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 5696 1999–00 |
Election costsThe state of Washington must assume its prorated costs of a state primary or general election in even as well as odd numbered years. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5725 1999–00 |
Public works subcontractorsThe threshold of $100,000 is raised to $1 million. School districts are no longer subject to listing requirements. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5727 1999–00 |
LEOFF ex-spouse benefitsQualifies an ex spouse as surviving spouse in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Adam Kline (D-37) | 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 5747 1999–00 |
Counselors/privileged infoConfidential communications between a client and a certified counselor are privileged to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as exist for psychologists. The privilege does not apply in cases of involuntary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5754 1999–00 |
Building codesThe Uniform Plumbing Code is removed from the State Building Code Council = s jurisdiction. The Advisory Board of Plumbers under the Department of Labor and Industries is given the additional duty to adopt and maintain the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | 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 5826 1999–00 |
Open space rights acquisitnLiability for back taxes is increased from the tax benefit over the previous seven years to the tax benefit over the previous 10 years. Thirty percent of the back taxes, penalties, and interest is distributed to the county and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5834 1999–00 |
In-home care servicesFinds that the quality of in-home care service is being jeopardized by many factors, including low wages and benefits paid to home care workers, high costs borne by agencies contracting with the state to provide these... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5858 1999–00 |
Off-road vehicle areasThe money available for off-road vehicle recreation facilities may not be spent in areas that are governmentally inventoried roadless areas. The money available for nonhighway road recreational facilities may also be expended... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5887 1999–00 |
Disabled veterans/prop taxAuthorizes a property tax exemption to veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5892 1999–00 |
Airport fire fighters/retirmAuthorizes retirement benefits for trained airport fire fighters. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5936 1999–00 |
Trip reduction programA new trip reduction program is created within the TIB. The program has many similarities to the existing commute trip reduction program administered by DOT. Incentive grants are provided to both public and private entities... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5937 1999–00 |
Underground storage tanksThe director of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency is authorized to create a corrective action financial assistance program. The financial assistance program assists owners and operators of underground storage tanks in... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5956 1999–00 |
Comm/tech coll part-time facThe differences between full- and part-time pay rates are addressed in two ways--increased compensation and establishment of a joint select committee to explore the availability of resources to address the issue long-term.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5985 1999–00 |
LEOFF plan 2 retirementMembers of LEOFF 2 who have completed at least 15 years of service and have reached age 50 may receive a early service retirement allowance. The early retirement allowance is the normal service retirement allowance, reduced by... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5990 1999–00 |
Aircraft fuel tax distributnThe Airport Development Account is created. Funds in this account may only be expended on general aviation airport development and maintenance, which is inclusive of any land adjacent to the airport that is owned by the port district. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5991 1999–00 |
Public employee bargainingAuthorizes parties to agree on the length of collective bargaining for public employees. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5994 1999–00 |
State pension policy/fundingDeclares an intent to articulate the fiduciary responsibilities of the trustees and others who oversee the public retirement systems. The legislature also intends to promote effective monitoring of public retirement systems by... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5995 1999–00 |
Public retirement systemsRevises provisions relating to the public retirement systems. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5996 1999–00 |
Early retirementProvides for a three percent per year reduction for early retirement. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6002 1999–00 |
Growth managmnt infrastructrEstablishes the growth management infrastructure account to assist counties and cities in financing and constructing those improvements identified in the capital facilities and transportation elements of growth management plans. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6016 1999–00 |
New county formationThe proponents of a proposed new county must submit a statement to the Secretary of State's office 12 months before the next regular session of the Legislature at which the petitions are to be submitted for approval. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6024 1999–00 |
Personal informatn collectnThe Department of Information Services is required to create and maintain a central registry of state agency databases or lists containing personally identifiable information. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6041 1999–00 |
Public-private trans initiatState oversight of user fees or tolls is changed. Private entities that request increases in toll rates or user fees after an advisory vote has occurred are subject to regulation by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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