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 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5527 2001–02 |
Private clubs/liquorA private club that restricts membership through selected criteria may obtain an endorsement for up to 40 nonclub member sponsored events using club liquor. Visitors and guests may attend the events only by invitation of the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5556 2001–02 |
Public assetsPublic funds cannot be used to promote or oppose any ballot proposition. An association or nonprofit corporation that derives 25 percent or more of its income from public funds, and a majority of its officers or members are... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5570 2001–02 |
Credit unions$ A director or committee member of a credit union is exempted from personal liability for an act causing harm, provided the act 1) was performed within the scope of his or her official duties, 2) does not constitute a breach... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5590 2001–02 |
Liability cmpny annl reportsCorporate reports required by statute may be filed with the Secretary of State's Office by electronic means, and must identify the person executing the electronic filing. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5598 2001–02 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers are regulated at the level of registration. No person may use the title "athletic trainer" without registering with the Secretary of Health. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5605 2001–02 |
Insurers/investmentsInsurers are prohibited from investing in the securities (common or preferred stock, debt obligations, or other securities) of their subsidiaries in excess of a certain amount, as specified by formula. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5623 2001–02 |
Surplus line brokersThe Insurance Commissioner is authorized to license a nonresident person as a surplus lines broker if they meet all other requirements of the law, and if their state or province of residence extends a similar privilege to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5639 2001–02 |
Abstracts of driving recordsViolation of the restrictions surrounding the release of a driving record abstract is a class C felony. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5647 2001–02 |
Energy efficiency standards$ Includes the concept of energy management systems in the development of the life-cycle cost analysis for the construction and renovation of major public buildings. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5649 2001–02 |
Elctrcty generatn resourcesPrior to a general rate-setting proceeding, an electrical company may file information with the Utilities and Transportation Commission concerning its decision to acquire electricity generation. Acquisition includes direct... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5652 2001–02 |
In-home long-term careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must study the experience of at least two states which have established arrangements that enable individual providers of home care services to collectively bargain the terms of... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5653 2001–02 |
Insurer's estateThe order of distribution of claims against insolvent insurance companies is reprioritized, to comply with federal requirements, giving federal claims a higher priority, Class 3. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5654 2001–02 |
Licensing insurance agentsRequirements for the licensing of nonresidents are changed to more closely conform to the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The commissioner may license nonresident agents and brokers: (1) if their state or province... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5674 2001–02 |
Washington climate center$ Authorizes the establishment of the Washington Climate Center (Center) as an independent, nonprofit organization to serve as a central clearinghouse for climate change activities and to perform specified duties related to... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5688 2001–02 |
Infant and child productsThe Department of Health may develop and maintain a product safety education campaign. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5765 2001–02 |
Environmental permit/transThe following projects are eligible for a streamlined environmental permitting process: pilot projects designated in this act, transportation projects of statewide significance, and projects selected for programmatic review by... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5776 2001–02 |
Insurance/confidentiality$ In the furtherance of his regulatory duties, the State Insurance Commissioner is authorized to receive confidential information from authorized agencies while being exempted from the requirements of the public disclosure act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5788 2001–02 |
WhistleblowerThe remedies for retaliation against a whistleblower are extended to anyone who has reported alleged improper governmental action to a public body. Whistleblower also means an employee who refuses to obey an order that would... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5792 2001–02 |
Wine and ciderThe additional tax on wine products is continued indefinitely. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5793 2001–02 |
Holding company act$ A holding company act is created for health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations that is similar to the one for traditional insurance companies. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5795 2001–02 |
Special parking privilegesLicensed physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners are allowed to issue special parking permits. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5800 2001–02 |
Disclosure/port districtsFinancial and commercial information and records supplied by anyone for the purpose of qualifying to submit a bid or proposal for a port district project or for the purpose of negotiating the use or lease of port facilities is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
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