Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6280 2003–04 |
Nursing home complianceIn identifying the factors to be used in selecting an appropriate remedy for nursing homes found out of compliance with licensing requirements, DSHS is directed to use a scope and severity method that does not exceed federal... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6184 2003–04 |
Ins overpayment recoveryExcept in cases of fraud or coordination of benefits, a health carrier may not retroactively deny, adjust, or seek recoupment or refund of a claim paid to a health care provider more than one year after the payment was made. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6206 2003–04 |
Criminal justice fundingProvides that any forested normal school lands, agricultural college lands, scientific school lands or university lands that are transferred from trust status, and for which the trust is fully compensated for the fair market... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5019 2003–04 |
Horse racing commissionDeclares that the horse racing commission is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions pertaining to parimutuel betting and wagering are hereby transferred to the gambling commission. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5068 2003–04 |
Landlord & tenant disputesThe ombudsman service in the Office of Mobile Home Affairs is eliminated and the responsibility of resolving manufactured/mobile home landlord and tenant disputes is moved to the Department of Licensing (DOL). DOL compiles a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5072 2003–04 |
School district leviesDeclares that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution providing for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5118 2003–04 |
Mortgage lending fraudThe mortgage lending fraud prosecution account is created. The purpose of this account is to fund criminal prosecution of mortgage lending fraud crimes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5130 2003–04 |
Private sponsorship of parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife may contract with private sponsors for public recreation sites or other facilities to decrease costs and improve... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5220 2003–04 |
Date of primaryChanges the primary to June. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5231 2003–04 |
Credit card-based checksFor Washington residents, credit card issuers must provide notice that credit card-based checks are available only upon request of the card holder. The issuance of unsolicited credit card-based checks is illegal, and unfair... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5246 2003–04 |
Mail-in vehicle registrationSubagents are granted the same authority as the county auditors to mail replacement plates or registration renewal tabs to Internet payment option customers. The Department of Licensing must provide notice to IPO customers... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5253 2003–04 |
Sonics/Storm license platesRecognizes that athletic courts, community centers, schools, and parks are important activity centers to Washington's youth. These activity centers provide opportunities for youth in Washington to grow academically as well as... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5260 2003–04 |
Public water systemsPublic water systems that are privately owned, not subject to regulation by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and are not "pass-through" systems, must provide potable water to every connection as... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5280 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe hydraulic project approval permit requirement is repealed. References to HPA permit requirements in other program areas are deleted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5301 2003–04 |
PERS plan 2 early retirementRevises provisions relating to early retirement in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5314 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires medically accurate information in sex education courses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5328 2003–04 |
Veterans license platesEstablishes special license plates for military veterans. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5329 2003–04 |
United we stand license pltProvides for "United We Stand" license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5330 2003–04 |
License plate replacementAmends RCW 46.16.233 to delete a fixed schedule of license plate replacement. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5377 2003–04 |
Paid time offDeclares an intent to require employers to provide workers with a minimum amount of paid time off, to allow employers to adopt reasonable policies concerning the administration of paid time off, and to encourage employers to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5393 2003–04 |
Employer-owned insuranceFor insurance transactions in Washington State, a person may not insure against the death or disability of another person unless they have an insurable interest in the other person. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5395 2003–04 |
Marketing assistance plansProvides that a market assistance plan may be established only if the commissioner determines a sufficient number of insurers are willing to insure risks to create a market where insurance is available to standard risks at... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5418 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5420 2003–04 |
Special edu teacher schlrshpThe Special Education Teachers' Conditional Scholarship program is established. Eligible students receive up to $3,000 per year for up to five years to attend a accredited institution of higher education in Washington State. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5446 2003–04 |
Household goods carriersFinds that: (1) The business of operating as a household goods carrier for compensation along the highways of this state is declared to be a business affected with the public interest; and (2) The unlawful advertisement, use... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |