Margarita Prentice
Senator
· Democrat
· District 11
· most recent term 2011–12
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807
Bills as prime sponsor
159
of those became law
1,853
Bills co-sponsored
18,077
Recorded votes
4.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6733 2003–04 |
Open primaryOpt out . Major political parties that do not receive at least 10 percent of the total votes cast at the last preceding even-year election may opt out of major party status. Minor party and independent candidates' access to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5035 2003–04 |
Special needs transportationApplications for annual license tab fees, gross weight fees, and additional fees for recreational vehicles include an opportunity for applicants to contribute funds to assist persons with special transportation needs. The... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6546 2003–04 |
Financial service companiesA new chapter is added to Title 19 RCW, providing that nonbank financial services that comply voluntarily with state and federal regulatory disclosure are protected against compliance review document discovery, and against... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6712 2003–04 |
Motorists info sign panelsRecovers costs for motorist information signs. Repeals RCW 47.36.325. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6714 2003–04 |
Caseload forecast councilExpands the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6567 2003–04 |
Nursing care commissionThe State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission is increased to 15 members. The number of registered nurse members is increased from three to seven, the number of public members in increased from two to three, and the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6704 2003–04 |
Health care provider/actionsStatutes regulating medical malpractice actions are amended in the areas of: allocation of fault; vicarious liability of hospitals; the statute repose; expert witnesses; pre-suit notice and certificate of merit requirements;... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6181 2003–04 |
Genetic info/discriminationIncludes genetic information as a protected category in the law against discrimination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6694 2003–04 |
Protecting homeownersFinds that it is necessary to: (1) Clearly establish that prime contractors have a duty to properly manage funds received from homeowners that are intended for suppliers, subcontractors, and others, and to hold those who fail... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6695 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctRevises the RTID definition of transportation project. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6672 2003–04 |
HOV toll lanesThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) must establish and operate a HOT lane pilot project on the existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes on State Route 167. Tolls are to be established by the Transportation... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6681 2003–04 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits pyramid promotional schemes. Repeals RCW 19.102.010 and 19.102.020. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5146 2003–04 |
Insurance codeMakes technical amendments to the insurance code in order to clarify statutory language and correct typographic errors, grammatical problems, obsolete terminology, and erroneous internal statutory references. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5147 2003–04 |
Automobile insuranceMinor revisions are made to the personal injury protection requirements with the intent of clarifying the application of the law. There are no changes in coverage requirements. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5193 2003–04 |
Malicious harassmentAn insurer cannot take an underwriting action on a property insurance policy of an individual, a religious or educational organization, or a nonprofit organized for religious, charitable or educational purposes if the insured... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5365 2003–04 |
Securities violationsCreates a Securities Prosecution Fund to be administered by the Department of Financial Institutions for the purpose of assisting law enforcement authorities in the prosecution of violations of the Securities Act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5422 2003–04 |
Single premium credit insRegulates the sale of single premium credit insurance offered in connection with residential mortgage loan transactions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5491 2003–04 |
Bus shelter advertisementsLocal transit systems are authorized to include commercial advertising on bus shelters located on state highway rights of way. WSDOT may grant air space leases for this purpose, unless there are significant safety concerns. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5524 2003–04 |
Rental of housingProvisions to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking from housing discrimination are expanded. 1. A tenant may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant, or a member of the household, is a victim... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5714 2003–04 |
Financial inst law parityGrants state chartered banks the same powers and authorities conferred upon state chartered thrifts. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5717 2003–04 |
Financial fraud equipmentCreates six financial fraud crimes pertaining to the use, possession, or production of payment instruments, identification, or devices used to produce fraudulent documents. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5718 2003–04 |
Public disclosure exemptionsExempts federal social security numbers from public disclosure and copying except when disclosure is expressly required, governed, or authorized by other law. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5852 2003–04 |
Tobacco settlementProvides enforcement provisions for requirements adopted under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6652 2003–04 |
Tax expenditure reportRequests the governor to prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report shall include the listing of exemptions prepared by the department of revenue... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
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