All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2496 2001–02 |
Fire prtctn dis/property tx$ Authorizing fire protection district levies for periods not exceeding four years. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2560 2001–02 |
Driver training schools$ The authority to approve driver training schools and to set training standards for driver training schools that provide driving instruction to Washington residents under age 18 is shifted from the Office of the... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2639 2001–02 |
Internet service providers$ Extends moratorium on taxation of Internet Service Providers from July 1, 2002, to July, 1, 2004. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2657 2001–02 |
Ag products/state facilities$ Required state institutions and state-supported facilities to purchase Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products if available and competitively priced. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2669 2001–02 |
Animal waste/energy resource$ Includes animal waste as a type of biomass energy, which qualifies as an alternative energy resource for producing electricity that utilities may offer to retail customers as a "green option." | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2672 2001–02 |
Offender treatment providers$ Provides that a mental health service provider or regional support network treating a dangerous mentally ill offender is not civilly liable for injury caused by the client unless the provider's or network's act constituted:... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2715 2001–02 |
Convention & trade center$ Removes the requirement that any contract entered into by the Washington State Convention and Trade Center (WSCTC) with the Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau (SKCCVB), for the marketing of the WSCTC's... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2800 2001–02 |
Capital projects surcharge$ Exempts certain vendors who operate cafeteria services in facilities owned and managed by the Department of General Administration from paying the capital projects surcharge beginning July 1, 2002. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2807 2001–02 |
Promise scholarships$ Establishes a statute for the merit and need-based scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2907 2001–02 |
Legislative building$ Allows state officers and state employees to engage in fund-raising activities for the limited purpose of preservation and restoration of the state legislative building and related educational exhibits and programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2969 2001–02 |
Transportation$ Establishes a transportation accountability board appointed by the Legislative Transportation Accountability Committee to monitor the efficient use of additional revenue proposed under the bill. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5082 2001–02 |
Defining rural countiesThe definition of "rural county" is expanded to include counties that are smaller than 225 square miles. Island County and San Juan County are the only two counties that meet this requirement. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5166 2001–02 |
Higher education$ Allows state financial aid to be used at a qualified branch of an out-of-state institution. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5264 2001–02 |
Pblc emplys/unfair practices$ Makes it an unfair practice for a public employer to misclassify an employee to avoid providing employment-based benefits | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5292 2001–02 |
Public energy projects$ Limits the requirement for a public vote, authorizing public financing for major public energy facilities, to nuclear power plant facilities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5369 2001–02 |
Child support/jurisdiction$ Allows the custodial parent (in addition to the responsible parent) to be a party to administrative hearings to establish child support. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5543 2001–02 |
Student safety$ Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to provide guidance to schools in developing comprehensive safe school plans. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5735 2001–02 |
Motorcycle taillights$ Authorizes motorcycles to have a blue insert on the taillight. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5748 2001–02 |
Transportation/land use plan$ Sets forth legislative intent that cities should integrate development, land use planning, and transportation planning. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6008 2001–02 |
Commute trip reductionThe commute trip reduction tax credit, which expired on December 31, 2000, is reenacted until June 30, 2012. Employers that provide incentives for employees to car pool are allowed a business and occupation or public utility... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6037 2001–02 |
Veterinarian services$ Authorizes animal care and control agencies and nonprofit humane societies to provide limited veterinary services to animals owned by qualified low-income households. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6282 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills education$ Authorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to certify private motorcycle skills education courses. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6286 2001–02 |
Sex offenders/sentencing$ Changes the time period within which certain sex offenders must be evaluated by the Department of Corrections and the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6347 2001–02 |
Transportation funding(DIGEST AS ENACTED) Recognizes that a good transportation system is critical in keeping Washington state's economy strong and its businesses competitive. Recognizes that badly needed investments in our state's transportation... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 201, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6351 2001–02 |
School safety$ Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to adopt a model notification of threats policy by January 1, 2003. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |