Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| 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 5819 2001–02 |
College awareness projectThe College Awareness Project (CAP) is a collaborative effort among the Council of Presidents (COP), the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI),... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5842 2001–02 |
Protection ordersAuthorizes protection orders for unlawful harassment to restrain persons under the age of eighteen. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5843 2001–02 |
DUIIncreases penalties for third and subsequent DUI offenses. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | 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 5848 2001–02 |
Low-cost housingIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5853 2001–02 |
Racial profilingBeginning July 1, 2002, all law enforcement agencies in the state must provide an annual report to the Criminal Justice Training Commission on: $ number of persons stopped for routine traffic enforcement; $ identifying... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5907 2001–02 |
Physical therapist asstPhysical therapy assistants can obtain a license from the Department of Health if they meet certain requirements. The license protects the title "physical therapist assistant" and any other words used to signify the person is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5964 2001–02 |
Family & children ombudsmanResponsibilities of the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman are clarified to include monitoring of child care facilities and residences licensed by the state. An | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5967 2001–02 |
Developmentally disabledThe Secretary of Social and Health Services is directed to coordinate a pilot project for 20 persons with developmental disabilities. This is a community based model, individually budgeted, designed and administered according... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | 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 6147 2001–02 |
Institutional review boardsFor any IRB operating in Washington, representation on the IRB is expanded. More than one nonscientific member and more than one noninstitutional member must be on the board and participate in any portion of a board meeting... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6150 2001–02 |
Human subjects researchA licensed health care provider or a health care facility is prohibited from administering or providing a drug or other product to a human research subject without disclosing any ? beneficial interest," as defined in current... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6176 2001–02 |
Primary electionsRecognizes that any rights political parties have in the choosing of candidates is implicit in the sovereign citizens' expressed choice. Finds that the citizens of Washington are satisfied with the blanket primary election... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6197 2001–02 |
Pharmacy access initiativeDeclares that the initiative includes the following components: (1) A subsidized prescription drug insurance plan for seniors and the disabled, designed and implemented pursuant to this act; (2) Prescription drug information... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6199 2001–02 |
Primary electionsApplication : This act creates a primary for all partisan elected offices except for president and vice president, precinct committee officer, and an office exempt from the primary to fill an unexpired term. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6200 2001–02 |
Prscrptn drg price reductionDeclares an intent to make prescription drugs more affordable for qualified Washington residents, thereby increasing the overall health of Washington residents, promoting healthy communities, and protecting the public health... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6201 2001–02 |
Prescription drug price progThe prescription drug price program is established within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to lower prescription drug prices for uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. Retail pharmacies are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6238 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminologyFinds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5237 2001–02 |
Fair fundEach fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2002, $2 million per year is transferred into the fair fund. An additional $100,000 is appropriated for the upcoming fiscal year for special assistance grants to fairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 6007 2001–02 |
Unemployment/Indian tribes$ Extends mandatory unemployment insurance coverage to services performed in the employ of Indian tribes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| SB 5143 2001–02 |
State patrol retirement$ Reduces contribution rates for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, establishes a new cost of living adjustment, and creates a second tier of benefits for new hires. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 329, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5533 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schools$ Requires each day care center, kindergarten, elementary school, and secondary school to provide certain notices of its pest control policies and methods and to provide notice of and post signs regarding applications of... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5583 2001–02 |
Public mental health system$ Makes a legislative declaration of support for most of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) mental health recommendations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |