Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Irv Newhouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6367 1993–94 |
MicrobreweriesBeer manufacturers are allowed to advertise, pour or dispense their beer at beer tasting or judging events. Special occasion licensees may purchase beer or wine from a licensed beer or wine retailer or a licensed beer or wine... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6582 1993–94 |
Apple grades and standardsThe grades and standards shall be applied to and used on those containers of apples packed within the state of Washington. It is a violation of state law to sell apples in containers marked with Washington State grade... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6098 1993–94 |
Dairy inspection programThe June 30, 1994 termination date of the assessment on fluid milk is extended to June 30, 1995. The dairy inspection program advisory committee is continued but the December 1, 1992 due date for the report is deleted. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6291 1993–94 |
Water rights processingTo catch up on the backlog of water right applications, the department is to expedite processing applications in areas of no known shortage and to promptly deny applications in areas of known shortage. The date of priority of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| SB 5008 1993–94 |
Retired physicians/immunityAuthorizes the secretary of health to issue a special limited license to qualified retired physicians to provide medical care to low-income citizens without compensation. Restricts the service to primary care only. Establishes... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5011 1993–94 |
Juvenile issues task forceRevises juvenile sentencing standards to provide for substance abuse treatment. Revises juvenile sentencing standards for offenses committed with the possession of a deadly weapon. Provides a summons procedure to require an... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5012 1993–94 |
Professional negligence suitRequires the claimant's attorney to file a certificate of merit for any action for damages arising out of the professional negligence of a person licensed, registered, or certified under Title 18 RCW. Applies to actions filed... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5046 1993–94 |
Indigent/counsel cost rpymntAll persons determined to be indigent are required to execute a promissory note. The note must include the anticipated value of the services to be rendered and this amount may be adjusted at the conclusion of the representation. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5074 1993–94 |
Political advertisingThe Public Disclosure Act is amended to prevent the use of false or misleading campaign advertising during the final days of a primary, special, or general election campaign. No later than ten days prior to any primary,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5219 1993–94 |
Washington wine commissionThe Washington Wine Commission may purchase or receive wine from wineries. The wines received or purchased no longer are limited to Washington wine. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5248 1993–94 |
Pollination agentsPollination agents are specifically added to the list of agricultural inputs exempt from the sales and use tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5287 1993–94 |
Livestock theft/restitutionIf the court has ordered a person convicted of theft of livestock in the first or second degree to make restitution and the person fails to make restitution under the terms of the court order, the person may be imprisoned.... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5331 1993–94 |
Basic health planCreates the basic health plan subscription account. Revises provisions of the basic health plan. Appropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the basic health plan trust account to the Washington basic health plan... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5353 1993–94 |
Awards against the stateA prevailing party, if other than the state of Washington, is entitled to fees and other expenses incurred in a civil action except when it is in an action for personal injury or wrongful death. If the court finds that the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5354 1993–94 |
Public facilities districtsAuthorization for a public facilities district is expanded to include any county with 150,000 or more population whose county seat is located more than 100 miles from the county seat of any in which the state has constructed... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5363 1993–94 |
Water rights claimsA person may file a water right claim with the Department of Ecology if the priority date of the claim is prior to June 6, 1917, and the statement is accompanied by notarized affidavits supporting the claimed right. The claim... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5367 1993–94 |
Veterinary medication clerks"Veterinary medication clerk" is defined as a person who has completed a board-approved training program developed in consultation with the Board of Pharmacy for the dispensing of legend and nonlegend drugs associated with the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5381 1993–94 |
Overheight load permitsA special category of overheight permits is created for the movement of empty fruit bins. A three-month permit may be purchased for a fee of $60. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5418 1993–94 |
Alternative livestockIt is declared that rearing alternative livestock should be considered as a branch of the agricultural industry and that laws that apply to livestock should be extended to alternative livestock. Alternative livestock is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5431 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings/propertyIf a regulation or action of the state or political subdivision diminishes the assessed value of property, then the state or political subdivision will compensate the property owner for the amount of diminution, either in cash... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5453 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsThe state Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) distribution to counties for criminal justice programs is continued indefinitely. The state MVET distribution to cities based on crime rates in excess of 125 percent of the statewide... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5475 1993–94 |
Property/regulatory takingsCompensation under this statute shall be paid for any diminution in fair market value and the fair market value of wetlands will be paid with wetlands being deemed that their present status is their highest and best use value. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5509 1993–94 |
Child support of adult childThe child support schedule shall not be used for postsecondary educational support of a child over the age of 18. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |