Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Owen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5222 1995–96 |
Log truck lengthThe legal overall length of a log truck and stinger-steered pole trailer is 75 feet. Stinger-steered means the coupling device is located behind the tires of the last axle on a log truck. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5514 1995–96 |
Fuel tax ratesBeginning October 1, 1995, operators of service stations must post in a conspicuous place a least one sign that identifies state and federal fuel tax rates. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute requires... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 9, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6347 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax incenFirms that are engaged in biotechnology, advanced computing, electronic device technology, advanced material, and environmental technology pursuits may be eligible for a B&O tax credit and a sales and use tax deferral. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 4, 1994 |
| SB 6228 1993–94 |
Agricultural & forest landsThe legislative intent provides long term protection be given to lands which grow timber. Clarification of definitions will not require all counties covered by the Growth Management Act to readopt plans. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6080 1993–94 |
Ag/forest lands prop damageLegislative findings are made that forest lands and agricultural lands are particularly vulnerable to wrongful property damage, especially vandalism and theft. Every person who wrongfully uses or occupies agriculture or forest... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6082 1993–94 |
Forest products/intrnl tradeCINTRAFOR is directed to assist in the development of commercialization support for manufactured products and the development of research and analysis on the quality and availability of wood resources. The center is to give... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6125 1993–94 |
Hunting/fishing licensesA sport recreational license is created to include the personal use food fish, game fish, hunting, hound and eastern Washington upland bird licenses, and warm water game fish surcharge. The license may also include provisions... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 255, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6111 1993–94 |
Ethics for state officrs/empThe laws prescribing ethical standards for state employees and statutory definitions pertaining to those laws are consolidated into a single chapter which applies to all branches of state government except where an individual... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6408 1993–94 |
Mental health systems/tribesThe term "tribal authority" includes a federally recognized Indian tribe or a major Indian organization recognized by the Secretary of Social and Health Services. Upon their request, a tribal authority must be included as a... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6538 1993–94 |
Boating safety educationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission shall incorporate an emphasis on fire prevention into its boating safety program. It shall include distribution of educational materials and opportunities for educating boaters on... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6037 1993–94 |
Rewards for informationThe Department of Natural Resources is authorized to offer and pay a reward up to $10,000 for information regarding violations of any statute or rule relating to the state's public lands and the state's natural resources. The... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6426 1993–94 |
Electronic access/govrn infoThe Public Disclosure Commission shall design a program for public electronic access to public legislative documents by January 1, 1995. The public information access policy task force is created. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 5078 1993–94 |
Hood Canal salmonid enhancemThe Department of Fisheries shall investigate the opportunities to improve salmon habitat in Hood Canal tributaries. Only selective harvest methods are allowed for commercial salmon fishing in Hood Canal. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5081 1993–94 |
Wetlands designationRequires notice to a landowner of a proposed designation of property as a wetland. Prohibits a final determination of the designation less than sixty days after notice is provided. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5102 1993–94 |
Grays Harbor Community CollgAn appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund is given to Grays Harbor College for the biennium ending June 30, 1993 to fund 225 FTE students for winter and spring quarters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5105 1993–94 |
Commercial bottom trawlingBottom trawling is prohibited in marine waters east of Neah Bay. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5106 1993–94 |
Fish/wildlife enhancementFunds from the sales of salmon and salmon eggs are deposited into the aquatic lands enhancement account for exclusive use for volunteer cooperative fish and wildlife enhancement projects. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5129 1993–94 |
Educational service distrctsEducational service districts are authorized to provide services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not conflict with other... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5133 1993–94 |
Youth recreation opportunityAn assessment in the amount of 25 cents is imposed on every admission to a professional or public or independent collegiate sporting event held within this state. The assessment shall be ten cents per ticket if the total... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5141 1993–94 |
Pacific yew harvestPacific yew parts are included in the definition of specialized forest products and will require a specialized forest products permit to be harvested. The specialized forest product statute is reorganized to achieve clarity. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5142 1993–94 |
Special license platesA new license plate is established that indicates the recipient supports the state efforts to protect salmon and other food fish listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. In addition to the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5161 1993–94 |
State patrol retirementRevises retirement system provisions for the Washington state patrol. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5168 1993–94 |
Health care certfcte of needThe certificate of need is extended for an additional 24 months for projects located in eligible or distressed areas. A county qualifies as eligible if the county unemployment rate has exceeded the state average by 20 percent... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5169 1993–94 |
Presidential prefrnce prmryVoters participating in a presidential preference primary make an oral request for the party ballot they wish to vote and no record may be made of which party's ballot a voter received. The Secretary of State includes the cost... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |