Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6579 2001–02 |
Occ & safety impact grantsA program is established in the Department of Labor and Industries to provide occupational safety and health impact grants until July 1, 2008. The grants program is funded from Medical Aid Account reserves that exceed actuarial needs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6592 2001–02 |
Cig tax contracts/tribesThe Snoqualmie Tribe and the Swinomish Tribe are added to the list of tribes with which the Governor may enter into cooperative agreements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 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 6669 2001–02 |
Consumer prtctn/real estateAn agent or broker is liable under the CPA if the agent or broker has actual knowledge that the seller's disclosure statement contains any error, inaccuracy, or omission and fails to disclose material information to the buyer... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6688 2001–02 |
CigarettesStamps may not be affixed to products of any manufacturer who has neither become a participating manufacturer or made all required escrow payments. The Attorney General must publish a list annually of all tobacco manufacturers... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6695 2001–02 |
Construction-related liensThe limitations on lien claims in single family residential remodel and repair projects are made applicable to custom single family residential new construction. The effect of a notice of a right to claim a lien in a single... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6734 2001–02 |
Mobile homes/sewer systemsA city, town or county may require an existing mobile home park to replace an existing, functional septic system with a sewer system if the mobile home park is within an area designated under the Growth Management Act as an... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6738 2001–02 |
Payment of insurance claimsWith the stated purpose of ensuring prompt payment of insurance claims, a new chapter is added to Washington's insurance law. This purpose is manifested in various provisions that create definitions, notice requirements, and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6754 2001–02 |
Unemployment benefitsMaximum unemployment insurance benefits are extended for workers who are unemployed due to a lockout. Benefits are payable until the lockout is terminated or until the worker has received 60 weeks of benefits, whichever occurs first. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5429 2001–02 |
Electronic bingoProvisions of the current law are deleted that limit charitable and nonprofit organizations from conducting bingo or using their premises to conduct bingo more than three days per week. Charitable and nonprofit organizations... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 20, 2002 |
| SB 6373 2001–02 |
Broadcasting industryGenerally, a broadcasting industry employer is prohibited from requiring an applicant, employee, or independent contractor to enter an employment contract containing a noncompetition clause. The term "employee" does not... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 20, 2002 |
| SB 6812 2001–02 |
Colorectal cancer detectionRequires that all group disability insurance contracts and blanket disability insurance contracts, issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this section, must provide benefits or coverage for colorectal cancer... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| SB 6643 2001–02 |
Fire fghtrs/occ diseaseA rebuttable presumption is established that a fire fighter's heart problem is an occupational disease if it is experienced within 72 hours of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6644 2001–02 |
WorkFirst/tax creditsA business and occupation tax credit is authorized for an employer whose employee was participating in the WorkFirst Program on the date that the employee was hired. The credit is equal to 10 percent of the wages paid to the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6733 2001–02 |
Developmentally disabledAny vacancy in a residential habilitation center must be available for respite care. These beds must serve any individual with developmental disabilities, regardless of their age. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6745 2001–02 |
Death certificatesThe Department of Health and all local registrars must charge a surcharge of $1 for each fee imposed for certified copies of records and for copies or information provided for research, statistical, or administrative purposes,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 5936 2001–02 |
Low-income housingA surcharge of $10 must be charged by the county auditor for each instrument recorded. This charge is in addition to other charges authorized by law. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| SB 6803 2001–02 |
Motor vehiclesClaims for warranty work must be submitted to the manufacturer within one year of the date the work was performed. Claims under an incentive program may be submitted any time within one year of the expiration of the incentive program. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2002 |
| SB 6542 2001–02 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased by 4 percent to 28 percent of the total state and federal funds received by each district. The levy lid increase applies to levy collections during the 2003 calendar year and every year thereafter. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6770 2001–02 |
Junk food taxThe Legislature finds that poor nutrition contributes to expensive and significant health problems, and recognizes the value of creating disincentives for poor eating habits. The intent of the Legislature is to tax candy and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6771 2001–02 |
Halal food cnsmr prtctn actDeclares that no dealer may knowingly sell or offer for sale any food product represented as "halal" or "halal style" when that dealer knows that the food product is not halal and when the representation is likely to cause a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6455 2001–02 |
Interscholastic activitiesA student wishing to participate in middle level or high school interscholastic athletics must undergo a thorough physical examination prior to the first practice and be approved for athletic competition. The requirements of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | 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 6742 2001–02 |
Family planning servicesIncludes access to family planning services in growth management planning. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |