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 6291 1995–96 |
Insurnc commssnr/confid infoA new exemption is added to the public disclosure law that prevents release of information which identifies any person who makes a complaint or inquiry to the office of the Insurance Commissioner. This exemption includes... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6221 1995–96 |
Background checksBusinesses and organizations providing services to children, developmentally disabled persons, and vulnerable adults may conduct biennial background checks of employees, licensees, or volunteers. A business or organization... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6228 1995–96 |
Sex abuse/developmn disabledIf a person wishes to bring a cause of action for recovery of damages for injury due to sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled person, that action must be commenced within the later of the following periods: (1) within... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5031 1995–96 |
Methadone treatment programThe term "opiate substitutes" replaces the term "methadone," to allow for the use of new synthetic opiates in the treatment of persons with heroin and other opiate addictions. Opiate substitute treatment is defined as... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5123 1995–96 |
Bottled water/sales & use txBottled water, including artesian water, distilled water, drinking water, mineral water, natural water, and spring water, is exempt from retail sales and use tax. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5125 1995–96 |
Firearms/disposal by WSPAuthorizes the state patrol to determine the manner of disposal of firearms in its possession. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5178 1995–96 |
Securities investmentsThe customer is forwarded, within 30 days of execution, copies of the documents which set forth the customer's investment objectives, financial position, or financial needs. All other forms that are signed by the customer must... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5202 1995–96 |
Bank informatn for customersFinancial institutions are required to provide free copies of up to two canceled checks per month. They may still charge a fee for copies of additional canceled checks. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5205 1995–96 |
State patrol wage bargainingA process is created that allows the Washington State Troopers Association (WSPTA) to bargain with State Patrol management for non-wage related matters, and representatives from the Office of Financial Management (OFM) for wages. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5210 1995–96 |
Unfair labor practicesIt is an unfair labor practice for a public employer or a bargaining representative to discipline a public employee because of activities related to a labor dispute, other than criminal activities, which were authorized by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5236 1995–96 |
Prostitution interventn servA grant program is established in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The program enhances funding for prostitution prevention and intervention services. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5327 1995–96 |
Attorney-client privilegeProvides that, in any criminal proceeding, the act of contacting or retaining an attorney shall not be admissible against any individual or entity unless such act is done for the purpose of committing a future crime. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5339 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesDesignates the types of training courses and test scores which would demonstrate satisfactory competence. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5340 1995–96 |
Publ information disclosureDeclares an intent to achieve a proper balance between the need for open government and the right of individual citizens to personal privacy by clarifying the restrictions on disclosure of information for commercial purposes... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5341 1995–96 |
Vehicular pursuitRequires every state, county, and municipal law enforcement agency to adopt and implement, by December 31, 1995, a written policy to enable law enforcement officers to make more informed decisions about whether to initiate or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5343 1995–96 |
Recycled contentThe Department of General Administration is required to adopt recycled content standards for panelboard and compost. The compliance date for adoption of standards for other products listed in existing law is delayed from 1992 to 1996. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5382 1995–96 |
Medical rehabilitatn servcesIncludes medical rehabilitation services as an essential health service of the uniform benefits package and the basic health plan. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5389 1995–96 |
Escrow agentsRegulation of escrow agents and officers is transferred from the Department of Licensing to the Department of Financial Institutions. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions, rather than the Governor, appoints... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5394 1995–96 |
Publ employee health insurncWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health insurance... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5412 1995–96 |
Daycare employees subsidyThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a wage ladder for employees of licensed, nonprofit child care centers that have no religious affiliation. Child care centers are required to increase an employee's... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5413 1995–96 |
Public employees' licensesRequires state agencies to pay for an employee's special license or certification required for performance of official duties. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5415 1995–96 |
Roadside rest areas accommodPermits a disabled person to be accompanied in the restroom by his or her attendant, who may be a person of the opposite gender. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5418 1995–96 |
Scanners enforcement"Point of sale" systems are defined as devices or cash registers that retrieve stored information relating to prices. The inspection procedure for point of sale devices is the procedure recommended by the National Conference... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5424 1995–96 |
Driving records/insurers useA new section is added to the Insurance Code which allows the Insurance Commissioner to disallow the use of driving abstracts by insurers when it is not determined that an insured is at fault. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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