Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Owen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5152 1995–96 |
Highway advertising controlGeneral use areas that no longer qualify for commercial or industrial uses because of closures attributed to the timer crisis maintain their former status as commercial and industrial areas. Signs visible from the highway are... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5153 1995–96 |
Life-threatening animal contA person may use the defense of necessity if charged with illegally killing a wild animal. The legal elements of a defense of necessity are delineated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 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 5160 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsMakes supplemental appropriations for transportation. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5161 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsMakes transportation appropriations for the period ending June 30, 1997. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5196 1995–96 |
Higher ed contributns/tax crThe creation of a private-public partnership is intended to encourage businesses to fill the gap between available resources and the demand for student financial aid. Businesses that make cash contributions to qualified... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5206 1995–96 |
Nat resources/federal agreemProhibits any agreement or commitment which affects more than ten thousand acres of public and/or state forest land for five or more years unless the department has obtained express legislative and gubernatorial approval. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5216 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accProvisions dealing with the terms and conditions of State Parks' purchase of certain trust lands are modified. The Department of Natural Resources and State Parks are granted general authority to negotiate these sales at fair... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5217 1995–96 |
Personal flotation devicesChildren nine years or younger must wear a personal flotation device on vessels under 19 feet in length whenever the vessel is underway. A violation of this requirement is a misdemeanor if the vessel is carrying passengers for hire. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5227 1995–96 |
Highway project trainingThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is directed to adopt rules to establish and administer training requirements for using state-approved apprentice programs for state highway construction projects that are funded with... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5228 1995–96 |
Transprtn capital facilitiesIt is optional, rather than mandatory, for the Department of Transportation to charge rental rates to department programs for the use of department-owned real property, buildings or structures. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5229 1995–96 |
Ferry employees/tuition waivState colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and fees for eligible state employees, including ferry employees. These employees must enroll at the institution on a space-available basis and must pay a... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5230 1995–96 |
Vehicle load feesWashington State's statutory weight table is brought into compliance with the federal bridge formula. The overweight fee schedule applies to "excess weight over legal capacity" to ensure that both the registered gross weight... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5232 1995–96 |
Site exploration/shorelinesSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity: does not interfere with the normal public use of the water; has no significant adverse environmental impact; does... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5233 1995–96 |
Tranportation fund accountsFor accounting purposes, the aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account are moved from the general fund to the transportation fund. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5237 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy increasThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (1) 106 percent or (2) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for the United States for the fiscal year. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5256 1995–96 |
Community networks programsCommunity mobilization programs are removed from the list of programs to be reviewed by the networks and council for the feasibility and desirability of decategorization. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5257 1995–96 |
Forest damage/1994 firesDirects the department of natural resources to develop a plan for salvage logging and reforesting of areas burned in the 1994 fires. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5259 1995–96 |
Locomotive bells & whistlesCounties are authorized to enact ordinances banning train whistles at gated crossings located within urban areas. An "urban area" is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as an urban place having a population greater than 2,500. | Brad Owen (D-35) | 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 5261 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established to advise and to represent private property owners in judicial, legislative or administrative proceedings involving governmental actions that raise the issue of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5262 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The ombudsman shall have only the authority to advise private property owners on issues of constitutional takings that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5268 1995–96 |
Licensing dept services acctUse of the licensing services account is restricted to purchasing and upgrading equipment and for reimbursement to the county auditor. The funds in the account are in addition to existing state funds used for equipment... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5313 1995–96 |
Farm vehicle licensesSmall harvesters, as defined by the Department of Revenue, who drive vehicles transporting trees, are also not required to obtain commercial vehicle driver's licenses. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |