Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob McCaslin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5469 2001–02 |
Tx deferrals/distressd areasThe business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for job creation in rural and distressed areas is expanded to include jobs created as a result of relocation into rural counties or community empowerment zones. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5556 2001–02 |
Public assetsPublic funds cannot be used to promote or oppose any ballot proposition. An association or nonprofit corporation that derives 25 percent or more of its income from public funds, and a majority of its officers or members are... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5562 2001–02 |
Harassment ordersThe contents of the notice of the hearing must be the same whether it is personally served or served by publication. If the respondent has been served with the temporary order and fails to appear at the hearing, the respondent... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5608 2001–02 |
Lcl leasehold excise tx acctEarnings on the state Treasurer = s local leasehold excise tax account accrued before July 31, 2001 must be disbursed back to the counties and cities proportionately to the annual tax collected by those counties and cities.... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5609 2001–02 |
Cities and townsThe period for appeal to superior court of code cities = boards of adjustment decisions is increased from ten to 21 days. Code cities = ability to incur indebtedness without a vote of the people is increased from 0.75 percent... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5615 2001–02 |
Victims of stalkingVictims of stalking may participate in the Address Confidentiality Program. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5788 2001–02 |
WhistleblowerThe remedies for retaliation against a whistleblower are extended to anyone who has reported alleged improper governmental action to a public body. Whistleblower also means an employee who refuses to obey an order that would... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5803 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Labor and Industries must be adopted before December 1 of any year and cannot take effect until after the end of the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5813 2001–02 |
Wine/off-premise consumption$ Creates an endorsement to permit certain license holders to sell limited wines for off-premises consumption. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5835 2001–02 |
Epinephrine$ Emergency Medical Technicians are allowed to carry and administer epinephrine indefinitely. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5870 2001–02 |
Campaign finances$ Prohibits primary election contributions after the primary for candidates who will appear on the general election ballot. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5935 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprtyJudgment of forfeiture is not allowed unless the property owner has been convicted of a crime and the property is found by clear and convincing evidence to have been instrumental in committing the crime or to be proceeds of... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5941 2001–02 |
Inheritance rights/parentsWhen a person with no spouse or children dies without a will, the estate is distributed to the surviving parents of the decedent who have supported the child during minority. However, if a parent wilfully abandoned the child... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5975 2001–02 |
Family law court filesA petition for dissolution must include the last known state of residence of each party and if the last known state is Washington, the last known county of residence. The addresses of the children are not required on the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6344 2001–02 |
Sentences/state facilitiesOffenders who are sentenced to a term of confinement over nine months in duration serve their term in a facility or institution operated by the state. If the offender's sentence is for nine months or less, the term of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6358 2001–02 |
Property taxProvides that, in valuing any tract or parcel of real property, the assessed value shall be reduced by amounts expended on mitigation fees, impact fees, or system improvement charges during the assessment year. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6360 2001–02 |
Concealed weapon licensesDeclares that a person licensed to carry a handgun in any state the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington is authorized to carry a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6385 2001–02 |
EndangermentDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance in the first degree if the person knowingly or intentionally permits a child or dependent adult to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6390 2001–02 |
Safety rest areasWSDOT must adopt a comprehensive program to allow private entities to operate state-owned safety rest areas. Private entities must offer equivalent services to those services currently offered at no charge. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5130 2001–02 |
Toll bridgesReferences to toll bridges and toll facilities in the toll bridge authority chapter do not include facilities developed or operated under the PPI Act that have received a legislative appropriation under the PPI Act. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 2002 |
| SB 6311 2001–02 |
Juror compensationIncreases the compensation from twenty-five dollars a day to fifty-five dollars a day. Provides that a city may levy an annual regular property tax of up to two cents per thousand dollars of assessed value upon the assessed... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2002 |