Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5558 1997–98 |
Workers' comp appeal reconsiA worker's temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits must continue while the order granting such benefits is being reconsidered, subject to repayment or recoupment of the benefits. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5577 1997–98 |
Construction labor/tax exempProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5597 1997–98 |
Juvenile justice systemDeclares an intent: (1) To help eliminate the underlying causes of the offenders' criminal behavior and to ensure public safety; (2) provide for a progression of interventions and consequences for delinquent behavior,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5605 1997–98 |
Local sales tax revenueThe preclusion on cities counting transit sales tax collections for the purpose of match for collecting the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) is modified to permit cities over 60,000 persons, operating a transit system on... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5614 1997–98 |
Environmental healthThe contents of the PHIP are expanded to include a summary of federal, state and local data sources related to personal and environmental health, and recommendations to improve interagency coordination and increased public... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5625 1997–98 |
Health care quality protectnAll health care facilities as defined in RCW 48.43.005 and all health carriers, as defined in the act, must permit the treating health care provider, as defined in the act, to make all decisions regarding patient care. Covered... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5632 1997–98 |
Marine waters/salmon habitatProvides for the protection of the marine environment and associated ecosystems through oil spill prevention, the protection, conservation, and enhancement of marine waters and of salmon habitat, and a ban on off-shore oil... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5682 1997–98 |
School adult involvmnt grntsProvides that any classroom with a ratio of sixteen or more students per teacher that has had a program in place for at least one school year and has effectively and consistently used parents and/or volunteers to assist... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5683 1997–98 |
Comm collge part-time facltyDeclares that a board of trustees may use part-time faculty only if: (1) Qualified full-time faculty cannot be found due to a shortage of qualified applicants in the field; (2) the experience of a faculty member who is... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5690 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle excise taxProvides that, if inadequate revenues exist, after distributions under RCW 82.14.210, to raise the level for the cities having moneys distributed to them to the level of seventy percent of the state-wide weighted average per... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5696 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionAny member of the commission is disqualified from participating in commission proceedings if he or she participates in the investigation or initial proceedings, or gains factual knowledge regarding an incident before the date... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5700 1997–98 |
Family leaveIn addition to existing family leave entitlements under state law, an employee is entitled to 24 hours of leave during any 12-month period to: (1) participate in K-12 activities directly related to the educational advancement... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5707 1997–98 |
School attendance/drivingRequires compliance with school attendance laws as a condition to the privilege of driving. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5712 1997–98 |
Maternity care access systemProvides that the department shall phase in the coverage of children under the revised federal maternity care access waiver by providing services to children up to age one within twelve months of the effective date of this... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5716 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationProhibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5730 1997–98 |
Formation of new countiesProcedures are established for the formation of new counties, and for the apportionment of liabilities and assets between the parent and new county. Various terms are defined. "Interim period" means the time period during... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5772 1997–98 |
Computers & community progrmProvides that, to the extent funds are appropriated, grants shall be provided to school districts to distribute to schools to develop and implement weekend, evening, or summer technology programs for community members. Makes... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5792 1997–98 |
Tobacco product regulationDeclares that self-service displays of tobacco products are prohibited. All in-store tobacco products must be sold from behind the counter. Provides that fixed outdoor advertising of tobacco products is prohibited within one... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5819 1997–98 |
Condominium act applicationExtends the application of the Condominium Act, chapter 64.34 RCW. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5820 1997–98 |
Utility tax change approvalRequires voter approval for utility tax changes. Repeals RCW 35.21.871 and 35A.82.070. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5821 1997–98 |
Taxing district tax increaseDeclares that, no increase in property tax revenue, other than that resulting from the addition of new construction and improvements to property and any increase in the value of state-assessed property, may be authorized by a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5822 1997–98 |
Public employee air travelProhibits first class or business class commercial air travel by a public officer or employee except in limited cases. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5823 1997–98 |
Public employee air travelProhibits first class or business class commercial air travel by a public officer or employee except in limited cases. Eliminates a personal benefit from frequent flyer mileage while traveling at public expense. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5824 1997–98 |
Public employee air travelProhibits first class or business class commercial air travel by a public officer or employee except in limited cases, including some international travel. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5833 1997–98 |
Higher ed tuitionResident undergraduate students do not experience a tuition increase until they have earned 180 credits, exceeded being a full-time student for four consecutive years, or exceeded being a part-time student for eight consecutive years. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |