Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5289 1999–00 |
Water resource managementThe Department of Ecology must give priority to processing applications for transfers and changes in water rights. Applications for changes and transfers of water rights may be processed independent of the order for processing... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5297 1999–00 |
School levy authorizationStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5346 1999–00 |
Horse racing cmmssn/recrd ckCriminal history record information that includes nonconviction data may be given to the Horse Racing Commission for use in licensing background investigations and for use in determining suitability for involvement in horse... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5359 1999–00 |
Tobacco litigation moneys$ Establishes accounts to receive proceeds from the settlement with tobacco companies. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5363 1999–00 |
Civil service reform act$ The state = s civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2001. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5367 1999–00 |
Worker fall protectionThe Building Code Council adopts rules requiring the installation of permanent anchors for worker fall protection on all new commercial and residential construction, and on all replacement of existing roofs. The council... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5377 1999–00 |
Occupational drivers' licensA person whose driver = s license has been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational driver = s license if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department of Licensing (DOL) that: (1) the applicant is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5381 1999–00 |
Motorist information signsState law relating to motorist information signs is clarified. The categories for the designation of motorist information signs is changed from an interstate system, primary system, and scenic byway system to a "noninterstate"... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5383 1999–00 |
Transportation safety/securiThe Washington State Department of Transportation is directed to adopt administrative rules to oversee the safety and security of rail fixed guideway systems (guideway systems) in the state. Cities, counties, public... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5386 1999–00 |
Economic development planThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to create an economic development plan for the state by September 15, 2000, and to update the plan every two years thereafter. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5412 1999–00 |
Educator technology trainingESA funds may be spent on technology training for administrators, and certificated and classified staff, in addition to the other statutorily permitted expenditures. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5413 1999–00 |
Teacher assessment/certifctnThe State Board of Education (SBE) must make assessments available to be used as an entrance requirement into a SBE-approved teacher preparation program and as a requirement for an initial teaching certificate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5430 1999–00 |
Women's health advisory commThe Women = s Health Advisory Committee is created. The committee is composed of ten members to be appointed by the Governor. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5437 1999–00 |
Podiatric physician/surgeon$ Prohibits health maintenance organizations from discriminating between physicians, osteopathic physicians and podiatric physicians in the terms, conditions and reimbursement of foot care services. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5443 1999–00 |
Alcohol/drug hearing feesC Provides an indigency based waiver of a hearing request fee in an administrative suspension or revocation of a driver's license in DUI related cases. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5462 1999–00 |
Homeless servicesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development continues to be responsible for planning for and serving the shelter and housing needs of the homeless. To effectively address the needs of homeless families with... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5466 1999–00 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe consequences for a parole violation are expanded to include an increase of parole conditions, or a return to confinement for the remainder of the juvenile = s sentence range. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5475 1999–00 |
General administratn directrAntiquated provisions regarding the director's duties and the internal organization of the Department of General Administration are eliminated and replaced with provisions that more clearly reflect the role and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5480 1999–00 |
Drug-affected infantsA woman's primary health care provider must identify and then screen appropriate pregnant and lactating women to determine whether an infant is at risk of being drug-affected. If screening criteria suggests the infant should... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5483 1999–00 |
State parks volunteers$ Authorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to use volunteers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5492 1999–00 |
Assault on transitThe statute that makes it a felony to assault a transit driver who is performing official duties is expanded to cover assaults against transit mechanics, transit security officers, and the immediate supervisor of a transit... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5496 1999–00 |
Electronic taxpayer returnsThe Department of Revenue is authorized to allow electronic filing of returns or remittances from any taxpayer. The return or remittance is considered filed as provided by rule of the department. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5514 1999–00 |
Vocational excellence award$ Requires recipients of the WAVE award to use their award within six years. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5516 1999–00 |
Tobacco prevention & controlA Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is created within the Department of Health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5520 1999–00 |
Juv offender sentencingWhen a juvenile offender is subject to a standard range disposition of confinement, the court may order a community sanction disposition in lieu of institutional confinement. An offender who has committed a sex offense, a... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |