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 5409 1993–94 |
Pilotage actRevises provisions of chapter 88.16 RCW to strengthen the provisions of the pilotage act affecting marine safety and protection of the marine environment. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5410 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle provisionsTitle and Registration Services : Certificates of title are to be transmitted in electronic form when appropriate. The period of time in which a claim for refund may be made is extended from 13 months to 36 months. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5431 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings/propertyIf a regulation or action of the state or political subdivision diminishes the assessed value of property, then the state or political subdivision will compensate the property owner for the amount of diminution, either in cash... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5448 1993–94 |
Small business researchFederal Small Business Innovative Research Program grants are exempt from the business and occupation tax assessment. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5456 1993–94 |
Prescription/insur coverageEach health plan offered to public employees and their dependents, disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, or health maintenance agreement that is issued or renewed after... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5458 1993–94 |
Drugs/insurance coverageDisability insurance companies, group disability insurance companies, health care service companies and health maintenance entities are prohibited from rejecting prescription claims based on the use of the drug, if the use is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5459 1993–94 |
Prescriptions/insur claimsDisability insurance companies, group disability insurance companies, health care service companies and health maintenance entities which have first approved, by any means, an individual prescription claim are prohibited from... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5460 1993–94 |
Pharmacist/cognitive serviceThe Medicaid program must establish a dollar value for cognitive services of pharmacists. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) may use an advisory committee to establish cognitive services fees. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5507 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II provisionsMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II may retire with full benefits at age 50 with five years of service. Members of LEOFF II who become disabled may receive a disability... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5512 1993–94 |
Internatnl trade agreementsThe Department of Trade and Economic Development shall conduct a study on the effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Uruguay round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade on businesses in the six most... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5514 1993–94 |
Economic development grantsThe Economic Development Grants Program is created in the Office of Financial Management. The program will be operated by a managing director and at least one grant writer. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5531 1993–94 |
Local effort assistance distThe state payment schedule for levy equalization amounts is modified shifting 17 percent of the October payment to August. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: An emergency clause is added and provides for the act to take effect... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5548 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesEstablishes the notice and bidding requirements for the purchase of jumbo ferries. Requires bidding documents to outline the criteria for the ferries and to be sent to all requesting firms. Designates evaluation and selection... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5568 1993–94 |
Agency rules durationNo existing rule, the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction, may be effective for more than three years unless readopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act if it was adopted by... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5593 1993–94 |
Nursing home eligibleProvides that a person who is eligible for nursing home assistance, but who resides with a relative, is eligible to receive reimbursement for equivalent care provided in the home pursuant to rules established by the secretary. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5654 1993–94 |
Electricians/continuing educRequires satisfactory completion of an annual eight-hour continuing education course. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5661 1993–94 |
Technolgy coordinatng counclThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to conduct an assessment of the technology transfer and industrial extension and modernization capabilities existing in all federal, state and private research... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5668 1993–94 |
Assistance to businessesIn order to receive state financial, technical or other assistance, a business must show that any job created as a result of the assistance won't displace a current employee and will pay at least twice the minimum wage. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5715 1993–94 |
Flexible networks for businsThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to develop a flexible network training program, which shall be open to public and private sector participants, and a broker training handbook. The department is also... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5742 1993–94 |
Transportation facilitiesThe Legislative Transportation Committee may designate select transportation projects as immediately necessary for the health, safety or welfare of the traveling public. Once a project has been so designated, permits from... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5743 1993–94 |
State Route 92State Route 92 is extended to run all the way through Granite Falls, until it becomes Mountain Loop Highway, a county road. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5786 1993–94 |
Public housing authoritiesPublic housing authorities are given the authority to directly provide social services including drug rehabilitation, and elderly or child day care, and to acquire, own and operate facilities to provide these services to its residents. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5852 1993–94 |
Crime victims' compensationIncludes hit and run-injury accidents under RCW 46.52.020(4) in the definition of a criminal act for crime victims' compensation. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5881 1993–94 |
Entrepreneurial developmentThe Business Assistance Center of the Department of Trade and Economic Development operates a grant program designed to establish an Institute for Entrepreneurial Development. Educational institutions and nonprofit development... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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