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 5095 2001–02 |
Economic dev/rural countiesThe business and occupation tax credit for job creation in rural areas is expanded to include jobs that are created as a result of the relocation of a business into a rural area or community empowerment zone. It remains... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5096 2001–02 |
Tax deferrals/rural countiesThe distressed area sales and use tax deferral is no longer available for a project in a county that contains a community empowerment zone and draw employees from the community empowerment zone. The distressed area business... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5116 2001–02 |
VoyeurismDeclares that a person commits the crime of voyeurism in the second degree if, under circumstances not constituting voyeurism in the first degree, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5117 2001–02 |
Investigative recordsProvides that, except for disclosure to a criminal justice agency, investigative records may only be disseminated or disclosed under the following circumstances: (1) All suspects identified in the investigative records have... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5119 2001–02 |
Vehicular homicideIncreases penalties for vehicular homicide while intoxicated. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5137 2001–02 |
Home loan programA low-income home ownership loan program is established in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development if funds are available. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5173 2001–02 |
Food service establishmentsThe State Board of Health is directed to establish rules for providing letter grades as an inspection system for all food service establishments in the state. The rules must include clearly posting the letter grade upon... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5198 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceThe definition of "misconduct," for purposes of unemployment insurance benefits, is expanded to include criminal acts by employees at an employer's business or in willful disregard of the employer's interest. Such acts... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5245 2001–02 |
Salmon recovery grantsState agencies are added to the definition of project sponsor, making them eligible for Salmon Recovery Funding Board grants. Interagency agreements may be used to provide funding from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5259 2001–02 |
Temporary services agenciesTemporary services agencies must provide information on new job assignments to employees, including job descriptions, rate of pay, work schedules, and health or safety hazards, as well as written notification of the rate of... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5261 2001–02 |
Record of convictionProvides that every offender who has completed all terms of a suspended or deferred sentence imposed by a court of limited jurisdiction as defined under chapter 3.02 RCW may apply to the sentencing court for a vacation of the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5265 2001–02 |
Labor/unfair practicesIt is an unfair practice for an employer to terminate or misclassify an employee to avoid providing employment-based benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5271 2001–02 |
Mental illness/insuranceCertain mental illnesses diagnosed under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders must be covered as any chronic medical condition. If a minor is not covered under the categories of mental illness that are... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5277 2001–02 |
State ferries/alcoholThe sale of liquor on all Washington State ferries is prohibited. This prohibition cannot impair existing contracts the ferry system has with the entities providing alcohol on the ferries. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5290 2001–02 |
Veterans memorial plazaSubject to approval by the Capitol Campus Committee, the Department of General Administration (Department) must designate a portion of the east capitol site, in the vicinity of the Korean War Memorial, as the Veterans Memorial Plaza. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5302 2001–02 |
Caregiver tax exemptionA business and occupation tax exemption is created for the provision of non-facility based residential services to persons with developmental disabilities. All businesses are exempt from paying B&O tax on any amounts received... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5320 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle taxDeclares the intent of this act is to clarify existing law with respect to the ability of public transportation systems to impose an annual excise tax on the value of motor vehicles. Senate Bill No. 6865 (chapter 1, Laws of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5322 2001–02 |
Day-care licensing infoThe Legislature recognizes that parents and consumers using child care services need improved access to information about providers. The Department of Social and Health Services must establish and maintain a toll-free... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5324 2001–02 |
Health insuranceProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5325 2001–02 |
PERS plan 2/early retirementAmends RCW 41.40.630 relating to retiring early in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5381 2001–02 |
License platesWhen a used car is sold privately, the seller must remove the license plates from the vehicle and retain them before the buyer takes possession of the vehicle. The buyer must apply for, and DOL must issue, a new set of license... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5397 2001–02 |
Contract rans employeesPublic employers may not contract out for transportation services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm are less than those... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5398 2001–02 |
Prprty tx/seniors & disabledDeclares that all taxpayers who qualify for exemption under RCW 84.36.381 shall also be allowed a property tax exemption from the state levy equal to the tax imposed on the assessed value of the owner-occupied residential... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5402 2001–02 |
Hate crimesIn determining whether an exceptional sentence is appropriate, the court may consider whether the offender committed the offense because of the person's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5423 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/health insThe Legislature finds that individuals with disabilities face many barriers and disincentives to employment. The Legislature intends to strengthen the state's policy of supporting individuals with disabilities in leading fully... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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