Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Prince
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6362 1993–94 |
Higher ed efficiencyThe bid limit for multi-trade public works projects at state institutions of higher education is increased from $25,000 to $50,000. The bid limit for single-trade public works projects at state institutions of higher education... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6370 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationFor licensing purposes, licensed massage practitioners are classified as "offices and clinics of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified" under section 8049 of the federal standard industrial classification manual. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6402 1993–94 |
Retired senior volunteer proMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6413 1993–94 |
Animal and livestock healthThe statutes of the Department of Agriculture, RCW 16.36, are amended to include a definition of animal which means all members of the animal kingdom except humans, fish and insects. Domestic livestock is defined in specific... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6415 1993–94 |
School authorty/studnt recrdAuthorizes a school to withhold a transferring student's permanent record if the student has not paid a fee or fine for lost or damaged school property. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6419 1993–94 |
Delinquent property taxesEstablishes the rate at the prime rate prevailing on the date the taxes become delinquent plus two percent. Delays the issuance of certificates of delinquency from three to five years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6421 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Insurance Commissioner reviews, with public input, the minimum standards in rule for long-term care insurance. The Governor seeks federal enactment of favorable tax treatment for long-term care insurance premiums. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6423 1993–94 |
Continued health plan covrgeWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority Act must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6433 1993–94 |
Ballot proposition definitnA proposed measure becomes a "ballot measure" after it has received sufficient signatures and been certified by the appropriate election officer. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6445 1993–94 |
Juv serious habitual offndrsCreates the serious habitual offender program for juvenile offenders. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6456 1993–94 |
State building managementIf any state agency or other state office occupies more than 50 percent of the area of a facility managed by the Director of General Administration, that state office may acquire the management of that facility from the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6464 1993–94 |
Public works contractsThe contracting process is given more room for discretionary decision-making. The contractor's option to have the public entity retain part of the contract amount in lieu of bond is broadened by 400 percent to contracts of $100,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6468 1993–94 |
Postsecondary educ resourceA postsecondary education resource center is established in King County; an auxiliary postsecondary education resource center is created in Yakima County. The center will provide information and services to middle and... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6498 1993–94 |
Comm & tech coll capitl acctA new factor would be added to the current criteria. Community and technical colleges are encouraged to raise money from private sources for capital projects. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6501 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferries/propulsion sysThe State Department of Transportation is authorized to enter into a contract without bid for the acquisition of the propulsion system or any component thereof, including diesel engines and spare parts for installation into... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6507 1993–94 |
Railroad crossingsRailroads may not require property owners to carry insurance indemnifying the railroad for damages that result from the railroads' own negligence at private crossings. The railroad may, however, require the property owner to... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6518 1993–94 |
Criminal records checksRequires the department of licensing to conduct a criminal records check of an applicant for a driver's license to determine if there is a felony conviction or mental incompetency finding in the records. Requires the license... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6519 1993–94 |
School employee salary incre$72.3 million is appropriated from the general fund to provide a 3 percent salary increase for K-12 employees effective September 1, 1994. $3.7 million is appropriated to fund increments for community college faculty and classified | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6528 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busiLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6540 1993–94 |
Child labor restrictionsRestricts the hours which a minor under sixteen may work. Specifies a list of occupations which are prohibited for all minors. Requires employers to obtain and keep on file the listed personal data. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6545 1993–94 |
Unpaid rent recoveryProvides that a landlord may recover unpaid rent from a tenant who is on public assistance if the debt is reduced to judgment by a court and proper notice is given. Authorizes the development of rules for the disclosure of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6546 1993–94 |
Highway construction fundingMakes an appropriation of fifty million dollars for major noninterstate highway construction projects identified as category "C" projects. Requires across-the-board reductions in state general fund allotments to all state... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6577 1993–94 |
Earthquake insuranceRequires insurers to directly notify the prospective insured in writing whether earthquake coverage may be included in the proposed insurance. Requires a clear explanation of what coverage is to be provided. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6581 1993–94 |
Hi educatn students' concrnsA task force shall be created on each major campus of the public higher education institutions. The task forces shall provide a forum for students to work in a collaborative environment with the administration of their college... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |