Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6685 1999–00 |
Reports to legislatureVarious statutes are amended or repealed to eliminate 21 reports to the Legislature that are no longer wanted or considered necessary. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6701 1999–00 |
Service contractsAmends RCW 48.110.015 to exempt certain service contracts from regulation. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6638 1999–00 |
[Bc-tech ed scholarshipA conditional scholarship is created for students who attend community colleges, technical colleges, and private career schools for training for employment in high-demand industries. The Workforce Training and Education... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6657 1999–00 |
Prescription drugs/prc limitProvides that, as a condition of being a provider for the medical assistance program under chapter 74.09 RCW, any pharmacy, upon presentation of a valid medicare card, may charge a medicare beneficiary a price no greater than... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6658 1999–00 |
Prescription drugs/low-costThe Washington low-cost prescription drug program is created. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is authorized to conduct the program and set rules. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6659 1999–00 |
Prescription drug benefitsDirects the department to apply to the federal health care financing administration for a waiver under section 1115 of the federal social security act to provide medicaid prescription drug benefits to qualified persons who are... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6660 1999–00 |
Prescription drgs/pymnt asstThe Washington drug payment assistance program is created, providing eligible recipients with access to affordable prescription drugs. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is responsible for administering the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6672 1999–00 |
Agency advertisementsAny commercial or advertisement provided by or on behalf of a state agency that uses film, video, or other form of live action media must be filmed in Washington State. If a state agency determines that it is not possible to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6592 1999–00 |
License platesEliminates periodic replacement of license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6609 1999–00 |
DOT governanceProvides that the secretary of the department of transportation will be elected by the qualified electors of the state, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the year in which state officers are elected,... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6627 1999–00 |
Animals in schoolsProvides that any student who expresses an objection to the performance of or witnessing the dissection of an animal shall not be required to participate in or observe the dissection. Alternative projects shall be provided for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6544 1999–00 |
Cetaceans and sireniansDeclares an intent to prevent suffering and mortality of cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises, and whales) and sirenians (manatees and dugongs) by prohibiting their capture when applicable to Washington territorial waters,... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6560 1999–00 |
Gas tax revenuesDirects the interagency committee for outdoor recreation and the department of licensing to jointly contract with an independent entity to study the sources and determine the distributions and uses of funds provided to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6577 1999–00 |
Emergency powers/governorProvides that the governor may after finding that a county has suffered a budget reduction of forty percent or more from the previous budget year and that this reduction may cause adverse affects to life, health, property, or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6584 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.381 and 84.36.383 relating to property tax exemptions for persons confined in adult family homes and certain boarding homes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6483 1999–00 |
Charter public schoolsDeclares an intent to authorize the establishment of charter public schools for the purpose of providing a unique setting for learning that will improve pupil achievement and provide additional public school choices for... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6535 1999–00 |
Retirement systemsPension Oversight Board . A state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created, and consists of 20 members. Thirteen members are appointed by the Governor: four active member and four retiree representatives, and five local... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6468 1999–00 |
Incentive savings accountsAmends RCW 43.79.460 relating to defining incentive savings for purposes of the savings incentive account. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6469 1999–00 |
Property tax creditProvides a revenue neutral property tax credit for certain senior citizens and retired persons. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6470 1999–00 |
School levySchool districts are authorized to impose a limited property tax to be credited against the state portion of the property tax levy. The school district levy is not to exceed the state levy amount for the school district. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6475 1999–00 |
SEPA/lead agenciesAn agency that is the primary sponsor or proponent of a project must not be the lead agency. The lead agency is determined by agreement among all agencies with jurisdiction or expertise. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5097 1999–00 |
Archaeology/historic prsrvtnAn 11 member task force is created to study the issue of the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. A single recommendation for the location of the office within state government must be made to the Legislature and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6353 1999–00 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingThe action enabling the use of credits from a wetland mitigation bank is expanded to include a permit issued or approved by a local government and the Department of Ecology will oversee local government's decisions related to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |