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 5836 2001–02 |
Cmmnty hlth centr facilities$ Creates a community health center assistance program in the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority. An account is created for this program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5993 2001–02 |
Smoking in public places$ Restricts smoking in public places to designated smoking areas in bars, taverns, card rooms, tobacco shops, lounges that are licensed and posted as off-limits to persons under age 21, places that are posted as off-limits to... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6009 2001–02 |
Women's correctional centerDOC must maintain a residential parenting program at its major correctional institution for women to allow eligible inmates to keep their infants during their incarceration. The department must provide an appropriate living... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6100 2001–02 |
Mobile telephonesAny person operating a moving motor vehicle detained for an initial offense is guilty of a secondary offense/action if he or she is holding a wireless communications device. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6308 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceWorkers who are filing for unemployment insurance benefits and have temporary total disabilities can utilize the same alternative filing methods as other applicants, through the use of computers and call centers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6309 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceA clerical error in rate class 16 in Schedule B of employer contribution rates is corrected from 3.69 to 3.42. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6339 2001–02 |
Title 48 RCWAll references to a repealed section of the code relating to midwives are eliminated and replaced with the nursing care statute. No exclusion or limitation of preexisting conditions may be applied by an insurer to a Medicare... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6346 2001–02 |
Sexual exploitatn of minorsIn a situation where a computer has been submitted either privately or commercially for repair, modification, or maintenance, and a person develops reasonable cause to believe the computer stores visual or printed matter that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6362 2001–02 |
Manufactured/mobile homesIn addition to going to court, landlords and tenants have the option of free mediation and arbitration to resolve their disputes. Mediation is a first option for landlords and tenants, but if either party chooses to, they can... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6371 2001–02 |
Public school license platesA Public School License Plate series is established. The Department of Licensing and Superintendent of Public Instruction must design a plate displaying a red apple symbol and an education related motto. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6386 2001–02 |
School district electionsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6403 2001–02 |
Collective bargaining/U. W.Legislative intent related to cooperative labor relations, the importance of shared governance, and the university's authority in administration and admissions is stated. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6413 2001–02 |
Credit cards/late paymentNo late fees may be assessed against a new account's initial invoice until the account is 45 days overdue. When assessing late fees, credit card and retail credit issuers must make reasonable allowances for disruption to the... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6436 2001–02 |
Licensing departmentThe Department of Licensing (DOL) may sell advertising for inclusion in any of its publications, materials or mailings. DOL must retain the right to approve advertising content to ensure that the products or services are... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6440 2001–02 |
Collective bargainingFaculty members at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. Only one bargaining unit is allowable for faculty of each university. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6472 2001–02 |
Business & professions actUniform disciplinary regulations are established for all businesses and professions regulated by the Department of Licensing. "Disciplinary authorities" are defined as boards, commissions, or the director. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6477 2001–02 |
Principals & vice principalsPublic school principals and vice principals must be credentialed in one of the following two ways, both of which require holding valid administrative certificates: (1) they must hold or have held valid teacher certificates,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6493 2001–02 |
Driving record abstractsTransit authorities or their agents can request certified abstracts of full driving records for prospective vanpool drivers for insurance and risk management purposes. It is unlawful to use the abstract information for any... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6527 2001–02 |
Solicitation license/permitAs part of the license application process, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner requires fingerprints from agents, brokers, solicitors, surplus line brokers, those in the business of financing insurance premiums, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6579 2001–02 |
Occ & safety impact grantsA program is established in the Department of Labor and Industries to provide occupational safety and health impact grants until July 1, 2008. The grants program is funded from Medical Aid Account reserves that exceed actuarial needs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6616 2001–02 |
Collection agenciesThe definition of "collection agency" does not apply to a person who collects or attempts to collect claims while acting as a managing agent for a condominium or homeowners' association. In order to qualify for this exemption,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6623 2001–02 |
Consumer mortgage lendingA legislative joint task force is appointed to review the adequacy of notice requirements in mortgage lending and methods to encourage greater participation by prime lenders in low and moderate-income mortgage lending. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6695 2001–02 |
Construction-related liensThe limitations on lien claims in single family residential remodel and repair projects are made applicable to custom single family residential new construction. The effect of a notice of a right to claim a lien in a single... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6706 2001–02 |
Public hearings/initiativesThe Secretary of State must hold public hearings on initiative measures that have been certified to the general election ballot by the Secretary of State. The hearings must be held from 45 to 15 days before the general election. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6738 2001–02 |
Payment of insurance claimsWith the stated purpose of ensuring prompt payment of insurance claims, a new chapter is added to Washington's insurance law. This purpose is manifested in various provisions that create definitions, notice requirements, and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
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