Lisa Brown
Senator
· Democrat
· District 3
· most recent term 2011–12
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159
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
637
Bills co-sponsored
16,304
Recorded votes
10.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5625 1999–00 |
TANF work requirementAdditional good cause for failure to participate in TANF WorkFirst program components includes: being the victim of domestic violence, being incapacitated or caring for an incapacitated child, or being a nonparent relative age... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5662 1999–00 |
On-line votingThe Secretary of State is directed to: (1) assemble a task force to conduct a study of issues related to incorporating on-line and Internet technologies in the voting process; (2) create an advisory committee of county... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5811 1999–00 |
Universal telecomm serviceThe commission must implement a program for the preservation and advancement of universal telecommunications service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5933 1999–00 |
Electricity products$ Ensures consistency of the disclosure to consumers of electricity fuel mix used to generate the electricity. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6265 1999–00 |
Cell phone usage/accidentsThe reporting officer must indicate on the accident report form, in the section provided for narrative comments, whether or not either driver was using a mobile telephone while operating either vehicle. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6358 1999–00 |
Electronic harassmentHarassment through electronic communication and harassing telephone or electronic contacts are made illegal. Maliciously threatening to send an electronic communication to the person threatened with the intent to substantially... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6359 1999–00 |
Protection order informationThe provision that any other relevant and necessary information must be entered in the database is eliminated. The information entered is limited to the names of the parties, the cause number for every potentially competing... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6405 1999–00 |
Unfair business practicesIn cases of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce, the superior court may increase the award of damages to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages, up to $35,000. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6447 1999–00 |
Electricity productsFindings and intent . Findings and intent are added to reflect the Legislature's desire to facilitate consumer understanding of electric energy service and the development of new products responsive to consumer preferences.... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6435 1999–00 |
Electrical energy sales taxPublic utility tax deductions are expanded to include amounts earned by a light and power business involved in the production, sale, or transfer of electrical energy for resale by any entity (whether or not they are also a... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6500 1999–00 |
Nonprofit orgs/info servicesDIS is granted express authority to provide services to public benefit nonprofit organizations on a full cost recovery basis. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6835 1999–00 |
Higher ed supp tuition feesProvides that the tuition charged students enrolled in the cooperative computer engineering program offered jointly by Washington State University, Gonzaga University, and the University of Idaho shall be equal for all... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2000 |
| SB 6539 1999–00 |
Earned income training prgrmThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must establish and administer an earned income training credit program. To be eligible for the training credit, a resident student must be a parent having received... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6656 1999–00 |
Foster careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the educational experiences and achievement levels of foster children. The institute must consult with the Office of the Superintendent of Public... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6699 1999–00 |
Child care leaveAn individual who leaves work to care for a child during the year following the birth or adoption of the child may receive unemployment compensation for a maximum of five weeks. The individual is not denied unemployment... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6300 1999–00 |
Delivery of human servicesState agencies that provide human services to minors, directly or by contract, must report annually on the number of persons receiving services by gender and ethnicity. The report is made to the Legislature and Governor and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| SB 6346 1999–00 |
Higher ed labor relationsAcademic personnel and other non-classified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. These collective bargaining rights are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6120 1999–00 |
Mandatory overtimeMandatory overtime is generally prohibited. Voluntary overtime continues to be permitted, and overtime compensation continues to be required. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6386 1999–00 |
Indigent parents/childrenThe Office of Public Defense must administer and distribute funds appropriated for the representation of indigent parents and children. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6803 1999–00 |
Fire sprinklers/higher edThe State Building Code Council must study the feasibility of adopting rules requiring all existing congregate residences owned or operated by any institution of higher education to be provided with automatic fire... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6793 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6780 1999–00 |
Children with special needsCreates a scholarship program for child care providers seeking training to enable them to competently serve children with special needs. Child care providers are eligible for the scholarship program if they: (1) Currently... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6436 1999–00 |
Wild and exotic animalsA person may not display or sponsor a display of wild or exotic animals. A person displays a wild or exotic animal by undertaking any exhibition that requires wild and exotic animals to perform tricks, fight, or participate as... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6669 1999–00 |
Telecommunications/timelinesTimelines are set by which telecommunications companies have an obligation to provide telecommunications services ordered by business customers locating or relocating in existing commercial spaces. For basic service (dial... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
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