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 6177 1997–98 |
Initiative & ref signaturesRequires that a person must be a registered voter of this state to solicit or procure signatures on an initiative or referendum petition. A person who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5462 1997–98 |
Loc govrnmnt permit timelineThe determination by the local government in connection with a permit application is expanded to a threshold determination of either significance and nonsignificance. The notice of application may be combined with issuance and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5927 1997–98 |
Higher education financingTuition is increased annually by the per capita personal income growth rate or by 4 percent within the cost of instruction percentages listed below, whichever is the lowest amount. New categories of students are created for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5402 1997–98 |
Nonprofit camps/tax exemptnsThe sales of certain goods and services by nonprofit camps and conference centers are exempt from retail sales tax and B&O tax. The exemption is limited to sales of: (a) lodging, conference and meeting rooms, camping... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5227 1997–98 |
Sale of nonprofit hospitalsExcept for a nonprofit corporation or government entity, a person may not acquire a hospital owned by another nonprofit corporation without the approval of the Department of Health. A process is provided whereby the department... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5295 1997–98 |
District court proceduresThe court = s ability to hold a trial on a day other than the first appearance of the parties, and its ability to encourage mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods is clarified. Service of small claims... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5361 1997–98 |
Charter use of ferriesWashington State Ferries (WSF) may be used for the transportation of hazardous materials when established route operations and normal user requirements are not disrupted. The rate to charter a WSF for purposes of hazardous... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5991 1997–98 |
Quality awards councilThe council becomes its own private nonprofit corporation separate from the Quality for Washington State Foundation. The Secretary of State's Office provides limited staff assistance. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5178 1997–98 |
Diabetes cost reduction actThe Legislature finds that access to medically accepted standards of care for diabetes, its treatment, supplies, and self-management training and education is crucial to prevent or delay complications of diabetes and its... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5503 1997–98 |
Comm & tech colleges mergerTechnical colleges may offer only technical degrees whose primary purpose is preparation for employment in a specific occupation. Technical colleges may not offer transfer degrees. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5871 1997–98 |
Port district police officrsFor purposes of malicious prosecution actions or counterclaims, the term "law enforcement officer @ is expanded to included the members of port district police forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5370 1997–98 |
Telecommunications ratesA telecommunications company may file a tariff that decreases its rates with ten days = notice to the WUTC if the filing does not contain an offsetting increase to another rate and the filing company agrees not to file, for a... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5976 1997–98 |
Nurse title useIt is unlawful to use the title "nurse" in this state unless the person is licensed as a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, or a licensed practical nurse. Christian Science nurses may call themselves nurses. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5621 1997–98 |
Child kidnappers/registratnThe following offenses are added to the list of offenses for which offenders must register: (a) Kidnaping 1 and 2 and unlawful imprisonment, where the victim is a minor and the offender is not the minor's parent; and (b)... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5220 1997–98 |
WSP retirement benefitsThe minimum retirement allowance for both members and surviving spouses is set at $20 per month for each year of service. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5221 1997–98 |
Survivor benefits eligibilyThe beneficiary of a disability retiree, or a disability retirement applicant, has the option of choosing between the active member and disability retiree death benefit if the member dies within 60 days after applying for a... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5146 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe member of the State Investment Board representing a retired member of any retirement system is rotated as follows: TRS, PERS, and LEOFF. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| SB 5009 1997–98 |
Special needs childrn adoptnThe department is authorized to enter into one or more interstate compacts on behalf of the state with other states to provide procedures for interstate adoption assistance payments, including medical payments. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5464 1997–98 |
Gender equityThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education shall strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 8, 1997 |
| SB 5758 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionRural Intent . Local comprehensive plans and development regulations require counties and cities to balance priorities and consider local circumstances. The ultimate responsibility for planning and implementing a county's or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1997 |
| SB 7902 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates lowered J.S.B&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2485 1995–96 |
Property tax/gov restrictnsA taxpayer who has proof that the land use designation of his or her property is changed may bring this to the attention of the assessor. If the taxpayer and the assessor reach an agreement on the value of the property then... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 1381 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe Washington State shared-leave program is altered to allow a state employee to transfer unused sick leave to another state employee, if after the transfer, the employee retains at least 480 hours of unused sick leave, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
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