Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerald "Jerry" Saling
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5423 1991–92 |
Geothermal accountThe termination date of the geothermal account is extended for ten years, to June 30, 2001, or when thirty megawatts of geothermal power is certified as commercially available by the receiving utilities and the State Energy... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5455 1991–92 |
Galactosemia screeningGalactosemia is included in the state's policy encouraging early detection and prevention of inherited disorders resulting in developmental disabilities or physical defects. The Department of Health (DOH) is directed to... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5508 1991–92 |
Continuing care retirmnt comThe residential units of CCRCs are removed from the state's certificate of need requirement. | James West (R-6) | 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 5525 1991–92 |
Teacher preparation programsIn all public institutions of higher education, each faculty member of the school, department, or college of education, and each member of the institution's faculty whose primary teaching responsibility is teaching classes for... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5567 1991–92 |
Tobacco laws changesThe Legislature finds that the current system of health care and public health has not made efforts to reduce death and disability from preventable noncommunicable diseases. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5615 1991–92 |
Vehicle dealer licensingGender references are updated from "his" to "his or her." A person that lists, brokers, solicits, negotiates or arranges for the sale of new or current model vehicles must provide the Department of Licensing with a... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5646 1991–92 |
Helmets/snowmobilersAll snowmobile operators and riders must wear a protective helmet that is attached with a chin or neck strap and has full ear protection. The helmet must conform to the helmet rules adopted by the State Patrol. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5681 1991–92 |
Geothermal resource leasingThe Legislature finds that there is substantial interest among private utilities, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Northwest Power Planning Council to investigate the potential for geothermal resources in the... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5708 1991–92 |
UW Bothell-Woodinville brnchThe University of Washington is directed to suspend all operations of the Bothell/Woodinville Branch Campus until the Legislature takes specific action to resume such activities. The university is to cease all operations and... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5709 1991–92 |
Higher educ budget processThe Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for preparing a single budget request for the operating and capital support of the state college and universities and the state system of community colleges. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5784 1991–92 |
Higher ed underenrollmentEach state institution of higher education, and each branch campus established by law, which is appropriated or allocated state funds for the purpose of providing educational services for a specific full-time equivalent... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5802 1991–92 |
Preoperative surgical careSurgical, preoperative and postoperative care are defined. Surgical care includes, but is not limited to, the treatment of diseases, injury and deformity by manual operative procedures or localized application of mechanical or... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5814 1991–92 |
Increased enrollment/hghr edProvides the funding necessary for additional state-funded enrollments at state institutions of higher education. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5828 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditEstablishes a schedule for notification to public employees of accumulated service credit. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5842 1991–92 |
Information services deptThe ISB is reconstituted with 12 members. Four members are the chief executive officers from four cabinet agencies, appointed by the Governor, including the Director of DIS as a voting member. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5853 1991–92 |
State financial aid programThe state need grant program and the educational opportunity grant program are replaced by the state educational loan program beginning July 1, 1993. The state educational loan program is established under the authority of the... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6018 1991–92 |
Pension board membershipsAuthorizes the inclusion of retired fire fighters as members of the firemen's pension board. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6019 1991–92 |
Retirement law correctionsMakes technical corrections to chapter 35, Laws of 1991. Repeals provisions of chapter 41.26, 41.32, and 41.40 RCW. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6020 1991–92 |
Pension fund designationProvides for the simplification of the designation of funds established for use by the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system. Repeals RCW 41.50.225. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5585 1991–92 |
Liquor sales in motelsA new class M liquor license is established. The license may be issued to a motel, which is defined as a facility offering three or more self-contained units to travelers and transient guests. | James West (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5824 1991–92 |
Comm college summer coursesExcess Enrollments . Community college districts may exceed state-funded fulltime equivalent enrollment limits by 4 percent each fiscal year and charge those students a fee equal to the tuition and fees charged students... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5456 1991–92 |
Community college tenureThe length of time which a community college faculty member may be reviewed by his or her peers for the granting of tenure is changed from three consecutive years to nine college quarters in a three-year period, excluding... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5184 1991–92 |
Work force training/eductionThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have nine voting members. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |