Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lois J. Stratton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5233 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksIn awarding public contracts for public works, a state agency or local government must award a public works contract to the lowest responsible resident contractor whose bid does not exceed the bid of the lowest nonresident contractor. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5236 1991–92 |
HIV testing/sex offendersAll persons who are charged with the commission of a sexual offense under Chapter 9A.44 RCW shall be tested for the HIV antibody. The court shall, at the time of the alleged offender's first appearance, order the testing to be... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5250 1991–92 |
Property tax billingsMakes technical revisions to provisions affecting the payment, assessment, and appeals of property tax. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5294 1991–92 |
Patient right to knowThe act is to be known as the "Patient Right To Know Act" of 1991. The Legislature finds that the right of health care professionals to privacy, although important, is far outweighed by the right of the consumer-patient to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5307 1991–92 |
AFDC/18-20 yr old studentsEligibility for assistance is expanded to include children between the ages of 18 and 20 who are full-time students reasonably expected to complete high school, or vocational or technical training. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5312 1991–92 |
Misleading campaign practcsIt is a gross misdemeanor for any person to attempt to persuade or dissuade voters through menace, intimidation, or threats, or to use false or misleading assertions, altered photographs, or out-of-context recordings which... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5317 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsThe Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University. The center is created to provide leadership in research, extension and resident instruction programs to sustain... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5323 1991–92 |
Scoliosis screening programPublic school students must be examined for scoliosis at least three times between grades four and eleven. The State Board of Health is given rule-making authority to implement the change in law. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5325 1991–92 |
Liquor control bd directorProvides for the office of the director of the liquor control board. Repeals RCW 66.08.016. Takes effect January 1, 1992. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5331 1991–92 |
Institutional trust landsThe Board of Natural Resources must implement a management plan for institutional trust lands located in Thurston County that allows "direct use" of these lands by persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5340 1991–92 |
Nurse/student ratiosSchool districts are required to maintain specified ratios of students to school nurses on a trial basis from the 1991-92 school year through the 1996-97 school year. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5344 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance beneftsMakes the limit enforceable even if the employer promoted or sponsored the recreational activity. Provides exceptions to the limitations. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5352 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living allwnBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 70 percent of that at age 65. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5353 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives a minimum benefit of $16.72 per month per year of service. At the same time, the 3 percent COLA will also be applied, raising the minimum benefit to $17.22 per month per... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5354 1991–92 |
Retirees/cos-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree who is at least 65 years of age receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 60 percent of that at retirement. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5361 1991–92 |
Child protectionThe Criminal Justice Training Commission will offer an annual intensive, week-long training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for 20 prosecuting attorneys and deputy prosecuting attorneys. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| 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 5382 1991–92 |
Early childhood educationThe Legislature emphasizes its intent to provide the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to all eligible children not served by a comparable federal program. The limit on serving 5,000 children is removed. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5402 1991–92 |
School class size ratioFor the purposes of state funding allocation, for grades K-3, the ratio of certificated instructional staff to students shall be 53.3:1000 for the 1993-94 through 2000-01 school years. For grades 4-6, the current ratio of... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5403 1991–92 |
School staffing ratiosFor the purposes of state funding allocation, for grades K-3, the ratio of certificated instructional staff to students shall be 51:1000 for the 1991-92 through 2000-01 school years. For grades 4-6, the ratio shall be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5422 1991–92 |
Foster parent rightsAfter a child has been living in a foster family home for a period of six months, the foster parents acquire the right to be a party to the dependency action pertaining to the child. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5430 1991–92 |
Property improvement paymentMoney held by an owner, developer, prime contractor, subcontractor, or other person in charge of a construction project is regarded by law as being held in trust for the benefit of persons making the payment and those who... | Patty Murray (D-1) | 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 5452 1991–92 |
Public assistance provisionsPublic assistance statutes are conformed to federal requirements and to current policies and practices by revising both the AFDC and the Food Stamp Employment and Training programs, including the following significant... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |