Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6617 1999–00 |
Local economic developmentThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must give particular attention to community empowerment zones in the delivery of local economic development services. The department must shift its emphasis to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6618 1999–00 |
Cluster-based economic develThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must shift its emphasis to work with industry associations and organizations to identify industry clusters on a regional and statewide basis. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6680 1999–00 |
Fairs and youth showsThere is created a task force on funding of fairs and youth shows. The task force is to become knowledgeable about the operation of fairs and youth shows and how funding assistance has been used in recent decades to support... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6760 1999–00 |
Securities$ Provisions are added to protect an insurance company's securities investments. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6792 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement/med benefitThe Legislature declares its intent that not less than $50 million of surplus assets from the LEOFF Plan 1 fund be used, if possible, for payment of certain LEOFF Plan 1 retiree extraordinary medical expenses. The JCPP must... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6825 1999–00 |
Western state hospital landThe Department of Social and Health Services must transfer approximately 575 acres of the campus at Western State Hospital which is not part of the central institutional campus to the CEPRI trust. The land may never be sold,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5270 1999–00 |
Minimum wage publicationThe contract documents for public works must also state the prevailing wage rates. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5288 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passage prohibitnThe line of prohibition for oil tankers is moved westward to Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. The line is located at the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5569 1999–00 |
Strike or lockout/unemplymntIndividuals are not disqualified from unemployment benefits for certain strikes resulting from the unfair labor practices of employers. Following the filing of a complaint, the regional director of the National Labor Relations... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5581 1999–00 |
Workers' comp claim reopeninFor claims filed after January 1, 1999, the seven-year limitation on a beneficiary's application period for adjustment of benefits is removed. References to closing orders are deleted. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5811 1999–00 |
Universal telecomm serviceThe commission must implement a program for the preservation and advancement of universal telecommunications service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5832 1999–00 |
Building code council feeThe fee on each building permit issued by a city or county to fund the State Building Code Council is increased to $6. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5899 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsThe court must presume that a material and substantial violation of the public disclosure or campaign finance laws has affected the outcome of the election. The court must declare the election void unless there is a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6145 1999–00 |
Criminal history recordsCriminal history record information that includes nonconviction data must be given to the Gambling Commission for use in licensing background investigations and for use in determining suitability for involvement in gambling... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6193 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur trafficking prhbIt is unlawful to tend, feed, trap, take or kill a domestic dog or cat for the direct or indirect purpose of dealing in the fur or pelt or products that include the fur or pelt of a domestic dog or cat. The first conviction is... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6265 1999–00 |
Cell phone usage/accidentsThe reporting officer must indicate on the accident report form, in the section provided for narrative comments, whether or not either driver was using a mobile telephone while operating either vehicle. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6271 1999–00 |
State investment boardThree members of the following four retirement systems are appointed to the SIB on a rotating basis: (1) the Public Employees' Retirement System, (2) Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, (3) the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6339 1999–00 |
Fund raising events/vendorsA different method is established for conducting fund raising events by nonprofits or charitable organizations. Organizations may hire a person or vendor who is licensed by the Gambling Commission to conduct a fund raising... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6358 1999–00 |
Electronic harassmentHarassment through electronic communication and harassing telephone or electronic contacts are made illegal. Maliciously threatening to send an electronic communication to the person threatened with the intent to substantially... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6359 1999–00 |
Protection order informationThe provision that any other relevant and necessary information must be entered in the database is eliminated. The information entered is limited to the names of the parties, the cause number for every potentially competing... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6360 1999–00 |
Real estate appraisersThe director of the Department of Licensing may adopt rules regarding the term or duration of temporary real estate appraiser licenses or certificates. A copy of the contract for appraisal services must be submitted to the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6426 1999–00 |
Investment adviserA person, who is a member of an organization with A financial planner @ or A financial adviser @ in its name and who merely cites the membership is not, by those acts alone, considered an A investment adviser @ or to be... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6444 1999–00 |
Nonprofit/wine & beerOut-of-state breweries and wineries may donate beer or wine at no charge to charitable and nonprofit organizations for use consistent with the purpose of the organization. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6546 1999–00 |
Long-term caregiversA comprehensive program of long-term care information and support for uncompensated caregivers is authorized through the Area Agencies on Aging. These services include general information for caregivers including how to access... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |