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 6527 1993–94 |
At-risk youth job programThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to operate an at-risk youth job placement and training program which provides grants to local groups. The local groups are to use the grants to match at-risk... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6550 1993–94 |
Mobile home relocationProvides that, if a mobile home park is closed or converted to another use, all affected low-income park tenants owning a mobile home are entitled to relocation assistance in the form of reimbursement for actual expenses.... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6555 1993–94 |
Transportn projcts/local govEach county planning under the Growth Management Act must establish an early review process of major transportation projects. This review must include procedures to designate a single coordinator for all local permits and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6570 1993–94 |
GamblingMakes technical revisions to RCW 9.46.0217, 9.46.0281, 9.46.0351, 9.46.070, and 9.46.198 relating to gambling regulations. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6577 1993–94 |
Earthquake insuranceRequires insurers to directly notify the prospective insured in writing whether earthquake coverage may be included in the proposed insurance. Requires a clear explanation of what coverage is to be provided. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6580 1993–94 |
Reused industrial landProvides assistance to businesses that have an interest in redeveloping industrial land for reuse by making grants for remedial actions from the local toxics control account. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6581 1993–94 |
Hi educatn students' concrnsA task force shall be created on each major campus of the public higher education institutions. The task forces shall provide a forum for students to work in a collaborative environment with the administration of their college... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6583 1993–94 |
Distressed areas/definitionsThe definitions of a distressed area are changed to include defense dependent counties which have received notice of significant defense-related job reductions. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6600 1993–94 |
Property tax system analysisAn appropriation is made to the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of employing a consultant to conduct a study of the property tax system of Washington and other states. The goal of the study is to analyze... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6345 1993–94 |
Community, trade, econ develThe date for completion of the merger is moved up to March 1, 1994. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6346 1993–94 |
Fisheries and wildlife mergeThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are merged into the Department of Fish and Wildlife effective March 1, 1994. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6112 1993–94 |
Fair campaign practicesThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The prohibition on use of public resources for political campaigns is tightened. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1994 |
| SB 5521 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsSixty million dollars will be distributed for local criminal justice purposes from motor vehicle excise tax revenue beginning on January 1, 1994. Of this amount, $42.9 million will be distributed to counties and $17.1 million... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5300 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe Executive-Legislative Committee on Economic Development is created. The committee consists of six Senators, six House members, the Governor and five gubernatorial appointees. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5304 1993–94 |
Health care cost and accessBasic Health Plan Transfer and Expansion . The Basic Health Plan (BHP) is moved, for administrative purposes, to the Health Care Authority. Enrollment is expanded statewide during the 1993-1995 biennium to those who are not... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 492, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5251 1993–94 |
Nonresident sales tax exemptAcceptable proof of nonresident status is limited to one piece of identification such as a driver's license. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5745 1993–94 |
PNWER-Net interlibrary serviThe Pacific Northwest Economic Region-Net (PNWER-Net) is defined as the technology network to be created by the member states and provinces of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region that will be capable of electronically... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 485, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5828 1993–94 |
Vocational educationTuition Recovery Trust Fund : By June 30, 1998, a minimum operating balance of $1 million will be achieved in the tuition recovery trust fund and maintained thereafter. Each licensed school will make up to 20 incremental payments. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 445, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5836 1993–94 |
Higher ed/state relationshipThe relationship between the state and its public colleges and universities is redefined and a new alignment of responsibilities is established. The colleges and universities are responsible for developing strategic plans,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5844 1993–94 |
At-risk children/volunteersA collaborative program permits a volunteer organization and individual to assist a public agency in attending to at-risk children. The center establishes guidelines for the collaborative programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5984 1993–94 |
Business enterprises accountRestrictions on the use of state funds in the business enterprises revolving account are eliminated. Profits from vending machines in state and local public buildings may be used for any vocational rehabilitation service on... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5868 1993–94 |
Econom/community devel officThe Legislature finds that community development functions and economic development functions of the state are tied to one another and that maintaining the state's quality of life will require new partnerships and reorganizing... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
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