 2002, the Department of Social and Health Services must offer acupuncture services under the state Medicaid program through state licensed providers. The department is to limit the number of treatments... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6423 1999–00 |
Local capital facilty plansThe legislative body of a county or city, through ordinance or resolution may impose a sales and use tax for collection on the sale of or charge made for new construction. The tax is deducted from the state sales and use tax... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6434 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has three or more A prior offenses @ (as defined in RCW 46.61.5055) or a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6461 1999–00 |
TANF work activityA TANF recipient, within the ages of 18 and 21 years, who maintains satisfactory full-time participation in a vocational or two-year community college program, an approved high school program, or a program at a proprietary... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |