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 6324 1995–96 |
Master planned resortsRevises RCW 36.70A.360 relating to the authorized uses of master planned resorts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6337 1995–96 |
Affirmative action studySpecifies the membership of the task force and specifies its duties. Requires a report by December 31, 1996. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6269 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsThree technology grants programs are established. The first program provides grants to school districts to develop and implement collaborative programs with public institutions of higher education to enhance student learning... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6201 1995–96 |
Initiative & ref in countiesThe voters of each county may exercise the powers of initiative and referendum. These powers may not be used to alter or avoid duties mandated by state law or state agency rule and these powers do not affect special local... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6212 1995–96 |
Noxious aquatic weedsAuthorizes shoreline property owners to use any federally approved herbicide following label application requirements for control of nuisance weeds until the department of ecology can assume full financial responsibility to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6215 1995–96 |
Retirement annual increaseThe State Treasurer transfers from the pension funding account $14,100,000 to the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan I account and $10,900,000 to the Teachers' Retirement System Plan I account. A one-time adjustment of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6221 1995–96 |
Background checksBusinesses and organizations providing services to children, developmentally disabled persons, and vulnerable adults may conduct biennial background checks of employees, licensees, or volunteers. A business or organization... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6228 1995–96 |
Sex abuse/developmn disabledIf a person wishes to bring a cause of action for recovery of damages for injury due to sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled person, that action must be commenced within the later of the following periods: (1) within... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6244 1995–96 |
Election costs paymentRevises RCW 29.13.047 to extend state payment of election costs. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6258 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington, through its aid to families with dependent children program, to require every able-bodied citizen on aid to families with dependent children to engage in paid... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6259 1995–96 |
Motorcycle helmet/equipmentRevises motorcycle helmet and equipment requirements. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5004 1995–96 |
Washington park arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5005 1995–96 |
Property tax refund interestInterest on administrative refunds made by petition to the county treasurer accrues from the date of payment. The bill applies to claims made after January 1, 1996. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5006 1995–96 |
Property tax rate loweredThe state levy is reduced by $0.65 to $2.95, and the 1 percent limit is reduced statutorily to 0.935 percent. This change applies to taxes levied in 1995 for collection in 1996, and thereafter. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5008 1995–96 |
Property tax/senior & retirdRevises exemption provisions for qualified persons who have a combined disposable income of thirty-six thousand dollars or less, and who are at least sixty-five years of age. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1996 and... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5024 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsThe Department of Corrections is authorized to charge offenders nominal co-payments of at least $3.00 per visit for offender-initiated, non-emergency health care services. Payments are collected directly from an offender's... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5030 1995–96 |
Offender sentence noncomplncWhen an offender violates the conditions of his or her sentence, the Department of Corrections may impose sanctions through a stipulated agreement with the offender. A stipulated agreement is accomplished administratively... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5031 1995–96 |
Methadone treatment programThe term "opiate substitutes" replaces the term "methadone," to allow for the use of new synthetic opiates in the treatment of persons with heroin and other opiate addictions. Opiate substitute treatment is defined as... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5034 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated July 1, 1995, and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1996. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5035 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5036 1995–96 |
Higher ed access expandedProvides for the deposit of appropriated funds in the state educational loan account to be used for loans to needy or disadvantaged students. Establishes conditions for the granting of the loans and establishes repayment requirements. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5037 1995–96 |
Higher ed degree completionRequires the development of one or more model student progression understandings. Revises tuition and building fee requirements. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5045 1995–96 |
City/town street vacationA city or town may vacate a street or alley which abuts a body of fresh or salt water when the vacation is sought by a public port district to enable it to acquire the property for port purposes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5048 1995–96 |
Local gov chief admin offcrsAll local governments (cities, towns, counties, special purpose districts, school districts, or other municipal corporations or quasi-municipal corporations) must disclose annually, on a separate page in the budget, the total... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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