Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5580 1999–00 |
Workers' comp paymnt/appealsIf an employer requests reconsideration by the department of an order in favor of an injured worker, or appeals a department order to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, the temporary total disability compensation or... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5607 1999–00 |
Retired/disabled health insu$ Retirees and disabled employees from local government and other political subdivisions will be permitted to continue their coverage under a health plan established by their employer. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5611 1999–00 |
Medicare supplement insurancAny person eligible for Medicare who wishes to replace his or her existing health coverage with any of the standardized Medigap plans must be issued that plan. The replacing issuer must waive any pre-existing condition waiting... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5874 1999–00 |
Optometrists' use of drugsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and the human vision system. Optometrists could prescribe drugs administered orally with a special certification obtained after an additional... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6004 1999–00 |
Mobile home park managersC Creates a Mobile Home Park Manager Certification Program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6037 1999–00 |
Retirement allowanc agreemnt$ A Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 retiree can rescind a beneficiary's entitlement to a survivor benefit if there is a restraining order against the beneficiary and a court finds that the beneficiary violated that order. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6158 1999–00 |
Fire fightersA rebuttable presumption is established that a fire fighter = s heart problem is an occupational disease if it is experienced within 24 hours of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances. Atrial fibrillations... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6241 1999–00 |
WorkFirst performnc measuresA number of performance measures are established and the state population survey is expanded. Earnings and Wages . The following median earnings and wage goals are established: an increase of 5 percent six months after... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6256 1999–00 |
Food product consumer labelsSeveral commodity commissions and boards are specifically authorized to initiate, if they choose to do so, programs for consumer labeling of products that are grown in Washington. The Department of Agriculture is authorized to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6259 1999–00 |
Credit cardsCredit cards many not be issued to persons under 21 without obtaining a written application that includes all existing available credit, by source and amount, and the applicant qualifies for credit under reasonable and prudent... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6354 1999–00 |
School contract for servicesSchool districts must provide information on contracted employees, who provide services previously performed by classified employees, to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Information includes the same data collected... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6364 1999–00 |
WorkFirst/preapprenticeshipsEnrollment in a preapprenticeship training program with duration of up to 20 weeks is considered pre-employment training and is therefore a work activity in the WorkFirst program. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6365 1999–00 |
WorkFirst/apprenticeshipsThe Employment Security Department (ES) is directed to appoint a WorkFirst apprenticeship coordinator. The coordinator's duties include creating more apprenticeship and preapprenticeship opportunities for WorkFirst participants. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6367 1999–00 |
Telephone advertisingLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the need for consumers to have complete and accurate information about the calling plans they are offered and sold. Definitions for relevant terms are included. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6369 1999–00 |
Law enforcement studyC Requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to study law enforcement expenditures within counties with populations of more than 150,000. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6396 1999–00 |
CTED splitThe purpose of the act is to effectively organize state efforts to address the community and economic development needs of the citizens by restructuring the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development into two... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6411 1999–00 |
Energy facility sitingA Joint Legislative Task Force on Energy Facility Siting Reform is created consisting of eight voting members and eight nonvoting members. Voting members are legislators: two from each party from both the Senate and the House... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6416 1999–00 |
Needlesticks and sharpsThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt rules by March 1, 2001, governing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, and HIV. L&I = s rules must require each... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6417 1999–00 |
Toll-free ed help lineThe center must establish, maintain, and staff full-time a help line with a toll-free phone number for parents, students, and interested citizens who have questions about education. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6441 1999–00 |
Oil and gas pipeline safetyThis bill is known as the Washington State Pipeline Safety Act. The current duties of the UTC covering hazardous liquid pipelines are transferred to the Department of Ecology. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6442 1999–00 |
Affordable housingPrivate individual ownership is removed from the definition of affordable housing and is no longer subject to the 30 percent income requirement. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must adopt policies... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6540 1999–00 |
Economic development planThe Legislative Committee on Economic Development ( A the committee @ ) must take the lead responsibility for the development of a statewide plan for economic development. The plan is developed in conjunction with the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6547 1999–00 |
BicyclistBicycles in Crosswalks and on Sidewalks . Bicyclists are entitled to the same protections and subject to the same duties as pedestrians when crossing roadways in marked or unmarked crosswalks and when present on sidewalks.... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6579 1999–00 |
CosmetologyC Implements certain recommendations of the State Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Board after review of industry practices and regulatory requirements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6586 1999–00 |
Pyramid schemesC Pyramid schemes are deemed illegal lotteries and participants may be found guilty of professional gambling. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |