Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Betti Sheldon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5882 1993–94 |
Council for the futureThe Washington Council for the Future is created. The council is to assess the progress the state is making it achieving its long-term economic development goals. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5909 1993–94 |
Kitsap county econ diversityThe Department of Community Development's community diversification program is directed to work with defense-dependent communities to develop a community diversification plan, focusing on utilization of the communities' unique... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6001 1993–94 |
Open space/recreation prgrmsA finding is made that the Legislature intends to allow local governments greater flexibility in the creation, administration, and funding of open space, recreation, and stewardship programs in order to serve local needs.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6013 1993–94 |
Fire protection servicesIntent : Since the powers of local fire units and the state Fire Protection Policy Board are already so broad, some of the revisions represent primarily a change of emphasis or priority. In other cases, the Fire Study Work... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6043 1993–94 |
Youth violenceA number of revisions are made to the Uniform Firearms Act and the Juvenile Justice Act with respect to firearms and minors, and juvenile dispositions. Firearms and Minors . A "short firearm" or "pistol" is any firearm with a... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6077 1993–94 |
Hysterectomies/infrmd consntRequires verbal and written informed consent from the patient, but not the spouse. Specifies the information to be furnished to the patient prior to obtaining a consent. Requires the patient to be informed that the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6102 1993–94 |
Salmon enhancementDepartment of Fisheries operated salmon hatcheries may be operated by nonprofit corporations, including regional fisheries enhancement groups. Surplus salmon may be harvested in terminal areas in order to provide funding for... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6105 1993–94 |
High performance work organzThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish services and programs promoting the high performance model and assisting firms in implementing high performance practices, particularly with... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6106 1993–94 |
High performance work organzThe Director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to structure the department as a high performance work organization. The department is directed to implement management practices, such... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6121 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe executive Legislative Committee on Economic Development Policy is created. The committee consists of six senators, six house members, the Governor and five gubernatorial appointees. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6122 1993–94 |
Publ facilities loans/grantsThe Community Economic Revitalization Board may make loans or grants to projects that support the expansion, rather than relocation, of existing businesses from nondistressed urban areas into distressed rural areas. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6137 1993–94 |
At-risk senior citizens aidIn addition to at-risk children, senior citizens are included as an at-risk population to be benefited by the collaborative volunteer program established by the act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6142 1993–94 |
Public records disclos exmptFinancial statements, tax records and business plans that are submitted to the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises by a person, firm or corporation in order to be certified as a minority or women-owned business... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6161 1993–94 |
Commun, trade, econ dev deptThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development is to develop a strategic plan containing a clearly identified mission, critical issues that must be confronted to accomplish the mission, strategies to address the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6162 1993–94 |
Grant writing assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a proposal review program to assist Washington firms to win phase I SBIR grants. The department, through the program, shall retain... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6163 1993–94 |
Small busin innovatn resrchThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a competitive grant program to assist SBIR contract winners who have completed their phase I contract and are awaiting a phase II award.... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6164 1993–94 |
Rural areas economic developThe new Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is directed to serve as an advocate and catalyst for telecommunications policies that further rural economic development goals. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6165 1993–94 |
Community reinvestmentA more extensive investigative evaluation report is outlined to form a basis for the annual community reinvestment rating assigned each state chartered bank or thrift. The term "director" is substituted for "supervisor of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6167 1993–94 |
Private property regulationRegulations of private property are prohibited unless the properties are identified, the owners are notified of proposed legislation and an economic impact is done. Regulations that relate to private property must be the least... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6172 1993–94 |
Securities transactionsSecurities brokers and investment advisers must provide customers with copies of the new account form, contract signed with the customer, and many other documents describing investment objectives of the customer. Securities... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6211 1993–94 |
Adminis rule making & reviewBefore the adoption of a final rule, an agency must prepare a written summary of comments received regarding the proposed rule, and a response to the comments by category, indicating how the rule reflects agency consideration... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6212 1993–94 |
Rule making cost/small businThe language of the Regulatory Fairness Act is clarified and amended. An agency is required to prepare a small business economic impact statement (SBEIS) if a proposed non-emergency rule will impose more than minor cost on... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6214 1993–94 |
Gas vapor recovery devicesLegislative findings are made that the use of gasoline vapor recovery devices endangers the health and safety of Washington citizens. A gasoline vapor recovery device is not required at any service station that dispenses... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6218 1993–94 |
Self-employment assist prgrmA self-employment assistance program is established in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The department will solicit and approve applications for funds from local development organizations to use for... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6219 1993–94 |
Manufacturing extension cntrThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will assist in the organization of the Washington Manufacturing Extension Center. The department is to... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |