Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Prince
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 5310 1995–96 |
Heritage capital projectsThe Governor and the Legislature are given the benefit of, and must consider, a prioritized list of heritage projects as a guide for appropriating funds in the 1997-99 biennium and thereafter. This prioritized list is prepared... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5316 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5356 1995–96 |
Pilotage license feesFor the period beginning July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1999, the annual license fee established by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is $2,500. For the period beginning July 1, 1999, the fee is $3,000. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5357 1995–96 |
Pilotage fees and penaltiesApplicants for exemption from the pilotage act must pay a fee to the pilotage account for initial applications and renewals in an amount to be established by rule, but not to exceed $1,500. The maximum civil penalty for... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5376 1995–96 |
Property tax relief/retiredPayments for prescription drugs are deducted in determining disposable income. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5391 1995–96 |
Ferry bondsIncreases funding for state ferries from two hundred ten million dollars to two hundred seventy-five million dollars. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5392 1995–96 |
Highway bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of seventy million dollars to fund transportation projects. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5393 1995–96 |
HOV lane projects fundingThe bond authorization is increased by $35 million, to be dedicated for high occupancy vehicle lane projects. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The increased bond authorization is reduced from $60 to $35 million, to... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5394 1995–96 |
Publ employee health insurncWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health insurance... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5420 1995–96 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsAuthorizes school districts to adopt policies regarding corporal punishment in common schools. Repeals RCW 28A.150.300. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5442 1995–96 |
Weed control on public landsThe Legislature finds that there is a loss of productivity from state lands due to infestation by noxious weeds. There is a need to have policy direction to ensure that state lands and state land agency managers set an example... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5465 1995–96 |
Maritime commissionThe WSMC is authorized to conduct activities and make expenditures necessary for the transition of its services and contracts to the nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of providing oil spill response and... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5491 1995–96 |
Juvenile offender dispositnsThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5495 1995–96 |
Watershed closuresProvides that no watersheds shall be closed to allocation for longer than one year without sound scientific evidence nor shall a watershed remain closed if the surface water flow is of a sufficient level. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5501 1995–96 |
Hospital inspectn/regulatnSeveral of the recommendations of the Legislative Budget Committee are enacted including: setting minimum rules and standards for hospitals that are consistent with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5502 1995–96 |
Service & delivery vehiclesThe Department of Licensing, Traffic Safety Commission, Washington State Patrol and other organizations, as determined by the Senate Transportation Committee, are directed to distribute information on the use of an additional... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5559 1995–96 |
Growth management exemptionAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5565 1995–96 |
Child support/higher educatnThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, but declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5580 1995–96 |
Medical transport servicesMedical transport services are added to the statutory list of "limited health services." | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |