Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dean Sutherland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6560 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: It is clarified that Ecology may only delegate authority in accordance with the water well... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6683 1995–96 |
Wireless telephone servicesThe siting of wireless service facilities is not subject to the state environmental policy act impact analysis if the facilities meet certain conditions. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6578 1995–96 |
Unemploy comp/unfair laborWorkers involved in a strike or lockout are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if the labor dispute is determined by a sitting judge to be due to an employer's unfair labor practice. Overpayments are not assessed by the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6433 1995–96 |
Water resource/growth managmA planning goal is added to the GMA to ensure that new land uses are served by adequate water supplies, and that growth does not effect existing instream and out-of-stream water uses. The Office of Financial Management is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6602 1995–96 |
Condominium useAn addition is made to the list of items that must be included in a public offering statement by the seller of a condominium. The addition is a brief description of permitted uses and use restrictions which pertain to both the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6733 1995–96 |
Chemical dependency counslrsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to protect the public by referral to and utilization of individuals in the delivery of human services who have demonstrated a particular level of competency in the core functions of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6665 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescrpAuthorizes optometrists to prescribe drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6654 1995–96 |
Manufacturing machinery/taxThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process is exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6655 1995–96 |
Manufacturing R & D/taxThe current sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment for manufacturers is expanded to include machinery and equipment used in research and development by manufacturers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6612 1995–96 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage for any employee who has graduated from high school or passed a general educational development test is 50 cents per hour more than the minimum wage otherwise in effect for those 18 and older. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6630 1995–96 |
Beer tax allotmentAmends RCW 66.24.290 to delete a future increase in beer taxes allocable to the health services account to commence June 30, 1997. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6565 1995–96 |
Land classification/tax exmpApplies to a sale or transfer of land within two years after the death of the owner of at least fifty percent of the interest in such land. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6450 1995–96 |
Machinery & equipmnt/tax exmThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process are exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6463 1995–96 |
Mineral resource land designDirects counties, cities, and towns to designate sufficient mineral resource lands in their comprehensive plans to meet the projected twenty-year, county-wide needs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6311 1995–96 |
Catch and release fishingDeclares an intent to promote the catch and release ethic through a licensing incentive. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6331 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to standards for qualification to possess firearms. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6354 1995–96 |
Employment discriminationAn employer commits an unfair practice by refusing to hire or employ or to bar or terminate from employment any individual because that person did not attend or graduate with a degree from an institution of higher education.... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6298 1995–96 |
Vehicle headlight useHeadlights are required to be on when the windshield wipers are in use. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6304 1995–96 |
Pavement damage costsThe following truck fees are doubled: (1) the annual combined license fee, (2) the overweight fee schedule for nonreducible loads, (3) temporary additional tonnage, and (4) fixed load overweight permits. The penalties for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 5158 1995–96 |
Recreational fishingThe position of recreational administrator is created within the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The administrator must further the development of recreational fishing. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5249 1995–96 |
Comm health & safety netwrksAn additional member is added to the composition of the community network. The new member represents the public schools within the network boundary. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5388 1995–96 |
Salmon enhancement projectsProvides additional funding resources and statutory encouragement for the nonprofit production of salmon by regional fisheries enhancement groups on an expanded scale. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5472 1995–96 |
Utility liensUpon a properly presented written request from an escrow agent or owner of a property, utilities operated by cities, towns or counties must provide an estimated or actual final billing for unpaid utility charges against any... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |