Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6141 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseDeclares an intent that state employees described in this act receive an annual salary cost-of-living increase identical to the cost-of-living increase for school district and community college employees pursuant to Initiative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6148 2001–02 |
Puget Sound trans commissionThe Puget Sound Transportation Commission (PSTC) is created and composed of nine members appointed by the Governor. All but two members (the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Office of Financial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6152 2001–02 |
Open primaryProvides that, for the primary, a ballot will be created for each major political party containing only that major political party's candidates for partisan office, including candidates for precinct committee officer under RCW... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6182 2001–02 |
PrimariesDeclares an intent to create a primary for all elected offices, other than president and vice president, that: (1) Allows all voters, including independents and those unaffiliated with a political party, to participate; (2)... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6185 2001–02 |
Candidate nominationsDeclares that, unless each major political party submits a request to the secretary of state by June 1st that asks for the party's nominees to be nominated at the primary election, binds the party to the results of a blanket... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| 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 6193 2001–02 |
Consistency in gamingThe gambling policy statement in current law is amended to declare that eligible charitable entities and commercial operators shall have an equal and uniform opportunity to engage in all lawful aspects of gambling. The three... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6200 2001–02 |
Prscrptn drg price reductionDeclares an intent to make prescription drugs more affordable for qualified Washington residents, thereby increasing the overall health of Washington residents, promoting healthy communities, and protecting the public health... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | 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 6226 2001–02 |
Computer info trans actAdopts the uniform computer information transactions act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6238 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminologyFinds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6250 2001–02 |
Environmental mitigationProvides for perpetual management of environmental mitigation sites. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6261 2001–02 |
Industrial insuranceProvides that, if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6262 2001–02 |
Aviation safetyDeclares that every person who operates a private airplane in violation of federal law or regulation by flying closer than one thousand feet to the Washington state legislative building or the governor's mansion is guilty of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6269 2001–02 |
TransportationAdopts certain recommendations of the state Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation. Appropriates the sum of nine hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, from the public works administration... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6198 2001–02 |
Cigarette salesThe Yakima Indian Nation and the Suquamish Tribe are added to the list of tribes that the Governor may enter into agreements with. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5407 2001–02 |
Simulcast horse racing$ Removes the limitation on the number of simulcast races a class one racing association may be authorized to import during its live race meet. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| SB 6007 2001–02 |
Unemployment/Indian tribes$ Extends mandatory unemployment insurance coverage to services performed in the employ of Indian tribes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| SB 6188 2001–02 |
Environmental permit process$ A Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee is created. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
May 29, 2001 |
| SB 5197 2001–02 |
Private activity bonds$ The bill adopts the increase in the Private Activity Bond cap under the federal tax code and reallocates the bonds among different types of projects. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| 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 5593 2001–02 |
Public accountancy act$ Revises regulation of certified public accountants, including phasing out the issuance of new CPA certificates in favor of licensing only, but allowing certificate holders as of June 30, 2001, to renew their certificates as... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, 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 5988 2001–02 |
State investment board$ Gives authority to the State Investment Board to set compensation levels for its investment officers. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5502 2001–02 |
Boxing official licensing$ Certain boxing officials must provide annual proof of certification. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |