Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5655 2001–02 |
Agencies/executive sessionsA governing body of a public agency may not simply hold an executive session because an attorney representing the council is present. Before discussion of ? potential litigation @ may take place in executive session, the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5659 2001–02 |
Real estate excise tax fundsRevises the use of funds derived from the real estate excise tax. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5665 2001–02 |
Protecting genetic infoAn individual's fundamental right of privacy to his or her genetic information is declared. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5671 2001–02 |
HarassmentProhibits harassment through electronic communication. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5693 2001–02 |
Schools/medical refusalPublic school district and private school policies must address obtaining a written agreement of employees who are authorized to administer oral medications to students, as well as a means of maintaining a record of all... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5706 2001–02 |
Deeds of trustProvides that, upon satisfaction in full of the obligation secured by the deed of trust, the beneficiary shall forward a request for reconveyance of the deed of trust, together with proof of satisfaction or written... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5707 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adultsMandated reporters are not required to report suspected sexual or physical abuse to law enforcement if the act was committed by a mentally incompetent or mentally incapacitated person. These people are defined as persons with... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5709 2001–02 |
Publc utility tx/electricityAn exemption from the state public utility tax is created for sales of electricity made to a chlor-alkali business for use in its electrolytic process beginning July 1, 2001. A chlor-alkali business is defined as one that uses... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5716 2001–02 |
Recycling & waste reductionThe Department of General Administration must work with the construction industry and solid waste collection companies to develop guidelines for managing job site waste and report to the Legislature by December 15, 2001. The... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5722 2001–02 |
License plates/veteransEstablishes provisions for the issuance of special veterans license plates. Repeals RCW 73.04.110 and 73.04.115. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5727 2001–02 |
Subsidy disclosureFor-profit and some nonprofit business must compile a report by August 1 of each year listing a variety of information about subsidies received, and the jobs created together with their hourly wages. The report must be filed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5729 2001–02 |
Dangerous wild animalsIt is unlawful to own, possess, keep, or harbor a wide variety of large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5732 2001–02 |
Fire sprinkler fittersEstablishes provisions for the regulation of fire protection system sprinkler fitters. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5737 2001–02 |
School nursesBeginning with the 2000-2001 school year, each school district must maintain a ratio of no fewer than one school nurse for every 1500 full time equivalent students. In the 2002-2003 school year, the ratio adjusts to one school... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5740 2001–02 |
Transportation srvcs/privateA person or private corporation may operate a local public passenger transportation service within a public transportation benefit area. The WUTC has jurisdiction over a privately owned carrier operating within a public... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5751 2001–02 |
Transportation departmentThe WSDOT must incorporate elements of total quality management into its business practices and place an emphasis on excellence in the workplace through service, customer satisfaction and a focus on results. The WSDOT must... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5752 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingWSDOT, in cooperation with local governments, must direct a baseline allocation of funding for operations, maintenance, preservation, and safety functions of state highways, county roads, city streets, transit, ferries and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5753 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingBeginning July 1, 2002, WSDOT, counties, cities and transit systems must demonstrate progress towards achieving transportation benchmarks adopted by the new Transportation Accountability Commission. These entities are deemed... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5754 2001–02 |
Transportation administratnThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) must conduct a performance review of the administrative practices of WSDOT. The purpose of the review is to clarify operational costs and identify administrative or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5758 2001–02 |
Federal transportatn fundingWSDOT must develop a formula that distributes federal pass-through funds on a geographic basis to counties and cities within counties and takes into account lane miles, classification and pavement type, population, and usage... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5761 2001–02 |
Congestion relief districtsThe county legislative authority of a county with a population of 40,000 or more shall and any other county may, convene a congestion relief conference. The conference must evaluate the need for and desirability of the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5763 2001–02 |
Highway trenchingThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is encouraged to develop a joint trenching policy so that all companies who require access to ground under the roadway may do so at one time. Applications for highway... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5772 2001–02 |
Educator quality standardsPowers, duties, and functions of the State Board of Education relating to approving educator preparation programs and educator certification standards are transferred to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5775 2001–02 |
Property taxDeclares that each taxpayer is allowed an exemption against property taxes levied for state purposes. The amount of the exemption is equal to fifty thousand dollars of assessed valuation adjusted to the state equalized value... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5789 2001–02 |
WhistleblowersOn January 1, 2002, a rotational registry is established in the Department of Personnel to provide advocates for whistleblowers who allege their state employer has retaliated against them. The advocate must be a lawyer in... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |