Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Owen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5060 1991–92 |
Alternative environ strategyThe Commission on Environmental Policy is created. The commission is made up of at least five members appointed by the Governor, having experience and expertise in environmental policy development. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5099 1991–92 |
Recreationl fishries enfrcmtFisheries patrol officers shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Boarding and searching of boats participating in a recreational food fish fishery is limited to situations where the officer has probable cause that... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5102 1991–92 |
Big game/endangered speciesThe courts are allowed to impose an additional penalty upon conviction of violations of the wildlife statutes. The penalty can be up to 100 percent of the prescribed penalty and the additional money will be divided between the... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5125 1991–92 |
Private detective licensingApplicants for a private detective license must meet the following requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a citizen or resident alien; 3) cannot have had a felony conviction within the last ten years; 4) be employed... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5171 1991–92 |
False political advertisingPolitical advertising that contains a false statement of a material fact, that falsely represents that a candidate is an incumbent, or that falsely indicates that a person or organization supports or endorses the candidate,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5175 1991–92 |
Unlicensed contractorsIncreases the levels of offense for crimes by unlicensed contractors from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor offense. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5176 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksState and local agencies must award a public contract for public works to the lowest responsible resident bidder whose bid does not exceed 10 percent over the lowest responsible nonresident bidder. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5208 1991–92 |
Unemployed forest prod wrkrsSpecifies the required elements of the program. Authorizes unemployed forest workers to attend institutions of higher learning without paying tuition and fees. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5227 1991–92 |
Drug testing/officials/emplyRequires a person to submit to a drug test within twenty days after filing a candidacy for a state elected office. Provides that rules for the test shall be adopted by the public disclosure commission. Requires elected... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5229 1991–92 |
Pacific cod fishery closureA Pacific cod spawning zone closure is created in the Agate Pass area at the north end of Bainbridge Island. It is unlawful to retain Pacific cod for personal use in marine waters south of Port Townsend for a period of five years. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5230 1991–92 |
State building leasesThe Director of General Administration must ensure that all real property leases comply with the competitive process for state purchases, whereby the contract goes to the lowest responsible bidder. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5242 1991–92 |
Sales and use tax collectorsCompensation is authorized for persons collecting state and local retail sales and use taxes in an amount equal to 3-1/2 percent of the taxes collected. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5253 1991–92 |
Pesticide notification reqmtWhen pesticides are applied by a certified applicator to public and private school yards, day care centers, public recreation areas, or residential property, the applicator is required to post warning signs. Signs must be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5259 1991–92 |
Cigarette sales regulationThe Unfair Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act is reestablished and the transfer of the cigarette licensing provisions to the Tax on Cigarette Act scheduled to take effect July 1, 1991 is repealed. The criteria for establishing the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5285 1991–92 |
Superior court judge positnsThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: in King County, the number of superior court judges is increased from 46 to 58; in Snohomish County, the number of superior court judges is... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5306 1991–92 |
Water well regulationNew definitions are provided for various types of wells including monitoring wells, observation wells, resource protection wells, dewatering wells, abandoned wells, and water supply wells. A resource protection well is defined... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5312 1991–92 |
Misleading campaign practcsIt is a gross misdemeanor for any person to attempt to persuade or dissuade voters through menace, intimidation, or threats, or to use false or misleading assertions, altered photographs, or out-of-context recordings which... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5317 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsThe Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University. The center is created to provide leadership in research, extension and resident instruction programs to sustain... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5330 1991–92 |
Ferry beer sale banProhibits the sale of malt beverages on all state ferries. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5333 1991–92 |
Insurance fraud investigatnPermits the organization of fraud bureaus for the investigation of fraudulent insurance practices and claims committed by policyholders. Requires the bureaus to be licensed. Directs the bureaus to report criminal violations to... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5338 1991–92 |
Superior court judges addedThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: in King County, the number of superior court judges is increased from 46 to 58; in Snohomish County, the number of superior court judges is... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5344 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance beneftsMakes the limit enforceable even if the employer promoted or sponsored the recreational activity. Provides exceptions to the limitations. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5348 1991–92 |
Legislative race primariesNo primary is held for the position of state senator or representative if, after the last day when candidates may withdraw, no more than one candidate has filed for the position from each major political party. The county... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5366 1991–92 |
Certificated instrctnl staffThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. Credits earned in excess of ninety credits beyond the bachelors degree by teachers who do not have masters degrees may be counted on the state... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |