Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5598 1999–00 |
WA promise scholarship$ Establishes the Washington promise scholarship that awards eligible students up to two years worth of tuition at the public community college rate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6626 1999–00 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatesIndividuals with lapsed Washington teaching certificates may be employed by school districts. Individuals may be hired on a conditional basis and must complete certificate renewal requirements within two years of reemployment. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6645 1999–00 |
Future teachers scholarship$ Eligibility is expanded to include K-12 classified employees who do not hold a Washington teaching certificate. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6668 1999–00 |
Educator qualityThe Professional Educator Standards Board is created to advise the State Board of Education on issues related to educators and establish rules governing teacher testing. The Professional Educator Standards Board includes 20... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6677 1999–00 |
Telecommunications companiesRevising approval criteria . The approval criteria for AFOR plans are revised. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| 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 5662 1999–00 |
On-line votingThe Secretary of State is directed to: (1) assemble a task force to conduct a study of issues related to incorporating on-line and Internet technologies in the voting process; (2) create an advisory committee of county... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5735 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatns competitionIncumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) are expressly required to provide new entrants with interconnection and access to operations support systems (OSS) on par with the service ILECs provide themselves and their... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6747 1999–00 |
High tech/higher edThe Legislature believes that continuing to strengthen the working relationship between the high technology industry and the higher education community is essential to Washington's future. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6851 1999–00 |
Education/transportatn fundsProvides that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6847 1999–00 |
Educatn & transportatn fundsDeclares that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2000 |
| SB 6838 1999–00 |
Organ donor data baseDeclares that the purpose of the program is to create and maintain a secure data base that lists volunteer organ donors in the state. The goal of the program is to increase the availability of donated organs, and to make the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6839 1999–00 |
Anatomical giftsRevises provisions of the uniform anatomical gift act. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6840 1999–00 |
Organ donor statementsDirects the department of licensing to provide, on the statement under this act, a space for a witness to certify that the licensee has discussed his or her willingness to make an anatomical gift with the witness, and that the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 6656 1999–00 |
Foster careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the educational experiences and achievement levels of foster children. The institute must consult with the Office of the Superintendent of Public... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6826 1999–00 |
Higher ed financial aidDiscretionary power is given to the Higher Education Coordinating Board to allow students attending one of these branch campuses to be eligible for state financial aid including work study. Such students must already be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6831 1999–00 |
Ethics in public serviceRevises provisions relating to ethics in public service. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6635 1999–00 |
Sales & use tax exemptionFor the period December 1 through December 7, clothing and footwear for human use are exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption includes fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, and other items used to make or... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| SB 6803 1999–00 |
Fire sprinklers/higher edThe State Building Code Council must study the feasibility of adopting rules requiring all existing congregate residences owned or operated by any institution of higher education to be provided with automatic fire... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6745 1999–00 |
Voter registrationRequires a prosecuting attorney to aggressively and without exception present all violations of the election laws that come to the prosecuting attorney's knowledge to the special consideration of the proper jury. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6763 1999–00 |
School construction/lotteryUses lottery moneys for common school and higher education construction and renovation. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6729 1999–00 |
Teacher cert/assessmentsProvides that, by September 1, 2001, the state board of education shall select an assessment developed by a national educational testing company that assesses an applicant's knowledge in basic academic skills. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |