Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tim Erwin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5068 1993–94 |
Homestead exemptionThe definition of "homestead" is expanded to include any real or personal property that the owner uses as a residence. The homestead exemption may not be asserted against certain liens arising in connection with the property... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5079 1993–94 |
Razor clam digging permitsPhysically disabled persons are not required to be at the digging site when another person is digging razor clams for them. The physically disabled person must be within one mile of the digging site. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5441 1993–94 |
Handicapped rehabilitationThe statutes providing rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities are updated to reflect current terminology associated with individuals with disabilities. The language is changed to describe current vocational... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5849 1993–94 |
Dairy animal feeding operatnProvisions of federal regulation that pertain to dairy farms are placed into state statute. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5883 1993–94 |
Running start programThe reimbursement from school districts to community or technical colleges for students in the Running Start program will be calculated and allocated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in accordance with applicable... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5082 1993–94 |
Poultry farming regulationsLegislative recognition is given that raising ratites is an agricultural pursuit. Ratites are included in the definition of poultry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5125 1993–94 |
Salmon fishing licensesThe landing requirement is deleted. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5368 1993–94 |
Vessels/sales tax exemptionSales of vessels to residents of foreign countries for use outside the state are exempt from sales and use taxes if the vessel is not used in this state for more than 45 days and the nonresident provides an exemption... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5384 1993–94 |
Investment advisersThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to adopt rules delineating permissible performance based compensation arrangements for investment advisors. Any rule adopted by the director may only allow those... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5660 1993–94 |
Citizens' exchange programThe Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Trade and Economic Development, Department of Agriculture, economic development consultants, the consular corps, and other international trade organizations is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5699 1993–94 |
Pacific NW economic regionThe organizational structure of the PNWER is modified. The delegate council is expanded to include the Governor or Governor's designee from each participating state and the premier or premier's designee from each participating... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5841 1993–94 |
Shaken baby syndromeA public information and communication outreach program regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome is established, by providing information on prevention to parents of newborns, upon discharge from a hospital or midwife-assisted birth. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5205 1993–94 |
Infant/child mortality ratesLocal health departments are authorized to conduct child mortality reviews for all deaths of children under age 18. The records and reports used for the reviews remain confidential and may not be discovered in any legal proceedings. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5313 1993–94 |
Recording documents surchargThe expiration date for the dollar surcharge to be distributed by the State Treasurer, and the reduction of the surcharge to $1 are deleted. The proceeds from the surcharges must be used for ongoing preservation of historical... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5572 1993–94 |
Transportation/environmentThe Department of Transportation is authorized to undertake a pilot program to assess the costs of environmental elements of a representative sampling of transportation projects in at least one transportation district. The... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5937 1993–94 |
Seven percent debt limitatnThe general exclusion of reimbursable bonds from the statutory 7 percent debt limit is eliminated. The effect of the change is proactive and does not affect any current bond covenants. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5126 1993–94 |
Cape Shoalwater landmarkReference to the Cape Shoalwater "light" is changed to "tower." | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 6174 1991–92 |
Homicide victims' familiesIn addition to other benefits provided under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program, immediate family members of a homicide victim may receive counseling to deal with the immediate, near-term consequences of the related... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6180 1991–92 |
Education programsThe Fair Start program is established in statute but is not part of the state's basic education obligation. The Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes the program to assist school districts in providing prevention... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6104 1991–92 |
Assault against a childA new crime of assault of a child is created. This crime applies to assaults when the victim is under 13 years of age and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6261 1991–92 |
Child sexual exploitationDefendants in cases dealing with pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, bringing such pictures into the state, or possessing such pictures must prove they had no reasonable knowledge that the person was a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6396 1991–92 |
Unauthorized insur brokersAny individual transacting business in the name of an unlicensed company is personally liable for resulting losses. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |