Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5068 2001–02 |
Credit unions$ The Washington State Credit Union Act is substantially revised in order to expand and clarify the regulatory authority of the state, redefine the organizational structure and powers of credit unions, and clarify many... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5074 2001–02 |
Women's health advisory commThe Women's Health Advisory Committee is created. The committee is composed of 15 members to be appointed by the Governor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5102 2001–02 |
Nonprofit hospitalsMaterials, labor, and services used in constructing new structures, or expanding or renovating existing structures for the purpose of increasing floor space or patient capacity, for use as a nonprofit hospital in a rural... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5105 2001–02 |
ChiropractorsA chiropractor may be included as a licensed official at a kickboxing or martial arts event. Chiropractors for any kickboxing or martial arts event are to be licensed by the Department of Licensing. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5106 2001–02 |
Juvenile life insuranceLife insurers must develop and implement underwriting standards and procedures designed to detect and prevent the purchase of juvenile life insurance for speculative or fraudulent purposes, and maintain records of rejected... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5132 2001–02 |
Com telephone solicitationThe Department of Licensing must provide for the establishment and operation of a do-not-call list of telephone numbers. The list is to be updated quarterly. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5135 2001–02 |
Mobile homesViolations of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act are declared to be violations of the Consumer Protection Act. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5155 2001–02 |
Horse racing compactWashington is authorized to participate in a national racing license program through a live horse racing compact. One representative appointed by the Governor from each compacting state serves on a compact committee which... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5159 2001–02 |
Investing surplus funds$ Allows the public four-year institutions of higher education to participate in the investment of surplus funds. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5195 2001–02 |
Industrial insuranceNew requirements of the department when it adopts rules regarding IME providers = qualifications, certification of reports, and criteria for removal from the department = s list of approved providers are added. The department... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5196 2001–02 |
Fair credit actA statutory definition of ? credit score @ is added to the Washington State Fair Credit Reporting Act. Conditions for a consumer reporting agency to provide a credit score to consumers are established. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5235 2001–02 |
PACE program$ Authorizes the creation of PACE programs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5254 2001–02 |
Parks & rec facility fundingThe real estate excise tax may be used by a county or city for maintenance or operations of park and recreational facilities acquired or developed with revenues from this tax after December 31, 2000. The GMA real estate excise... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5276 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship lawThe Apprenticeship Council must approve apprenticeship programs and establish apprenticeship standards. It must consider recommendations from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges regarding instruction and adopt... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5303 2001–02 |
Gainful employment? Gainful employment @ means employment at wages, including benefits, of at least 70 percent of the wage earned by an injured worker at the time of injury, but no less than the minimum wage. This applies prospectively and only... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5312 2001–02 |
InitiativesInitiatives to the people and to the Legislature must display the full text of any section of law that they would repeal. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5318 2001–02 |
CosmetologyStudents in a cosmetology program at a high school or skills center are allowed to begin the program upon completion of ninth grade. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5357 2001–02 |
Engineers/land surveyorsThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to set the renewal intervals and dates for the registration, certification and licensing of engineers and land surveyors. Fixed annual renewal dates are no longer... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5384 2001–02 |
Higher education/laborFull or part-time faculty members at state regional universities and The Evergreen State College are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. These collective bargaining rights are not extended... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5390 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5396 2001–02 |
Insurer investmentsInsurers are prohibited from investing more than 5 percent of their assets in the voting securities of a depository institution without consent from the Insurance Commissioner. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5411 2001–02 |
Fire fightersA 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. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5430 2001–02 |
Cranial hair prostheses$ All health insurance policies that provide coverage for prostheses must provide coverage for cranial hair prostheses for patients under 18 years of age suffering from alopecia areata, totalis or universalis. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5462 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesA health plan offered, issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2001 that provides coverage for prescription drugs must provide coverage for all prescription contraceptive drugs and devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5476 2001–02 |
Credit cardsCredit cards may not be issued to persons under 21 without obtaining a written application that includes a statement by the applicant listing all existing available credit. This available credit must be listed by source and amount. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |