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 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5998 1995–96 |
On-site sewage system waiverLocal health officers are authorized to grant waivers from specific requirements of the State Board of Health on-site septic systems rules. On-site systems with flows under 3500 gallons per day are eligible for such waivers. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5084 1995–96 |
Commute trip reductionThe Director of the Department of General Administration may unilaterally establish equitable and consistent parking fees, which must be deposited into the state vehicle parking account, previously named the capitol vehicle... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5287 1995–96 |
School loan forgivenessWashington students who participate in the Professional Student Exchange Program and enroll in out-of-state programs (optometry and osteopathy) not offered in Washington receive tuition assistance in the form of loans that may... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5267 1995–96 |
Write-in candidatesAny person who files a declaration of candidacy as a write-in candidate must pay a filing fee in the same manner required of other candidates filing for the office. Write-in votes cannot be tallied separately for a person who... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5575 1995–96 |
Anatomical gifts by minorsIndividuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may make anatomical gifts, by following the statutory procedure and by obtaining the signed consent of their parent or guardian. If the consent is not obtained, the gift becomes valid... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 26, 1995 |
| SB 5075 1995–96 |
Crown Hill elementary school$5,520,000 is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to fund emergency school construction at Crown Hill Elementary School in the Bremerton School District. When the State Board of... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5200 1995–96 |
Naval equipment transfer/taxThe use of naval aircraft training equipment transferred to Washington state from a naval installation in another state as a result of the federal base closure act is exempt from use tax. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5372 1995–96 |
Publ works brd project fundsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1995, the following are authorized: loans totaling $51.9 million and $494,000 for emergency public works projects. Additional project approval for $8.4 million is... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5918 1995–96 |
Mental health servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to proceed with the project to streamline accountability systems which affect the community mental health service delivery system. The definition of community mental... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5129 1995–96 |
B&O tax/utility line clearngPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric transmission or distribution lines or equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5294 1995–96 |
Fire fighters' retirementThe municipality is given the authority to pay voluntarily the fire fighter's share of the $60 per year fee. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5688 1995–96 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeAn intent section is created in which the Legislature finds that because fetal alcohol exposure is among the leading causes of mental retardation in our state, and because individuals with undiagnosed FAS suffer substantially... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6082 1993–94 |
Forest products/intrnl tradeCINTRAFOR is directed to assist in the development of commercialization support for manufactured products and the development of research and analysis on the quality and availability of wood resources. The center is to give... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6107 1993–94 |
Comm/trade/econ develop feesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the Clean Washington Center are authorized to charge reasonable fees for services and products provided and expend the fees for the purposes for which they were... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 284, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6339 1993–94 |
Environmental laws integratnGrowth Planning Hearings Boards The growth planning hearings boards may appoint hearings examiners to carry out board functions as directed by the board, including issuing recommended decisions. A board member or hearings... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6466 1993–94 |
Environmental permit processInternal WSDOT processes incorporate environmental considerations throughout the entire construction process, beginning with the earliest planning stages and extending through final construction. The department, in cooperation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6547 1993–94 |
Mental health systms auditngThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a single project to streamline accountability systems for mental health programs by: identifying rules; monitoring functions and other requirements leading to... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6044 1993–94 |
Native American residencyMembers of 32 specific native American tribes, whose traditional boundaries include part of the state of Washington, or whose tribe was granted reserved lands within the state, shall be considered residents of Washington for... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6111 1993–94 |
Ethics for state officrs/empThe laws prescribing ethical standards for state employees and statutory definitions pertaining to those laws are consolidated into a single chapter which applies to all branches of state government except where an individual... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6408 1993–94 |
Mental health systems/tribesThe term "tribal authority" includes a federally recognized Indian tribe or a major Indian organization recognized by the Secretary of Social and Health Services. Upon their request, a tribal authority must be included as a... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 5698 1993–94 |
ISO-9000 quality standardsThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, through its Business Assistance Center, shall make ISO-9000 and its American equivalent more widely known to Washington firms. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 5995 1993–94 |
Reckless endangrmnt/hiwy wrkPersons who speed in construction zones on any public roadway are subject to double fines that cannot be reduced, suspended or waived. Persons who drive negligently in construction zones or who remove, evade or purposely... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
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