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 6449 2003–04 |
Education finance studyCreates the K-12 finance study executive committee to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5375 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalLimits the jurisdiction of the hydraulic project approval (HPA) permit to work that occurs within the bed of any state waters. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5455 2003–04 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsA pilot program is established to study the viability and efficiency of allowing vehicle subagents to issue driver's license renewals. The program may not exceed two years and may include no more than eight subagents from... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5643 2003–04 |
Digital license platesDOL must implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system by January 1, 2004. All license plates must be manufactured by this system by December 31, 2004. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5668 2003–04 |
Hotel-motel taxesAny municipality that imposes a lodging tax, or a change to the tax, where more than $5,000 was generated under the fund during the previous year, must establish a lodging tax committee, composed of up to seven members. One... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5827 2003–04 |
International tourism centerThe Washington State Tourism Center is created. The center provides targeted assistance to national and international tourism-related businesses to promote Washington as a tourism destination and coordinates with local tourism... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5983 2003–04 |
Excise tax incentivesAn international company investing in Washington is included within the definition of person in the state's tax code. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5987 2003–04 |
Transportation agenciesThe appointment of the Secretary of Transportation by the Transportation Commission is made at the pleasure of the commission. The authority of the commission over other powers and duties of the secretary is also clarified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6084 2003–04 |
Utility relocation costsIf a regional transit authority agrees to reimburse a private utility provider for the costs of relocating utility facilities due to the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of a regional transportation system, the... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6343 2003–04 |
School attendance ageFinds that while the majority of children are regularly attending school or are being homeschooled by the age of six, a small number of children are not. Under current law, children are not required to attend school until they... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6346 2003–04 |
Transfer taxesFinds that significant changes have been made in federal estate tax laws and finds these changes have complicated the administration of Washington transfer taxes. Declares this act is intended to allow the department of... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6374 2003–04 |
Radiology assistantsPertains to a radiologist assistant, who is an advanced-level certified radiologic technologist who has completed an academic program encompassing a radiologist assistant curriculum from an approved school of radiologic... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6381 2003–04 |
Credit based rating plansThe requirement to file rates and rating plans with the OIC is clarified. Each insurer that uses credit history or an insurance score to determine personal insurance rates, premiums or eligibility for coverage must file all... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6387 2003–04 |
State forest landsFinds that all of the public lands granted to the state are held in trust and should be managed in a manner that enhances benefits in perpetuity. Finds that globalization of the wood products industry is changing the context... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6388 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesFinds an urgent and substantial need to enhance the development of all infants and toddlers with disabilities in Washington to minimize developmental delays and to maximize individual potential for learning and functioning.... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6397 2003–04 |
Emergency medical personnelAnyone convicted of theft from an ambulance or ambulance service licensed by the state is disqualified from being licensed as emergency medical service personnel. A person charged with theft from an ambulance or ambulance... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6398 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle insuranceRequires that, when the department sends a vehicle license renewal notice, it shall also provide notice of the requirement for written proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements in order to renew the license. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6292 2003–04 |
Felony drug offendersDeclares that this act applies to offenders who, on or after the effective date of this act, are serving terms of confinement within the standard range under RCW 9.94A.510, or longer than terms within the standard range due to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6293 2003–04 |
Mortgage brokersFederally insured persons doing business under the laws of another state are exempt from the Mortgage Broker Practices Act. The requirements on persons partially exempt from the act that relate to unfair or deceptive practices... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6301 2003–04 |
Parentage/DNA testingA proceeding to disprove paternity may be maintained at any time when genetic testing results show that there is zero percent probability that the presumed father is the biological father and the following apply: the genetic... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6235 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeDirects each medical malpractice insurer to file its underwriting rules, guidelines, criteria, standards, or other information the insurer uses to underwrite medical malpractice coverage. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6267 2003–04 |
HVAC/refrigeration specialtyProvides that, before December 1, 2004, a person who provides evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that he or she has worked in the HVAC/refrigeration specialty for a minimum of eight thousand hours may... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6272 2003–04 |
Family leave insuranceDeclares it to be in the public interest to establish a program that: (1) Provides additional options for individuals to use in balancing work and family responsibilities; (2) Is in addition to those programs offered by... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6277 2003–04 |
Edu emply cost-of-livingFunds 2004-05 cost-of-living increases for education employees. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
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