Shirley Winsley
Senator
· Republican
· District 28
· most recent term 2003–04
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275
Bills as prime sponsor
58
of those became law
3,509
Bills co-sponsored
11,892
Recorded votes
2.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5954 1995–96 |
Engineers & land surveyorsAuthorizes the retired status certificate to be issued to individuals who are sixty-five years of age and retired from active practice. Exempts the retirees from payment of annual renewal fees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5963 1995–96 |
Sick leave cash outAllows employees who separate from state service to receive payment for accrued leave for illness or injury if they have thirty years of service, twenty-five years of service at age fifty-five, or five years of service at age... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5970 1995–96 |
Transfer into LEOFFTransfers law enforcement officers employed by the state liquor control board or the state parks and recreation commission into LEOFF. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5978 1995–96 |
Construction industry emplymInjured workers or their beneficiaries may not seek third-party damages against nonemployer owners, developers, general or prime contractors, suppliers, sub-contractors, design professionals, or construction managers for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5994 1995–96 |
Attendance incentive programParticipation in the state employee attendance incentive program is restricted to employees paid an annual salary that is less than the salary paid to classified employees at step K, range 55 in the state salary schedule.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6000 1995–96 |
Fire training/clean air actUntil July 1, 1998, fires set as part of training flight aircraft rescue are exempt from the permitting requirements of the Washington Clean Air Act, provided that the exercise is affiliated with an FAA-certified airport or is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6019 1995–96 |
Studded tires permitsProvides that, beginning November 1, 1995, it is unlawful to operate a vehicle having tires with metal studs without a valid permit. Requires an annual fee of one hundred sixty dollars for the permit. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6021 1995–96 |
Drugs/health care authorityRequires health care entities to keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. Requires health care... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6034 1995–96 |
Health insurance mandate repThe series of provisions in current law that phases in the employer mandate to pay no less than 50 percent of the premium for the lowest priced uniform benefits package of health insurance for all employees and their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6046 1995–96 |
Youth in need housingAuthorizes tax exemptions for new construction of alternative housing for youth in need. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6051 1995–96 |
Nonmedicaid therapy costsIt is affirmed and clarified that therapy costs that are covered by other payers are not subject to payment in the state Medicaid rate. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute bill adds an emergency clause. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6053 1995–96 |
Agency rule-making authorityProvides that state agencies may not rely solely on a statute's statement of intent or purpose for statutory authority to adopt any rule. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6061 1995–96 |
Water administrationThe Washington Water Resources and Water Quality Board is created. Members are appointed by the Governor, with consent of the Senate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6082 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationProvides limitations on property taxes levied for collection in 1997 and thereafter. Requires approval of a constitution amendment by the voters at the next general election. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6139 1995–96 |
Rape in second degreeThe crime of rape in the third degree is committed if a person engages in sexual intercourse with a resident of a state or county adult or juvenile correctional facility, and is not married to the victim. Consent of the victim... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6142 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a process for gradual reduction and eventual elimination of state property taxes. Establishes limitations on local property tax increases. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6152 1995–96 |
Child kidnapper registrationRequires kidnappers of children to register with local law enforcement agencies upon release from custody. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6164 1995–96 |
Annexation by petitionIf the legislative body of a city allows the circulation of a direct annexation petition, the legislative body must give notice by mail, within ten working days after acceptance of the proposed annexation, to the owners or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5000 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionsThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 4.7187 percent which is $54.4 million. Other taxing district levies are prevented from being higher as a result of the lower state tax levy. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5852 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryA presidential preference primary is conducted on the second Tuesday in March of a presidential election year. The Secretary of State may propose an alternate date for the primary to advance the concept of a regional primary... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5001 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe following changes are made to the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemption program effective July 1, 1995, for taxes payable in 1996: (1) All changes made to the senior citizen and disabled person property... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
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