Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5236 2001–02 |
Newborn infant safety$ Eliminates criminal liability for a parent who abandons an infant, 72 hours or younger, in a hospital to a qualified person. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 5097 2001–02 |
POW/MIA flag$ Public entities must display the POW/MIA flag along with the United States flag and the Washington flag. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5626 2001–02 |
Definition of veteran$ The definition of "veteran" is expanded to include peacetime veterans and those who have fulfilled their initial military service obligation for purposes of: 1) veterans' preference on civil service exams; 2) free license... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5841 2001–02 |
Growth management act$ Extends the September 1, 2002 deadlines and a schedule for scheduled review and evaluation of comprehensive plans and development regulations for GMA jurisdictions, and for critical area and natural resource lands review for... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5954 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminology$ Changes references in Washington law from "Oriental" to "Asian." | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5354 2001–02 |
Mobile home relocation asst$ Amends the Mobile Home Relocation Assistance Act to allow the payment of relocation expenses to a mobile home owner that (1) must dispose of their mobile/manufactured home because it cannot be reinstalled at another site; or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 5629 2001–02 |
OFM agency requirements$ Removes requirements that certain information on equipment maintenance services and Assessing Districts be filed with the Office of Financial Management. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 5264 2001–02 |
Pblc emplys/unfair practices$ Makes it an unfair practice for a public employer to misclassify an employee to avoid providing employment-based benefits | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5292 2001–02 |
Public energy projects$ Limits the requirement for a public vote, authorizing public financing for major public energy facilities, to nuclear power plant facilities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6140 2001–02 |
Regional trans investmentA county with a population over 1.5 million and adjoining counties with a population over 500,000 may create Regional Transportation Investment Districts (RTID). | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 56, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |
| SB 5112 2001–02 |
Child restraint systemsChildren who are between the ages of four and eight and less than four feet nine inches in height must ride in a child booster seat. Any person who inspects, adjusts or provides educational services regarding a child passenger... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5416 2001–02 |
Drug-affected infants$ Requires primary health care providers to screen pregnant or lactating women for nonprescription use of controlled substances. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5426 2001–02 |
County law library funding$ Authorizes an additional surcharge on civil filing fees in order to fund county law libraries. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5670 2001–02 |
Driving under the influenceIt is a gross misdemeanor to operate a vessel equipped with a motor or other propulsion machinery of more than 2 horsepower, or any sailboat, with a BAC of 0.08 or more, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | 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 5791 2001–02 |
Lw enfrcmnt officers/actions$ Allows a local government to revoke the granting of a request to defend an officer, employee, or volunteer in a civil action arising out of the person's performance of official duties. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5829 2001–02 |
Local governments$ All hospital districts will be able to enter into interlocal agreements and contracts with other hospital districts. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6061 2001–02 |
Firemen's pension boards$ Requires Municipal Firemen's Pension Boards to meet at least quarterly. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 5058 2001–02 |
Public record protection$ Exempts information relating to collective bargaining, professional negotiations, and grievance or mediation proceedings from public inspection and copying. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 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 5311 2001–02 |
Collective bargainingOperating and maintenance employees of the Hanford nuclear power plant must settle certain contract disputes through binding interest arbitration. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5370 2001–02 |
CTED$ Renames the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) the Department of Community Development (DCD) and reestablishes the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) on July 1, 2001. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5599 2001–02 |
State mammalThe orca whale, orcinus orca, is designated as the state's official mammal. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |