Dino Rossi
Senator
· Republican
· District 45
· most recent term 2017–18
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87
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
427
Bills co-sponsored
6,771
Recorded votes
5.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6002 2001–02 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief by spreading valuation increases over four years. Takes effect for taxes levied in 2001 for collection in 2002 and thereafter if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 1 of the state... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6017 2001–02 |
Education & trans fundng actThe statutory restrictions on agency contracting practices are repealed and state agencies are expressly authorized to contract for services with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Agencies are prohibited... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6054 2001–02 |
General license feesAuthorizes a city to charge a general license fee upon a person for registration or certification purposes that ensures efficient administration of the city's business taxes. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6073 2001–02 |
University of WA/employeesApplies to employees at the University of Washington who are undergraduate students or graduate students on the campus of the University of Washington and are: (1) Graduate teaching assistants; (2) Graduate research... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6099 2001–02 |
Electric utilities/taxesSales and use tax exemptions are provided to electric utilities when they purchase tangible personal property for construction on, or improvements to, existing generating facilities. The exemption extends to the associated... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6115 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesProvides that regional transit authorities must honor their contractual obligations among the subareas within their boundaries and maintain subarea equity, such that no subarea benefits at the expense of another. Declares that... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6127 2001–02 |
Nonprofit orgs/property taxRevises provisions relating to the property taxation of nonprofit organizations engaged in the production and performances of musical, dance, artistic, dramatic, or literary works for the public. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6128 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6136 2001–02 |
TransportationProvides that, if an authority sells land that was acquired through condemnation, then it shall remit to the owner or owners from whom it obtained that land the difference between the amount paid for the land when acquired... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6144 2001–02 |
Public assistanceRequires recipients to comply with an individual responsibility plan that: (1) Sets forth an employment goal and a plan for moving the recipient into gainful employment; (2) contains the obligation of the recipient to become... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6145 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceDeclares that, in order to be eligible for benefits under the domestic violence unemployment insurance special benefits program, an applicant must have been a victim of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 26.50.010, or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6146 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6174 2001–02 |
State energy supplyDeclares an intent of this act to: (1) Modify the statutory procedures and authorities of the energy facility siting evaluation council for a limited time to encourage generators to operate their facilities to their fullest... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6184 2001–02 |
Simpson inv co/revenue deptFinds that the recent state supreme court decision in Simpson Investment Co. v. Dept. of Revenue could lead to an unusually restrictive, narrow interpretation of the deductibility of investment income for business and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6186 2001–02 |
Gorcery distribution coopsFinds that the procurement and distribution of groceries, general merchandise, products, and commodities that are necessary or useful in the retail grocery business incur different tax costs, depending upon the means chosen to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6206 2001–02 |
Chemical dependncy/prprty txDeclares that real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit corporation, association, or other entity that is certified under chapter 70.96A RCW and used for chemical dependency treatment is exempt from taxation. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6216 2001–02 |
Industrial insurance fundsProvides that the department must fix basic premium rates that are the lowest necessary to maintain actuarial solvency of the accident and medical aid funds in accordance with recognized insurance principles, subject to the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5114 2001–02 |
Motorcycles$ Exempts from the sales and use tax those motorcycles loaned or purchased for the purpose of providing motorcycle operator training through the Department of Licensing = s (DOL) motorcycle safety education program. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 6143 2001–02 |
Sex & kidnapping offenders$ Requires county sheriffs to submit level III sex offender community notifications to legal newspapers. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5558 2001–02 |
Alcohol violators$ Prohibits courts from suspending the sentencing requirement that certain drunk driving offenders may drive only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5702 2001–02 |
Forest lands/ taxation$ Eliminates the distinction between classified and designated forest lands by re-designating all classified forest lands as designated forest land and changing all references to "classified lands" to "designated lands." $... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5002 1999–00 |
Fish and wildlife hot lineThe toll-free poaching hotline is authorized in statute and expanded to include calls on dangerous wildlife. The department must report the results of its investigative findings back to each person who provides a poaching or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| SB 6404 1999–00 |
Supplemental operating bdgtAppropriations from various agencies are modified, with a net increase of approximately $178 million in appropriations from the state General Fund. For additional information, see "2000 Supplemental Operating and Capital... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| SB 5001 1999–00 |
Cougar hunting$ Allows the use of dogs to hunt cougars within selected areas of a game management unit to address a public safety need presented by one or more cougar, but only after the Fish and Wildlife Commission has determined that no... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6865 1999–00 |
Vehicle license tab feesCurrent license tab fees are replaced with an annual license tab fee of $30 for motor vehicles, regardless of year, value, make, or model, beginning January 1, 2000, and the taxes on motor vehicles, travel trailers, and... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2000, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 2000 |
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