Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5790 1997–98 |
State emplyee whistleblowersThe definition of A improper governmental action @ as well as what does not constitute an A improper governmental action @ are clarified. The following terms are defined: A abuse, @ acting in an arbitrary and capricious manner... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6511 1997–98 |
Land use study commssn recomImplements recommendations of the land use study commission. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6512 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityThe Legislature finds there has been a decline in employee benefits and an increase in the number of part-time employees and intends that employers provide part-time employees benefits comparable to those provided full-time... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6521 1997–98 |
DOT noise wall retrofit projProvides that, for purposes of funding noise wall retrofit projects, in each fiscal year the department of transportation shall expend, as a minimum, a sum equal to five-tenths of one percent of all funds, both state and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6522 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageEvery policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage must provide coverage for maternity care under the same terms and conditions that coverage is provided for illness or disease.... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6407 1997–98 |
Teacher assessment/certifctnThe Legislature makes a number of findings about the importance of improving Washington's system of teacher preparation and certification. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6412 1997–98 |
Port commissioner electionEvery port district with a population of one million or more is divided into five commissioner districts and has five commissioners. The commissioners are nominated and elected by district. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6413 1997–98 |
Airport noise prop tax exmptDeclares that if any portion of a tract or parcel of real property is within the 55 Ldn contour of an airport noise exposure map, the entire tract or parcel is exempt from port taxes levied for collection in the year following... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6426 1997–98 |
Uniformed personnel definitnAdds employees of an operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6427 1997–98 |
Uniformed personnel definitnAdds an electrical lineman as provided in RCW 19.28.200 that is employed by an operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6428 1997–98 |
Noise health effects studyDeclares an intent to authorize a comprehensive review of current research studies on the health effects of noise and a review of current state and local noise programs in order to provide greater understanding of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6448 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6452 1997–98 |
Biotechnology business/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided on buildings, machinery and equipment, and installation labor for the builder of new or renovated building for biotechnology research and development that meet certain strict building... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6453 1997–98 |
Low-income housing revenueFinds that: (1) Housing is of vital importance to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the state; (2) safe, affordable housing is an essential factor for stabilizing communities; (3) local governments have a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6458 1997–98 |
Transportatn system construcLabor and services used for the improvement of state roads or regional transit authority high capacity transportation system are exempt from the state imposed sales and use taxes. Tangible personal property used in the... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6462 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6463 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6465 1997–98 |
Special fuel/vehicle fuel txFinds and declares that: (1) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington are dependent on the state's ability to properly collect the taxes enacted by the legislature; (2) the current system for... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6467 1997–98 |
B & O tax creditThe small business tax credit is increased to $50 per month ($600 per year), effective July 1, 1998. A $600 per year credit increases the manufacturing/wholesaling exemption to $123,967, the retailing exemption to $127,389,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6471 1997–98 |
Personnel system reformEnacts the personnel system reform act of 1998. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6477 1997–98 |
Fishing lic/low-income srs.Provides that the fee, for a resident sixty-five years of age or older who has an income that would qualify the person for a property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381 is three dollars. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6478 1997–98 |
School educational foundatnsDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to enter into a contract with one or more organizations or individuals to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6480 1997–98 |
Environmental restoratn/imprThe environmental restoration and improvement account is created. Fines levied for all civil or criminal violations of the Water Pollution Control Act or the Oil and Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Response Act are... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6481 1997–98 |
Candidates' pamphletsRevises RCW 29.80.010 relating to candidates' and voters' pamphlets. Allows the secretary of state to contract with a county auditor for information on persons running as candidates for a federal or state office to be included... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6366 1997–98 |
Tobacco/public funds invstmnProvides that, on or after January 1, 1999, the state investment board shall not make additional or new investments of public pension and retirement funds in the stocks, bonds, securities, or other evidence of indebtedness or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |