Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerald "Jerry" Saling
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6119 1991–92 |
Mining reclamationThe Legislature recognizes that the extraction of minerals is an essential activity which may produce some environmental damage and that comprehensive regulation of mining through reclamation is necessary to prevent or... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6495 1991–92 |
Building code studyRequires the state building code to study and report to the legislature on methods to simplify and clarify state building codes pertaining to residential construction by December 15, 1992. Makes an appropriation of forty... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 5957 1991–92 |
Higher ed/operating budgetBeginning with the 1992-93 fiscal year the state operating budget for higher education shall be increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the general fund state operating budget for higher education is at or... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6433 1991–92 |
Gang risk intervention prgmsA youth gang violence reduction program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multi-agency cooperation, along with... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6478 1991–92 |
Energy office dutiesThe responsibilities of the State Energy Office are enlarged to include: representing the interests of the state in matters that encourage adequate supplies of energy resources for the citizens of the state; and representing... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1992 |
| SB 6473 1991–92 |
Transmission line tree trimBy September 1, 1992, the Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to adopt rules for investor-owned electric utilities specifying procedures related to removing trees and vegetation that constitute a hazard to... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6398 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice atty feeLimits attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice suits. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6336 1991–92 |
Vocational education t.o.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6367 1991–92 |
Public assistance limitationPublic assistance is limited, for those residing in Washington for less than one year, to the amount of assistance that would have been received from a similar program in the state of most recent residence, if less than the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6297 1991–92 |
Higher ed tuition and feesTuition Tuition statutes are revised to give institutional governing boards the authority to deposit operating fees into a local account instead of reverting to the state general fund. The local account will earn interest and... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6302 1991–92 |
Remedial higher ed classesEach public institution of higher education is to annually report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) the following information: numbers of students that graduated from a Washington high school within three years... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6311 1991–92 |
Retirement allowancesProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6312 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts cost of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6313 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts costs of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6229 1991–92 |
Teachers' retirement systemAllows a member to count years of employment as an instructor or administrative officer. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6230 1991–92 |
Cosmetology studentsRevises the requirements for vocational students of cosmetology. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 6231 1991–92 |
Presidential pref primaryRequires a single ballot to be prepared for all political parties that have candidates whose names have been authorized for placement on the ballot. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5309 1991–92 |
Income tax/other jurisdictnsWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on pension or retirement benefits paid to a Washington resident who was formerly employed in the taxing state, the full value of any homestead and all of the resident's... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5310 1991–92 |
Other states' income taxIt is the policy of this state to ensure the well-being of its citizens by protecting them from income tax imposed by other states on their retirement income. The courts of this state shall not recognize claims for income... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5350 1991–92 |
Faculty English proficiencyA person who has received a graduate assistant or faculty appointment to provide classroom instruction or work with students in participatory and activity courses such as clinics, studios, seminars, and laboratories is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6202 1991–92 |
Rural homeowners fire protctThe Rural Fire Homeowners Protection Act contains three approaches to addressing the wild land/urban interface fire problem. First, identification is made of areas having a high or extreme wildfire hazard level using a common... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5680 1991–92 |
Electrical transmissn sitingThe Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is given authority to approve the siting of electrical transmission lines constructed to operate at nominal voltages above 100,000 volts, including transmission lines serving... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |