Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Prince
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6588 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformProvides that certain agencies may not adopt rules that are based solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or any combination of such... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6592 1995–96 |
Milwaukee Road corridorA transportation corridor is created. State-owned portions of land running from Ellensburg to Lind are consolidated into a single owner, DOT. DOT is charged with management and control of the corridor, and is directed to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6550 1995–96 |
Information services boardThe June 30, 1996 sunset dates for ISB and DIS are deleted. The composition of the board is changed, requiring three of the members appointed by the Governor to be representatives of higher education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6486 1995–96 |
Special fuel tax exemptionsRevises provisions of chapter 82.38 RCW relating to the administration and enforcement of tax exemptions for nonhighway use of special fuel. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6488 1995–96 |
Special fuel taxEstablishes procedures for computing special fuel tax on a mileage basis. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6490 1995–96 |
Vehicle fees/taxes refundsProvides that the department shall refund any amount paid that has been verified by the department to be more than ten dollars over the amount actually due for the reporting period. Provides that payment credits shall not be... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6506 1995–96 |
Technology feesThe governing boards of each institution of higher education may establish a technology fee separate from tuition fees and services and activities fees. The initial technology fee rate must not exceed 4 percent of the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6411 1995–96 |
Significant historic placesRequires that nominations to the Washington heritage register shall comply with the rules adopted under chapter 27.34 RCW. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6365 1995–96 |
Parental notificationRequires school district personnel to notify parents of a child's referral to treatment providers. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6372 1995–96 |
Transportation budgetAppropriation authority of the transportation agencies is increased by $167.5 million for the remainder of the 1995-97 biennium. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6376 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage licens plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL), in cooperation with a design selection committee comprising representatives from the State Arts Commission, the State Historical Society, and the Washington State Patrol, is required to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6323 1995–96 |
Olympic games license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL), in consultation with the Washington State Olympic Committee, is required to design an Olympic Games license plate displaying a phrase or symbol, or both, supporting United States athletes... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6337 1995–96 |
Affirmative action studySpecifies the membership of the task force and specifies its duties. Requires a report by December 31, 1996. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6238 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6259 1995–96 |
Motorcycle helmet/equipmentRevises motorcycle helmet and equipment requirements. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5130 1995–96 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe provisions of law enacted in 1990 that limit the fuel tax transfers to the outdoor recreation account, the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account, and the snowmobile account to revenues attributable to the tax rate in effect... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | 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 5210 1995–96 |
Unfair labor practicesIt is an unfair labor practice for a public employer or a bargaining representative to discipline a public employee because of activities related to a labor dispute, other than criminal activities, which were authorized by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | 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 |