Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Albert Bauer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6274 1997–98 |
Slayers/retirmnt sys beneftsThe slayer's rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim's estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6391 1997–98 |
Public transportation infoThe names and other personally identifiable information maintained by public transit agencies regarding persons who participate in public transportation programs administered by the agency are exempt from public inspection and copying. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6506 1997–98 |
School employee annuitiesSchool employees may arrange to purchase tax deferred annuities through agents who are not licensed as Washington State insurance agents. They have the right to select annuities from agents, brokers and companies, regardless... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6563 1997–98 |
Effective dates of billsThe importance of the people = s power of referendum is emphasized by requiring state and local legislatures to state with specificity both the particular emergency situation and the facts that support the finding of that... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6642 1997–98 |
Research data protectionA new exemption is added to the public disclosure requirements. Research data developed or received by a research university is exempt from public inspection and copying until the data is published or publicly distributed or a... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6672 1997–98 |
Crimes against childrenPersons convicted of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, or homicide by abuse when the victim is under 16 years of age are guilty of a crime against a child. They must receive a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5200 1997–98 |
Educational trust fundThe Higher Education Coordinating Board deposits funds from the prior fiscal period, rather than the prior biennia. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5206 1997–98 |
Wyoming medical studentsWyoming is added to the WAMI program. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5219 1997–98 |
LEOFF plan I service transfrFormer members of LEOFF Plan I who are currently in the Public Employees Retirement System, Teachers Retirement System, or State Patrol are allowed to transfer their service in LEOFF I into their current retirement system... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5222 1997–98 |
Excess comp/retirement benefThe definition of excess compensation is clarified to include only those types of payments that are currently specifically listed in statute. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5223 1997–98 |
Teachers' plan III ratesThe transfer payment is increased from 20 percent to 40 percent in order to maintain short term cost neutrality in Plan III. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6371 1997–98 |
GMA capital facilties fundngThe Legislature finds that population growth creates a need for capital facilities which exceeds existing available funding and establishes the growth management infrastructure account, primarily to assist cities and counties... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6519 1997–98 |
Conditions of sentencesAll persons in community placement, community service, and community supervision are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, except those offenders under post release supervision solely for the purposes of payment of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6637 1997–98 |
Low alcohol beverage coolersA new liter tax is established for low alcohol beverage coolers. A tax rate of .2167 cents per liter is established for such beverages. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6610 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentencingOffenders who have a prior conviction for any sex or violent offense in any state are not eligible for SSOSA. If the sentence is more than 48 months of total confinement, the offender is not eligible for SSOSA. If either of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6703 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities endowmentThe Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund is created. The endowment is to be funded through periodic state appropriations, which will be used to match contributions from families or other private donors. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6747 1997–98 |
Child care/low-income parntsDeclares that persons who are meeting the work activity requirements stipulated in P.L. 104-193 and chapter 74.08A RCW shall receive child care payments for the hours during which they are attending a state community or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6745 1997–98 |
Deferred compensation progrmEncourages employees to take advantage of the deferred compensation program. Provides a one-time additional salary payment of five hundred dollars for state and educational employees. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1998 |
| SB 6738 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6721 1997–98 |
Student transportatn allocatDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to either conduct or contract for a study on student transportation, with emphasis on the allocation provided for in RCW 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.190. The study shall... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6722 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insurnc discrimFinds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our communities, families, and individuals and should not be compounded with discrimination by insurance carriers. Access to insurance is a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6705 1997–98 |
Hazardous materials/ferriesCommercial tanker trucks, with or without tank trailers, containing motor fuels or their vapors are considered hazardous materials not to be transported on regularly scheduled passenger runs. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6663 1997–98 |
Genetic info discriminationDeclares that the purpose of this act is to: (1) Protect the confidentiality of genetic information; (2) regulate the collection, retention, disclosure, or use of genetic information; and (3) protect against discrimination by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6688 1997–98 |
Elementary school class sizeProvides for reductions in class size in elementary schools. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6693 1997–98 |
Livestock/poultry feed taxDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of feed to persons for use as food for livestock and poultry. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |