Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5687 1997–98 |
Minor possession of tobaccoA minor who possesses or attempts to possess cigarettes or tobacco products commits a class 3 civil infraction, and is subject to fine of up to $50 and must participate in four hours of community service. A court may also... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5700 1997–98 |
Family leaveIn addition to existing family leave entitlements under state law, an employee is entitled to 24 hours of leave during any 12-month period to: (1) participate in K-12 activities directly related to the educational advancement... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5717 1997–98 |
Public hospital districtsChanges are made to the election of public hospital district commissioners. A newly created public hospital district may have three, five, or seven commissioners, who are elected using commissioner districts, without the use... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5728 1997–98 |
Tobacco use by minorsDeclares an intent of the legislature to further limit the access by minors to cigarettes and tobacco products and to give local governments the authority to impose stricter regulations in an effort to curb the use of such... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5729 1997–98 |
Tobacco use by minorsProvides that political subdivisions may adopt ordinances that are stricter than RCW 70.155.020 through 70.155.080 in an effort to limit the access by minors to cigarettes or tobacco products. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5772 1997–98 |
Computers & community progrmProvides that, to the extent funds are appropriated, grants shall be provided to school districts to distribute to schools to develop and implement weekend, evening, or summer technology programs for community members. Makes... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5818 1997–98 |
Music development & promotnDirects the office to promote the development of the music industry in the state by informing members of that industry and the public about the resources available in the state for music production. Makes appropriations to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5880 1997–98 |
Tax exemptns/fiscal impactsProvides that a city that imposes the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030 is eligible to receive payment from the state treasurer, from amounts appropriated by the legislature for that purpose, for a portion of the revenues... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5884 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingDeclares that the act of breast-feeding a baby is not indecent exposure as defined under RCW 9A.88.010. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5885 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingThe Legislature finds that infant breast-feeding is a basic act of nurture to be encouraged for health and family value reasons and recognizes that workplace policies protecting the right to breast-feed furthers these goals. A... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5901 1997–98 |
Insurance co. settlementsAn insurance company need only contact an insured instead of providing written disclosure. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5928 1997–98 |
Aquatic lands managementDeclares that facilities and uses that exist in order to support a water-dependent use, such as parking areas for marinas and boat launches, and support services for marine terminals and ferry terminals, are considered... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5943 1997–98 |
Mobile home park registratnPark owners are required to register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development in order to do business as a mobile home park. The department is given authority to issue cease and desist orders for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5944 1997–98 |
Mobile home park rentsThe Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Park owners are required to register with the board and supply a variety of information about the park,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5945 1997–98 |
Mobile home park managersAll mobile home park managers are required to obtain a certificate of registration, which can only be obtained after training. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is responsible for training and certification. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5951 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5964 1997–98 |
Cat or dog breedersRequires that breeders of cats or dogs register with the department of health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5971 1997–98 |
Linked deposit programSeventy-five percent of loans made under the linked deposit program must be made to racial minorities. The remaining 25 percent of loans made under the linked deposit program must be made to women who are not racial minorities. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5981 1997–98 |
World language and cultureFinds that the significant increase of trade and commerce and interaction between the United States and other countries makes it imperative that action be taken to ensure that Washington state increases the number of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5982 1997–98 |
State purchasing contractsFinds that it is not in the long-term best interest of the people of Washington to spend tax dollars on goods produced, whether international or domestic, in whole or part by forced labor, or indentured labor under penal... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6028 1997–98 |
Metropolitan park districtsEstablishes requirements and procedures to allow a zoo to be managed by a metropolitan park district. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6032 1997–98 |
Prescription requirementsRequires prescriptions to be typewritten. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6033 1997–98 |
Aviation research centerEstablishes the National Research Center for Aviation History, Space, and Technology at the Museum of Flight. Makes an appropriation of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998, from the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6059 1997–98 |
Basic health plan agentsRevises RCW 70.47.015 to eliminate basic health plan agents' and brokers' commissions. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6078 1997–98 |
Optometry practice definedRevises RCW 18.53.010 relating to the definition of the practice of optometry; and amending RCW 18.53.010. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |