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 6220 1995–96 |
Volunteer fire fightr benftsThe benefit provided for a fire fighter who becomes temporarily disabled as a result of the performance of fire fighting duties is an amount equal to his or her monthly wage or $2,550 per month, whichever is less, for a period... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 5068 1995–96 |
Executory conditional salesCities, towns and counties may execute executory conditional sales contracts without voter approval if the contract does not increase their total indebtedness above 1 and 1/2 percent of the value of the taxable property in the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5071 1995–96 |
Local voters' pamphletsIf a county publishes a voters' pamphlet for a primary or general election, the pamphlet must include the elective offices and ballot measures for each unit of local government located within the county that is going to appear... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5124 1995–96 |
Marriage license applicatnsWarning language is added to the application for marriage license, to inform applicants regarding their legal rights in the state of Washington, and of the consequences of criminal acts of abuse. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5140 1995–96 |
Drug-free zonesPublicly-owned and publicly-operated civic centers designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5359 1995–96 |
Self-employmnt income supprtUnemployed individuals that are likely to exhaust regular unemployment benefits may participate in a self-employment assistance program, and be exempt from the requirements relating to availability for work, active search for... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5605 1995–96 |
Higher ed drug & alcohol useEach public institution of higher education is required to notify all students of the availability of student housing in an area in which all use of liquor is prohibited. Upon request, each public college or university shall... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5757 1995–96 |
Pub works bidding requrmntsIf a low bidder claims error and fails to enter into a contract, he or she is prohibited from bidding on the same project if a call for second or subsequent bids is made for that project. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5947 1995–96 |
Faculty salary incrementsThe biennial budget submitted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges includes the cost to fund faculty increments calculated based on an estimate of turnover savings which may be applied to the cost. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6093 1995–96 |
Sidewalk reconstructionIn a city or town, an abutting owner cannot be charged with any cost of reconstruction of a sidewalk if reconstruction is required to correct deterioration or damage which results from direct actions of the city or town or... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6104 1995–96 |
Fiscal notes for initiativesThe Office of Financial Management is directed to provide a fiscal note on any initiative either to the people or the Legislature within 30 days of the Secretary of State's certification that the signatures on the petition are... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6107 1995–96 |
Election proceduresDetermination of Emergency for Special Elections . When scheduling a special election at the request of a city, town or district, the requirement that the auditor deem that an emergency exists is repealed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6108 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe valuation of the residence is frozen at the assessed value of the residence on the later of January 1, 1995, or January 1 of the assessed year the person first qualified for the program. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6118 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax levy is reduced by 5 percent for taxes due in 1996 and becomes part of the base for calculations of the following year's 6 percent limit. Therefore, it is a permanent reduction in revenue. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6121 1995–96 |
Medicare supplement insurancSubsidies are provided to offset premiums for Medicare supplemental insurance policies for individuals with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Additionally, the Health Care Authority is required to design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6122 1995–96 |
Patient choice/health careThe original bill is stricken and replaced by three requirements of every health carriers, with respect to every health plan delivered, issued for delivery or renewed after January 1, 1997. The first requirement is that a... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6184 1995–96 |
Insurance premium tax creditThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: Under the original bill, insurance companies that pay an assessment to the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6186 1995–96 |
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. An application procedure for the Washington State organ... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6235 1995–96 |
Public service ethics stndrdThe statutes establishing ethical standards for state officers and employees are amended. Definitions of "grant" and "official duty" are added. "Gift" is defined to not include awards, prizes, scholarships, or other items... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6239 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis educationThe Department of Health is required to establish a statewide osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program. The program promotes public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, with an emphasis on educating... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6245 1995–96 |
Child death investigationsDSHS Regional Administrators perform fact-finding, in the event of unexpected deaths of minors in the care of DSHS. After receiving the results of the fact-finding, a multidisciplinary community child death review team... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6250 1995–96 |
Personal flotation devicesChildren nine years or younger must wear a personal flotation device on vessels under 19 feet in length whenever the vessel is underway. A violation of this requirement is a misdemeanor if the vessel is carrying passengers for hire. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6313 1995–96 |
St employee tuition and feesInstitutions of higher education in Washington may waive all or part of tuition and fees for state employees. State employees are those in classified service under the state civil service law, the Public Employees' Collective... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6314 1995–96 |
Higher ed tuition ratesFor the 1997-98 academic year and thereafter, tuition is adjusted to reflect the forecasted annual change in state personal per capita income. It is the state policy that general tax support for public higher education also... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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