Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dow Constantine
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6186 2001–02 |
Gorcery distribution coopsFinds that the procurement and distribution of groceries, general merchandise, products, and commodities that are necessary or useful in the retail grocery business incur different tax costs, depending upon the means chosen to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6192 2001–02 |
Emission control inspctnExempts hybrid motor vehicles that obtain a rating by the environmental protection agency of at least fifty miles per gallon of gas during city driving. For purposes of this act, a hybrid motor vehicle is one that uses... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | 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 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 6206 2001–02 |
Chemical dependncy/prprty txDeclares that real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit corporation, association, or other entity that is certified under chapter 70.96A RCW and used for chemical dependency treatment is exempt from taxation. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| 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 5114 2001–02 |
Motorcycles$ Exempts from the sales and use tax those motorcycles loaned or purchased for the purpose of providing motorcycle operator training through the Department of Licensing = s (DOL) motorcycle safety education program. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5309 2001–02 |
Local criminal justice$ Imposes a $10 penalty on traffic infractions with revenue split as 68 percent to local government and 32 percent to the state Public Safety and Education Account (PSEA); | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5621 2001–02 |
Animal therapy$ Authorizes licensed massage practitioners to apply for endorsement as large or small animal massage practitioners. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5790 2001–02 |
Vehicular assault$ Changes the causation and injury elements of vehicular assault and renames it vehicular assault in the first degree. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5896 2001–02 |
DNA testing of evidence$ Permits incarcerated felons to request post-conviction deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5187 2001–02 |
Personal property exemptions$ Makes changes to the types and amounts of personal property exemptions that are available to a debtor whose property is subject to execution, attachment, or garnishment. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5374 2001–02 |
Unauthorized sale of goods$ Prohibits the sale of baby food, infant formula, cosmetics, nonprescription drugs, or medical devices at unused property markets (including swap meets, flea markets, etc., but not trade shows) unless sold by an authorized... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| SB 5392 2001–02 |
Emancipation of minors$ Authorizes judicial officers, as well as judges, to hear emancipation hearings. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| SB 5054 2001–02 |
Perpetuities$ Amends the law governing transfers of property under the rule against perpetuities. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 18, 2001 |
| SB 5305 2001–02 |
RCW corrections$ Makes technical corrections to various provisions of the Revised Code of Washington. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 18, 2001 |
| SB 5472 2001–02 |
Municipal courts$ Requires a city or county to provide written notice if the city or county intends to terminate an agreement for the provision of court services or intends to terminate a municipal department of the district court. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 18, 2001 |
| SB 5241 2001–02 |
Court venue$ Changes the venue provisions applicable to certain civil actions in district and superior courts. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 17, 2001 |
| SB 5053 2001–02 |
Uniform commercial code$ Amends the Uniform Commercial Code governing secured transactions to make various clarifying and technical amendments and substantive changes with respect to requirements for county filing offices and statutory damages... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 16, 2001 |
| SB 5052 2001–02 |
Trust & estate disputes$ Various technical and clarifying amendments are made to the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| SB 5252 2001–02 |
Crts of limited jurisdiction$ Authorizes district courts to have temporary venue over other district court criminal matters when there is an emergency. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 1001 1999–00 |
Ethics in public service(1) Potential dismissal of a complaint. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3169 1999–00 |
Expenditure limit$ A newly created Expenditure Limit Committee, rather than the Office of Financial Management, will adjust and project the State General Fund expenditure limit. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2000, 2nd Special Session |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3166 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/srs & dsabled$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $500, on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3167 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/age sxty-four$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $200, on the homes of persons aged 65 and older. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |