Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6539 2001–02 |
Telecommunications$ State and local excise taxes on mobile telecommunications are sourced to the customer's primary place of use, in a manner consistent with federal law. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |
| SB 5478 2001–02 |
Lead- based paint$ The Department of Health is required to establish an education program to reduce childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2002 |
| SB 5107 2001–02 |
Rural counties/growth mngmnt$ Allows rural counties to adopt alternative methods of achieving Growth Management Act planning goals and requirements with specified exceptions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5488 2001–02 |
Special license platesThe special "Help Kids Speak" license plate series is established. The license plates are available January 1, 2003. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5571 2001–02 |
License plates/future farmerA specialized license plate depicting an FFA design is created. The Department of Licensing (DOL), the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Association of Future Farmers of America jointly create and design the FFA plate. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5882 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersThe implementation schedule for Washington State's ergonomics rules is delayed for two years. L&I performs extensive pilot demonstration projects with employees and employers of various sizes of businesses, to increase... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6251 2001–02 |
Administrative rule adoptionThe order of adoption issued by an agency adopting a rule under the APA must contain the Governor's signature. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6252 2001–02 |
Rule-making authorityThe individual statutes for 35 various state agencies and departments, including the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Utilities and Transportation Commission, and the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6325 2001–02 |
Administration of elections$ Expands membership on the State Election Administration and Certification Board; | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6474 2001–02 |
Agency land purchases$ Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a review of state land purchasing practices. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6497 2001–02 |
Internet service providers$ Extends moratorium on taxation of internet service providers from July 1, 2002, to July, 1, 2004. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6564 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules to which the extensive pre-adoption analysis applies must be adopted before December 1 of any year and may not take effect before the end of the next regular legislative session. For newly... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6568 2001–02 |
Commercial electronic mail$ Requires the sender of a commercial electronic mail message to include "ADV:" in the first four characters of the subject line and makes a violation of this provision a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6578 2001–02 |
Wireless communication$ Creates an additional exception to the state subdivision laws for property leased for placement of personal wireless facilities. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6629 2001–02 |
Family law handbook$ Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to create a family law handbook to be distributed by county auditors when a person files a marriage certificate. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6793 2001–02 |
Public water systemsRequirements for coordination between the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health regarding approval procedures for water system plans are amended. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6241 2001–02 |
Christmas trees$ Exempts Christmas trees that are cultivated using agricultural methods from the provisions of the Forest Practices Act. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6324 2001–02 |
Voter registration$ Initiates the creation of a statewide voter registration data base. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6841 2001–02 |
Claims against pblc entitiesProvides that neither the state nor its agencies, institutions, officers, employees, or volunteers are liable to pay a claim or a judgment by any one person that exceeds the sum of one million dollars or any claim or judgment,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 5094 2001–02 |
Call centersA sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment purchases, as well as construction costs, is provided for new and existing "call centers" that are located in rural counties and community empowerment zones. Call... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5969 2001–02 |
Employer/employee infoLiability protections are established for employers who provide work-related information about an employee to a prospective employer or employment agency. When disclosing information about an employee's job performance or... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6036 2001–02 |
Local motor vhcl excise tax$ Repeals the local transit motor vehicle excise tax statute and all other statutes related to expenditure of money generated by that statute. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 6, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6320 2001–02 |
Voter registrationAll voter registration applications distributed within Washington State by any person, organization, or association must contain only the office of the Secretary of State or the appropriate county auditor as the return address. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |