Larry Sheahan
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · Senate · R · LD 92001–02 · Senate · R · LD 91999–00 · Senate · R · LD 91997–98 · House · R · LD 91995–96 · House · R · LD 91993–94 · House · R · LD 9
154
Bills as prime sponsor
31
of those became law
963
Bills co-sponsored
10,326
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6680 2001–02 |
Agricultural laborersExempts agricultural laborers who are paid on a piece rate basis from minimum wage laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6631 2001–02 |
Electrical licensingCertified electricians are not required for "like in kind" replacement or repair of household water heaters and other common household appliances, or for "like in kind" replacement of existing circuit breakers, light switches,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6638 2001–02 |
Wages/tipped employeesThe definition of a "tipped employee" is added. Tipped employees are employees who customarily and regularly receive more than $50.00 per month in tips. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6550 2001–02 |
Removal of county seatsIf the county courthouse is listed on either the state or national registers of historic places, then the county seat is not subject to removal. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6552 2001–02 |
Wish granting org/tax expmtnAuthorizes a sales and use tax exemption for items acquired for donation by a wish granting organization. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6554 2001–02 |
Family support actRevises the uniform interstate family support act. Repeals provisions of chapter 26.21 RCW. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6555 2001–02 |
Uniform parentage actRevises the uniform parentage act. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6566 2001–02 |
Agricultural liensAmends RCW 60.13.060 to modify the termination period for certain agricultural liens. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6475 2001–02 |
Livestock damageRequires the department to develop procedures to compensate livestock owners for damage to livestock caused by wildlife. Compensation must be based on the fair market value of the livestock at slaughter. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 5141 2001–02 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of sheriff is a nonpartisan office, except in a county for which the position is declared to be a partisan office by the county = s home rule charter. Candidates for the office of county sheriff are nominated in... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5179 2001–02 |
Victim notification$ Expands the statewide central booking and reporting system to include a victim notification system. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5361 2001–02 |
Water rights$ Requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to accept certain donations of water rights for the trust water right systems for instream flows in areas where aquatic species have been listed as endangered or threatened and the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5390 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5562 2001–02 |
Harassment ordersThe contents of the notice of the hearing must be the same whether it is personally served or served by publication. If the respondent has been served with the temporary order and fails to appear at the hearing, the respondent... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5582 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5713 2001–02 |
Water transfer or changesA water right holder does not require approval to rotate use of water, but must consult with the Department of Ecology in advance. A water right holder does not require approval to change the place of use of a water right to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5788 2001–02 |
WhistleblowerThe remedies for retaliation against a whistleblower are extended to anyone who has reported alleged improper governmental action to a public body. Whistleblower also means an employee who refuses to obey an order that would... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5808 2001–02 |
Farmer-produced bottled wineThe holder of a domestic winery license, who produces less than 5,000 cases per year, may sell its bottled wine at one farmers market if certain criteria are met. The wine = s base (e.g., grapes, rhubarb, etc.) must have been... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5813 2001–02 |
Wine/off-premise consumption$ Creates an endorsement to permit certain license holders to sell limited wines for off-premises consumption. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5865 2001–02 |
Vehicle immobilizationAny local ordinance or state agency rule that authorizes vehicle impoundment for driving with a suspended or revoked license may allow vehicle immobilization for the time periods currently authorized in RCW 46.55.120 in lieu... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5887 2001–02 |
Ethics in public serviceThe law is clarified that the exemptions granted to certain higher education research projects also apply to sponsored research and technology transfer licensing agreements. The purpose is to ensure that Washington... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5902 2001–02 |
Agricultural commissions$ Authorizes members of agricultural commodity boards and commissions to receive, under state law for members of Group Two boards and commissions, compensation of up to $100/day (rather than up to $35/day) for each official duty day . | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
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