Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Evans Parlette
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6740 2001–02 |
Irrigation districts$ Allows treasurers selected by irrigation districts, not just the county treasurer acting as the district's treasurer, to accept payments by credit card and other electronic means. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6777 2001–02 |
Apples$ Prohibits the sale of certain containers of apples to retailers or wholesalers for resale to the public for fresh consumption. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6328 2001–02 |
Temporary worker housing$ Allows cherry harvest temporary labor camps to be used for the period beginning one week before cherry harvest begins to one week after harvest ends in the state. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6827 2001–02 |
State health care benefitsThe percentage of their medical premium paid by the employee is to vary according to salary, as follows: Employees Earning : Pay at Least : less than $30,000 per year12% of premium. $30,001 - $50,00019% of premium. $45,001 -... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 5960 2001–02 |
Prescription productsThe intent of the Legislature to create an exception to the learned intermediary doctrine for prescription products advertised directly to consumers is stated. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6712 2001–02 |
Livestock damageOwners or tenants are allowed to kill a bear, bobcat, cougar, or coyote on their property if one of those species has damaged the owner's cattle, horses, sheep, llamas, or goats within the last 12 months. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6776 2001–02 |
Sparkling beveragesState liquor stores are permitted to sell sparkling apple cider and sparkling grape juice processed, produced, and packaged in Washington and made exclusively from apples and grapes grown in the state of Washington, if such... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6824 2001–02 |
Health care authorityThe Health Care Authority must send written notice to all Basic Health Plan enrollees within 30 days, requiring them to verify their eligibility. Enrollees failing to verify their eligibility within 90 days of the notice are... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6632 2001–02 |
International tradeA permanent legislative committee on globalization and trade agreements is created. The President of the Senate appoints four senators and the Speaker of the House appoints four representatives from the Legislature. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6663 2001–02 |
Vehicle impoundmentWhen a vehicle is impounded, the impounding tow operator must notify the legal and registered owner by telephone and first-class mail within 24 hours of the impoundment. The owners of any other items of personal property... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6813 2001–02 |
State gvrnmnt hiring freezeProvides that the number of employees employed by each agency of state government shall not exceed the actual employment level of the agency on March 1, 2002, for all employee positions paid for, in full or in part, with funds... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| SB 6795 2001–02 |
East-west passenger trainDirects the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study concerning the feasibility of the operation of rail passenger service from: (1) King Street station in Seattle via Wenatchee to the rail station in... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| SB 6780 2001–02 |
Health insuranceAuthorizes a limited schedule of covered health services to small employers or small groups. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6757 2001–02 |
Fiscal notesRequires that the competitive impact analysis shall include the following: (1) The office's determination of whether the bill or resolution may have an economic impact on Washington business; (2) To the extent practicable, the... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6758 2001–02 |
Expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. Directs the secretary of state to submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6761 2001–02 |
Health insuranceEstablishes provisions to offer covered health services to employers with no more than fifty employees. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6741 2001–02 |
Water commissionCreates the Washington water commission. Provides that all powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to those powers and duties set out in this act are transferred to the commission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6701 2001–02 |
Ombudsman/effective gvrnmntDeclares that a temporary position of ombudsman for effective government must be established to better serve the citizens of the state and to ensure continued economic stability and vitality of the state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6705 2001–02 |
Long-term care servicesRevises provisions relating to payment for long-term care services. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6715 2001–02 |
Long-term care quality fundDeclares an intent that a significant share of federal proshare medicaid reimbursement received by the state should be dedicated to improving the adequacy of state medicaid payments for long-term care and the quality of life... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6716 2001–02 |
Medical assistance programFor Section 1115 waiver requests that were submitted prior to the effective date of the act, the Department of Social and Health Services must submit approved waivers and various supporting information to the appropriate... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6680 2001–02 |
Agricultural laborersExempts agricultural laborers who are paid on a piece rate basis from minimum wage laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6653 2001–02 |
Prescription labelsRequires that to every box, bottle, jar, tube or other container of a prescription which is dispensed there shall be fixed a label bearing the name and address of the dispensing pharmacy, the prescription number, the name of... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |