Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6066 2001–02 |
Impact feesThe definition of "public facilities" is expanded to allow an impact fee to be imposed upon development to pay for fire protection facilities of that portion of a fire district within an urban growth area if such urban growth... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6253 2001–02 |
Planting stockThe existing horticultural plant and nursery stock program is expanded to include grapevines. An annual assessment must be levied on the grapevines sold within or shipped from the state by a licensed nursery dealer. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6337 2001–02 |
Tobacco product sampling$ Distribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6377 2001–02 |
TRS plan1$ Allows members of the Teachers Retirement System Plan 1 in extended school year programs to use either two consecutive fiscal years or two consecutive extended school years, as defined by their school districts, in the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6383 2001–02 |
RetirementVested members of PERS, SERS, and TRS may begin receiving retirement benefits at age 70 2 without separating from service. Upon retiring, the employee no longer makes contributions or receives service credit but they may work... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6420 2001–02 |
Organic food productsLegislative findings are made that it is in the public interest to provide certification under the federal Organic Food Production Act of 1990, and to establish a state organic program under the federal law and associated... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6471 2001–02 |
Labeling of agriculture$ Requires businesses offering fresh fruit or vegetables grown in the United States or grown in Washington for retail sale to display placards indicating that the product was either "Grown in United States" or "Grown in... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 40, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6476 2001–02 |
Juvenile offndrs/counseling$ Permits restitution ordered under the Juvenile Justice Act of 1977("Act") for victim's counseling. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6547 2001–02 |
Driver trainingDriver training classes offered to Washington residents under age 18 by driver training schools must meet standards established by the driving instructor advisory committee within DOL. Driver training schools must be annually... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6691 2001–02 |
Port districts$ Authorizes port districts with three commissioner districts and two at large positions to expand to five commissioner districts. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6378 2001–02 |
LEOFFRS plan 2$ Creates a part-time leave of absence provision for law enforcement members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, adding to existing unpaid leave of absence provisions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6790 2001–02 |
Shellfish license feesA $2 surcharge is imposed on adult resident and nonresident shellfish and combination fishing licenses to fund the Department of Health's shellfish testing and monitoring program. Amounts exceeding the Department of Health's... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 2002 |
| SB 6825 2001–02 |
Forest fire protectionProvides that a person who owns more than one parcel may elect to pay one assessment directly to the department in lieu of the procedures set out under sections (2) through (10) of this act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 6826 2001–02 |
Veteran license platesProvides that, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department of licensing, the department of veterans affairs shall create and design, and the department of licensing shall issue, a special military... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 5189 2001–02 |
Unemployment insurance$ Allows an individual whose separation from employment was necessary because of domestic violence or stalking to receive unemployment benefits. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5211 2001–02 |
Mental health benefits$ Provides additional mental health coverage for children through public and private health insurance plans. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6299 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife documentsThe director is given the authority to set the fees for duplicate licenses at a level less than the original license. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6398 2001–02 |
Public works projectsAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 64 public works project loans totaling $206,019,133 are authorized for the 2002 loan cycle. The 64 authorized projects fall into the following categories: (1) Twenty-nine water... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6415 2001–02 |
Price gouging/emergenciesUnjust enrichment from price gouging is prohibited and made subject to civil remedies. Essential consumer goods, emergency supplies and various other vital products and services may not be sold at clearly excessive prices... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6445 2001–02 |
Orca whale license plateThe Department of Licensing is directed to offer an Orca Whale Research Emblem. The emblem is a sticker that adheres to drivers' existing license plates. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6800 2001–02 |
Legislative buildingState officers and employees are allowed to solicit funds for the preservation and restoration of the Legislative Building. An exemption for these activities is made from the ethics laws. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5091 2001–02 |
Ferry queuesIt is a traffic infraction for a driver of a motor vehicle intending to board a Washington State ferry to: (1) block a residential driveway while waiting to board the ferry; or (2) move in front of another vehicle in a queue... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5378 2001–02 |
Shoreline master programThe impact of providing habitat for salmon in their various life stages is substantial and parts of the shorelines management rules adopted recently by the Department of Ecology are intended to improve shoreline practices that... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5993 2001–02 |
Smoking in public places$ Restricts smoking in public places to designated smoking areas in bars, taverns, card rooms, tobacco shops, lounges that are licensed and posted as off-limits to persons under age 21, places that are posted as off-limits to... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |