Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5489 2001–02 |
Veterans affairs personnelThe following additional exemptions to state civil service law apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs: a confidential secretary for the deputy director and each assistant director. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5515 2001–02 |
State veterans' songThe song ? Thanks to Them @ by Jerry Hayes is the official veterans = song of the state of Washington. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5519 2001–02 |
MotorcyclesMotorcycles that are loaned to DOL or to persons contracting with DOL for use in the motorcycle operator training and education program are exempt from the use tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5556 2001–02 |
Public assetsPublic funds cannot be used to promote or oppose any ballot proposition. An association or nonprofit corporation that derives 25 percent or more of its income from public funds, and a majority of its officers or members are... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5562 2001–02 |
Harassment ordersThe contents of the notice of the hearing must be the same whether it is personally served or served by publication. If the respondent has been served with the temporary order and fails to appear at the hearing, the respondent... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5614 2001–02 |
CTEDAn additional exemption to the PDA is created for financial and proprietary information collected by CTED for researching economic trends and conducting industry surveys. This exemption does not apply to work product developed... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5640 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle dealersDOL's authority is clarified as it relates to regulating and monitoring vehicle lease practices of auto dealers by adding the word "lease" throughout Chapter 46.70 ("Dealers and Manufacturers") to be included with current... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5658 2001–02 |
Vehicle license renewalsThe requirement that a certificate of registration or preprinted application be provided by the vehicle owner to renew a vehicle license is eliminated. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5711 2001–02 |
Ballots/order of candidatesThe requirement for rotation of candidates = names on primary ballots is repealed. The order is determined by lot. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5713 2001–02 |
Water transfer or changesA water right holder does not require approval to rotate use of water, but must consult with the Department of Ecology in advance. A water right holder does not require approval to change the place of use of a water right to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5717 2001–02 |
Low-income energy asst prgrm$ Appropriates $2 million General Fund State and $4 million General Fund Federal for the low income home energy assistance program. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5781 2001–02 |
Fruit & vege district fundThe authorization to use the unexpended funds transferred to the plant pest account for control of apple maggot (rhagoletis pomonella) is extended for an additional two-year period until June 30, 2003. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5799 2001–02 |
Digital signaturesThree crimes are created for fraudulently obtaining or using digital signatures or certificates: $ It is unlawful for a person to knowingly apply for a digital signature certificate in someone else = s name. $ It is unlawful... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5803 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Labor and Industries must be adopted before December 1 of any year and cannot take effect until after the end of the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5809 2001–02 |
BreastfeedingBreastfeeding is not indecent exposure. An employer may use a "mother-friendly" designation in its promotional materials if it has a workplace breastfeeding policy approved by the Department of Health. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5837 2001–02 |
State oyster reserve lands$ The oyster reserve land account is created in the state treasury as an appropriated account. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5875 2001–02 |
Telecommunications devices$ The bill updates Telecommunications Relay Service and Telecommunications Access Service statutory language for changes in technology and recent FCC changes, deletes obsolete statutes, and broadens the authority of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5880 2001–02 |
Forest products commission$ Authorizes creation of a commission for the purpose of promoting Washington forest products and managed forests, and assists in research related to marketing, advertising, sale of forest products, or research related to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5922 2001–02 |
Water rights appealsThe Legislature intends to assure an efficient appeals process that preserves the rights of all parties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5959 2001–02 |
Local motor vehicle taxesRCW 35.58.273 and all other statutes regarding the expenditure of money generated by that statute are repealed. The effect of the bill is specifically made retroactive to January 1, 2000. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5977 2001–02 |
Leasehold excise taxA leasehold excise tax exemption is provided for the use or possession of U.S. Forest Service land for noncommercial recreational residences where an annual permit fee is paid to the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the U.S.... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |