Harriet Spanel
Senator
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2007–08
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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 6118 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax levy is reduced by 5 percent for taxes due in 1996 and becomes part of the base for calculations of the following year's 6 percent limit. Therefore, it is a permanent reduction in revenue. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6137 1995–96 |
Child care/emplyer tax credtEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against the amount of tax the employer owes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6239 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis educationThe Department of Health is required to establish a statewide osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program. The program promotes public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, with an emphasis on educating... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6273 1995–96 |
Public works projectsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1996, the following are authorized: loans for 67 public works projects totaling $96,785,915. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6283 1995–96 |
Low-density light & power/txThe amount of deductions against gross income allowed for low-density electric utilities is increased for purposes of computing the public utility tax. For electric utilities with fewer than five and one-half customers per... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6299 1995–96 |
Domestic violnc protctn ordrViolation of a no-contact order issued in a criminal proceeding is increased from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. The third or subsequent violation of a domestic violence no-contact order or protection order is increased... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6387 1995–96 |
Crab fishery licensesA number of changes affecting the Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery are made. The Fish and Wildlife Commission may open the fishery from October 1 to April 15. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6443 1995–96 |
Oil or gas explorationThe provision extending the moratorium is repealed thereby making permanent the moratorium on oil or gas exploration, development or production. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6446 1995–96 |
Water rights/instream purposIndividuals and governments are explicitly allowed to acquire rights for "instream uses," without a physical diversion of water. A water right holder can temporarily transfer a right to an instream use, and later transfer all... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6462 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesIn a felony case, the sentencing court may impose an exceptional sentence above the standard range if the offense involved domestic violence and one of the following circumstances: (1) the offense was part of an ongoing... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6467 1995–96 |
Pollution source feesAll new source review fees, and all RACT determination fees, are deposited into the air pollution control fund. Language that distinguishes between funds from permit program sources and non-permit program sources is deleted. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6468 1995–96 |
Cranial hair prostheses/insuThe Legislature finds that alopecia is a recognized medical disease that can alter a patient's functional status. It is clarified that all health insurance policies that provide coverage for protheses must provide coverage for... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6522 1995–96 |
Legislative ethics boardThe limitations on the political activities of the citizen members of the Legislative Ethics Board are modified. Citizen members of the Legislative Ethics Board may not contribute to or support legislative candidates nor... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6589 1995–96 |
Real estate restrictionsWhen a written request for a statement of restrictions from the owner of real estate is submitted to the city, town or county in which the property is located, the city, town or county must provide the owner with a statement... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6600 1995–96 |
Residentl property disclosurQuestions about the zoning and permit history of the property are added to the real property transfer disclosure statement. The notice to the buyer required by the disclosure statement also states that more information about... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6736 1995–96 |
School employee arbitrationThe section is repealed in the Educational Employment Relations Act that provides for mediation and fact-finding in the case of a bargaining impasse. It is replaced with provisions establishing a system of mediation and... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6774 1995–96 |
Trust land transfer programIt is the intent of the Legislature to establish a public process and clear guidelines for the trust land transfer programs. Revenue is provided for construction of public schools and the replacement properties purchased have... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6775 1995–96 |
Destroyed property/tx reliefReal property taxes and special assessments on property that is destroyed in whole or in part during the year, or that is in a disaster area declared by the Governor and has been reduced in value by more than 20 percent in... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5436 1995–96 |
Abuse victims insuranceInsurers and health carriers are prohibited from denying, or refusing to issue, renew, or reissue an insurance policy or coverage on the basis of the insured's, covered individual's, or applicant's abuse status. Insurers and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6124 1995–96 |
Optionl basic health pln srvEffective January 1998, the list of health services enumerated in statute as discretionary are made mandatory, and medical rehabilitation, chiropractic and midwifery are added to the list. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6560 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: It is clarified that Ecology may only delegate authority in accordance with the water well... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6726 1995–96 |
Utilities work force reductnUtility companies under the purview of the Washington Utilities and Tranportation Commission (WUTC) are required to notify the WUTC 60 days prior to a workforce reduction of at least 100 employees. Within 30 days, the WUTC... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6578 1995–96 |
Unemploy comp/unfair laborWorkers involved in a strike or lockout are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if the labor dispute is determined by a sitting judge to be due to an employer's unfair labor practice. Overpayments are not assessed by the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6240 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis health coverageAll insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical coverage are required to cover osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. They are also required to use current education materials to increase patient... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6418 1995–96 |
Assisted housing/tax exemptnA property tax exemption is added for real and personal property owned by nonprofit entities providing rental housing for very low-income households to the extent the property is reasonably necessary for the purposes of housing. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
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