Betti Sheldon
Senator
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2003–04
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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 5870 1997–98 |
PERS plan I death benefitProvides that only a member who is a commissioned officer employed by an employer that is also a general authority law enforcement agency as defined under RCW 41.26.030(32) is eligible for the death benefit under this act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5884 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingDeclares that the act of breast-feeding a baby is not indecent exposure as defined under RCW 9A.88.010. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5898 1997–98 |
Female athlete mentoringEncourages schools to establish policies for mentoring programs for female athletes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5899 1997–98 |
Sue Durrant athletic awardsEstablishes the Sue Durrant athletic achievement awards for young female athletes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5913 1997–98 |
Emergency communicatns/taxAuthorizes imposition of taxes by counties for emergency communication systems. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5951 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5955 1997–98 |
Jumbo ferry constructionLegislative intent is declared and the Legislature finds that the existing aging super class ferries cannot provide reliable service to accommodate the economic growth of the Puget Sound region and forecasted cross-sound... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5971 1997–98 |
Linked deposit programSeventy-five percent of loans made under the linked deposit program must be made to racial minorities. The remaining 25 percent of loans made under the linked deposit program must be made to women who are not racial minorities. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6024 1997–98 |
Business & occupatn tx ratesDecreases and clarifies business and occupation tax rates. Repeals RCW 82.04.055. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6112 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionThe value of automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and motor homes used for determining the motor vehicle excise tax is reduced by the lesser of $2,500, or the value of the vehicle if the value of the vehicle is less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6126 1997–98 |
Marine bulkhead permitsProvides that if an application for a hydraulic permit is conditioned, modified, or denied, the department shall issue a written explanation of the reasons why, the rationale behind the decision, and any suggested curative... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6138 1997–98 |
Emergency communication taxProvides for the imposition of taxes by counties for emergency communication systems. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6177 1997–98 |
Initiative & ref signaturesRequires that a person must be a registered voter of this state to solicit or procure signatures on an initiative or referendum petition. A person who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5927 1997–98 |
Higher education financingTuition is increased annually by the per capita personal income growth rate or by 4 percent within the cost of instruction percentages listed below, whichever is the lowest amount. New categories of students are created for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5402 1997–98 |
Nonprofit camps/tax exemptnsThe sales of certain goods and services by nonprofit camps and conference centers are exempt from retail sales tax and B&O tax. The exemption is limited to sales of: (a) lodging, conference and meeting rooms, camping... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5442 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must develop five-year maintenance approval agreements consistent with comprehensive flood control management plans adopted by the county. This must be done at the request of any county. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5127 1997–98 |
Trauma care servicesA funding source for the state = s trauma care system is established through the collection of fees by car dealers and others at the time of motor vehicle registration or title transfer. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 331, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5737 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is cut in half, and a general fund | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5341 1997–98 |
Economic finance authorityThe limitation on WEDFA's financing of five economic development activities per year is removed. The limitation on ten small issue bonds per year is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property, and each personal property account, that has an assessed value of less than $500 is exempt from taxation. This exemption does not apply to personal property to which the head of household... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5871 1997–98 |
Port district police officrsFor purposes of malicious prosecution actions or counterclaims, the term "law enforcement officer @ is expanded to included the members of port district police forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5370 1997–98 |
Telecommunications ratesA telecommunications company may file a tariff that decreases its rates with ten days = notice to the WUTC if the filing does not contain an offsetting increase to another rate and the filing company agrees not to file, for a... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5472 1997–98 |
Caseload forecast councilA new Caseload Forecast Council is created, comprised of representatives of each of the four legislative caucuses and two representatives of the Governor. The council employs a supervisor and staff to perform forecasts of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5664 1997–98 |
Liquor credit card purchasesIndividuals are authorized to use credit or debit cards to purchase liquor at all state liquor stores, including agency liquor stores. The Liquor Control Board must provide a report to the Legislature by January 1, 1998... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
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