Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5670 2001–02 |
Driving under the influenceIt is a gross misdemeanor to operate a vessel equipped with a motor or other propulsion machinery of more than 2 horsepower, or any sailboat, with a BAC of 0.08 or more, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5759 2001–02 |
Highway improvementsFunding for transportation improvements should be allocated to the worst traffic chokepoints in the state. Priority programming for transportation improvements must be based on traffic congestion, location within a heavily... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6356 2001–02 |
Children/environmentl health$ Creates the 15-member Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council (Council) to review existing laws, regulations, and standards to ensure adequate protection of children's health from environmental hazards. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6447 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitation$ Requires the Department of Licensing to establish a do not call list for those who do not wish to receive commercial telephone solicitations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6504 2001–02 |
Higher education$ Removes all references to "branch campus." $ Replaces the terms "branch campus" and "branch campuses" with site-specific campus names. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6524 2001–02 |
Credit history/insurance$ Prohibits insurers from cancelling or refusing to renew a personal insurance policy due to a person's credit history. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6525 2001–02 |
Single premium credit ins$ Prohibits the sale of single premium credit insurance in connection with mortgage loan transactions in excess of $10,000. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6640 2001–02 |
National guard$ Allows any member of the Washington National Guard to qualify for in-state tuition rates. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6718 2001–02 |
Clean energy consumption$ Directs the Department of General Administration to encourage certain state agencies to achieve the goal of a 10 percent increase in the use of clean energy resources, a reduction in overall energy use, or a combination of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5852 2001–02 |
Racial profiling$ Requires all local law enforcement agencies to initiate policies to reduce racial profiling. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6240 2001–02 |
Felons/voting rights$ Limits the number of offenders of which the Department of Corrections (DOC) must notify the sentencing court when the offenders complete their sentences. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 5189 2001–02 |
Unemployment insurance$ Allows an individual whose separation from employment was necessary because of domestic violence or stalking to receive unemployment benefits. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5211 2001–02 |
Mental health benefits$ Provides additional mental health coverage for children through public and private health insurance plans. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5296 2001–02 |
Tobacco/minors$ Tobacco retailers cannot sell packages of cigarettes with less than 20 cigarettes, except in premises where minors are prohibited by law. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5511 2001–02 |
Parenting plans$ Requires the court to consider, when determining the child's residential schedule under a parenting plan, which parent is more likely to allow and encourage frequent and continuing contact between the child and other parent. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6237 2001–02 |
Public transportationPublic employers offering transportation services may not contract out for those services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6355 2001–02 |
Electric & gas servicesThe Attorney General may also request the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve low-income discount programs for electric and gas companies if a company does not have a program in place. Any program... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5282 2001–02 |
DNA/insuranceAn insurer cannot screen an individual's DNA. The term "screened" is defined. Insurance coverage for DNA testing cannot be denied under the provisions of the bill. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5284 2001–02 |
DNA/genetic testingInformed consent is required when an individual's identifiable DNA is obtained for genetic testing purposes. A person must be informed of a number of different items listed. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5951 2001–02 |
Payment of wagesImpacts on minimum wage laws : An employer who hinders or delays the director in enforcing the payment of the minimum wage is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1000. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5963 2001–02 |
Juvenile offender parentingThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a program of birth coaching for juvenile offenders who are pregnant. This program educates pregnant offenders about pregnancy, the medical monitoring they will... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6244 2001–02 |
PrekindergartenSBE adopts standards and procedures for the voluntary accreditation of public and nonpublic pre-kindergarten programs. In establishing these standards, SBE reviews nationally developed standards and the accredited programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6339 2001–02 |
Title 48 RCWAll references to a repealed section of the code relating to midwives are eliminated and replaced with the nursing care statute. No exclusion or limitation of preexisting conditions may be applied by an insurer to a Medicare... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |