Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5924 2001–02 |
Manufactured housingDeclares that counties, cities, and towns must ensure that impact fees imposed for new development of manufactured housing communities do not exceed the proportionate share of costs reasonably related to their impact as... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5931 2001–02 |
Governmental accountabilityDeclares an intent that: (1) All legislation shall be measured by provisions of the Constitutions as currently written or amended; and (2) Elected officials, entrusted with the duty to protect individual rights and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5955 2001–02 |
Theft of motor vehicle fuelProvides that any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor punishable... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5983 2001–02 |
Abandoned vehiclesA classification of traffic infraction titled "littering B abandoned vehicle" is created. The Department of Licensing suspends the license of an individual for committing the infraction of littering B abandoned vehicle or for... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5985 2001–02 |
AbortionDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5998 2001–02 |
Energy facility sitingModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants and the 50 MW threshold for floating thermal power plants are removed. New electrical generating facilities may opt out of the EFSEC process. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6004 2001–02 |
Shoreline master programsProvides that the guidelines adopted by the department and master programs developed or amended by local governments according to RCW 90.58.080 shall not address new agricultural development that meets the definition of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6017 2001–02 |
Education & trans fundng actThe statutory restrictions on agency contracting practices are repealed and state agencies are expressly authorized to contract for services with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Agencies are prohibited... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6023 2001–02 |
Growth mngmnt hearings brdRevises procedures for growth management hearings boards. Repeals RCW 36.70A.302 and 36.70A.330. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6051 2001–02 |
Manufactured housingProvides that, by July 1, 2002, a city or county must designate land that is zoned exclusively for the development of newly constructed manufactured housing communities as defined in RCW 59.20.030. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6072 2001–02 |
Utility service chargesProhibits the requirement of a security deposit of a property owner for nonpayment of charges for utility service, for any charges secured by lien. All such security deposits held on the effective date of this act must be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6082 2001–02 |
Prescription drug programsA Drug Utilization and Education Committee is established composed of 11 members to include three physicians, three pharmacists, one advanced nurse practitioner, three client advocates, and one pharmoeconomic expert to serve... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6099 2001–02 |
Electric utilities/taxesSales and use tax exemptions are provided to electric utilities when they purchase tangible personal property for construction on, or improvements to, existing generating facilities. The exemption extends to the associated... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6128 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6138 2001–02 |
Fish protection costsRequires every electric company that sends bills to retail customers to provide a notice in the bill, in easily understandable language, concerning the percentage of the retail electric customer's bill that is directly... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6145 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceDeclares that, in order to be eligible for benefits under the domestic violence unemployment insurance special benefits program, an applicant must have been a victim of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 26.50.010, or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6146 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6174 2001–02 |
State energy supplyDeclares an intent of this act to: (1) Modify the statutory procedures and authorities of the energy facility siting evaluation council for a limited time to encourage generators to operate their facilities to their fullest... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6175 2001–02 |
Emergency energy authorityDeclares that the energy emergency duties of the governor enumerated in chapter 43.21G RCW must be expanded to include the ability to suspend electrical output restrictions on generating facilities in times of emergency. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6176 2001–02 |
Primary electionsRecognizes that any rights political parties have in the choosing of candidates is implicit in the sovereign citizens' expressed choice. Finds that the citizens of Washington are satisfied with the blanket primary election... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6184 2001–02 |
Simpson inv co/revenue deptFinds that the recent state supreme court decision in Simpson Investment Co. v. Dept. of Revenue could lead to an unusually restrictive, narrow interpretation of the deductibility of investment income for business and... | Senator (D-35) | 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 6213 2001–02 |
Blanket primaryPreserves the blanket primary by advancing to the general election ballot the two candidates receiving the most votes regardless of political party affiliation. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6214 2001–02 |
Economic developmentRecognizes the importance of addressing the geographic diversification of economic development within Washington. While economic development is causing problems in the Puget Sound region, it is desperately needed in rural... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6217 2001–02 |
Offstream water storageAppropriates the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, from the general fund to the Sunnyside and Roza irrigation districts for the purposes of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |