Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5528 1999–00 |
Construction services/tax"Services rendered in respect to" construction is defined to include only those services directly related to the construction that are performed by the contractor. Specifically excluded are design services, such as engineering... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5529 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionsProperty tax exemptions are clarified. The administrative statutes pertaining to nonprofit organizations are simplified. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5530 1999–00 |
Property tax levy correctnsA method (and specific legal authority) is provided for correcting errors that occur when taxing districts set property tax levies. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5531 1999–00 |
Tax code updatedFor the B&O tax exemption for fund-raising, fund-raising is redefined as either accepting contributions of money or other property or activities involving the anticipated exchange of goods or services for money. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5556 1999–00 |
Fuel tax transfersThe treasurer must transfer all of the money in the marine fuel tax refund account that is not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreation resource account. The proportional distribution factor, "motor... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5557 1999–00 |
Street youth placement$ Seventy-five HOPE center beds are established to serve street youth for up to 30 days. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5560 1999–00 |
Disabled supported employmntPeople who qualify for supported employment programs include those with "significant disabilities" as defined in federal regulation. This expands the eligibility to include individuals who have one or more physical or mental... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5561 1999–00 |
Vulnerable adultsThe findings and intent related to vulnerable adults are combined from each of the above noted statutes and put under Chapter 74.34 RCW, entitled Abuse of Vulnerable Adults. All illegal treatment covered under current statutes... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5568 1999–00 |
Self-employment assistanceA self-employment assistance program is established in Washington. Selected unemployed individuals who are likely to exhaust regular unemployment insurance benefits receive self-employment allowances in lieu of such benefits. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5572 1999–00 |
HOV lane violationsIt is a traffic infraction to use HOV lanes in violation of restrictions placed on the use of such lanes by the proper authority. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5574 1999–00 |
Fire death reportsFire officials, within two business days must report to the chief of the Washington State Patrol any death resulting from fire. The statistical information reported to the chief must be distributed annually by June 1. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5584 1999–00 |
Real estate excise taxThe exemption from the real estate excise tax for real property transfers involving the formation, liquidation, dissolution, or reorganization of entities that are not subject to federal income tax does not apply if: (1)There... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5588 1999–00 |
Health carrier unfair actsA health carrier, already defined to include a disability insurer, a health care service contractor, or a health maintenance organization, must not engage in unfair methods of competition or in unfair or deceptive acts or... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5593 1999–00 |
Professional educator boardThe Washington Professional Educator Standards Board is created as a self-governing board. The Professional Educator Standards Board is comprised of 16 members representing all facets of the education profession. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5683 1999–00 |
Puget Sound salmon recoveryA nonprofit foundation is established to collect and distribute private money for the purposes of salmon habitat preservation and restoration in the Puget Sound area. The foundation is governed by a board of 18 directors, four... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5684 1999–00 |
Small business tax reportingThe exemption for filing tax returns is increased to $28,000. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5710 1999–00 |
Zoo/aquarium fundingUpon the joint request of a metropolitan park district and a city with a population of more than 150,000, a county legislative authority in a county with a population of more than 500,000 and less than 1,000,000 (Metropolitan... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5797 1999–00 |
School class sizeThe Basic Education Act is amended to enhance the funding ratio for kindergarten through grade three and for grades four through five. Kindergarten Through Grade Three Staffing Ratio . The K-3 staffing ratio enhancements... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5812 1999–00 |
Health care claim payment$ Establishes uniform provider claim payment standards for most state-regulated health care payers. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5813 1999–00 |
Health plan medical director$ Requires health carrier medical directors to be physicians licensed in Washington. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5815 1999–00 |
Gambling policy studyLegislative policies with respect to social card games are stated. The Legislature declares that the decision to authorize social card games has increased employment opportunities and increased tax revenues. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5850 1999–00 |
Retirement allowancesA PERS 1 retiree who is receiving state-funded long-term care services is not eligible for the retroactive pop-up benefit if the increase makes the retiree ineligible for the services. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5869 1999–00 |
Service or repair contracts$ Requires service contract providers to be registered by the Insurance Commissioner. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5888 1999–00 |
Historic cemeteriesThe Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is responsible for supervision of the re-interment of the human remains in an inadvertently disturbed historic grave. The office provides the expenses to re-inter to the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5893 1999–00 |
Cut flower arrangemnt busnssIt is the intent of the Legislature to prohibit deceptive advertising in the retail delivery of cut flower arrangements. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |