Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dean Sutherland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6423 1995–96 |
Electronic authenticatn actThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is given authority to license and regulate certification authorities for digital signatures. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6312 1995–96 |
Persian Gulf vets tuitionPublic institutions of higher education may exempt eligible Persian Gulf combat zone veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after the 1990-91 academic year. To receive the waiver veterans must... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6401 1995–96 |
Aluminum productn/tax exmptnSales of carbon, petroleum coke, coal tar, pitch, and similar substances that become an ingredient or component of anodes or cathodes used in producing aluminum for sale are exempt from sales tax. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6422 1995–96 |
Aviation facilitiesConsideration of general aviation airport facilities is required in both the land use and transportation elements of the comprehensive plans of counties and cities planning under the GMA. Every city and town, code city,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6521 1995–96 |
Electrical administrationThe department is authorized to deny renewal of an electrical license or certificate if outstanding penalties are owed for a final citation. The department is prohibited from accepting an application for an electrical... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6556 1995–96 |
Gov informtn/electrnc accessWithin existing resources and planning activities, state agencies are directed generally to plan for and implement processes for making information available electronically, with an emphasis on current information, public... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6656 1995–96 |
Manufacturing machinery/taxThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process is exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 173, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6718 1995–96 |
Local gov archives & recordsCounty auditors are directed to impose a $1 surcharge on each document filed with the auditor. This surcharge is transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Archives and Records Management Account and may be used... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6705 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Legislature recognizes that providing the state of Washington with the educated citizenry required for the maintenance of a well-prepared work force, and the quality of life desired by that citizenry, requires the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 5516 1995–96 |
Drug-free workplacesEmployers that implement drug-free workplace programs may receive a 5 percent premium discount on their workers' compensation payments. Total premium discounts may not exceed $5 million per year. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6533 1995–96 |
Hunting rafflesPrivate landholders with wildlife management agreements may hold raffles for big game animals and wild turkeys if approved by the commission. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6220 1995–96 |
Volunteer fire fightr benftsThe benefit provided for a fire fighter who becomes temporarily disabled as a result of the performance of fire fighting duties is an amount equal to his or her monthly wage or $2,550 per month, whichever is less, for a period... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6366 1995–96 |
Lewis & Clark trail bicentenThe Washington State Historical Society is directed to work with and provide leadership to the Lewis and Clark Trail Committee in planning commemorative activities relating to the expedition. The society is to coordinate its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6466 1995–96 |
Air pollution/minor sourcesA new exemption from the notice of construction and review requirements is created for "de minimis" new sources. "De minimis" is defined as a trivial level of emission that does not affect human health or the environment.... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6529 1995–96 |
Recreational hunting/fishingThe Fish and Wildlife Commission is required to develop proposed legislation to simplify and modernize the recreational fishing and hunting license system by the 1998 legislative session. The commission must make interim... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6725 1995–96 |
Electrical switchgear/contrlThe list of types of boilers and pressurized vessels exempt from regulation by the State Board of Boiler Rules is expanded to include electrical switchgear and control apparatus that have no external source of energy to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 5247 1995–96 |
Local water quality programsThe definition of systems of sewerage is amended for cities, adding express authority to include septic system inspection and maintenance programs, water pollution control monitoring and education programs, and public... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5947 1995–96 |
Faculty salary incrementsThe biennial budget submitted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges includes the cost to fund faculty increments calculated based on an estimate of turnover savings which may be applied to the cost. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6111 1995–96 |
911 communications fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. Until a system of automatic location identification is available for cellular telephones in all counties, the revenue raised... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6190 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6334 1995–96 |
Water rights administrationA number of provisions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of permit processing are provided. Many of the requirements for permit applicants, the Department of Ecology and the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB)... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6336 1995–96 |
Water resources boardLegislative findings are made that recognize the need for balanced administration of state water resources and water quality, and that regional differences require greater consideration in the development and administration of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6445 1995–96 |
Water supply regulationThe Department of Ecology may regulate water users only in the following situations: (1) where all the rights at issue are permitted or certificated rights; (2) where an instream flow rule has been adopted; or (3) where water... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6446 1995–96 |
Water rights/instream purposIndividuals and governments are explicitly allowed to acquire rights for "instream uses," without a physical diversion of water. A water right holder can temporarily transfer a right to an instream use, and later transfer all... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |