Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6090 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6091 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle fuel tax distrDesignates provisions relating to the distribution of motor vehicle fuel taxes. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6112 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionThe value of automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and motor homes used for determining the motor vehicle excise tax is reduced by the lesser of $2,500, or the value of the vehicle if the value of the vehicle is less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6146 1997–98 |
School levy funds replacemntDeclares that the legislature shall provide to each school district levy authority replacement moneys in an amount equal to four percent of the levy authority under RCW 84.52.0531 for calendar year 1999 and thereafter.... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6162 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 6163 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 6164 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 5193 1997–98 |
Farmworker housing tax exempThe exemption from the sales and use tax is extended to agricultural employee housing provided by housing authorities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. If the housing is used by agricultural employees for less... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5668 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is instructed to adopt a Temporary Worker Building Code by administrative rule. Guidelines for adopting the code are the same guidelines that were given to the Building Code Council to develop the code. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5273 1997–98 |
Compensatory mitigationAdvanced compensatory mitigation is defined as mitigation in advance of known, unavoidable impacts of planned development projects. A project proponent may propose a mitigation plan that includes advanced compensatory... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5750 1997–98 |
Property insur rate filingsCommercial property casualty policies may be issued prior to filing the rates and forms with the commissioner. Commercial property casualty rates and forms must be filed within 30 days of issuing the policies. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5483 1997–98 |
Whitewater river outfittersA whitewater river outfitters license is created. Persons who operate as whitewater outfitters must be licensed, hire trained guides, carry sufficient insurance, and comply with equipment and training requirements established... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5563 1997–98 |
Credit unionsSeveral changes are made to the Washington Credit Union Act. Many definitions are deleted and new definitions are added. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5710 1997–98 |
Juvenile care & treatmentNew Social Worker Classification . There is created in the department the classification of social worker V containing no more than 36 positions. The positions are created to assist in the reduction of the caseloads, to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 386, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5740 1997–98 |
Rural distressed areasThe Rural Area Marketing Plan (RAMP) is established with the following goals: promote the ongoing operation and expansion of businesses in rural communities; attract new businesses to rural communities, and promote the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5227 1997–98 |
Sale of nonprofit hospitalsExcept for a nonprofit corporation or government entity, a person may not acquire a hospital owned by another nonprofit corporation without the approval of the Department of Health. A process is provided whereby the department... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5173 1997–98 |
Liquor license schematicThe current licensing structure is modified to eliminate the current A alphabet-based @ license scheme. It is replaced with a licensing structure that names the specific type of privilege or privileges granted to a licensee. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5011 1997–98 |
Health care insur reportingLimited health care service contractors must maintain a minimum net worth of $500,000. Currently, registered limited health care service contractors are allowed to continue operating and meet this requirement incrementally by... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5178 1997–98 |
Diabetes cost reduction actThe Legislature finds that access to medically accepted standards of care for diabetes, its treatment, supplies, and self-management training and education is crucial to prevent or delay complications of diabetes and its... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5179 1997–98 |
Nursing facility reimbursmntThe following areas considered in determining reimbursement rates are changed: The allowable cost for land on which new facilities are constructed is limited to the actual cost per square foot or the cost established by a... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 277, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5343 1997–98 |
Towing services/taxationFor tow truck services, the place where the retail sale is deemed to occur is defined as the place of business of the operator of the tow truck service. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5714 1997–98 |
Forest practicesA portion of the Department of Natural Resources' responsibility for the administration and enforcement of forest practices regulations is transferred to local governments. Specifically, by December 2001, city and county... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |