Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6606 1999–00 |
Irrigation district mergersWhen title to property in the district is held in any form of joint ownership, including that of husband and wife as owners of community property, all joint landowners are considered to be one landowner for purposes of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6626 1999–00 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatesIndividuals with lapsed Washington teaching certificates may be employed by school districts. Individuals may be hired on a conditional basis and must complete certificate renewal requirements within two years of reemployment. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6680 1999–00 |
Fairs and youth showsThere is created a task force on funding of fairs and youth shows. The task force is to become knowledgeable about the operation of fairs and youth shows and how funding assistance has been used in recent decades to support... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6700 1999–00 |
Coal-fired thrml elec fcltyThe requirement that at least 70 percent of the coal consumed at a thermal electric generation facility be produced by a local mine in order for the facility to qualify for a tax exemption is repealed. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6792 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement/med benefitThe Legislature declares its intent that not less than $50 million of surplus assets from the LEOFF Plan 1 fund be used, if possible, for payment of certain LEOFF Plan 1 retiree extraordinary medical expenses. The JCPP must... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6339 1999–00 |
Fund raising events/vendorsA different method is established for conducting fund raising events by nonprofits or charitable organizations. Organizations may hire a person or vendor who is licensed by the Gambling Commission to conduct a fund raising... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6444 1999–00 |
Nonprofit/wine & beerOut-of-state breweries and wineries may donate beer or wine at no charge to charitable and nonprofit organizations for use consistent with the purpose of the organization. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6473 1999–00 |
Licensed distillerAn exception to the tied house law is created to allow a licensed distiller to hold a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license for the operation of a restaurant on the site of the distillery or on contiguous property. This... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5205 1999–00 |
Cruelty to animalsThe humane, normal and usual use of horses in racing activities authorized under the laws of Washington and subject to the rules of the Washington Horse Racing Commission is provided an exemption from the cruelty statues. The... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6338 1999–00 |
Liquor agencies advisory comA liquor agencies advisory committee is created. The committee consists of two members of the Liquor Control Board, two representatives of the liquor agencies, and two members from each of the Senate and House commerce committees. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6505 1999–00 |
Nuclear power sitesThe limitation restricting transfers only to unfinished nuclear projects that are not located on federal lands is removed. The "political subdivisions" that may receive transfer of an unfinished nuclear project are defined to... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5300 1999–00 |
Cities and townsx$ Makes numerous technical and other changes to city and town statutes. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6831 1999–00 |
Ethics in public serviceRevises provisions relating to ethics in public service. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6725 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceEstablishes a legislative task force to undertake a comprehensive review of unemployment insurance benefits and contributions, including the impact of the benefits and contributions freeze under RCW 50.24.010, 50.29.025, and 50.20.120. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6726 1999–00 |
Water right permit processProcessing of applications for changes or transfers of existing surface or ground water rights is not required to consider impairment of pending applications for new water rights. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6701 1999–00 |
Service contractsAmends RCW 48.110.015 to exempt certain service contracts from regulation. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6711 1999–00 |
Farm equipment/prprty tx exmMachinery and equipment used in commercial farming is exempt from the state portion of the property tax. To be eligible, the farm must be located in a distressed county. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6634 1999–00 |
Business & occptn tax creditCounties may transfer their status as a A rural @ county to adjacent counties for purposes of eligibility for the $1,000 B&O credit for new software manufacturing or software programming jobs. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6637 1999–00 |
School construction/wageExempts public works and maintenance contracts of school districts from prevailing wage requirements. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6653 1999–00 |
Public artProvides that, in order to increase the amount of appropriations available for the actual construction of projects, it is the intent of the legislature to enact a moratorium on the allocation of capital appropriations for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6654 1999–00 |
Water rightsClarifies terms used with regard to relinquishment of water rights. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6592 1999–00 |
License platesEliminates periodic replacement of license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |