Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Scott Barr
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6180 1991–92 |
Education programsThe Fair Start program is established in statute but is not part of the state's basic education obligation. The Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes the program to assist school districts in providing prevention... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6401 1991–92 |
Corridor designationsIt is clarified that open space corridors within and between urban growth areas that are privately owned be identified in the comprehensive plan only if the city or county acquires a sufficient interest to prevent the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6093 1991–92 |
Pesticide application notifnPesticide Sensitive Registry The Department of Agriculture is to develop a list of pesticide-sensitive individuals. Individuals to be included on the list must have a documented pesticide sensitivity and must complete a form... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6273 1991–92 |
Pesticide regulationState authority to regulate pesticides within Washington is complete and no local governing body may adopt regulations regarding pesticide sale or use, with two limited exceptions. Local fire codes may be adopted and... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6155 1991–92 |
Milk marketing ordersFor purposes of the Milk Pooling and Pricing Act, the definition of milk is limited to milk from cows. The definition of milk dealer is amended to include only those plants which process milk from cows and which actually... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6212 1991–92 |
Fruit commission assessmentsThe cap on the assessment that may be levied by the Tree Fruit Commission on producers of soft tree fruit is increased from $12 to $18 per 2,000 pounds of fruit except for cherries and pears. The cap for cherries is increased... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6027 1991–92 |
Horticultural researchThe Director of Agriculture, with advice from an advisory committee, may establish a surcharge of up to 20 percent onto the nursery dealer license fee. The surcharge will range between $5 and $20 per year depending upon the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6028 1991–92 |
Water consrvtn revenue bondsExisting authority for cities to use bonded indebtedness to finance electrical energy conservation programs is expanded to include water conservation programs. Authority is provided for counties to engage in water conservation... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6076 1991–92 |
Rural health facilitiesThe certificate of need law is amended to allow a rural health care facility to reapply for hospital licensure without undergoing certificate of need review if done so within three years after the effective date of the rural... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5335 1991–92 |
Emerg med serv dist benefitsVolunteer emergency medical district workers are covered under the existing volunteer firefighters' relief and pension provisions. A board of trustees in each county with an emergency medical district administers the pension... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5389 1991–92 |
Water rights claim filingA person who has a claim to divert water with a priority date prior to the 1917 water code may file a water right claim with the Department of Ecology if a signed written statement is provides that: 1) the person witnessed a... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5566 1991–92 |
Construction contract provisAn "additional insured" endorsement on a liability insurance policy covering bodily injury or damage to property caused by the procuring general contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor is valid and enforceable.... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5666 1991–92 |
Salmon/steelhead protectionThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife shall remove or destroy nonendangered marine mammals which prey upon salmon or steelhead. The departments shall pursue all available options to gain authority to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5746 1991–92 |
Environ protectn requiremntsThe Department of Ecology may designate one or more employees as a technical assistance officer, and organize them into one or more technical assistance units. Their duties are to provide technical assistance for the voluntary... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5807 1991–92 |
Water rights transfersA right to groundwater that can be used only on a seasonal basis may be transferred or changed to a right that can be used throughout the year without loss of priority. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6015 1991–92 |
Bottled water regulationBottled water must conform with federal and state labeling laws. Bottled water must be labeled in compliance with the definitions and standards of the act. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6022 1991–92 |
Intrntl marketing centerThe IMPACT program is reestablished at Washington State University with a new sunset date of June 30, 1996. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6095 1991–92 |
Flood control constructionHydraulic Permits : The Department of Fisheries and Department of Wildlife shall give equal consideration to the protection of human life, public land and/or private property, and fish life in deliberating permit approval for... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6096 1991–92 |
Wetland regulationThe stated purposes of the act are to: 1.Provide additional direction to local governments in the regulation of wetlands while maintaining a degree of local flexibility in the implementation of the Growth Management Act;... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6150 1991–92 |
Salmon and steelhead accntngThe Director of Fisheries and the Director of Wildlife shall cooperatively develop a plan to improve the catch accounting of salmon and steelhead. The directors shall work with the federal government, the Indian tribes, and... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6151 1991–92 |
Anadromous fish stockThe duties of the committee are focused on the policies of harvest management of anadromous fish. The committee is comprised of 20 members, six of which will represent fishing-related interests, six will represent nonfishing... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |