Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5662 1993–94 |
Metals miningA person who intends to file for a metals mining permit must file a notice of intent to file with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR must then give public notice of the notice of intent. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5668 1993–94 |
Assistance to businessesIn order to receive state financial, technical or other assistance, a business must show that any job created as a result of the assistance won't displace a current employee and will pay at least twice the minimum wage. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5679 1993–94 |
Telephone assistance programChanges the name of the lifeline service to the Washington telephone assistance program. Repeals section 8, chapter 170, Laws of 1990 (uncodified), and section 12, chapter 229, Laws of 1987 (uncodified). | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5683 1993–94 |
Auto insurance eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5684 1993–94 |
Property insur eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5685 1993–94 |
Renter's insur eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5707 1993–94 |
Operating agency exec boardThe compensation of the Executive Board is limited to $50 a day. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5715 1993–94 |
Flexible networks for businsThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to develop a flexible network training program, which shall be open to public and private sector participants, and a broker training handbook. The department is also... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5772 1993–94 |
Regional water resource planThe Governor is required to assemble representatives from the state agencies, local governments, and tribal governments that are involved in water resource issues in the central Puget Sound area for the purpose of preparing a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5804 1993–94 |
Local gov proportional repreAuthorizes local governments to use a proportional representation electoral system. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5914 1993–94 |
Tax payment periodsAuthorizes the department of revenue to accept payment on a daily, weekly, or semimonthly basis. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5927 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationRevises provisions relating to extended benefits for unemployment compensation. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5941 1993–94 |
Public employmentCreates the department of human resources. Abolishes the department of personnel, the higher education personnel board, and the personnel board and transfers their powers, duties, and functions to the new department. Creates... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5990 1993–94 |
School-based budgetingDuring the 1994-95 school year, any school district with 40,000 or more students must develop and implement a budget system that allocates resources to each school based on the characteristics and educational needs of the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6106 1993–94 |
High performance work organzThe Director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to structure the department as a high performance work organization. The department is directed to implement management practices, such... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6127 1993–94 |
State historical societiesThe printing of educational publications of the state historical societies is excluded from this section's application and from any restrictive provisions of this chapter. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6162 1993–94 |
Grant writing assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a proposal review program to assist Washington firms to win phase I SBIR grants. The department, through the program, shall retain... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6163 1993–94 |
Small busin innovatn resrchThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a competitive grant program to assist SBIR contract winners who have completed their phase I contract and are awaiting a phase II award.... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6164 1993–94 |
Rural areas economic developThe new Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is directed to serve as an advocate and catalyst for telecommunications policies that further rural economic development goals. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6165 1993–94 |
Community reinvestmentA more extensive investigative evaluation report is outlined to form a basis for the annual community reinvestment rating assigned each state chartered bank or thrift. The term "director" is substituted for "supervisor of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6167 1993–94 |
Private property regulationRegulations of private property are prohibited unless the properties are identified, the owners are notified of proposed legislation and an economic impact is done. Regulations that relate to private property must be the least... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6174 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsThe original bill included comprehensive provisions relating to family services, alternatives to violence, youth violence prevention and intervention, and public safety. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Many of the provisions of... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6211 1993–94 |
Adminis rule making & reviewBefore the adoption of a final rule, an agency must prepare a written summary of comments received regarding the proposed rule, and a response to the comments by category, indicating how the rule reflects agency consideration... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6219 1993–94 |
Manufacturing extension cntrThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will assist in the organization of the Washington Manufacturing Extension Center. The department is to... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |