Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6563 1999–00 |
Alternate teacher certDeclares an intent to facilitate a conditional opportunity for community members, including business and retired persons, to bring their expertise and work experiences into the classrooms in Washington to enrich the learning... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6567 1999–00 |
FlourideDeclares that fluoride additives to water are toxic and that an immediate moratorium be placed on adding any fluoride to additional public water systems. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6573 1999–00 |
Roe harvestingFinds that the practice of harvesting roe from threatened or endangered salmon and steelhead occurs, and that the survival of some stocks of anadromous fish may be jeopardized by this activity. Declares that it is unlawful to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6574 1999–00 |
Shoreline planning task frcFinds that there is a need to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local land use planning protecting threatened and endangered species and to delay rule making for rules that will have an adverse affect on... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6590 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid fishingDeclares that all sport fishers should be educated about identification of anadromous salmonid types, catch and release techniques, spawning bed and stream bank identification and protection, and the location and knowledge of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6482 1999–00 |
Capital projectsRequires that, in the predesign phase of every capital project valued at two million dollars or more involving the construction, alteration, or improvement of a building used for office space or as a warehouse, the predesign... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6484 1999–00 |
Impound paymentsAuthorizes the redemption of vehicles through credit cards and checks drawn on financial institutions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6485 1999–00 |
Workplace ergonomicsProvides that new ergonomic rules proposed for adoption by the department may be applied only to those employers selected by the department for participation in a pilot project conducted under the requirements of RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6490 1999–00 |
Moratorium on rulesImposes a one-year moratorium on administrative rule making. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6491 1999–00 |
Rule making limited to sessnProhibits agency rule making other than during the legislative session. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6492 1999–00 |
Rule making delaysDeclares an intent of the legislature to monitor agency rule making by closely examining those rules that, if implemented, would obligate taxpayer funds. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6538 1999–00 |
Highway congestion reliefCreates the state highway construction congestion relief account in the treasury within the transportation fund. All receipts from RCW 82.08.020(2) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6433 1999–00 |
County excise tax/timberThe county timber excise tax is extended to privately owned timber harvested from state and local lands. All credits are applied to total state and local taxes. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6451 1999–00 |
Firearms/state cptl bldgsDeclares that, it is unlawful for any person to carry, transport, convey, or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm while within the east state capitol campus grounds, the west state capitol... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6457 1999–00 |
Lottery proceedsDesignates lottery proceeds for common school construction. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6458 1999–00 |
Absentee & mail ballotsRequires absentee ballots to reach the auditor by election day. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6472 1999–00 |
Constitutional guaranteesFinds that it is necessary to reflect upon and reassert the provisions of Article I, section 3 of the state Constitution, which recognizes that no person may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5097 1999–00 |
Archaeology/historic prsrvtnAn 11 member task force is created to study the issue of the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. A single recommendation for the location of the office within state government must be made to the Legislature and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5634 1999–00 |
Student retention/promotion$ By the beginning of 2000-01 school year, all local school boards must have a policy on the promotion and retention of students. School districts with existing policies must amend them if necessary. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6372 1999–00 |
Bottled water/sales & use txExempts bottled water from sales and use taxation. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6387 1999–00 |
Indigent parents/childrenThe Office of Public Defense, within funds appropriated for this purpose, must distribute funds to improve the legal representation of indigent parents and children in dependency, state-initiated paternity and termination of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6392 1999–00 |
State patrol service termsUpon graduating from the State Patrol Academy, officers must serve a minimum of four years with the Washington State Patrol. Cadets wishing to leave the academy after 50 percent of their training must repay the cost of that training. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6393 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueRequires any entity that obtains human fetal tissue, or any biological products as a result of a human abortion or expulsion of a fetus to have the informed consent of the biological parents of the fetus. Provides that failure... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6394 1999–00 |
Off-site mitigationOff-site compensatory mitigation is limited to the water resource inventory area in which the project causing the wetland impacts is located. If the project is located in a county with a population greater than 500,000 and is... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |