Debbie Regala
Senator
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 2011–12
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245
Bills as prime sponsor
67
of those became law
1,437
Bills co-sponsored
14,230
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6544 2003–04 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are included that would allow the state to conform fully to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Sellers are authorized to designate an agent to register the seller with the state, if not already registered. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6550 2003–04 |
Lodging taxesThe Legislature retroactively modifies the authorization to impose the additional tax on lodging to January 31, 1999. The current procedures, methods of collection, and schedules for excise taxes apply. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6616 2003–04 |
Mandatory arbitrationIn counties which have authorized arbitration, all civil actions in superior courts, except for appeals from municipal or district courts, are subject to mandatory arbitration if the only relief sought is a money judgment and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6664 2003–04 |
Guardianship bondFunds held in all fiduciary and trust accounts must be bonded, unless the funds are held subject to the order of the court. This includes fiduciary accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6721 2003–04 |
Confidential recordsAmendments to RCW 71.05.390 that are made in the 2004 session are merged. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6740 2003–04 |
Child abduction preventionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot project for selected school districts to identify instructional materials and resources for parents and teachers to use to provide instruction designed to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 6294 2003–04 |
Physical activityThe Legislature intends to promote statewide policy and planning efforts that increase access to inexpensive or free opportunities for regular exercise in all communities. The Board of Health must adopt rules for the control... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6431 2003–04 |
Health info for youthStudents receiving health instruction paid for with public funds may have health information and disease prevention information that is medically and scientifically accurate related to sexual activity. This curricula should be... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6441 2003–04 |
Fire fighter record checksAll paid or volunteer fire fighters, hired or appointed after the | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6564 2003–04 |
Drivers' licensesA person who has had his or her driver's license suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket, driving without insurance, or committing multiple driving offenses within a specified period of time may apply for an occupational... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6258 2003–04 |
Corrections officer certA corrections officer is terminated from employment for conviction for any crime: (1) committed on the job; (2) involving dishonesty or false statement; or (3) involving possession of a controlled substance. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6549 2003–04 |
Ferries and U. S. flagState law requires schools, court rooms, and state buildings to install, display, and maintain the American and state flags. The Department of Transportation's Washington State Ferry System flies the American and state flags... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6179 2003–04 |
Low-cost housingTwenty-five percent of the value of a donation for the provision of low-cost housing to low-income buyers in Washington State may be credited against the imposed business and occupations tax. To be eligible, the donation must... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5524 2003–04 |
Rental of housingProvisions to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking from housing discrimination are expanded. 1. A tenant may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant, or a member of the household, is a victim... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5718 2003–04 |
Public disclosure exemptionsExempts federal social security numbers from public disclosure and copying except when disclosure is expressly required, governed, or authorized by other law. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5828 2003–04 |
Meningococcal immunizationRequires post-secondary educational institutions to provide certain students with information about meningococcal meningitis. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5870 2003–04 |
Sex & kidnapping offendersRequires a registered sex or kidnapping offender who is employed by an institution of higher education to inform the county sheriff. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6652 2003–04 |
Tax expenditure reportRequests the governor to prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report shall include the listing of exemptions prepared by the department of revenue... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6617 2003–04 |
Corporate crimesFinds that the penalties available to the judiciary for criminal conduct by corporations are restricted by the inability of the judicial system to imprison a fictional person, generally leaving only temporary monetary... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6618 2003–04 |
Contractor surety bondsDeclares that the amount of the bond required upon the renewal of an applicant's registration shall be the equivalent of: (1) The sum of two thousand dollars times the number of contracts to which RCW 18.27.114 applies that... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6633 2003–04 |
AutismDirects the department of health to contract for a study on the causes and prevention of autism. The department shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2005, that includes... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6597 2003–04 |
Home & community careRecognizes the importance of case management as a critical home and community care service and maintains its commitment to this system of services; however, the legislature also affirms that in the event of limited case... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6268 2003–04 |
Affirmative actionColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6551 2003–04 |
Access to health insuranceBeginning October 1, 2004, every employer with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees is assessed a fee for every employee working over 86 hours per month. The fees are sufficient to pay for Basic Health Plan (BHP),... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 5878 2003–04 |
Health care insuranceNo individual or organization with a religious or moral tenet opposed to a specific health care service is required to purchase or otherwise provide insurance coverage for that service if they object to doing so for reason of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
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