Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Scott Barr
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5537 1991–92 |
Agricultural liens provisnsA "handler" is defined as a person who receives, stores, packs, markets, sells, or delivers crops but does not include a person who solely transports crops from a grower to a handler. "Crop" is defined to include without... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5539 1991–92 |
Private property rightsRevises notice requirements to landowners by agencies proposing rules which would restrict the property rights of landowners. Provides that private property shall not be taken or damaged for private or public use unless the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5551 1991–92 |
Drinking water system permitEach public water system is required to obtain an operating permit from the Department of Health. This requirement shall apply to water systems that deliver water for human consumption that have two or more connections. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5556 1991–92 |
Apprentices/prevailing wagesRevises provisions for prevailing rates for apprentice workers. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5569 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste incineratorsThe location of a facility for incinerating extremely hazardous waste, hazardous waste, moderate-risk waste, or dangerous waste is prohibited within five miles of commercial agriculture, which is defined as farming activities... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5597 1991–92 |
Rural health care facilitiesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to prepare a plan that would provide reasonable payments for the delivery of essential access services to medical assistance clients in rural areas. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5602 1991–92 |
Timber impact area facilityThe Legislature finds that the state's economic development efforts can be enhanced by providing "federal timber impact areas" with support for public facility improvements which are necessary to achieve long-term economic... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5614 1991–92 |
Mosquito and weed control"Owner" in the statutory provisions relating to mosquito and noxious weed control districts is clearly defined to include state agencies with management control over federal or state public lands. Appropriations are not... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5662 1991–92 |
Prevailing wage statutesEmployers are required to pay their workers no less than the prevailing hourly wage on all public works projects estimated to cost more than $100,000. Document posting requirements apply to contracts in excess of $100,000. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5691 1991–92 |
School bus replacementThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) may adopt rules for a new school bus replacement program designed to maintain a statewide school bus fleet that meets contemporary design and manufacturing standards. The method... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5695 1991–92 |
Prosecuting attorney salaryThe salaries for prosecuting attorneys are tied to the salaries of the superior and district court judge's salaries. In class AA and A counties and counties of the first through fourth class, the prosecuting attorney's salary... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5700 1991–92 |
Regulating small businessesA cap is placed on the monthly late fees charged by DOE on delinquent wastewater permit fee accounts. DOE may charge a monthly fee of not more than 2 percent of the outstanding balance of the delinquent account, excluding penalty fees. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5736 1991–92 |
Water resources managementA preference is stated for water conservation and water use efficiency efforts to meet current water supply needs and to assist in meeting future needs. Priority is to be given to state funded water conservation projects... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5750 1991–92 |
Architect/engineer servicesStatutory requirements regarding agency procurement of architectural and engineering services are to be applicable to political subdivisions of the state only insofar as such services are required for public works exceeding... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5755 1991–92 |
Range or scab land designatnPermits classification of range or scab land as it pertains to noxious weed control, rather than requiring it. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5788 1991–92 |
Liability for terminated empRequires a medical evaluation to separate previous disabilities from subsequent injuries to establish an adequate medical baseline. Authorizes employers to petition for an expedited preliminary review for a determination if a... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5795 1991–92 |
UW Tacoma branch closureThe University of Washington is directed to suspend all operations of the Tacoma branch campus until the Legislature takes specific action to resume such activities. The university is to cease all operations and all activities... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5840 1991–92 |
Commission merchant regulatnRequires commission merchants to maintain records of all accounts receivable. Makes it unlawful for a licensee to discriminate against a person because of an action taken pursuant to the chapter. Provides for civil penalties. | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5910 1991–92 |
License subagent feesThe current $2.00 fee charged by subagents for a title transaction without a registration is raised to $5.50. The current $4.00 fee charged by subagents for a title application with a registration is raised to $5.50. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6021 1991–92 |
Timber impact area studentsRevises the criteria for students in timber impact areas as specified by RCW 28B.80.575 and 28B.80.580. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6025 1991–92 |
Farm worker housing standrdsThe State Building Code Council may adopt, by rule, construction and thermal performance standards for housing that is occupied solely by farmworkers. If such standards are adopted, then the local governing body must comply... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6050 1991–92 |
Water rights for countiesModifies water rights for counties with water reservations. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5358 1991–92 |
Water system intertiesIt is in the public interest to recognize existing interties and to modify associated water rights to reflect current use. Interties are defined to include interconnections between water systems permitting delivery of water... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |