Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5657 2001–02 |
Public worksDeclares that a contractor's record of compliance with tax laws, labor and employment laws, and environmental laws shall be a factor in the awarding of all state contracts for public works and purchases. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5685 2001–02 |
Teachers/salary bonusTeachers who attain NBPTS certification annually receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the NBPTS certificate. The bill contains a null and void clause. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5709 2001–02 |
Publc utility tx/electricityAn exemption from the state public utility tax is created for sales of electricity made to a chlor-alkali business for use in its electrolytic process beginning July 1, 2001. A chlor-alkali business is defined as one that uses... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5729 2001–02 |
Dangerous wild animalsIt is unlawful to own, possess, keep, or harbor a wide variety of large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5730 2001–02 |
Egg-laying birdsProvides that no egg handler may negligently deprive any bird used for egg-laying purposes of clean water or nutritious food or otherwise cause an induced or forced molt that results in harm to the egg-laying bird. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5769 2001–02 |
Civil unionsDeclares that parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, obligations, and responsibilities under law, whether they derive from statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law, or any other... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| 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 5773 2001–02 |
Peer mentor programsThe Teacher Assistance Program is renamed the Peer Mentor Program and its requirements are revised. To the extent that funding is provided, peer mentor services are provided to first and second-year teachers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5787 2001–02 |
Death penaltyThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) convenes a task force to study the fairness of implementation of the death penalty in Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | 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 5867 2001–02 |
Energy efficiencyInvestment standards . Beginning July 1, 2002, an annual statewide investment standard is established whereby at least 3 percent of the total annual revenues from retail electricity sales in Washington must be dedicated to... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5869 2001–02 |
Water resources management$ Watershed planning units receive additional funding and time. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | 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 5934 2001–02 |
Teacher certification infoThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must maintain information on a website that explains the various methods available to attain teacher certification in Washington State. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5939 2001–02 |
Impersonation of a veteranMakes it a crime to impersonate a veteran of the armed forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5944 2001–02 |
Civic education daySchools must conduct a civic education day once in every odd-numbered year. The purpose of the civic education day is to educate students about the concepts of government and representative democracy. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5952 2001–02 |
School levy & bond electionsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5966 2001–02 |
State energy officeThe State Energy Office is recreated as a separate state agency. The duties of the Energy Office are returned from the other state agencies as listed: DCTED : The main duties of the former energy office that were transferred... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | 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 5981 2001–02 |
Smoking in public placesCities, towns or counties are permitted to adopt regulations which prohibit smoking in public places that are more restrictive than state law. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5994 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitsFinds that a limit based on growth in the state personal income will recognize not only the growth in population and inflation but also the economic productivity of our economy and therefore better balance the needs of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6029 2001–02 |
Protection of elkProvides that, if a master planned resort, as defined in RCW 36.70A.360, is developed in an area that is defined by the department by rule as critical elk habitat or elk migratory corridor habitat, then the master planned... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6030 2001–02 |
Natural resources facilitiesThe Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Department of Natural Resources jointly establish a committee to review the use of state-owned facilities dedicated to recreation and natural... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6031 2001–02 |
Conservation passThe Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Revenue are to form a work group to explore the feasibility of creating a single ? conservation pass @ to allow access and to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6095 2001–02 |
Street vacationsAuthorizes street vacation hearings before a hearing examiner. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |