Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Owen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5368 1991–92 |
Homeowner tax reliefBeginning with taxes payable in 1992, increases in the assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property valued at less than $200,000 is limited to 6 percent per year. This value threshold is adjusted upward yearly by... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5390 1991–92 |
Personal property tax exmptnThe renting or leasing of tangible personal property is exempt from retail sales and use taxes if the property is used in making another retail sale. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5420 1991–92 |
Special needs grantsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a grant program to assist eligible small school districts in meeting their special needs. The grant funds and new or existing programs enhanced by the funds shall not... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5428 1991–92 |
Pac Ocean Resources CompactThe Pacific Ocean Resources Compact is ratified by the Legislature. The compact takes effect when one or more of the states of Alaska, Hawaii, California or Oregon ratify the compact and congressional consent is granted. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5436 1991–92 |
Conservation areas/excise txThis tax is eliminated for any county which has not imposed the tax before the effective date of the act. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5437 1991–92 |
Domestic rel restrain orderThe hearing on a petition for a domestic violence protective order must be held within 21 days, instead of within 14 days, after the filing of the petition. Ex parte temporary orders are valid for 21 days. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5439 1991–92 |
Nigligent/inattentive drivngThe negligent driving statute is amended to include the operation of a vehicle anywhere in the state, excepting permissive use on private property. The penalty remains a misdemeanor; however, the maximum penalty is increased... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5446 1991–92 |
Oil/gas lease moratoriumThe 1995 moratorium established in 1989 is extended to the year 2000. The term exploration is defined to mean reconnaissance, seismic or survey work related to gathering information about geologic features and formations... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5447 1991–92 |
Enhanced shellfish tax exempShellfish produced by aquatic farmers are not taxed. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5448 1991–92 |
PUD election proceduresThe signature petition requirement is limited to candidates for election to the board at the formation election. The nomination of a person for election at the formation election must be by at least 100 registered voters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5453 1991–92 |
Balloon release prohibitionThe state Clean Air Act is amended to ban the intentional release, organizing a release, or intentionally causing a release within a 24-hour period, ten or more balloons inflated with a gas lighter than air. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5463 1991–92 |
School site-based councilsSchool district boards of directors may adopt policies establishing school site-based councils. The school district board of directors has the final authority to determine the powers and duties of the site-based council. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5492 1991–92 |
Workers' comp/private carrieBeginning January 1, 1993 employers are allowed to purchase workers' compensation insurance from any insurer authorized to do business in the state and certified by the Department of Labor and Industries. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5500 1991–92 |
Game fish resources enhancmtNonprofit regional game fish enhancement groups are authorized. Funding is provided by a surcharge of $1 on each game fish license and steelhead catch record card, and by a $50 surcharge on each game fish guide license. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5507 1991–92 |
Private enterprise econ oppoAmong legislative findings are that government unfairly competes with the private sector when it engages in commercial activities. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5527 1991–92 |
Washington public forest comA Washington Public Forest Commission is created. It is established for the purposes of promoting the sale of forest products by advertising and other promotional means, conducting research, and entering into contracts to... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5529 1991–92 |
New prison constructionThe Department of General Administration (GA) is authorized to select, through a competitive process, a general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) firm to construct correctional facilities at a specified maximum cost. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5532 1991–92 |
Acting in course of employmtThe term "acting in the course of employment" is redefined to exclude travel to the job site prior to a work shift, travel from the job site after a work shift and provision of a vehicle, parking place or other assistance in... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5533 1991–92 |
Confinement/ind ins cancelldCancels industrial insurance benefits during any confinement in an institution. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5539 1991–92 |
Private property rightsRevises notice requirements to landowners by agencies proposing rules which would restrict the property rights of landowners. Provides that private property shall not be taken or damaged for private or public use unless the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5549 1991–92 |
Tourism projects tax deferrlExtends the investment project tax deferral eligibility to certain tourism projects. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5553 1991–92 |
Removal for misrepresentatnThe contract of employment for presidents of state institutions of higher education shall include the provision that the board of regents or trustees of the institution have the full authority and responsibility to remove the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5560 1991–92 |
Liquor control board dutiesThe duty to enforce the cigarette and tobacco laws is transferred to the Liquor Control Board. Appropriations, personal property, and personnel used by the Department of Revenue in enforcing the cigarette and tobacco laws are... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5602 1991–92 |
Timber impact area facilityThe Legislature finds that the state's economic development efforts can be enhanced by providing "federal timber impact areas" with support for public facility improvements which are necessary to achieve long-term economic... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |