Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5793 1995–96 |
Community work expernce progEstablishes the program for participants who have not secured permanent employment during the first two years of the job opportunities and basic skills training program. Requires participation in the community work experience... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5794 1995–96 |
JOBS program perfrmnce auditThe Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) must audit performance-based contracts with private nonprofit contractors for JOBS services for the period between June 30, 1993 and July 1, 1997. This audit determines the effectiveness... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5823 1995–96 |
Growth management implemntatExtends the compliance dates for the growth management act. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5863 1995–96 |
Agency land purchase limitatProhibits purchase of land by state agencies in counties where more than sixty-five percent of the county is owned publicly, without the approval of the county and the legislature. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5867 1995–96 |
Drug offense finesDesignates the items to be included in determining "gross income." Requires deposit of the fines in the violence reduction and drug enforcement account. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5886 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes two state commissions to be designated jointly as the Washington water resources commission, one for eastern Washington and one for western Washington. Designates the powers and duties of the state engineer.... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5903 1995–96 |
Public assistance eligibiltySpecifies the circumstances when a dependent child or children are not eligible for benefits under Title 74 RCW. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5904 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed on or after January 1, 1996, may be charged with the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if written findings that the inmate committed multiple serious infractions are entered at... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5906 1995–96 |
Disciplinary confinementBeginning with offenses committed on or after January 1, 1996, offenders with a standard range of confinement of more than one year receive a maximum sentence which consists of two parts: (1) a mandatory term of total... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5910 1995–96 |
Clean water/citizen lawsuitsFindings are made regarding the importance of state enforcement of the federal Clean Water Act. The Department of Ecology must initiate an enforcement action for which notice is provided of a citizen suit under federal law. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5958 1995–96 |
Water storage project permitDeclares that, where an application has been received for future development of water storage, commencement of construction need not occur until such time as the applicant has need for development. Requires the permittee to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5989 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt organization chartsThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to prepare an organizational chart for each of the following departments of state government: Social and Health Services, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Agriculture, Fish and... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6000 1995–96 |
Fire training/clean air actUntil July 1, 1998, fires set as part of training flight aircraft rescue are exempt from the permitting requirements of the Washington Clean Air Act, provided that the exercise is affiliated with an FAA-certified airport or is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6007 1995–96 |
Educational advancement grntCreates a pilot program for educational advancement grants to economically disadvantaged families to be used for tuition and other costs at public and private schools. Authorizes fifty grants for the 1995-96 school year and... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6008 1995–96 |
Student religious/phil belieProvides that the exercise of these rights shall not be subject to censorship or otherwise impaired by any employee, officer, agent, or contractor of the school district. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6012 1995–96 |
DSHS collection agency useAuthorizes the office of support enforcement to establish a pilot project to enter into contracts with private collection agencies for collection of accounts twelve months past due. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6018 1995–96 |
Regional transit authoritiesIf a vote on the proposition for an regional transit authority fails and the board redefines the proposition and makes changes to the proposal, the board must transmit the revised proposition to the legislative authority of... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6036 1995–96 |
State energy office eliminatRepeals provisions of chapter 43.21F RCW. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6061 1995–96 |
Water administrationThe Washington Water Resources and Water Quality Board is created. Members are appointed by the Governor, with consent of the Senate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6081 1995–96 |
Watershed planningRequires an examination of the effectiveness of water resource planning done on a local basis. Directs the examination on a pilot basis on the Duwamish-Green, upper Chehalis, Entiat, middle Snake, Yakima and Naches rivers.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6082 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationProvides limitations on property taxes levied for collection in 1997 and thereafter. Requires approval of a constitution amendment by the voters at the next general election. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6125 1995–96 |
Vocationl skill centers fndsIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6142 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a process for gradual reduction and eventual elimination of state property taxes. Establishes limitations on local property tax increases. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |