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546
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,784
Bills co-sponsored
21,399
Recorded votes
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Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5576 1999–00 |
Impounded vehicle releaseRevises RCW 46.55.120 to provide that an impounded vehicle must not be released to any person until the registered owner establishes with the court having jurisdiction that any penalties, fines, or forfeitures owed by him or... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5585 1999–00 |
Animal health products/taxAn exemption from retail sales and use tax is provided for sales of substances used to optimize animal production, vaccinations, antibiotics, parasite treatment compounds, federally approved animal pharmaceuticals, and other... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5591 1999–00 |
Board of education membershpProvides for citizen election of members of the state board of education and increases the number of board members to two per congressional district. Repeals RCW 28A.305.020, 28A.305.040, 28A.305.050, 28A.305.060, and 28A.305.070. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5600 1999–00 |
WW II veterans memorialA sales and use tax exemption is provided for labor and services rendered and tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of a World War II memorial on the state capitol grounds during the course of... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5627 1999–00 |
Impact fees/taxationExempts certain impact fees from sales and use taxation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5635 1999–00 |
Instructional staff salariesRevises provisions for compensating certificated instructional staff. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5645 1999–00 |
Whistleblower protectionRequires that, in order to be investigated, an assertion of improper governmental action must be provided to the auditor within one year after the occurrence of the asserted improper governmental action. Declares the auditor... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5646 1999–00 |
Outdoor burningDeclares that the goal for the state should be a reduction in outdoor burning, but such burning must be allowed under reasonable conditions until viable alternatives are found and put into place. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5650 1999–00 |
LEOFF service transferPertains to law enforcement officers for a state parks and recreation commission and the state liquor control board. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5653 1999–00 |
Disabled entrepreneur opportProvides entrepreneurial opportunities for disabled persons. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5695 1999–00 |
Vehicle sales/taxationExemptions are provided from wholesaling B&O tax for wholesale sales of used motor vehicles and for new vehicles sold between dealers as accommodation sales for inventory purposes. An exemption from retailing B&O tax is... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5707 1999–00 |
Unemployment comp benefitsIf the Commissioner of the Employment Security Department finds that an individual has failed or refused to take a preemployment drug test after receiving an offer of employment, the individual may not continue receiving... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5723 1999–00 |
Cost-of-living adjustmentsMakes appropriations to classified employee cost-of-living adjustments for the department of public instruction. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5732 1999–00 |
Fish & wildlife officersAuthorizes admission of law enforcement officers of the department of fish and wildlife into the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5740 1999–00 |
Bull trout recovery projectThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must establish a bull trout recovery project for northeastern Washington. The project must emphasize recovery measures within Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5742 1999–00 |
Eurasian water milfoilGovernment entities are authorized to use the pesticide 2,4-D to treat an initial infestation of Eurasian water milfoil. If the entity complies with the pesticide label requirements and notifies lake residents of the intended... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5753 1999–00 |
Reading incentive awardsDeclares that a reading incentive program to compensate parents of first grade students who have achieved appropriate reading accuracy and fluency skills is created. The program shall be administered as follows: (1) Before the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5785 1999–00 |
Minor making threat at schooA procedure is established when the crime of harassment is committed by a minor on school grounds, school transportation, school facilities, or is directed at school personnel or volunteers. The minor must be detained 48 hours... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5804 1999–00 |
Water rights changeA change from one agricultural use to another does not constitute a change in purpose of use. Agricultural use is defined as use of water for commercial production of an agricultural commodity, including horticultural,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5841 1999–00 |
Unique real property valuatnProvides that, to assure equality and uniformity of taxation of unique real property, the following uniform principles should be applied for determining the true and fair value in money of such unique real property: (1) The... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5842 1999–00 |
Tax appeal recordsDeclares that, for all actions that are appealed successfully by the property owner, the following shall occur: (1) A copy of the order shall be kept by the board of tax appeals, and the county board of equalization; (2) the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5851 1999–00 |
Class size reductionProvides for an additional maximum of four certificated instructional staff per one thousand full-time equivalent students in grades four through six for the addition of teachers solely to reduce class size. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5863 1999–00 |
Boarding home definitionAny unit which is part of the licensed bed capacity of the boarding home is exempt from licensure or regulation as a boarding home, if that unit is occupied by an independent person who does not require any assistance. The... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5867 1999–00 |
Workers' comp rating planThe department's retrospective rating plan is statutorily mandated. Participating employers or groups of employers must comply with the department's rules. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5884 1999–00 |
Workers' comp carriersDeclares that the purpose of this act is to provide all employers in Washington state a choice of carriers from whom to purchase workers' compensation insurance; to provide employers and their employees the benefits of a... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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