Georgia Gardner
Senator
· Democrat
· District 42
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · Senate · D · LD 421999–00 · Senate · D · LD 421997–98 · House · D · LD 42
112
Bills as prime sponsor
30
of those became law
694
Bills co-sponsored
5,318
Recorded votes
3.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6659 1999–00 |
Prescription drug benefitsDirects the department to apply to the federal health care financing administration for a waiver under section 1115 of the federal social security act to provide medicaid prescription drug benefits to qualified persons who are... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6660 1999–00 |
Prescription drgs/pymnt asstThe Washington drug payment assistance program is created, providing eligible recipients with access to affordable prescription drugs. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is responsible for administering the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6674 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6598 1999–00 |
Ballot listingEstablishes provisions regulating ballot listing for presidential candidates. Repeals RCW 29.24.055. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6541 1999–00 |
Subsidy closureFor-profit and some nonprofit business must compile a report by March 1 of each year listing a variety of information about subsidies received, and the jobs created together with their hourly wages. The report must be filed... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6543 1999–00 |
Job skills grantsProvides that, in administering the job skills grants, the college board shall solicit the involvement of businesses employing current or recent WorkFirst participants. The college board shall, in conjunction with local... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6544 1999–00 |
Cetaceans and sireniansDeclares an intent to prevent suffering and mortality of cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises, and whales) and sirenians (manatees and dugongs) by prohibiting their capture when applicable to Washington territorial waters,... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6545 1999–00 |
Agriculture land/prprty taxThe true and fair value of farm and agricultural land is the lesser of two-thirds of fair market value or an amount determined by considering the earning or productive capacity of comparable lands from crops grown most... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6577 1999–00 |
Emergency powers/governorProvides that the governor may after finding that a county has suffered a budget reduction of forty percent or more from the previous budget year and that this reduction may cause adverse affects to life, health, property, or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6578 1999–00 |
Vehicle combinationsA vehicle combination consisting of a vehicle, travel trailer, and a trailer designed for hauling a boat is authorized. Specific limitations are placed on the size of the vehicles in the combination. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6581 1999–00 |
Regional trans systemsLocal governments must notify the Department of Transportation regarding any substantial development proposal that, if approved, would impact state-owned and operated transportation facilities. Substantial development... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6582 1999–00 |
Interstate highwaysInterstate highway on and off-ramps are not included as being of statewide significance. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6584 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.381 and 84.36.383 relating to property tax exemptions for persons confined in adult family homes and certain boarding homes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6484 1999–00 |
Impound paymentsAuthorizes the redemption of vehicles through credit cards and checks drawn on financial institutions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6522 1999–00 |
Physical therapyThe licensure of all physical therapists is required; three exemptions are listed. The techniques, devices, and medications that physical therapists may use in diagnosing and treating patients are defined. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6523 1999–00 |
Gift to state employeeDeclares that, for the purposes of this act, a donation made to a nonprofit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code is not a gift to a state officer or employee if the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6535 1999–00 |
Retirement systemsPension Oversight Board . A state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created, and consists of 20 members. Thirteen members are appointed by the Governor: four active member and four retiree representatives, and five local... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6536 1999–00 |
Early retirementProvides for early retirement in the plan 2 and plan 3 pension systems. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6427 1999–00 |
Rebuilt vehiclesA vehicle is a "salvage vehicle" when it has been previously declared a total loss as reported to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. If a vehicle is declared a total loss as reported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau,... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6433 1999–00 |
County excise tax/timberThe county timber excise tax is extended to privately owned timber harvested from state and local lands. All credits are applied to total state and local taxes. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6469 1999–00 |
Property tax creditProvides a revenue neutral property tax credit for certain senior citizens and retired persons. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6477 1999–00 |
Passenger-only ferriesA public subsidy is defined as the provision of money, equipment, or materials, or the provision of equipment, materials, services, or facilities at below-market value by a public entity to an applicant for a certificate or... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5094 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a personal flotation device while on an underway vessel that is less than 19 feet. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5097 1999–00 |
Archaeology/historic prsrvtnAn 11 member task force is created to study the issue of the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. A single recommendation for the location of the office within state government must be made to the Legislature and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
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