Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Albert Bauer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6566 1999–00 |
Local park authorityThe legislative authority of any city with a population of over 150,000 that is not in a metropolitan park district (Seattle, Spokane) may levy an additional regular property tax not exceeding $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6755 1999–00 |
State patrol highway accountThe State Patrol highway account is abolished and all funds are transferred to the motor vehicle fund. All references to the State Patrol highway account are changed to the motor vehicle fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6846 1999–00 |
Retirement allowancesAmends RCW 41.40.197 and 41.32.489 relating to annual increases in retirement allowances. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2000 |
| SB 6335 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceBoth the payment of unemployment insurance benefits and the unemployment tax structure are affected. Dislocated worker benefits are broadened and extended, and the tax structure is substantially modified. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6837 1999–00 |
Benefit districtsAuthorizes cities, towns, and counties to create benefit districts. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2000 |
| SB 5786 1999–00 |
Acupuncture servicesEffective January 1, 2002, the Department of Social and Health Services must offer acupuncture services under the state Medicaid program through state licensed providers. The department is to limit the number of treatments... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6321 1999–00 |
Economic developmentThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board must create a Skills Gap Program. The program provides grants to local workforce development councils to create partnerships between business, labor and training... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6434 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has three or more A prior offenses @ (as defined in RCW 46.61.5055) or a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6346 1999–00 |
Higher ed labor relationsAcademic personnel and other non-classified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. These collective bargaining rights are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6796 1999–00 |
Castle Rock/dredge spoilsFinds and declares that the December 20, 1993, Washington state conveyance of the Mt. St. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6789 1999–00 |
Property taxProvides that this act takes effect for taxes levied in 2000 for collection in 2001 and thereafter if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 1 of the state Constitution providing for valuation increases to be phased in... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6793 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6751 1999–00 |
Transportation revenueDeclares that transportation revenue is of paramount importance to the people of the state of Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6752 1999–00 |
Transportation revenueDeclares that transportation revenue is of paramount importance to the people of the state of Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6753 1999–00 |
Transportation/funds & acctsDeclares that transportation revenue is of paramount importance to the people of the state of Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6754 1999–00 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that transportation revenue is of paramount importance to the people of the state of Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6756 1999–00 |
Vehicle license feesThe State Patrol highway account receives $20.35 of each vehicle license fee and $20.35 of each renewal license fee. The additional increase in revenue must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6757 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundEstablishes the multimodal fund in the state treasury. Moneys in the fund may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for transportation purposes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6758 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundEstablishes the multimodal fund in the state treasury. Moneys in the fund may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for transportation purposes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6759 1999–00 |
School leviesAmends RCW 84.52.053 to provide that whenever such school district levies result in an aggregate to exceed one percent of true and fair value, consistent with RCW 84.52.050, such school levies may only be approved in the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6765 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledThe Legislature states its intent to comply with the Olmstead decision and assure that persons with developmental disabilities are given every opportunity to live in community settings. A team of skilled evaluators is to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6774 1999–00 |
Railroad right of wayRailroad right of way is defined as the rails over which a railroad can operate, any structures supporting the rails, land within ten feet of any rail, and land owned or leased by a railroad carrier which is readily... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6638 1999–00 |
[Bc-tech ed scholarshipA conditional scholarship is created for students who attend community colleges, technical colleges, and private career schools for training for employment in high-demand industries. The Workforce Training and Education... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |