Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lois J. Stratton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5496 1991–92 |
Nutritional counselingEstablishes a two-year pilot project in King, Pierce, and Spokane counties to determine the impact of nutritional counseling on recipients of medicaid. Makes an appropriation of three hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5498 1991–92 |
Mandatory retirmnt/higher edThe mandatory retirement age for professors and designated employees at state institutions of higher education is eliminated beginning July 1, 1991. The statutory provisions related to full time re-employment after mandatory... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | 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 5532 1991–92 |
Acting in course of employmtThe term "acting in the course of employment" is redefined to exclude travel to the job site prior to a work shift, travel from the job site after a work shift and provision of a vehicle, parking place or other assistance in... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5538 1991–92 |
Disabled children servicesA new program is created serving infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities from birth to three years of age, as well as their families. A statewide system of coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary interagency... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5545 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/st empDefines terms. Establishes a state employees' relations commission and specifies the duties and powers. Declares the rights of employees. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5569 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste incineratorsThe location of a facility for incinerating extremely hazardous waste, hazardous waste, moderate-risk waste, or dangerous waste is prohibited within five miles of commercial agriculture, which is defined as farming activities... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5570 1991–92 |
Invalidated local lawsRequires the legislative authority to pass a substantial revision to a law which has been rejected by a court. Declares the revised law shall not be presumed valid. Establishes personal liability damage awards for the... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5593 1991–92 |
Private schools"Approved private school" is defined as a state-approved private school or a church-approved private school. "Church-approved private school" is defined as an integral and inseparable part of a church ministry, offering a... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5664 1991–92 |
DSHS complaint processA standard procedure is created to review grievances pertaining to a division policy or procedure or the application of a division policy or procedure. The procedure may be utilized by clients of the Department of Social and... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5692 1991–92 |
Tobacco/alcohol outdoor adsProvides civil and criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5705 1991–92 |
Dissolution of marriageFault-based grounds for divorce are reinstated, eliminating divorce based upon "irretrievably broken" marriage. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5706 1991–92 |
Marital misconduct/dissolutnConsideration of the nature and extent of marital misconduct is made a part of the judicial evaluation of maintenance, property division and child support at the time of marital dissolution. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5707 1991–92 |
Written marriage contractsWritten marriage contracts are established by statute, as one approach to fault-based dissolution. Violation of the terms of the contract is intended to be judicially enforceable, and the questions of fault may be submitted to... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5740 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comCreates a state commission on African-American affairs to examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African-Americans and make recommendations with respect to desirable changes in program and law.... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5787 1991–92 |
Small business financingThe Department of Trade and Economic Development may seek to expand small business financing. The department may encourage the development of additional venture capital funds by groups of individual investors and... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5839 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentRevises provisions of the natural death act. Requires a patient to be discharged if he or she is capable of indicating by words or actions that he or she wishes to die at home in dignity. Provides immunity from legal liability... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5847 1991–92 |
Parenting lawDeclares a policy that neither parent shall be preferred over the other in determining custody of a child, financial support, or decision-making authority. Designates circumstances for a deviation from joint parenting.... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | 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 5854 1991–92 |
Children in poverty assistncThe Department of Community Development is directed to distribute community service block grants to community assistance agencies. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5865 1991–92 |
Counseling for veteransAuthorizes a contract with professional counseling specialists to provide a range of direct treatment services to war-affected state veterans and their families. Makes an appropriation of three hundred ninety thousand dollars... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |