Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dow Constantine
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5771 2001–02 |
Human rights commissionDiscrimination based on sexual orientation is added to the coverage of the state's law against discrimination. "Sexual orientation" is defined to include actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | 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 5785 2001–02 |
Qualifications of judgesJudges of the Supreme Court must be admitted to practice law in courts of record in Washington for 15 years prior to taking office. Judges of the superior court must be admitted to practice law in courts of record in... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5787 2001–02 |
Death penaltyThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) convenes a task force to study the fairness of implementation of the death penalty in Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5804 2001–02 |
Equal access to justiceIncreases awards under equal access to justice from twenty-five to fifty thousand dollars. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5844 2001–02 |
Traffic safety educationSchool district-offered traffic safety education courses may only be provided to students maintaining a grade point average of 2.0 or its equivalent. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5881 2001–02 |
Capital defense assistanceThe director of the Office of Public Defense consults with the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Washington Defenders Association to prepare a proposal for services for the establishment of the Capital... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5889 2001–02 |
Shoreline master plansProvides for the updating of city and county shoreline master plans. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5920 2001–02 |
Parks & rec commissionDirects the commission to adopt rules that require a record check of job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors who will work with children or vulnerable adults, or who will be responsible for collecting or... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5923 2001–02 |
Public worksDeclares that the purpose of this act is to allow all state or local governmental entities that award contracts for publicly funded projects to select contractors by the lowest responsible bidder method. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5928 2001–02 |
Hunting safety/childrenTo legally hunt or trap with a firearm, an individual under the age of 14 must be under the supervision of his or her parent, guardian, or an adult approved by the parent or guardian to supervise. Unlawful possession of a... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5952 2001–02 |
School levy & bond electionsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5955 2001–02 |
Theft of motor vehicle fuelProvides that any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor punishable... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5956 2001–02 |
First-time offenderRevises the definition of "first-time offender" under the sentencing reform act. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6005 2001–02 |
State-owned aquatic landsProvides that, upon request of a city, the department and city may enter into an agreement authorizing the city to manage state-owned aquatic lands for the purpose of operating a publicly owned marina. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6041 2001–02 |
Hazardous substancesFinds that a deposit of hazardous substances on real property that results in increasing the contamination level of that property has potential significant adverse environmental impacts. Declares an intent to prohibit such... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6052 2001–02 |
Court jurisdictionProvides that, if a court of limited jurisdiction orders a defendant to appear before the court following conviction and imposition of a deferred or suspended sentence and the defendant fails to appear for the hearing as... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6059 2001–02 |
Litter tx & hazardous sub txThe state litter tax is repealed and a B&O surtax for litter control of 0.006 percent is placed on retailing, wholesaling, and warehousing/wholesaling of prescription drugs. Sixty-two percent of the tax receipts are deposited... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6104 2001–02 |
Animal crueltyDeclares that an action that constitutes animal cruelty in the second degree and that causes, at any one time, the death of three or more laying hens that constitute three or more percent of the laying hens in a facility is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6112 2001–02 |
Inquest hearingsFinds that the current statute governing inquest hearings needs to be modernized and updated to eliminate any potential for conflict of interest, ensure accountability of public officials, and maintain professionalism within... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6130 2001–02 |
Treble damagesProvides that, if the action is brought in superior court, the court may also award treble damages over and above actual damages awarded, provided that the treble damages do not exceed the treble damages that could have been... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6139 2001–02 |
Airport noise mitigationAn amount equal to the sales and use tax paid on the construction or renovation of public school buildings within 15 miles of certain sized airports is deposited into a new airport noise mitigation account. Funds from the new... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6141 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseDeclares an intent that state employees described in this act receive an annual salary cost-of-living increase identical to the cost-of-living increase for school district and community college employees pursuant to Initiative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6148 2001–02 |
Puget Sound trans commissionThe Puget Sound Transportation Commission (PSTC) is created and composed of nine members appointed by the Governor. All but two members (the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Office of Financial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6178 2001–02 |
PrimariesDeclares an intent to create a primary for all elected offices, other than president and vice president, that: (1) Allows all voters, including independents and those unaffiliated with a political party, to participate; (2)... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |