Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6025 2001–02 |
Gasoline additives$ Prohibits the intentional addition of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) to fuel after December 31, 2003. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6172 2001–02 |
Regional transportationA county executive or chair of a county commission may convene a committee to form a regional congestion relief district. The committee convened must consist of the county executives or chair of the board of county... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6177 2001–02 |
State energy supplyLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the importance of a sufficient, reliable, and affordable supply of energy. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5036 2001–02 |
Clothing/footwear tax exmptnFor the period August 19, 2001, through August 25, 2001, clothing and footwear for human use under $85 per item is exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption includes fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5037 2001–02 |
Absentee ballotsIn-state absentee ballots must be signed by the date of the election or primary and arrive at the county auditor = s office by 5:00 pm the day after the election or the primary for the ballots to be counted. Out-of-state,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5071 2001–02 |
Tax incidence info/reportingThe Office of Financial Management must, in cooperation with appropriate legislative committees and legislative staff, establish a procedure for the provision of incidence notes for any bill or proposal that increases,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5072 2001–02 |
Juror compensationJurors in superior, district, and municipal courts receive $10 for the first day or partial day in attendance and $45 for each day or partial day after that. Superior court or courts of limited jurisdiction may establish a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5083 2001–02 |
Capital facility feesProvides that a capital facility fee is imposed upon each sale of real property at the rate of one percent of the selling price. The proceeds from this fee shall be deposited in the capital facility subaccount of the public... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5088 2001–02 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of sheriff is a nonpartisan office, except in a county for which the county home rule charter provides otherwise. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5125 2001–02 |
Wildlife conservation awardsThe Art Kruckeberg Award is presented annually to the person most deserving that conserves wild plants and plant communities. The Hazel Wolf Award is an annual presentation to the outstanding person in the field of conserving... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5129 2001–02 |
Natural landmarksAn owner of a natural landmark is allowed to register the landmark. If the landmark meets certain qualifications and is protected by a conservation easement, the landowner receives tax benefits. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5136 2001–02 |
Initiative review commissionA three-member initiative review commission is established for the purpose of preparing a statement for the voters = pamphlet. The statement lists potential constitutional challenges to the initiative and states that the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5137 2001–02 |
Home loan programA low-income home ownership loan program is established in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development if funds are available. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5167 2001–02 |
State energy strategyThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must review and revise the state energy strategy every five years. The review and revision must be accomplished within two years. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5173 2001–02 |
Food service establishmentsThe State Board of Health is directed to establish rules for providing letter grades as an inspection system for all food service establishments in the state. The rules must include clearly posting the letter grade upon... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5200 2001–02 |
School certificated staffThe meaning of incentives includes, but is not limited to, recruiting certificated instructional staff or for meeting or exceeding mutually agreed to goals. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5257 2001–02 |
Government accountabilityProvides that the alliance shall make reports and recommendations to increase and improve state government efficiency, effectiveness, organization, operations, and accountability and to achieve costs savings. By December 31,... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5259 2001–02 |
Temporary services agenciesTemporary services agencies must provide information on new job assignments to employees, including job descriptions, rate of pay, work schedules, and health or safety hazards, as well as written notification of the rate of... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5265 2001–02 |
Labor/unfair practicesIt is an unfair practice for an employer to terminate or misclassify an employee to avoid providing employment-based benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5278 2001–02 |
Asian medicineReplaces references to Oriental medicine with Asian medicine. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5280 2001–02 |
AcupunctureEffective January 1, 2003, the Department of Social and Health Services must offer acupuncture services under the state Medicaid program through state licensed providers. The department must limit the number of treatments... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5290 2001–02 |
Veterans memorial plazaSubject to approval by the Capitol Campus Committee, the Department of General Administration (Department) must designate a portion of the east capitol site, in the vicinity of the Korean War Memorial, as the Veterans Memorial Plaza. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5300 2001–02 |
LivestockProvides that, except to provide appropriate restorative veterinary care or to protect human life, no person shall move nonambulatory livestock unless the livestock's life has been terminated. No person shall terminate the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5304 2001–02 |
Exposure to chemicalsA worker who is exposed to hazardous chemicals on the job is presumed to be eligible for workers = compensation benefits if the worker establishes: (1) he or she has suffered harm or pain; and (2) an accident occurred or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |