Julia Patterson
Senator
· Democrat
· District 33
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · Senate · D · LD 331999–00 · Senate · D · LD 331997–98 · Senate · D · LD 331995–96 · House · D · LD 331993–94 · House · D · LD 33
193
Bills as prime sponsor
27
of those became law
900
Bills co-sponsored
7,897
Recorded votes
7.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5214 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5245 1997–98 |
School levies & bondsState laws governing the necessary voter approval, timing and frequency of school levy, debt and bond issue elections are changed. The act takes effect provided that the people of Washington State approve an accompanying... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5248 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars for the cost of a memorial honoring the role of women in the nation's military services. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5249 1997–98 |
Tobacco products controlProvides for the regulation and control of tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5251 1997–98 |
Northern Ireland investmentsOn January 1 of each year the board must make a list of the companies in which it has invested that operate in Northern Ireland. The board is to determine if these companies have followed the MacBride principles. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5252 1997–98 |
Immigrant food assistanceRequires the department to establish a food assistance program for persons whose immigrant status meets the eligibility requirements of the federal food stamp program as of August 21, 1996, but who are no longer eligible... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5280 1997–98 |
Office of student assistanceThe Office of Student Assistance is established. The office administers the state's responsibilities for student financial aid programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5296 1997–98 |
Priv school emplyee backgrndDeclares that, if an administrator of a private school or private school district or a contractor of a private school or private school district hires employees who will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5297 1997–98 |
Mastectomy health care benefEvery health carrier, including the high risk pool, and every health plan operated by the state Health Care Authority that provides coverage for mastectomies must permit the attending health care provider to make decisions... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5356 1997–98 |
School construction/tax exmpExempts school construction projects from sales and use taxes. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5357 1997–98 |
Trauma care services costThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is directed to study the cost of uncompensated trauma care services in designated trauma care centers around the state. The study must include all costs, charges, expenses, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5378 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5386 1997–98 |
Jobs for the environmentThe jobs for the environment restoration account is established in the state treasury. Money may only be spent after appropriation by the Legislature. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5406 1997–98 |
School levies and bondsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5408 1997–98 |
Domestic violenceA domestic violence counselor or advocate may not be examined as to a communication made by the victim of domestic violence to the counselor or advocate. This testimonial privilege may be waived by the domestic violence victim. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5413 1997–98 |
Advanced coll tuition paymntEstablishes the Washington advanced college tuition payment program to help make higher education affordable and accessible to all citizens of the state of Washington by offering a savings incentive that will protect... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5416 1997–98 |
Boards and commissionsProvides for the elimination and consolidation of boards and commissions. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5450 1997–98 |
Unlawful possessn of firearmIncludes any of the following crimes when committed by one family or household member against another, committed on or after the effective date of this act: Criminal trespass in the second degree under RCW 9A.52.080, malicious... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5458 1997–98 |
School levy authorztn periodState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5461 1997–98 |
Regulatory coordinationAll agencies must notify the Business Assistance Center of any adopted rule which regulates the same activity or subject matter as another provision of federal, state or local law and must engage in the same coordination... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5475 1997–98 |
College textbook taxationExempts college textbooks from sales and use taxes. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5531 1997–98 |
Contributns to higher ed/taxPersons making contributions to eligible institutions of higher education in the state of Washington are provided a business and occupation tax credit or a utility tax credit for new contributions above levels given in previous years. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5534 1997–98 |
Comm & tech college salariesTrustees award increments based on local agreements and each biennium, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must submit in its budget request an amount sufficient to cover the cost of the increments. It... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5553 1997–98 |
Vehicle titling & licensingThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is required to make its vehicle information database available to enable dealers to properly conduct vehicle titling, licensing and collection of motor vehicle excise taxes. DOL must give... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5557 1997–98 |
Private businss/state moneysLegislative intent emphasizes the importance of ensuring that public assistance to businesses creates a net increase in jobs within the state. Assistance to businesses include grants, loans, bonds, and tax deferrals. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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