Harriet Spanel
Senator
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2007–08
2007–08 · Senate · D · LD 402005–06 · Senate · D · LD 402003–04 · Senate · D · LD 402001–02 · Senate · D · LD 401999–00 · Senate · D · LD 401997–98 · Senate · D · LD 401995–96 · Senate · D · LD 401993–94 · Senate · D · LD 401991–92 · House · D · LD 40
148
Bills as prime sponsor
48
of those became law
1,094
Bills co-sponsored
15,154
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6552 1999–00 |
Cascade foothills$ Directs the Parks and Recreation Commission to review and make recommendations regarding outdoor recreational facilities in the western slope of the Cascade foothills. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6680 1999–00 |
Fairs and youth showsThere is created a task force on funding of fairs and youth shows. The task force is to become knowledgeable about the operation of fairs and youth shows and how funding assistance has been used in recent decades to support... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6792 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement/med benefitThe Legislature declares its intent that not less than $50 million of surplus assets from the LEOFF Plan 1 fund be used, if possible, for payment of certain LEOFF Plan 1 retiree extraordinary medical expenses. The JCPP must... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5288 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passage prohibitnThe line of prohibition for oil tankers is moved westward to Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. The line is located at the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5569 1999–00 |
Strike or lockout/unemplymntIndividuals are not disqualified from unemployment benefits for certain strikes resulting from the unfair labor practices of employers. Following the filing of a complaint, the regional director of the National Labor Relations... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5899 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsThe court must presume that a material and substantial violation of the public disclosure or campaign finance laws has affected the outcome of the election. The court must declare the election void unless there is a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6249 1999–00 |
CPA continuing educationThe board may adopt, by rule, new continuing professional education standards that differ from the statute if the new standards are consistent with the standards of other states in order to provide consistent national... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6358 1999–00 |
Electronic harassmentHarassment through electronic communication and harassing telephone or electronic contacts are made illegal. Maliciously threatening to send an electronic communication to the person threatened with the intent to substantially... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6359 1999–00 |
Protection order informationThe provision that any other relevant and necessary information must be entered in the database is eliminated. The information entered is limited to the names of the parties, the cause number for every potentially competing... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6420 1999–00 |
Indoor smokingCities, towns, and counties are granted authority to adopt ordinances that regulate indoor smoking in public places more restrictively than the Clean Indoor Air Act permits. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6495 1999–00 |
Primary datePrimary date : Nominating primaries for November general elections are moved to an earlier date. Primaries in Washington State are held on the second Tuesday of the preceding June. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6546 1999–00 |
Long-term caregiversA comprehensive program of long-term care information and support for uncompensated caregivers is authorized through the Area Agencies on Aging. These services include general information for caregivers including how to access... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5325 1999–00 |
Unincorporated area councilsVoters of unincorporated areas of any county planning under the Growth Management Act may establish an unincorporated area council to develop a proposed subarea plan consistent with the county's comprehensive plan. The area... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5470 1999–00 |
Chemically related illnessesThe department must contract with an outside entity to study industrial insurance claims for chemically related illnesses and injuries suffered between January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1998. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5900 1999–00 |
Political campaign ads/expen$ Independent expenditure committees are subject to A last minute @ contribution limitations and special reporting. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6192 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur sale labelingIt is unlawful to place into the stream of commerce the fur of a domestic dog or cat, or any product containing the fur of a domestic dog or cat, unless it is accurately labeled as such. The first conviction is punishable as a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6430 1999–00 |
Oil tanker spill preventionThe statute is corrected and restructured to be consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court = s 1978 decision. The prohibition against tankers over 125,000 deadweight tons is eliminated. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6566 1999–00 |
Local park authorityThe legislative authority of any city with a population of over 150,000 that is not in a metropolitan park district (Seattle, Spokane) may levy an additional regular property tax not exceeding $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6384 1999–00 |
Marine finfish aquacultureThe Legislature recognizes that it is necessary to minimize the impact of escaped Atlantic salmon through statewide prevention measures, and that it is prudent to prohibit the expansion of salmon net pens until controls can be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6423 1999–00 |
Local capital facilty plansThe legislative body of a county or city, through ordinance or resolution may impose a sales and use tax for collection on the sale of or charge made for new construction. The tax is deducted from the state sales and use tax... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6461 1999–00 |
TANF work activityA TANF recipient, within the ages of 18 and 21 years, who maintains satisfactory full-time participation in a vocational or two-year community college program, an approved high school program, or a program at a proprietary... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6346 1999–00 |
Higher ed labor relationsAcademic personnel and other non-classified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. These collective bargaining rights are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6120 1999–00 |
Mandatory overtimeMandatory overtime is generally prohibited. Voluntary overtime continues to be permitted, and overtime compensation continues to be required. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6150 1999–00 |
Contaminated sedimnt cleanupThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to research options for funding the public share of clean-up of contaminated sediments in Puget Sound. The institute must report to the Legislature by December 1, 2000. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
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