Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lisa Brown
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5925 1999–00 |
Day-care personal proprty/txDeclares that the exemption in this act does not apply to motor vehicles or to tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of new or existing buildings or other structures during the course of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5937 1999–00 |
Underground storage tanksThe director of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency is authorized to create a corrective action financial assistance program. The financial assistance program assists owners and operators of underground storage tanks in... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5958 1999–00 |
School local assistnce fundsLevy equalization is provided at 12 percent for all eligible districts that pass a levy or have a majority of voters cast votes in support of a levy. The current code section regarding levy equalization is divided into four... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5959 1999–00 |
Newborn child care leaveDeclares that leave to care for a newborn child is not leaving work voluntarily without good cause. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5982 1999–00 |
Convention/event center fundEstablishes procedures for the creation of a public facilities district to operate convention, conference, or special events centers. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5985 1999–00 |
LEOFF plan 2 retirementMembers of LEOFF 2 who have completed at least 15 years of service and have reached age 50 may receive a early service retirement allowance. The early retirement allowance is the normal service retirement allowance, reduced by... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5994 1999–00 |
State pension policy/fundingDeclares an intent to articulate the fiduciary responsibilities of the trustees and others who oversee the public retirement systems. The legislature also intends to promote effective monitoring of public retirement systems by... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6036 1999–00 |
Law enforcement memorialMakes an appropriation of three hundred thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the capitol building construction account to the department of general administration as matching funds for the contribution... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6045 1999–00 |
Ex-offender employmentDirects the employment security department to provide, subject to available funds, transitional employment services to eligible offenders. Transitional employment services may include: (1) Skill identification; (2) job finding... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6105 1999–00 |
PUD telecommunicationsLegislative declarations are made that, among other things, Public Utility Districts are well positioned to provide cost-effective telecommunications facilities and services, and that allowing PUDs to provide such facilities... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6169 1999–00 |
Dmstc violence unemply compAuthorizes a claimant to receive unemployment compensation when leaving work due to domestic violence. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6188 1999–00 |
Energy conservation invstmntLegislative findings are made recognizing the state's tradition of supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy development and proclaiming it is in the state's interest to have a competitively neutral and non-bypassable... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6200 1999–00 |
Agricultural burningWheat growers purchasing equipment for gathering and handling straw and stubble are exempt from sales and use taxes if they meet certain conditions including: they must have conducted burning under a permit in the previous... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5587 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsSeveral requirements are established regarding the structure and operation of health plans by health carriers: Each health carrier must develop and implement policies and procedures as set forth in the bill governing the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 19, 1999 |
| SB 5931 1999–00 |
Campaign finance/reporting$ A variety of requirements are made to encourage, and in some instances require, the electronic filing of reports with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) and to make reports that have been filed with the PDC available... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5277 1999–00 |
Higher ed student child care$ Establishes a child care grant program for institutions of higher education. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5109 1999–00 |
School district immunityC Grants school districts immunity from actions for injuries caused by employees of private nonprofit youth group programs when the youth group is using school facilities. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5180 1999–00 |
Operating budgetAppropriations are made for the 1997-99 and 1999-01 fiscal biennia. The supplemental appropriation for the 1997-99 biennia provides a net $71.9 million increase to expenditures from the state General Fund. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 309, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5298 1999–00 |
Local assistnce school fundsLevy equalization is provided at 12 percent for all districts passing a levy requiring a property tax rate for a 12 percent levy that exceeds the state average property tax rate for a 12 percent levy. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5962 1999–00 |
Digital signatures$ Ensures electronic signatures are not deprived from legal recognition solely because they are in electronic form. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5134 1999–00 |
Foreign protection ordersC Allows courts and law enforcement agencies to recognize and enforce protection orders issued by out-of-state jurisdictions. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| SB 6020 1999–00 |
Social security numbersC Postpones the requirement that the Department of Licensing collect Social Security numbers of applicants for driver = s licenses until the date specified under federal law. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5194 1999–00 |
Info technology management$ Requires state executive and judicial branches to develop information technology portfolios. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
| SB 5734 1999–00 |
Mother Joseph Day$ Designates April 16, as Mother Joseph day, and September 4 as Marcus Whitman day, as unpaid non-legal days of recognition. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 16, 1999 |
| SB 5669 1999–00 |
Conversion vending/med units$ The Department of Labor and Industries will adopt specific rules for vehicles converted or built for vending purposes at temporary locations or to provide mobile medical services. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |