Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeannette Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6716 1995–96 |
Dog or cat salesA new section is added to the statutes regarding prevention of cruelty to animals. Every dog or cat sold by a seller must have a domestic animal fit for purchase certificate. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6724 1995–96 |
Health facilities & servicesRequires the department of health, in cooperation with the house of representatives health care committee, to evaluate the state's future role in identifying and evaluating community needs and capacity for health facilities... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6117 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionB&O tax rates are reduced effective January 1, 1996 as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.7 percent to 1.6 percent; and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1996 |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6689 1995–96 |
Collegiate license platesThe collegiate license plate fund program is expanded to include "institutions of higher education." Institutions of higher education include not only state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 5289 1995–96 |
Future teachers scholarshipThe Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship is continued until June 30, 2002, to serve as an incentive for the best and brightest to become teachers, especially minority students who can act as role models. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6325 1995–96 |
Shoreline economic developmnFindings are made regarding the public/private partnership that is formed between the city of Shoreline, the Shoreline Community College, and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6645 1995–96 |
Agency rules readoptionA person may petition an agency requesting that an existing rule be subject to readoption. "Readoption" means that the text of the existing rule is submitted as a proposed rule, and is then subject to the rule-making process... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6654 1995–96 |
Manufacturing machinery/taxThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process is exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6655 1995–96 |
Manufacturing R & D/taxThe current sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment for manufacturers is expanded to include machinery and equipment used in research and development by manufacturers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6611 1995–96 |
Disabled persons businessesRevises provisions of chapter 39.19 RCW to include disabled persons as well as minority and women owned businesses in the policy for increased level of participation in contracting opportunities. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6630 1995–96 |
Beer tax allotmentAmends RCW 66.24.290 to delete a future increase in beer taxes allocable to the health services account to commence June 30, 1997. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6570 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicle driversThe Department of Licensing is directed to undertake a study of the possible need for special licensing of recreational vehicle drivers. The department is to seek comment and participation from affected parties including RV... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6481 1995–96 |
Greyhound racing prohibitionProvides that a person may not hold, conduct, or operate live greyhound racing for public exhibition, parimutuel betting, or special exhibition events. Provides that a person may not transmit or receive intrastate or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6506 1995–96 |
Technology feesThe governing boards of each institution of higher education may establish a technology fee separate from tuition fees and services and activities fees. The initial technology fee rate must not exceed 4 percent of the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6389 1995–96 |
Basic health plan vouchersThe administrator of the Basic Health Plan (BHP) must study the effects on BHP costs of providing at least 750 enrollees with vouchers redeemable for fee for service health care in an amount equal to the cost of caring for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6469 1995–96 |
Overtime employmentState law is changed to allow an employer to employ an employee for an average of up to 40 hours per work week during a period of two consecutive work weeks without paying any overtime premium. The employee must voluntarily... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6321 1995–96 |
School nursesDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a study on the need for school nurses in public and private schools and possible funding sources. Requires a report by December 1, 1997. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6333 1995–96 |
US historical documentsProvides that the thorough study and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, George... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6346 1995–96 |
Health plan disclosureAll health plans must provide enrollees with information about plan coverage and benefits. This information must include coverage principles and exclusions or restrictions to coverage that may exist. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6301 1995–96 |
School levy & bond authorztnThe 60 percent super-majority and the 40 percent voter turnout requirements are eliminated. A simple majority of voters voting approves school district levy and bond issues. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6238 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6258 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington, through its aid to families with dependent children program, to require every able-bodied citizen on aid to families with dependent children to engage in paid... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6259 1995–96 |
Motorcycle helmet/equipmentRevises motorcycle helmet and equipment requirements. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |