Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5449 1999–00 |
Provisional driver's licenseThe minimum age for holding a driver's license is raised to age 18. The minimum age for holding a learner's permit is raised to 16. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5451 1999–00 |
Workers' comp ombudsmanThe Office of Industrial Insurance Ombudsman is created within the Office of the Governor. The Governor is to appoint an ombudsman for a term of three years. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5455 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid protectnThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is directed to establish a class and test for each fishing license applicant under age 18. The proof of successful completion of the exam must be carried with the fisher while fishing. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5460 1999–00 |
Community revitalization/taxCities or towns may receive an allocation of 20 percent of the increase in sales and use taxes and business and occupation taxes from within the city or town to finance a community revitalization project. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5486 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionProvides that a person convicted of any sex offense under chapter 9A.44 RCW may not bring an action for the purposes of declaring the existence or nonexistence of a father and child relationship with a child who was conceived... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5506 1999–00 |
Transportatn systm agreemntsPublic transit agencies are prohibited from contracting out for services typically or historically provided by transit employees unless the third party service provider provides equal or greater wages and benefits to its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5523 1999–00 |
Fireworks standsThe director of fire protection sets minimum statewide standards for retail fireworks stands. Tents, canopies, and temporary membrane materials may not be used for temporary fireworks stands. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5524 1999–00 |
Auto repair imitation partsNo insurance company nor body shop may require the use of imitation crash parts in the repair of a motor vehicle for a period of five years from the year the vehicle was manufactured unless the owner consents in writing. If... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5526 1999–00 |
Housing/prevailing wageProvides that prevailing wages, as set forth under chapter 39.12 RCW, are required on all commission construction projects regardless of the source of funding. The commission shall require that all bidders on commission... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5537 1999–00 |
WSP & DOT pay raises fundedDeclares that an additional motor vehicle fuel tax rate of one cent per gallon applies to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5552 1999–00 |
Compulsive gambling educatnThe Washington State Gambling Commission is directed to implement a program for compulsive gambling education and awareness. Expenditures are authorized from the state lottery account as part of the lottery advertising budget... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5555 1999–00 |
Health care background chcksThe Department of Health is granted statutory authority to deny licenses to health professionals based upon criminal background check information. Background checks are at state and federal levels and may require fingerprinting. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5558 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceTwo features of the current system of financing unemployment insurance are changed. First, the schedule of employer contribution rates is revised. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5562 1999–00 |
Payment of wagesWhen an employee ceases to work for an employer, the time when unpaid wages must be paid depends on the circumstances. When an employer discharges or lays off an employee or when employment is terminated by mutual agreement,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5585 1999–00 |
Animal health products/taxAn exemption from retail sales and use tax is provided for sales of substances used to optimize animal production, vaccinations, antibiotics, parasite treatment compounds, federally approved animal pharmaceuticals, and other... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5600 1999–00 |
WW II veterans memorialA sales and use tax exemption is provided for labor and services rendered and tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of a World War II memorial on the state capitol grounds during the course of... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5605 1999–00 |
Transportation funding optnsCities, towns and transportation benefit districts are provided authority for locally imposed transportation funding options. Three new funding options are created for cities and towns. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5620 1999–00 |
Chemical dependency treatmntIn order to harmonize the chemical dependency and mental health civil commitment statutes, language related to available funds is stricken. The bill retains current language that permits the department to adopt rules and... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5627 1999–00 |
Impact fees/taxationExempts certain impact fees from sales and use taxation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5630 1999–00 |
Farm worker housingThe Housing Finance Commission is authorized to auction tax credits that purchasers could use as a credit against their business and occupation tax or their public utility tax liability. The amount of credits that may be... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5645 1999–00 |
Whistleblower protectionRequires that, in order to be investigated, an assertion of improper governmental action must be provided to the auditor within one year after the occurrence of the asserted improper governmental action. Declares the auditor... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5650 1999–00 |
LEOFF service transferPertains to law enforcement officers for a state parks and recreation commission and the state liquor control board. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5676 1999–00 |
Bond allocation ceilingsThe current initial allocation formula of: Categories Current Changed to Housing 25 percent 35 percent Student loans 15 percent 15 percent Exempt facilities 20 percent Public utilities 10 percent 10 percent Small issue 25... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5685 1999–00 |
Wage payment violationsFinds that over twenty-five thousand state residents per year file cases and complaints with the department of labor and industries alleging they have been denied payment for work they performed. Each month an average of over... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5686 1999–00 |
Reciprocal corporate licenseDirects the secretary of state to investigate the feasibility of implementing a reciprocal corporate licensing system with other states to enhance Washington's ability to provide opportunities for commerce to businesses... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |