Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5298 1997–98 |
Genetic informatn/discrimntnA health carrier (health maintenance organization, health care service contractor or disability insurer) may not deny or cancel health coverage, or vary premiums, terms, or conditions for health plan coverage on the basis of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5303 1997–98 |
Tourism & devlpmnt task forcA task force on tourism is created to study tourism promotion and related issues in Washington. The task force consists of nine members from the private sector, four members from the public sector, and three ex-officio members. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6207 1997–98 |
Correctional facility emplyeSexual intercourse or sexual contact between an employee of the DOC or DSHS or a departmental contractor and an inmate or offender is defined as employee misconduct. The secretary must suspend the employment of an employee or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6233 1997–98 |
Driving privilege revocationThe Department of Licensing must revoke all driving privileges of persons under the age of 21 years when the department receives notice of a violation of RCW 66.44. RCW 66.44 includes the offenses of opening or consuming... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6370 1997–98 |
Occupationl drivers' licnsesA person whose driver = s license has been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational driver = s license if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department of Licensing (DOL) that: (1) the applicant is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6372 1997–98 |
Child care provider/B&O taxThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by nonprofit organizations. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6444 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansHabitat conservation plans and similar agreements under the federal Endangered Species Act may benefit all Washington by providing measures for protection and recovery of federally listed species. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6546 1997–98 |
School health services studyThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is required to continue the study on the provision of health services in Washington's public schools and to submit the study to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 1998. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6621 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc physicn rpt.Physicians (including medical doctors, podiatric physicians and surgeons, and doctors of osteopathy) have a statutory duty to report incidents of suspected domestic violence, based upon clinical evidence, to appropriate law... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5223 1997–98 |
Teachers' plan III ratesThe transfer payment is increased from 20 percent to 40 percent in order to maintain short term cost neutrality in Plan III. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5257 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified" where such references exist. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6236 1997–98 |
WA service scholars programThe Washington service scholars program, administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), is created to honor at least three graduating high school seniors in each legislative district who have distinguished... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6319 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue general obligation notes in the amount of $2 million. The maturity of the notes must not exceed three years. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6466 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credTax credits are offered to businesses with 400 or fewer employees. The credit is equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualifying costs expended for employee child care payments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6473 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationThe levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for all districts with above average property tax rates. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6754 1997–98 |
School class size reductionProvides that, beginning in the 1999-2000 school year, the Washington class size improvement program shall be implemented. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to consult with teachers, administrators, students,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6437 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingDirects the governor to negotiate with the federal department of health and human services' health care financing administration to obtain a regulatory waiver of provisions of the medical assistance statute, Title XIX of the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6442 1997–98 |
Low-cost housing/tax incentvIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6747 1997–98 |
Child care/low-income parntsDeclares that persons who are meeting the work activity requirements stipulated in P.L. 104-193 and chapter 74.08A RCW shall receive child care payments for the hours during which they are attending a state community or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6745 1997–98 |
Deferred compensation progrmEncourages employees to take advantage of the deferred compensation program. Provides a one-time additional salary payment of five hundred dollars for state and educational employees. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1998 |
| SB 6472 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeThe Children's Health Initiative Program is created under the auspices of the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The program is to provide health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under whose family income is between... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6738 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6663 1997–98 |
Genetic info discriminationDeclares that the purpose of this act is to: (1) Protect the confidentiality of genetic information; (2) regulate the collection, retention, disclosure, or use of genetic information; and (3) protect against discrimination by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6688 1997–98 |
Elementary school class sizeProvides for reductions in class size in elementary schools. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6649 1997–98 |
School director qualificatnsDeclares that, in order to remain eligible for the office of school director during his or her term, a person must remain a registered voter of the school district. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |