Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Prince
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5521 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsSixty million dollars will be distributed for local criminal justice purposes from motor vehicle excise tax revenue beginning on January 1, 1994. Of this amount, $42.9 million will be distributed to counties and $17.1 million... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5474 1993–94 |
DiscriminationThe definitions of discrimination are revised by deleting the term "handicap" and substituting "disability or the use of guide dogs by disabled persons." The maximum penalty for humiliation and mental suffering is increased... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 510, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5625 1993–94 |
Death penalty/mentally retarA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a court appointed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5828 1993–94 |
Vocational educationTuition Recovery Trust Fund : By June 30, 1998, a minimum operating balance of $1 million will be achieved in the tuition recovery trust fund and maintained thereafter. Each licensed school will make up to 20 incremental payments. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 445, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5829 1993–94 |
Mortgage brokers licensingA temporary licensing program for mortgage brokers is established within the Department of Licensing. In addition, mortgage bankers are subject to certain prohibited practices. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 468, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5241 1993–94 |
Gambling commission powersThe Gambling Commission's authority to establish maximum limits on: income derived from bingo; the compensation paid to persons employed in connection with gambling activities conducted by bona fide charitable or nonprofit... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5484 1993–94 |
Prior lien lawsRights established under the construction lien law, as it existed prior to June 11, 1992, are expressly preserved. The savings clause is made retroactive to June 1, 1992. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5534 1993–94 |
Privte carrier terminal sftyThe UTC is authorized to conduct private carrier terminal safety audits for those carriers operating vehicles (a) with a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more, or (b) transporting hazardous materials that require placarding.... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5759 1993–94 |
Chem dependent/involun commtAdults incapacitated by drugs other than alcohol are subject to the involuntary commitment process used currently for adults incapacitated by alcohol. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5836 1993–94 |
Higher ed/state relationshipThe relationship between the state and its public colleges and universities is redefined and a new alignment of responsibilities is established. The colleges and universities are responsible for developing strategic plans,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5523 1993–94 |
District court judgesA nonattorney who has passed the qualifying exam for a district court judge may serve as a pro tem judge in a court district with a population greater than 5,000 persons if the presiding judge makes a determination that the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5606 1993–94 |
Auditing state agency fundsThe State Auditor is directed to inventory all revolving funds, local funds, and other funds outside the State Treasury and managed by state agencies and political subdivisions. The Auditor examines accounting methods, record... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5695 1993–94 |
GED testsThe age of 16 is established as the minimum age for students eligible to take the GED test. The State Board of Education will establish the eligibility criteria of individuals under age 19 to take the GED tests. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5426 1993–94 |
Gross weight permit authortyThe Department of Transportation's (DOT) annual additional tonnage permit and fee structure are incorporated into the combined license fee collected by the Department of Licensing. Distribution of the revenue from the combined... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5535 1993–94 |
Truck taxationThe motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) rate is increased from 2.2 percent to 2.78 percent for any truck-type power unit used in combination with a trailer to transport loads in excess of 40,000 pounds combined gross weight. This... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5580 1993–94 |
Manufactured housingThe Director of the Department of Community Development is given authority to enforce federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards. The director is authorized to make agreements with the federal government,... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, 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 5778 1993–94 |
Midwives and birthing centrsAll insurers authorized to write medical malpractice and general casualty insurance policies in this state are required to become members of the nonprofit joint underwriting association to provide medical malpractice insurance... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, 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 5889 1993–94 |
Teacher profess developmentThe Superintendent of Public Instruction shall award grants for the 1993-95 biennium for not more than six but no fewer than four pilot regional collaborative development school projects that shall be operated through existing... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5358 1993–94 |
Real estate education acctThe appropriated real estate account is established within the Department of Licensing. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5411 1993–94 |
Fuel taxesThe definition of motor fuel distributor is changed to include any person who purchases motor fuel exempted as a fuel for export and exports it via commercial motor vehicle (i.e., truck). | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5423 1993–94 |
Public transportation policyThe Department of Transportation is directed to develop a state public transportation plan as part of an overall statewide transportation plan. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, 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 5703 1993–94 |
Labor market info/econ analyThe Department of Employment Security is designated as the state agency responsible for labor market information and economic analysis. The department's duties to manage, coordinate and produce labor market information are... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |