Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6509 2003–04 |
Children on motorcyclesIt is unlawful for any person to transport a child on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle if the child is under the age of six, under sixty pounds, or if the child's feet do not rest firmly on the passenger foot pegs. However,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6455 2003–04 |
Juvenile justice informationImmunity from civil liability is provided to any person or entity that releases or receives information as allowed by state or federal law concerning a student's criminal record or concerning information requested under a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6468 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionsRequires a six-year review of property tax exemptions. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6479 2003–04 |
Unused sick leaveProvides that eligible state employees who separate from state service after January 1, 2004, and who are at least fifty-five years of age and have at least ten years of service credit under the public employees' retirement... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6422 2003–04 |
Small employers/basic healthProvides that, "small employer group enrollee" means an individual, or an individual plus the individual's spouse or dependent children, whose employer: (1) Is a small employer as defined in RCW 48.43.005; (2) Applies for... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6449 2003–04 |
Education finance studyCreates the K-12 finance study executive committee to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5228 2003–04 |
Contaminated property salesVehicles impounded by a law enforcement agency and found to be "unfit for use" cannot be sold at public auction, and must be destroyed unless decontaminated in accordance with an approved plan by either the (a) vehicle's... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5325 2003–04 |
State facilities impactAuthorizes a Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee (JLARC) study of the economic benefits and costs of state facilities on local economies and governments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6343 2003–04 |
School attendance ageFinds that while the majority of children are regularly attending school or are being homeschooled by the age of six, a small number of children are not. Under current law, children are not required to attend school until they... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6359 2003–04 |
State vehiclesDeclares that the following goals are established for achievement by the fleet of passenger motor vehicles operated by motor pool services within the department of general administration and by each of the state agencies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6387 2003–04 |
State forest landsFinds that all of the public lands granted to the state are held in trust and should be managed in a manner that enhances benefits in perpetuity. Finds that globalization of the wood products industry is changing the context... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6287 2003–04 |
Detention of felonsA court that orders a felony defendant's competency restored may also order the defendant to be detained at the state hospital or in an appropriate less restrictive setting if the court determines that all of the following... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6295 2003–04 |
Technology in schoolsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to convene a technology in education task force to develop recommendations about the use of technology and recommendations about funding technology in the schools after... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6298 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationDeclares that, except as expressly provided in chapter 67.28 RCW, all of the provisions contained in RCW 82.08.050 and 82.08.060 and chapter 82.32 RCW shall have full force and application with respect to taxes imposed under... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6330 2003–04 |
Tobacco samplingA tax of $1 is imposed on each tobacco product sample distributed free or at a nominal cost for promotional purposes. All proceeds from this tax, except those necessary to administer the tax, are remitted to the Liquor Control... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6228 2003–04 |
Income taxDeclares an intent in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6235 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeDirects each medical malpractice insurer to file its underwriting rules, guidelines, criteria, standards, or other information the insurer uses to underwrite medical malpractice coverage. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6246 2003–04 |
Pblc safety emplys' retireA new retirement system called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is created. A new plan is created within PSERS called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 (PSERS 2). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6248 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increasesThe age requirements for COLA eligibility in PERS 1 and TRS 1 are changed so that a member must have been retired for at least one year by July 1 and reach age 66 by December 31 in order to be eligible for the adjustment given... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6252 2003–04 |
Early retirement buy downMembers of Plans 2 or 3 of PERS or SERS who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to buy down all or part of the early retirement benefit reduction. Members opting to buy down the early retirement reduction pay the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6277 2003–04 |
Edu emply cost-of-livingFunds 2004-05 cost-of-living increases for education employees. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 5000 2003–04 |
Slander of a womanRepeals RCW 9.58.110 and 9.58.120. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | 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 5110 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits tobacco product sampling. Repeals RCW 70.155.060 and 82.24.270. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |