Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6118 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax levy is reduced by 5 percent for taxes due in 1996 and becomes part of the base for calculations of the following year's 6 percent limit. Therefore, it is a permanent reduction in revenue. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6122 1995–96 |
Patient choice/health careThe original bill is stricken and replaced by three requirements of every health carriers, with respect to every health plan delivered, issued for delivery or renewed after January 1, 1997. The first requirement is that a... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6135 1995–96 |
Title 35A RCW gender languagTitle 35A (optional municipal code) is revised to utilize gender-neutral language. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6147 1995–96 |
Vocational rehab equipmentThe statutory ceiling of $1,000 per item which may be granted to program participants is deleted. The ceiling is set by state financial policies and regulations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6154 1995–96 |
Fire fighters' retirementThe definition of "employer" is amended to include an institution of higher education that has a fully operational fire department on January 1, 1996. Current members of PERS who are fire fighters at such institutions of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6155 1995–96 |
Teachers' retiremnt plan IIISubstitute teachers in the Teachers Retirement System Plan II may transfer to plan III, effective for any month for which they purchase service credit. Substitute teachers who establish service credit for January 1998,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6156 1995–96 |
PERS I separationAn inactive member of PERS I who separates from service before normal retirement age and who does not withdraw employee contributions may retire with 25 years of service at age 55 or with five years of service age 60. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6160 1995–96 |
Real estate map preparationIt is specified that as part of the assessor's duties the county assessor must also prepare and maintain a complete set of maps. The maps indicate parcel configuration for county lands. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6163 1995–96 |
Health care insurers/tax exmThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6166 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auA new sunset date of the year 2001 is established for the Authority. Legislative findings are made regarding the need to emphasize plan implementation, technical assistance, coordinated research and education, and long-term... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6167 1995–96 |
Dissolution of marriageSuperior courts are given jurisdiction to hear divorce cases if the petitioner is a nonresident spouse who is married (1) to a resident of this state or (2) to a member of the armed forces who is stationed in this state. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6170 1995–96 |
Real property valuationThe appraisal of the true and fair value of real property for property tax purposes must be consistent with federal, state and local health and environmental regulations. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6182 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness level VIII which... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6184 1995–96 |
Insurance premium tax creditThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: Under the original bill, insurance companies that pay an assessment to the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6186 1995–96 |
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. An application procedure for the Washington State organ... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6190 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6205 1995–96 |
New countiesThe process for creating a new county is clarified. Petition Requirements . A petition proposing the new county must request the creation of the new county, include a description of the new county, and in addition to the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6206 1995–96 |
Cosmetology programThe Department of Licensing is required to inspect schools of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and manicuring at least once a year. In addition, the department is required to inspect cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6207 1995–96 |
Child victim interviewsThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is required to undertake a study of jurisdictions within and outside the state which have experience developing protocols and training standards for investigating child sexual... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6208 1995–96 |
Misdemeanant probationThe supervision fee that may be charged offenders convicted of misdemeanors in municipal, district, or superior courts is increased from $50 to $100 per month. A definition of probation department and qualifications for... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6231 1995–96 |
Sexually aggressive youthA policy must be implemented by the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA)) in the Department of Social and Health Services which includes the following elements: (1) assessment tools for determining when a child is... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6235 1995–96 |
Public service ethics stndrdThe statutes establishing ethical standards for state officers and employees are amended. Definitions of "grant" and "official duty" are added. "Gift" is defined to not include awards, prizes, scholarships, or other items... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6239 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis educationThe Department of Health is required to establish a statewide osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program. The program promotes public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, with an emphasis on educating... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6245 1995–96 |
Child death investigationsDSHS Regional Administrators perform fact-finding, in the event of unexpected deaths of minors in the care of DSHS. After receiving the results of the fact-finding, a multidisciplinary community child death review team... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6250 1995–96 |
Personal flotation devicesChildren nine years or younger must wear a personal flotation device on vessels under 19 feet in length whenever the vessel is underway. A violation of this requirement is a misdemeanor if the vessel is carrying passengers for hire. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |