Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sid Snyder
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5403 1995–96 |
State horse parkFindings are made regarding the economic and recreational benefits of equestrian activities to the state. The Washington State Horse Park is established and is located at a site approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5895 1995–96 |
Seashore Conservation AreaThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to exchange state park lands in the Seashore Conservation Area for lands of equal value. Only state parks lands located east of the Seashore Conservation Line may be exchanged. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5410 1995–96 |
State arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5820 1995–96 |
Telecomm/cable service theftCurrent statutes are amended to expand theft and unlawful sale of cable to include theft and unlawful sale of all subscription video services. New provisions are added dealing with theft of telecommunications services, and... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 6026 1995–96 |
Washington state grownAgricultural commodities may be labeled, advertised, marked or sold with the words "Washington State Grown" or similar language if the product is grown or raised in Washington State. Agricultural commodities that are not grown... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5129 1995–96 |
B&O tax/utility line clearngPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric transmission or distribution lines or equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5609 1995–96 |
Air pollution control authrtLocal air authorities administering the agricultural burning permit program must not limit the number of days of allowable burning, but may consider other criteria such as weather conditions. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5067 1995–96 |
State legal publicatns/distrMost of the State Law Librarians's duties pertaining to the receipt, distribution, sale and exchange of public documents are shifted to the Statute Law Committee, the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5660 1995–96 |
Heating oil pollutn liabiltyA program to provide pollution liability insurance for heating oil tanks is created in the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA). This program is to be a reinsurance program which makes liability insurance available and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6053 1993–94 |
County assessor assistanceOnce the assessor gives the Department of Revenue and the county legislative authority written notice of his or her intent to implement a classification and salary plan, the committee is then formed. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6071 1993–94 |
Industrial development levyA third six-year industrial development levy is authorized for a port district in a county bordering on the Pacific Ocean, subject to the same voter approval requirements as the second six-year industrial development levy. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6080 1993–94 |
Ag/forest lands prop damageLegislative findings are made that forest lands and agricultural lands are particularly vulnerable to wrongful property damage, especially vandalism and theft. Every person who wrongfully uses or occupies agriculture or forest... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6082 1993–94 |
Forest products/intrnl tradeCINTRAFOR is directed to assist in the development of commercialization support for manufactured products and the development of research and analysis on the quality and availability of wood resources. The center is to give... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6100 1993–94 |
Pesticide application actAdded to those that must keep records are those who fail to license or who perform landscape applications such as schools, day cares, apartment complexes, golf courses and parks. In addition to the current areas that are... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6123 1993–94 |
Model toxics control actLegislative findings are made it is in the public's interest to integrate land use policies with cleanup policies, and to clean up and reuse contaminated industrial properties. In addition to other types of enforcement orders... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6204 1993–94 |
Seaweed harvestingThe Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife may establish seaweed harvest limits of less than ten pounds for conservation purposes. The commercial harvesting of seaweed from private and public... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6339 1993–94 |
Environmental laws integratnGrowth Planning Hearings Boards The growth planning hearings boards may appoint hearings examiners to carry out board functions as directed by the board, including issuing recommended decisions. A board member or hearings... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6556 1993–94 |
Publ lands rental/TV distrctA nonprofit television reception improvement district that leases space from the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of supplying television signals to homes, businesses or other entities that would otherwise be... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6065 1993–94 |
Defaulting defendent/costsCosts, not to exceed $100, may be imposed upon a defendant to cover the expense of preparing and serving a warrant for failure of the defendant to appear at court. These costs constitute a judgment against the defendant at the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6111 1993–94 |
Ethics for state officrs/empThe laws prescribing ethical standards for state employees and statutory definitions pertaining to those laws are consolidated into a single chapter which applies to all branches of state government except where an individual... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6203 1993–94 |
Rural part-county libr distsThe condition that a rural partial county library district have an assessed valuation of not less than $50 million is repealed. If, at the time of creation, a rural partial county library district has an assessed valuation of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6096 1993–94 |
Milk and milk productsRedundant definitions, confusing language requirements and unnecessary standards which contradict the pasteurized milk ordinance (PMO) are removed. Enforcement of the PMO or more strict standards is a requirement for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 143, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6146 1993–94 |
Film/video productn facilityThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to assist in the location of a film and video production studio in the state. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6305 1993–94 |
Minor employment law variancAn exemption from the law restricting the employment of minors under 14 is provided for children employed as actors or performers in film, video, audio, or theatrical productions. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |