Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6444 2005–06 |
Pension fundingCreates the pension funding stabilization account. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6345 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that the intent of this act is to make clear that Article I, section 16 of the Washington State Constitution prohibits the use of eminent domain to take private property for private use, except under narrow exceptions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5878 2005–06 |
Internet gamblingThe prohibition against gambling by using certain technologies, including the internet, is reaffirmed. The Lottery is prohibited from conducting games where a participant becomes eligible to win a prize, except by using... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6101 2005–06 |
Public pensionsGain-sharing benefit distributions are made at the discretion of the Legislature rather than occurring automatically. The cost of gain-sharing is not to be incorporated in the basic contribution rates until after a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5021 2005–06 |
Hispanic American schlrshpDeclares that creating an endowed scholarship program to help Hispanic American students obtain a higher education will help to rectify past discrimination by providing a means and an incentive for Hispanic American students... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5073 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2005-07Makes 2005-07 operating appropriations. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5074 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2003-05 supMakes 2003-05 supplemental operating appropriations. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5211 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesA pyramid promotional scheme is a program where participants pay for the right to receive compensation primarily based on the recruitment of others. Pyramid promotional schemes violate the CPA. The chain distribution statute... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5235 2005–06 |
Child labor lawsL&I must set a fee of $10 per business location for the administration and enforcement of minor work permits. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5239 2005–06 |
Lien against homeownerA potential lien claimant providing proper "notice of right to claim a lien" may claim a lien for goods or services supplied to the new construction, repair, alteration or remodel of a single-family residence or appurtenant... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5240 2005–06 |
Minimum wage violationsAn employer who violates a record keeping requirement under the Minimum Wage Act may be assessed a penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 per violation per employee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5253 2005–06 |
Mortgage broker officesThe good standing[rdquo ] test, established by agency rule, is replaced with a statutory procedure, which governs the circumstances in which duplicate licenses for branch offices of mortgage brokers will be issued. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5286 2005–06 |
Postretirement employmentA retired teacher or administrator who satisfies a break in service of at least one month may be employed for up to 867 hours per school year (approximately five months of full-time employment) without any reduction in... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5287 2005–06 |
House-banked card gamesThe WSGC is prohibited from issuing or renewing a license for house-banked card games except in a location specified in (a) an existing license or pending license application as of March 10, 2005; or (b) an application... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5306 2005–06 |
Sexual health educationEvery school district that offers sexual health education must incorporate the January 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention. In addition to abstinence, sexual health education must teach... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5344 2005–06 |
Firearms on capitol campusWeapons are prohibited in the legislative building on the state capitol campus. The state patrol must provide locked boxes or a designated official to receive weapons of persons wishing to enter the building. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5361 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefRequires that, annually, the department of revenue shall adjust each combined disposable income amount and each valuation amount to reflect inflation. The department may round the adjusted amounts to the nearest thousand... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5362 2005–06 |
InsuranceNumerous provisions of the insurance code are modernized and clarified. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5365 2005–06 |
Business & professions acctThe Businesses and Professions Account is created in the State Treasury. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5366 2005–06 |
Older mobile homesAdditional requirements are created for the transportation along state public highways of mobile homes constructed prior to 1976. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5394 2005–06 |
Transportation signsDeclares an intent to promote the use of icons and pictograms that incorporate the use of commonly accepted symbols that can be understood and interpreted by a variety of people from all walks of life and different nations in... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5397 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsThe legislature adopts the California motor vehicle emission standards in effect on January 1, 2005. No vehicle of model year 2009 or later will be registered in the state unless the vehicle: (1) is consistent with the vehicle... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5411 2005–06 |
Branch campusesThe legislature states its intent to recognize that different regions have different capacity gaps and different programmatic needs and, therefore, each campus must be allowed to expand into lower division coursework in a way... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |