Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan McDonald
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6666 1995–96 |
Nuisance aquatic weedsA committee is established to develop a state lake health plan to address long-term solutions to lake problems. The plan must look at: the science of lake management; an analysis of the federal and state laws pertaining to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6680 1995–96 |
Agency performance assessmntThe Legislative Committee on Performance Review (LCPR) is established. The 13-member bipartisan committee consists of the minority and majority leaders of each house, the chairs and ranking minority members of the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 317, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6753 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeWSDOT is authorized to enter into a contract with a developer of a PPI project that receives state funding for environmental, engineering and technical studies and public involvement to conduct work necessary for identifying... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 5322 1995–96 |
Death benefit awardLaw enforcement officers and fire fighters who are members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plans I and II, volunteer fire fighters, members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6718 1995–96 |
Local gov archives & recordsCounty auditors are directed to impose a $1 surcharge on each document filed with the auditor. This surcharge is transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Archives and Records Management Account and may be used... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 5516 1995–96 |
Drug-free workplacesEmployers that implement drug-free workplace programs may receive a 5 percent premium discount on their workers' compensation payments. Total premium discounts may not exceed $5 million per year. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6572 1995–96 |
Competitive bid systemIn a solicitation by the state for goods and services, after competitive bids are opened, the award must be made to that responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid unless there is a compelling reason to reject... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6209 1995–96 |
Foreign org license platesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to issue special license plates for passenger vehicles that are owned or leased by officers of a "Recognized Foreign Organization" at no charge. The applicant for a special... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6235 1995–96 |
Public service ethics stndrdThe statutes establishing ethical standards for state officers and employees are amended. Definitions of "grant" and "official duty" are added. "Gift" is defined to not include awards, prizes, scholarships, or other items... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6283 1995–96 |
Low-density light & power/txThe amount of deductions against gross income allowed for low-density electric utilities is increased for purposes of computing the public utility tax. For electric utilities with fewer than five and one-half customers per... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6330 1995–96 |
Incumbent mailing restrictnsThe current restrictions on mailings at public expense apply to each elected official and state and local agency director in the 12-month period before the last day for certification of election results of an election in which... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6504 1995–96 |
Voters' pamphletThe provisions governing the publication and distribution of the state Voter's Pamphlets and state Candidate's Pamphlets by the Secretary of State are consolidated. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6535 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature recognizes the importance of international exchange programs and sister relationships in promoting international trade and encouraging cultural awareness. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6618 1995–96 |
State fiscal conditionsThe Economic Climate Council is created. The council is required to select a series of no more than ten benchmarks that characterize the competitive environment of the state. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6671 1995–96 |
Econ & revenue forecast cnclThe Economic and Revenue Forecast Council is renamed the Economic, Revenue, and Caseload Forecast Council and the economic and revenue forecast supervisor is renamed the economic, revenue and caseload forecast supervisor. The... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6774 1995–96 |
Trust land transfer programIt is the intent of the Legislature to establish a public process and clear guidelines for the trust land transfer programs. Revenue is provided for construction of public schools and the replacement properties purchased have... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6773 1995–96 |
Regulatory takings/compenstnDeclares that a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. Provides that the compensation requirement does not apply if the regulation or restriction is... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6117 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionB&O tax rates are reduced effective January 1, 1996 as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.7 percent to 1.6 percent; and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1996 |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6633 1995–96 |
Communty rehab progrm purchsThe term "community rehabilitation programs" replaces the term "sheltered workshops." State agencies must purchase products or services from community rehabilitation programs operating facilities serving the severely disabled... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6645 1995–96 |
Agency rules readoptionA person may petition an agency requesting that an existing rule be subject to readoption. "Readoption" means that the text of the existing rule is submitted as a proposed rule, and is then subject to the rule-making process... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6630 1995–96 |
Beer tax allotmentAmends RCW 66.24.290 to delete a future increase in beer taxes allocable to the health services account to commence June 30, 1997. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6497 1995–96 |
Iniative 601 amendmentRequires approval by a two-thirds vote of each house to amend Initiative 601. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6331 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to standards for qualification to possess firearms. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6085 1995–96 |
Baseball stadium financingState and local financing is provided for a baseball stadium with natural turf and a retractable roof, to be constructed in the largest city in a county with a population of one million or more. Based on current population... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 10, 1996 |