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 6140 1995–96 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing must estimate its costs, both direct and indirect, to create, design and procure the first minimum order of a special license plate series authorized. Upon DOL authorizing a special license plate... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6161 1995–96 |
Tree, timber or shrub damageIn addition to existing remedies, a person whose trees and shrubs are wrongfully cut or damaged may also collect attorney's fees and costs. Damages may be awarded if a person diminishes the value of another person's trees... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6246 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect accusatnCivil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6295 1995–96 |
Publ emplyees/long-term careThe Public Employees' Benefits Board is directed to design and offer long-term care insurance plans for all eligible public employees and retired employees. Participation in these plans is optional, but if retired or active... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6402 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6440 1995–96 |
Hospital accreditn acceptnceInsurers must accept Medicare certification or JCAHO from hospitals. Insurers listed include those providing state-purchased health care, individual benefit plans, group disability, blanket disability, health maintenance... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6448 1995–96 |
Juvenile offendersThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6451 1995–96 |
State energy officeFunctions of the Washington State Energy Office are transferred to other state agencies and entities. Duties pertaining to energy policy and planning, and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) are transferred to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6470 1995–96 |
Student learning goalsThe Commission on Student Learning in collaboration with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, school directors, teachers, parents and other groups must develop plans for programs to train... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6471 1995–96 |
Vocational educationTerminology in the education code is changed from "vocational education" to "professional technical and vocational education." Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute also changes the terminology in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6549 1995–96 |
Assigned claims/distrct courNo claim can be filed and prosecuted in small claims court by a party that is not the real claimant. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill allowed assignees of the claim to file in small claims court if... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6553 1995–96 |
Inspection ordersSuperior courts are authorized to issue inspection orders following notice and hearing. The owner or other person in lawful possession of the premises must be given at least ten days notice of the hearing and allowed to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | 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 6660 1995–96 |
Mandatory school attendanceThe age when children are required to attend school is lowered from eight to six. This change does not affect children who are home schooled. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6697 1995–96 |
AFDC income exclusionsThe earned income of a dependent child participating in a paid, work-based learning experience through the public school system, as part of a vocational technical education skill training program, is disregarded in determining... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6707 1995–96 |
Voc agric teacher recruitmntThe State Board of Education (SBE) must design a Washington State Vocational Agriculture Teacher Recruitment Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6723 1995–96 |
Youth employmnt & trainingThe Legislature recognizes the importance of employment and training programs in providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to develop work ethics, attain economic self-sufficiency, and put their talents and enthusiasm... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5530 1995–96 |
Automated traffic enforcemntThree cities and two counties are eligible for a pilot program to use automated traffic enforcement systems to enforce red light and railroad crossing violations when law enforcement officers are not present. The program runs... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 5179 1995–96 |
Used mobile homes/taxationThe definition of used mobile home in the real estate excise tax chapter is amended by removing the requirement that the mobile home be fixed to the land. The effect is that mobile homes that still have their axles in place,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6162 1995–96 |
Local public health financinAny local public health jurisdiction funding reductions which may result from the redistribution of certain city motor vehicle excise tax revenues through the state public health account may be funded using excess funds, if... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6203 1995–96 |
Conservation areas acquisitnExcept for San Juan County, the authorization for counties to levy a 1 percent real estate excise tax to acquire and maintain conservation areas is repealed. An additional state real estate excise tax is imposed beginning... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 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 6256 1995–96 |
Trauma care service fundingA minimum of $5 million annually is set aside from the state's general fund account to provide financial assistance to designated trauma care services for the complex trauma care they provide to patients without financial... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6342 1995–96 |
Permanent color techniciansPermanent color technicians must register as a business with the Department of Health (DOH) and pay a fee. Permanent color technician facilities must also be registered with DOH. DOH must adopt rules establishing sanitation... | Pam Roach (R-31) | 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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