Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5680 1991–92 |
Electrical transmissn sitingThe Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is given authority to approve the siting of electrical transmission lines constructed to operate at nominal voltages above 100,000 volts, including transmission lines serving... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5682 1991–92 |
Energy self-sufficiency cmsnAn energy self-sufficiency commission is created within the State Energy Office to study the production and use of ethanol in the state. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6091 1991–92 |
Historic movie theatersIn a contract for the sale of a motion picture theater which is listed on a register of historic places and was constructed primarily for the exhibition of motion picture films, no provision may prohibit the primary use of the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6110 1991–92 |
Health services commissionThe principles of health care reform are set forth in legislative intent. They include recognition that the fundamental purpose of the health care system is to improve the health of Washington residents, balance extending the... | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5085 1991–92 |
Property tx deferrls/exmptnsModifies combined disposable income amounts to qualify for exemptions. Modifies provisions for deferral of payments of special assessments and/or real property taxes. Requires all county assessors to compile data in 1992 on... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5175 1991–92 |
Unlicensed contractorsIncreases the levels of offense for crimes by unlicensed contractors from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor offense. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5183 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsSpill Prevention and Response Office . An Office of Spill Prevention and Response is established within the Department of Ecology. The administrator of the division will have overall authority for state programs relating to... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5242 1991–92 |
Sales and use tax collectorsCompensation is authorized for persons collecting state and local retail sales and use taxes in an amount equal to 3-1/2 percent of the taxes collected. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5249 1991–92 |
Low-income housing tax exmptEstablishes the qualifications and procedures to receive a property tax exemption for low-income housing. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed Constitutional amendment is approved by the voters in November 1991. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5253 1991–92 |
Pesticide notification reqmtWhen pesticides are applied by a certified applicator to public and private school yards, day care centers, public recreation areas, or residential property, the applicator is required to post warning signs. Signs must be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5270 1991–92 |
Senior citizen income limitsIncreases the maximum income limits for senior citizens and retired persons' tax exemptions. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5271 1991–92 |
Low-income property tx exmptProvides the required conditions for the exemption from any legal obligation to pay all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5324 1991–92 |
Evidences of indebtednessThe statutory debt limit is raised from 7 percent of general state revenues to 8 percent. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5334 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine purchsProvides that policies issued after January 1, 1992, may not limit purchase of prescription medicines to a designated pharmacy. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5360 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngRequires the state association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information regarding crimes of malicious harassment. Requires annual reports... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5366 1991–92 |
Certificated instrctnl staffThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. Credits earned in excess of ninety credits beyond the bachelors degree by teachers who do not have masters degrees may be counted on the state... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | 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 5369 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesDeclares a need for a new system of land use planning and governance to provide for the growth and continued vitality of the state's diverse communities and regions. Designates the desirable elements of the new system. Defines terms. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5406 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentEstablishes periodic adjustments to the state minimum wage. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5407 1991–92 |
Family care employmnt leaveExpands provisions for leave from employment for family care. Prohibits the discharge or discrimination against an employee for filing a complaint or assisting in a proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295. Repeals RCW... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5408 1991–92 |
Child and family care partnrDeclares an intent to have new growth and development pay a fair share of the cost of additional child care facilities and services. Revises provisions for the child and family care partnership. Establishes the need to... | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5409 1991–92 |
Overtime wagesRevises provisions for overtime pay requirements. Revises provisions for duty hours for fire protection and law enforcement personnel. Authorizes employees to voluntarily agree to work more than eight hours in a work day or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5448 1991–92 |
PUD election proceduresThe signature petition requirement is limited to candidates for election to the board at the formation election. The nomination of a person for election at the formation election must be by at least 100 registered voters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5459 1991–92 |
Steel jaw trap restrictionsProvides exceptions to the prohibition on the use of steel jaw traps. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5460 1991–92 |
Transuranic hazardous waste"Transuranic mixed hazardous waste" is defined as waste composed of both hazardous and transuranic radioactive components in concentrations greater than one hundred nanocuries per gram. A facility is prohibited from treating,... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |