Betti Sheldon
Senator
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · Senate · D · LD 232001–02 · Senate · D · LD 231999–00 · Senate · D · LD 231997–98 · Senate · D · LD 231995–96 · Senate · D · LD 231993–94 · Senate · D · LD 23
126
Bills as prime sponsor
32
of those became law
763
Bills co-sponsored
10,246
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6791 1999–00 |
CTED branch officeThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must establish a field office in eastern Washington. If practicable, the office is to be colocated with one or more existing state agencies in the Tri-Cities area. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6799 1999–00 |
Transportation coordinationAmends RCW 47.06B.015, 47.06B.030, and 47.06B.040 relating to the program for agency coordinated transportation. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6803 1999–00 |
Fire sprinklers/higher edThe State Building Code Council must study the feasibility of adopting rules requiring all existing congregate residences owned or operated by any institution of higher education to be provided with automatic fire... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6793 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6638 1999–00 |
[Bc-tech ed scholarshipA conditional scholarship is created for students who attend community colleges, technical colleges, and private career schools for training for employment in high-demand industries. The Workforce Training and Education... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6615 1999–00 |
Work-based trainingThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges must provide a bonus for each full-time equivalent student enrolled in a vocational-technical degree or certificate program with a work-based learning component. The bonus... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6616 1999–00 |
Technical trainingThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must analyze the training needs of the largest industrial sectors in Washington with the highest annual rate of increase in employment. The information must be made... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6544 1999–00 |
Cetaceans and sireniansDeclares an intent to prevent suffering and mortality of cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises, and whales) and sirenians (manatees and dugongs) by prohibiting their capture when applicable to Washington territorial waters,... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6535 1999–00 |
Retirement systemsPension Oversight Board . A state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created, and consists of 20 members. Thirteen members are appointed by the Governor: four active member and four retiree representatives, and five local... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6451 1999–00 |
Firearms/state cptl bldgsDeclares that, it is unlawful for any person to carry, transport, convey, or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm while within the east state capitol campus grounds, the west state capitol... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6469 1999–00 |
Property tax creditProvides a revenue neutral property tax credit for certain senior citizens and retired persons. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6477 1999–00 |
Passenger-only ferriesA public subsidy is defined as the provision of money, equipment, or materials, or the provision of equipment, materials, services, or facilities at below-market value by a public entity to an applicant for a certificate or... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5094 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a personal flotation device while on an underway vessel that is less than 19 feet. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5111 1999–00 |
Genetic info/health insuranc$ Establishes protections against inappropriate use of genetic information. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6371 1999–00 |
School employee/death beneftA $150,000 death benefit is placed into law for school employees killed in the course of their employment. Those eligible to receive the benefits are members of the retirement systems applicable to teachers, classified staff,... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6372 1999–00 |
Bottled water/sales & use txExempts bottled water from sales and use taxation. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6377 1999–00 |
SEPA/ferries exemptionThe operation of a vessel by the Washington State Ferries or a municipality that provide services along an established state highway route is not an action requiring environmental review. The Legislature intends that this bill... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6410 1999–00 |
Pipeline/energy fclty sitingThe intent of the act is identified as enacting interim measures to protect the public and the environment pending a complete review of the current process for siting energy facilities. EFSEC must develop rules and a process... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6334 1999–00 |
Oriental medical referencesThe term "oriental," as used in state law regarding the licensing of practitioners of "oriental medicine," is replaced with "Asian." | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 5071 1999–00 |
Political campaign advertsngThe statute that prohibits persons from sponsoring, with actual malice, political advertising containing false statements of material fact is limited to false statements of material fact about a candidate for public office.... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5148 1999–00 |
Permit assistance center$ Reauthorizing the Permit Assistance Center. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5268 1999–00 |
Metropolitan park districtsAn alternative organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is established. District Creation and Boundaries : In a city with a population of at least 500,000, the city legislative authority may be designated as... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5370 1999–00 |
Competitive bid requirementsFor all purchases, both by institutions of higher education and all other purchases, the floor above which at least three telephone or written quotations must be obtained is raised to $3,000. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
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