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 6564 1995–96 |
Wastewater discharge permitsFindings are made that the current wastewater discharge permit fee structure has an inherent lack of fairness, and that there are benefits to be gained by basing the fee structure on a workload approach. A fee schedule is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6472 1995–96 |
Adult residntl care providrsAuthorizes actions and penalties against adult residential care providers by the department of social and health services. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6477 1995–96 |
Water rightsA person is granted a water right if: (1) the person filed an application with the Department of Ecology for a water right or water right transfer before January 1, 1996; (2) the person placed water to beneficial use for... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6481 1995–96 |
Greyhound racing prohibitionProvides that a person may not hold, conduct, or operate live greyhound racing for public exhibition, parimutuel betting, or special exhibition events. Provides that a person may not transmit or receive intrastate or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6512 1995–96 |
Commrcl telephone solicitatnThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is directed to require telecommunications companies to provide for identification in telephone directories of persons who do not wish to receive telephone... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6519 1995–96 |
TruancyThe requirements for both schools and courts in enforcing the compulsory attendance laws are modified. Age of Compulsory Attendance : The age when students can leave school if certain conditions are met is raised from 15 to 16. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6411 1995–96 |
Significant historic placesRequires that nominations to the Washington heritage register shall comply with the rules adopted under chapter 27.34 RCW. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6421 1995–96 |
Fishing licenses/reduced feeReduced fee senior citizen fishing licenses are issued to persons over 65 years old. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6437 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationProvides that sales under bankruptcy, sheriff's sales, tax sales, and forced sales in lieu of imminent foreclosure, condemnation, or liquidation may be used as sales of similar property, if the sale took place at a public... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6439 1995–96 |
Health plan cancellationThe requirement that all health plan carriers must issue policies to anyone willing to pay premiums is limited. Carriers need not issue policies to those unwilling to accept premium payment obligations for periods of two years or less. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6449 1995–96 |
Hospital data collectionProvides that any funds remaining in the hospital commission account after June 30, 1996, shall be transferred to the health services account and the hospital commission account is eliminated. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6450 1995–96 |
Machinery & equipmnt/tax exmThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process are exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6452 1995–96 |
Small business tax/registrtnSimplifies tax reporting and registration requirements for small businesses. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6454 1995–96 |
Publ assistnce job trainingDeclares that the goals of the tax incentive program are to give employers incentives to hire and train public assistance recipients and to increase the employability of public assistance recipients. Declares an intent to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6459 1995–96 |
Homeowner property tax defrrAuthorizes a deferral of the payment of real property taxes on the claimant's primary residence to the extent that the total of the taxes exceeds five percent of the adjusted gross income or up to eighty percent of the amount... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6461 1995–96 |
Investment in training/tx crProvides tax credits to employers who pay community colleges, technical colleges, or private vocational schools to provide adult basic skills and literacy education and occupational education to their employees. Requires an... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6465 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearngs bdsThe laws governing the operation of growth management hearings boards are amended. Character of the Boards . Growth management hearings boards are designated as quasi-judicial bodies. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6376 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage licens plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL), in cooperation with a design selection committee comprising representatives from the State Arts Commission, the State Historical Society, and the Washington State Patrol, is required to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6383 1995–96 |
Executive sessionsA state or local governing body may exclude the public and conduct business in an executive session to consider the minimum price at which personal property will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6388 1995–96 |
Property tax exemptionAuthorizes a tax exemption of up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars of assessed evaluation if the property is the main domicile of the widow or widower. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6307 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersBefore an unauthorized insurer files a pleading in response to an action initiated against it, the insurer must do one of two things. It must either seek to become an authorized insurer in this state, or it must post a bond to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6308 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsWhen an insured wins in a coverage action against an insurer, the insured can recover all consequential damages caused by a delay in resolving its insurance claim. The consequential damages are imposed even if recovery on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6309 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupA new cause of action is created allowing a third party to sue an insured's insurer directly, bypassing the contractual arrangement between the insurer and the actual policy holder. This affects those insurers who provide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6310 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupWhen an insurer agrees to pay for a policyholder's counsel because the policyholder faces a claim for bodily injury or property damage caused by a release of a hazardous substance, and the insurer does so under a reservation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
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