Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6779 2001–02 |
Military facilities tsk frce$ Creates the Military Facilities Task Force to provide recommendations to the Governor and the state Legislature regarding actions needed to avoid the closing of military bases in Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6843 2001–02 |
State parksAuthorizes nonprofit organizations to operate state parks that close due to lack of funding. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6240 2001–02 |
Felons/voting rights$ Limits the number of offenders of which the Department of Corrections (DOC) must notify the sentencing court when the offenders complete their sentences. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 5189 2001–02 |
Unemployment insurance$ Allows an individual whose separation from employment was necessary because of domestic violence or stalking to receive unemployment benefits. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5201 2001–02 |
TANF/higher educationSubject to specific funding and enrollment opportunities referenced in the state operating budget, the Higher Education for Lifelong Progress (HELP) program allows qualified welfare recipients to attend college on a full-time... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5708 2001–02 |
Alcohol & drug use/insuranceThe law allowing individual disability insurance policies to deny payment for the treatment of injuries sustained as a consequence of the insured person being intoxicated or under the influence of a narcotic is repealed. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6294 2001–02 |
Sex offender comm notificatnThe sheriff may produce level III community notification flyers in languages other than English upon request. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6386 2001–02 |
School district electionsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6663 2001–02 |
Vehicle impoundmentWhen a vehicle is impounded, the impounding tow operator must notify the legal and registered owner by telephone and first-class mail within 24 hours of the impoundment. The owners of any other items of personal property... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6690 2001–02 |
Government utility authorityIt is affirmed that cities and towns have the authority to operate fire hydrants and streetlights as part of their rate-based water and electric utilities. Fire hydrants are specifically included as a waterworks utility which... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6754 2001–02 |
Unemployment benefitsMaximum unemployment insurance benefits are extended for workers who are unemployed due to a lockout. Benefits are payable until the lockout is terminated or until the worker has received 60 weeks of benefits, whichever occurs first. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6687 2001–02 |
Eluding police vehicleThe crime of attempting to elude a police vehicle is changed from a class C felony to a class B felony and is raised from a seriousness level I to a seriousness level IV on the sentencing grid. The officer giving the signal to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 5936 2001–02 |
Low-income housingA surcharge of $10 must be charged by the county auditor for each instrument recorded. This charge is in addition to other charges authorized by law. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| SB 6542 2001–02 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased by 4 percent to 28 percent of the total state and federal funds received by each district. The levy lid increase applies to levy collections during the 2003 calendar year and every year thereafter. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6736 2001–02 |
Higher education tuitionThe Legislature maintains its authority with regard to tuition levels. Beginning with the 2002-03 academic year, the governing boards of the public four-year institutions and the State Board for Community and Technical... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6699 2001–02 |
Community & tech college brdAn additional power is granted to the boards of trustees of community and technical colleges: the authorization to make rules pertaining to the possession and use of weapons by visitors and students on property owned,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2002 |
| SB 6667 2001–02 |
Ag products/state facilitiesThe State Purchasing and Material Control Director must require that if available and competitively priced, Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products must be purchased for use in state institutions and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6573 2001–02 |
SERS/substitute serviceProvides that a substitute employee who works five or more months of seventy or more hours for which earnable compensation is paid in a school year may apply to the department to establish membership after the end of the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| SB 6566 2001–02 |
Agricultural liensAmends RCW 60.13.060 to modify the termination period for certain agricultural liens. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6485 2001–02 |
Aircraft parts/tx deductionsProvides that, in computing tax, the purchase price of parts used in the repair and maintenance of commercial aircraft components may be deducted from the measure of the tax by persons taxable under RCW 82.04.250(2), if the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6448 2001–02 |
All-hazards warning systemAn appropriation of $500,000 is made to the Military Department, Emergency Management Division, to provide the infrastructure for activation of the emergency alert system at state and county levels. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| SB 5260 2001–02 |
Ignition interlock$ Makes a driver's record rather than a driver's license the place where a notation must be made regarding the driver's required used of an ignition interlock. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5477 2001–02 |
Public transportation systemIn a county with a population of more than 150,000, where a PTBA and a city both operate a public transportation system, the county must submit a ballot proposition to the city on whether the PTBA should acquire the city's... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |