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 5136 2001–02 |
Initiative review commissionA three-member initiative review commission is established for the purpose of preparing a statement for the voters = pamphlet. The statement lists potential constitutional challenges to the initiative and states that the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5167 2001–02 |
State energy strategyThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must review and revise the state energy strategy every five years. The review and revision must be accomplished within two years. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5168 2001–02 |
Technology fees/higher edThe community colleges and technical colleges are included in the statute allowing governing boards, with the written consent of the student government association, to establish a student technology fee. Following one year of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5172 2001–02 |
Public assistanceThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) designs a program intended to increase the supply of housing for ? persons on public assistance, @ by paying landlords directly. DSHS considers the use of public and private... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | 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 5200 2001–02 |
School certificated staffThe meaning of incentives includes, but is not limited to, recruiting certificated instructional staff or for meeting or exceeding mutually agreed to goals. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5202 2001–02 |
Hispanic scholarship programEstablishes the Hispanic American endowed scholarship program. | 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 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 5278 2001–02 |
Asian medicineReplaces references to Oriental medicine with Asian medicine. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5280 2001–02 |
AcupunctureEffective January 1, 2003, the Department of Social and Health Services must offer acupuncture services under the state Medicaid program through state licensed providers. The department must limit the number of treatments... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5281 2001–02 |
Retirement allowanceIf the retiree of a PERS I reduced retirement allowance with a survivor benefit obtains a restraining order against the beneficiary, and the beneficiary is then found by a court to have violated the restraining order, the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5287 2001–02 |
Kinship caregiver servicesThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to convene a work group to study the needs of relative care providers. Work group representatives must include a variety of entities that provide services to this population. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5288 2001–02 |
Interpreters for the deafBy December 1, 2003 sign language interpreters must be licensed by the Department of Licensing. By December 1, 2003 a public or private entity may not hire a person to interpret unless the department licenses the interpreter. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5304 2001–02 |
Exposure to chemicalsA worker who is exposed to hazardous chemicals on the job is presumed to be eligible for workers = compensation benefits if the worker establishes: (1) he or she has suffered harm or pain; and (2) an accident occurred or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5313 2001–02 |
Highway noise mitigationDirects the department of transportation to develop criteria to be used for evaluating and prioritizing noise mitigation projects. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | 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 5356 2001–02 |
Real estate appraisersThe requirement for out-of-state temporary real estate appraiser licensing and certification privileges to expire 90 days from issuance is deleted. New provisions authorize the director of the Department of Licensing to adopt... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5375 2001–02 |
Abandoned vehiclesNo vehicle meeting the definition of "junk"vehicle can be resold at auction. A tow truck operator can refuse to accept a bid at auction for the following reasons: the bidder owes the operator money; the operator knows the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | 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 5420 2001–02 |
Family leave insuranceThe Department of Labor and Industries establishes a program of paid family and medical leave insurance. Workers and employers each pay a one cent per hour premium into a fund. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | 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 |
| SB 5424 2001–02 |
Safe burning cigarettesProvides that, by January 1, 2003, the director of fire protection shall adopt by rule fire safe standards for cigarettes sold or offered for sale. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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