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 5555 2003–04 |
Recovery of orca whalesDeclares that it is important that Washington state take strong measures to develop and implement a recovery strategy for the southern resident orcas, working closely with governmental and nongovernmental organizations with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5593 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingRecognizes that taxpayers desire a voice in the imposition of taxes and fees. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to provide both the immediate response to critical transportation issues by providing phased-in fuel... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5594 2003–04 |
Hazardous wasteDOE must, after consulting with the waste management industry, business, local government, environmental groups, and other interested parties: Revise, by July 1, 2004, administrative rules governing financial assurance,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5595 2003–04 |
Wastewater discharge permitsResponsibility for publishing notice of an application for a waste discharge permit is transferred from the applicant to DOE. Upon DOE's receipt of an application, it provides notice of the application to all potentially... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5612 2003–04 |
Pathological gamblingTransfers from revenues derived from the shared game lottery for the treatment of pathological gambling are made annually, beginning with fiscal year 2004. The amount of transfer is set at $250,000 per year. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5613 2003–04 |
Compulsive gambling infoThe current signage and hotline programs are declared to be a minimum response to problem gambling. The three commissions that regulate and promote gambling within Washington are authorized to contract with "other qualified... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5617 2003–04 |
Forensic competency examsProvides that, whenever there is reason to doubt the competency of a defendant, the court on its own motion or on the motion of any party shall request the secretary to designate a qualified expert or professional person to... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5618 2003–04 |
DSHS reportsDSHS is relieved of the duty to file an annual report regarding the following: debt forgiveness by the department; birth control services, information, and counseling; disparity in disposition for juvenile offenders; and the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5619 2003–04 |
Public assistance reportsThe requirement that recipients notify the department within 20 days is removed. The department is permitted to establish reporting requirements regarding countable income consistent with federal law and regulations governing... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5621 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationAdopts standards under industrial insurance for rating pain-related impairments. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5622 2003–04 |
Workers' comp medical examRevises provisions concerning industrial insurance medical examinations. Repeals RCW 51.32.114. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5635 2003–04 |
Death penaltyProvides that, until July 1, 2005, the sentence of death for anyone sentenced under RCW 10.95.030(2) shall be stayed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5636 2003–04 |
Victims of family violenceThe Department of Social and Health Services must exempt recipients from the 60-month cumulative time limit on services if they are victims of family violence. Family violence is added to the list of "good cause" reasons not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5691 2003–04 |
Wetlands mitigation projectsRequires the department of ecology to review wetlands compensatory mitigation projects and evaluate the adequacy of hydrological information presented by a project proponent to determine the likelihood of success of the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5724 2003–04 |
AntifreezeAntifreeze products containing at least 10 percent ethylene glycol and manufactured in this state after July 1, 2004, or sold after July 1, 2005, must contain an aversive agent to render the product unpalatable to humans and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5741 2003–04 |
Puget Sound action teamFinds that the counties, cities, and special purpose units of local government have major responsibilities regarding the management, protection, and cleanup of surface waters draining to Puget Sound, and other land use... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5775 2003–04 |
State parks & outdoor recAn excise tax of 0.8 percent is imposed on motor homes, travel trailers or campers. Several categories of motor homes, travel trailers, and campers are exempt from the tax, including unoccupied inventory held for sale and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5799 2003–04 |
High schl grad requirementsProvides that the high school assessment system required under RCW 28A.655.060 that leads to a certificate of mastery shall include multiple measures of assessment to determine whether students have met the standards for a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5830 2003–04 |
InitiativesRequires that each initiative measure to be submitted to the people that is certified to the ballot must be reviewed by the state supreme court for the purpose of assessing the constitutionality of the measure. The court shall... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5831 2003–04 |
Hlth care personnel shortageThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board must work with local workforce development councils to address health care personnel shortages. The board must support expanding the activities of existing health skills... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5847 2003–04 |
Firearms dealersProvides that, on and after April 1, 2004, a dealer shall maintain in working order, within the building designated in the dealer's license issued under RCW 9.41.110, an antitheft system intended to prevent theft of firearms. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5864 2003–04 |
Promise scholarshipsNot only high school graduates, but GED holders 21 years of age or younger may qualify for the Promise Scholarship by equaling or exceeding a cumulative Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 1200 on the first attempt, or equaling... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5867 2003–04 |
Environmental remediationThe July 1, 2003, expiration date for the retail sales tax exemption and special business and occupation tax rate of 0.471 percent for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is removed. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5897 2003–04 |
Genetic testingDeclares that it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or the state of Washington, its political subdivisions, or municipal corporations to require, directly or indirectly, that any employee or prospective... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5917 2003–04 |
School kitchensProvides that, before any child in preschool through fifth grade is allowed to work or help in a school kitchen, a parental/guardian permission slip that details the duties and responsibilities, as well as the potential risks... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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