Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Owen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6488 1995–96 |
Special fuel taxEstablishes procedures for computing special fuel tax on a mileage basis. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6490 1995–96 |
Vehicle fees/taxes refundsProvides that the department shall refund any amount paid that has been verified by the department to be more than ten dollars over the amount actually due for the reporting period. Provides that payment credits shall not be... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6408 1995–96 |
HOV lane improvementsThe SR 522 high occupancy vehicle lane project through the city of Lake Forest Park is eliminated from a list of projects in the transportation budget to be constructed by the Department of Transportation. The $3.8 million in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6421 1995–96 |
Fishing licenses/reduced feeReduced fee senior citizen fishing licenses are issued to persons over 65 years old. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 5248 1995–96 |
Puget Sound license platesIn addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon registration and renewal of a motor vehicle, the holder of a Puget Sound license plate, which displays a phrase or symbol supporting efforts to protect Puget Sound,... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6372 1995–96 |
Transportation budgetAppropriation authority of the transportation agencies is increased by $167.5 million for the remainder of the 1995-97 biennium. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6376 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage licens plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL), in cooperation with a design selection committee comprising representatives from the State Arts Commission, the State Historical Society, and the Washington State Patrol, is required to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6323 1995–96 |
Olympic games license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL), in consultation with the Washington State Olympic Committee, is required to design an Olympic Games license plate displaying a phrase or symbol, or both, supporting United States athletes... | Brad Owen (D-35) | 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 6350 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryRevises RCW 9.94A.030 to include residential burglary in the list of most serious offenses. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6269 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsThree technology grants programs are established. The first program provides grants to school districts to develop and implement collaborative programs with public institutions of higher education to enhance student learning... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6200 1995–96 |
Timber/county excise taxRevises RCW 84.33.051 to apply the tax on publicly owned land as well as privately owned land. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6228 1995–96 |
Sex abuse/developmn disabledIf a person wishes to bring a cause of action for recovery of damages for injury due to sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled person, that action must be commenced within the later of the following periods: (1) within... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6238 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5021 1995–96 |
Outdoor burningThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5076 1995–96 |
Wildlife habitat corridorsThe Conservation Commission is required to institute a program for wildlife habitat corridors. The Department of Fish and Wildlife assists the commission. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5077 1995–96 |
Commercial bottom trawlingProhibits commercial bottom trawling in all state waters. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5082 1995–96 |
Death investigationsThe fee for certified copies of birth and death certificates and other vital records is raised from $11 to $13, with the portion for the death investigations account being raised from $3 to $5. Fifteen percent of the money... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5085 1995–96 |
Agency bidding proceduresThe authority of the Office of State Procurement to utilize a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for complex technical procurements as an optional sealed bid process is clarified. The dollar limit under which small purchases... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5126 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife seizure/forfThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is allowed to recover investigation and prosecution costs when property is seized or confiscated, and to recover restitution awards ordered by a court. "Net proceeds of forfeited property"... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5128 1995–96 |
Salmon charter licensesRecreational shellfish fishers may fish from a salmon charterboat. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5130 1995–96 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe provisions of law enacted in 1990 that limit the fuel tax transfers to the outdoor recreation account, the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account, and the snowmobile account to revenues attributable to the tax rate in effect... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5149 1995–96 |
Salmon enhancementEncourages the development of cooperative groups and regional fisheries enhancement groups to improve the populations of anadromous fish. Designates the responsibilities of the departments of fish and wildlife, natural... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5150 1995–96 |
Fish and wildlife habitatDirects the department of fish and wildlife to initiate a habitat incentives program through which an owner of forest lands may enter into an agreement with the director to enhance habitat for food fish on the landowner's property. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |