Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5546 2001–02 |
State board of educationThe State Board of Education is changed from a class three group to a class four group. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5759 2001–02 |
Highway improvementsFunding for transportation improvements should be allocated to the worst traffic chokepoints in the state. Priority programming for transportation improvements must be based on traffic congestion, location within a heavily... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5760 2001–02 |
Transportation systemsThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) must not spend more than 5 percent of funds appropriated to the improvement program for ITS and TSM projects and programs that improve system performance and capacity.... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5906 2001–02 |
Schools/technologyThe Technology in Education Task Force is created. The task force is responsible for developing recommendations about the use of technology and technology funding in schools with a focus on grades three through 12. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6034 2001–02 |
Enhanced 911 excise tax$ The county tax for emergency service communications systems is redesignated as the enhanced 911 excise tax and is increased from 25 to 50 cents per wireless line per month. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6251 2001–02 |
Administrative rule adoptionThe order of adoption issued by an agency adopting a rule under the APA must contain the Governor's signature. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6252 2001–02 |
Rule-making authorityThe individual statutes for 35 various state agencies and departments, including the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Utilities and Transportation Commission, and the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6284 2001–02 |
Air pollution/vehiclesNeighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) are defined as "a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle that has a speed attainable in one mile that is greater than 20 miles per hour but does not exceed 25... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6327 2001–02 |
United we stand lcns platesA United We Stand license plate emblem is authorized to be displayed in a manner described by the Department of Licensing. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6411 2001–02 |
Running start program$ Allows The Evergreen State College to participate in the Running Start Program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6447 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitation$ Requires the Department of Licensing to establish a do not call list for those who do not wish to receive commercial telephone solicitations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6456 2001–02 |
Academic & achievement comm$ Permits the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission (A+ Commission) to adopt performance improvement goals for all students, economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, limited English... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6478 2001–02 |
Prof educator standards brd$ Staggers the terms of the next set of members of the Professional Educator Standards Board. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6494 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing$ A two-year vehicle licensing cycle is created for all vehicle classes except those paying gross weight fees for vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or more. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6497 2001–02 |
Internet service providers$ Extends moratorium on taxation of internet service providers from July 1, 2002, to July, 1, 2004. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6501 2001–02 |
Offender residences$ Requires juveniles found guilty of a sex offense to be detained prior to disposition. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6523 2001–02 |
Students/health conditionsPublic schools are given the authority to deny a student admission to the school if the student fails to present, to the school, a physician's medication or treatment order addressing any life-threatening health condition that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6531 2001–02 |
Joint comm on energy supply$ Modifies notice requirements for declarations of an energy supply alert or energy emergency and any requests for extensions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6568 2001–02 |
Commercial electronic mail$ Requires the sender of a commercial electronic mail message to include "ADV:" in the first four characters of the subject line and makes a violation of this provision a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6578 2001–02 |
Wireless communication$ Creates an additional exception to the state subdivision laws for property leased for placement of personal wireless facilities. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6598 2001–02 |
Natural science/wildlife edu$ Creates a fund as a repository for state monies provided to support natural science and wildlife education programs delivered by nonprofit organizations to students and teachers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6718 2001–02 |
Clean energy consumption$ Directs the Department of General Administration to encourage certain state agencies to achieve the goal of a 10 percent increase in the use of clean energy resources, a reduction in overall energy use, or a combination of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6036 2001–02 |
Local motor vhcl excise tax$ Repeals the local transit motor vehicle excise tax statute and all other statutes related to expenditure of money generated by that statute. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 6, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6355 2001–02 |
Electric & gas servicesThe Attorney General may also request the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve low-income discount programs for electric and gas companies if a company does not have a program in place. Any program... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |