Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Winsley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5195 1995–96 |
Job training programsA "Tax Incentive Program" ("TIP") is created, with the stated goal of encouraging the hiring, and training, and increasing the employability of public assistance recipients. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5196 1995–96 |
Higher ed contributns/tax crThe creation of a private-public partnership is intended to encourage businesses to fill the gap between available resources and the demand for student financial aid. Businesses that make cash contributions to qualified... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5197 1995–96 |
JOBS program participationJOBS program participation is mandatory for all non-exempt recipients. "Good cause" criteria may exempt some recipients from participating. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5199 1995–96 |
Boards and commissionsA total of 46 boards, councils, commissions and committees is affected as follows: one is reconfigured, 31 are eliminated outright, and 14 are consolidated into four merged boards. In place of the abolished Hydraulic Appeals... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5203 1995–96 |
Crim offndr recrds/admissiblThe secretary's powers include the ability to delegate the authority to certify and maintain custody of records in the department's files. The department may charge reasonable fees for copying, certifying, and mailing... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5204 1995–96 |
Work ethic campsThe eligibility requirements for the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) are modified to expand the pool of eligible candidates. The minimum qualifying sentence length is reduced from 22 to 20 months, and the upper age limit of 28 is eliminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5207 1995–96 |
Municpl corprtn annexationUnincorporated territory of less than 100 acres, with at least 80 percent of its boundaries contiguous with two municipal corporations providing sewer or water service, may be annexed into one of the municipal corporations if... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5208 1995–96 |
Sewer/water district chargesIf a sewer district or water district forecloses a lien on a customer's property, the district may recover attorneys' fees and the cost of title searches and title insurance. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5210 1995–96 |
Unfair labor practicesIt is an unfair labor practice for a public employer or a bargaining representative to discipline a public employee because of activities related to a labor dispute, other than criminal activities, which were authorized by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5211 1995–96 |
Locl gov/fedrl & privt fundsCounties, cities, towns and public corporations are authorized to engage in federally guaranteed "conduit financings". More specifically, these entities may: * issue federally guaranteed notes under Section 108 of the Housing... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5213 1995–96 |
Domestic relations actionsA support order that requires health insurance coverage for a dependent child is a qualified medical child support order for the purposes of ERISA if it states the names and addresses of the obligor and each dependent child, a... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5216 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accProvisions dealing with the terms and conditions of State Parks' purchase of certain trust lands are modified. The Department of Natural Resources and State Parks are granted general authority to negotiate these sales at fair... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5217 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 · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5255 1995–96 |
Absentee ballots processingDuring the ten days preceding a primary or election, the processing of absentee ballots may include verification of voters' signatures on the return envelopes and opening the return envelopes. The canvassing board must place... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5261 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established to advise and to represent private property owners in judicial, legislative or administrative proceedings involving governmental actions that raise the issue of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5262 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The ombudsman shall have only the authority to advise private property owners on issues of constitutional takings that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5263 1995–96 |
PUD commissionersRevises procedures for the election of public utility district commissioners. Repeals RCW 54.40.010, 54.40.030, and 54.40.050. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5272 1995–96 |
Oil spill risk reductionAn owner or operator of a covered vessel may petition the Office of Marine Safety (OMS) for a waiver of rules or requirements relating to vessel inspection, plan compliance or vessel operation, if the owner or operator has... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5273 1995–96 |
Election canvassing boardsThe Secretary of State may adopt rules governing the delegation of the responsibilities of county canvassing boards. However, the responsibility for determination of the validity of challenged or special ballots and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5295 1995–96 |
Salaries for elected officlsIncreases the citizen membership from eight to nine. Provides for the replacement of a member who relinquishes the position by two or more unexcused absences. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5296 1995–96 |
Health facilities & servicesCON is phased out under the following schedule: As of July 1, 1995, the following no longer requires CON review: ambulatory care centers; sales or leases of hospitals; nursing home capital expenditures exceeding the $1.2... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5301 1995–96 |
Tribal gaming activitiesThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal compacts that include, but do not exceed, the following specific limitations: Wager limits of $100 per wager; operating hours for the gaming facility of not more than... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5304 1995–96 |
Vehicle identificatn inspectThe chief of the WSP must use county auditors and subagents who volunteer to conduct the VIN inspections for out-of-state vehicles being brought into the state. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |