Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Jesernig
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5692 1993–94 |
Conservation investmentsWith approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) investor-owned utilities may issue conservation bonds. Investor-owned utilities may pledge conservation investment assets as collateral for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5102 1993–94 |
Grays Harbor Community CollgAn appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund is given to Grays Harbor College for the biennium ending June 30, 1993 to fund 225 FTE students for winter and spring quarters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5127 1993–94 |
Retirement system leavesPublic employees who take leave to engage in labor relations activities are explicitly authorized to receive service credit for purposes of the public employee retirement system. | Ray Moore (D-36) | 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 5218 1993–94 |
Public works contract bidsRequires that, when determining the lowest responsible bidder, consideration be given to the quality of a contractor's past performance, the ability to complete the contract as prescribed, and the compliance with applicable laws. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5230 1993–94 |
Growth management deadlinesThe dates by which some of the actions under the Growth Management Act are required to have been taken for the initial group of counties, cities, and towns that plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act are... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5231 1993–94 |
Economic developmnt incentvsThe sunset date of July 1, 1994 is removed from the state's sales and use tax deferral and business and occupation tax credit programs. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5232 1993–94 |
Vehicle weight enforcementEmpty log trucks are exempt from the weighing provisions of the Washington State Patrol. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5242 1993–94 |
Incest law revisions"Ancestor" includes direct lineal ancestors and aunts and uncles. "Descendant" means direct lineal descendants, adopted children, and stepchildren under 18 years of age. Incest in the first degree where one person is less than... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5244 1993–94 |
Prevailing wagesThe Legislature declares that there is a need to assure that public agencies carry out their responsibilities under the prevailing wage law and that an enforceable standard of compliance is established. The requirement is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5246 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5269 1993–94 |
Higher ed board membershipThe governance of the research universities shall be vested in an eleven-member board of regents. One undergraduate student and one graduate student will be added to the board of regents of the University of Washington. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5281 1993–94 |
Fish/wildlife enhancementProperty owners may enter into agreements with the Department of Fisheries and/or the Department of Wildlife, depending on the habitat to be enhanced. Under the agreement, the agreeing department will consult with the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5293 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan IRevises standards governing applications for disability retirement and for reexaminations of persons receiving disability benefits. Revises provisions for judicial review of department determinations. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5294 1993–94 |
LEOFF provisions recodifiedThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | 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 5388 1993–94 |
Sheltered workshops/biddingAuthorizes sheltered workshops to engage in the competitive bid procedures under chapter 43.19 RCW. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5398 1993–94 |
Primary voters' pamphletThe Secretary of State must publish a candidates' pamphlet as soon as possible before each state primary election. The pamphlet contains photographs and campaign statements of candidates who wish to be included, together with... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5399 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject such... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5400 1993–94 |
Campaign contribtns/spendingThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5469 1993–94 |
Eviron policy act thresholdWithin 30 days of receiving an application and environmental checklist, the lead agency shall either (1) issue a threshold determination, (2) respond in writing as to the application or checklist completeness, or (3) request... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5506 1993–94 |
Administrative rule makingAny nonemergency rule, the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction, filed on or between January 1 and November 30 of a year takes effect at the end of the legislative session held the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5507 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II provisionsMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II may retire with full benefits at age 50 with five years of service. Members of LEOFF II who become disabled may receive a disability... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |