Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Calvin Goings
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6463 1999–00 |
Vision & hearing screeningSchool boards may offer visual and/or hearing screening to pre-school age children living in the school district. Expanding screening to pre-school age children is discretionary. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6464 1999–00 |
Early learningThe Center for the Improvement of Student Learning must, after consulting with stakeholders, provide information to parents concerning: (1) how to select early childhood education programs for children; (2) how best to prepare... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6478 1999–00 |
School food handlersThe State Board of Health must adopt rules establishing minimum food safety and sanitation training requirements for kitchen managers and lead kitchen workers hired by school districts to handle or prepare food. The rules must... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6479 1999–00 |
Pesticide use in schoolsPesticide applications to preschool, day care, or public elementary or secondary school grounds or facilities require posted and written notice. Written notice to students, parents or guardians, and employees must be given at... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6533 1999–00 |
Retirement allowance payment$ Directs the Department of Retirement Systems to develop actuarially equivalent survivor options, including an option for retirees who do not designate a survivor beneficiary at retirement and then later marry, and an option... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6547 1999–00 |
BicyclistBicycles in Crosswalks and on Sidewalks . Bicyclists are entitled to the same protections and subject to the same duties as pedestrians when crossing roadways in marked or unmarked crosswalks and when present on sidewalks.... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6586 1999–00 |
Pyramid schemesC Pyramid schemes are deemed illegal lotteries and participants may be found guilty of professional gambling. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6645 1999–00 |
Future teachers scholarship$ Eligibility is expanded to include K-12 classified employees who do not hold a Washington teaching certificate. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6668 1999–00 |
Educator qualityThe Professional Educator Standards Board is created to advise the State Board of Education on issues related to educators and establish rules governing teacher testing. The Professional Educator Standards Board includes 20... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6688 1999–00 |
Fire districtsIf approved by a 60 percent majority of the voters, a benefit charge may be imposed for six consecutive years, ten consecutive years, or permanently. A fire protection district imposing a permanent benefit charge must provide... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6792 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement/med benefitThe Legislature declares its intent that not less than $50 million of surplus assets from the LEOFF Plan 1 fund be used, if possible, for payment of certain LEOFF Plan 1 retiree extraordinary medical expenses. The JCPP must... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6805 1999–00 |
Zoos, aquariums, parks/fundsThe authorization for use of the sales tax is changed from a county with a population of more than 500,000 and less than 1,000,000 to a county with a population of more than 500,000 and less than 1,500,000 (still only affects... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6825 1999–00 |
Western state hospital landThe Department of Social and Health Services must transfer approximately 575 acres of the campus at Western State Hospital which is not part of the central institutional campus to the CEPRI trust. The land may never be sold,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6859 1999–00 |
Musculoskeletal disordersThe Department of Labor and Industries is authorized to develop safety and health rules for WMSDs. For the first three years following final adoption for these rules, they apply only to seven state agencies (Labor and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2000 |
| SB 5332 1999–00 |
Community voice mailThe legislative intent of the original Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) is expanded to recognize and address the needs of low-income persons who do not have residences in which to receive local exchange telephone service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5333 1999–00 |
Utility low-income ratesLegislative findings and intent are included to state that discounts on rates and services by electrical and gas companies facilitate uninterrupted basic service to low-income customers, are a cost-effective mechanism to... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5489 1999–00 |
Vehicle wash services/taxSales and use tax exemptions are provided for self-service motor vehicle wash and wax facilities that are connected to a sanitary sewer and that have been certified as using limited amounts of water. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5677 1999–00 |
Local special purpose dist.Special purpose districts must comply with local comprehensive plans and development regulations when such plans and regulations are consistent with the countywide planning policies. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5857 1999–00 |
Regional transit fundingRegional transit authorities are authorized to enter into sale and lease-back, lease-out and lease-back, and similar transactions with respect to equipment, facilities, and other real and personal property. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5961 1999–00 |
Accidents/driver's dutyThe driver of a vehicle involved in a noninjury accident must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway and freeway main lanes and adjacent areas. The driver must move the vehicle to an exit ramp shoulder, frontage... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6350 1999–00 |
Occupational diseasesWhen a worker notifies an employer of an unsafe or unhealthy condition, practice, or other hazard and subsequently claims an occupational disease resulted from that condition, practice, or other hazard between the time of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6517 1999–00 |
Hotel tax proceedsThe revenue from the proceeds of the tax may be used for the costs of law enforcement or fire protection activity directed towards tourism areas, including salaries and equipment acquisition or maintenance. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6546 1999–00 |
Long-term caregiversA comprehensive program of long-term care information and support for uncompensated caregivers is authorized through the Area Agencies on Aging. These services include general information for caregivers including how to access... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |