Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dean Sutherland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6486 1993–94 |
Property reimbursemnt contrcThe record notice provisions are augmented by: (1) a requirement of direct mail notice to owners of parcels within 100 feet of proposed facilities; and (2) provisions for such an owner to request a hearing on reimbursement... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6536 1993–94 |
Water rights authorityIn a regulatory situation where a water right or all water rights have been authorized by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) through a permit or certificate, Ecology may regulate the right or rights. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6580 1993–94 |
Reused industrial landProvides assistance to businesses that have an interest in redeveloping industrial land for reuse by making grants for remedial actions from the local toxics control account. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6600 1993–94 |
Property tax system analysisAn appropriation is made to the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of employing a consultant to conduct a study of the property tax system of Washington and other states. The goal of the study is to analyze... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5502 1993–94 |
Mining reclamationThe purpose of the chapter is to: 1) require surface mined lands restoration; 2) provide for statewide consistency in the regulation of surface mines; 3) apportion regulatory authority between state and local governments; 4)... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 518, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5179 1993–94 |
Vessel safety promotionLegislative findings are made regarding the large number of recreational vessels in Washington State and the need for sensing and warning devices regarding liquid petroleum gas leaks. Effective July 1, 1994, vessels required... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 469, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5251 1993–94 |
Nonresident sales tax exemptAcceptable proof of nonresident status is limited to one piece of identification such as a driver's license. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5483 1993–94 |
Public transp labor arbitratIf a collective bargaining agreement for the transit system has not been negotiated within 90 days of the commencement of bargaining between a labor union and a local government transportation authority, then either party to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 473, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5799 1993–94 |
Subdivisions/address designtCities, towns, and counties are directed to include requirements for a lot numbering system and a house address system in their regulations and procedures for approving short plats. A lot numbering system and a house address... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 486, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5280 1993–94 |
Contractor certificationThe Department of Labor and Industries is required to develop a voluntary certificate of competency program by July 1, 1994. The program would be for both general and specialty contractors and would be in addition to the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5357 1993–94 |
School service contrct emplyWhen a school district enters into a contract for services formerly performed by classified school employees, the contract must contain a clause requiring the contractor to provide similar benefits to those provided for school... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5838 1993–94 |
Energy siting process reviewAn energy siting process review committee is created. The committee is charged with reviewing the siting process applicable to major thermal plants, combustion turbines, cogeneration facilities, hydroelectric facilities,... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5634 1993–94 |
Interagency disputesAll state agencies, including the offices of the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Natural Resources are required to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| SB 5332 1993–94 |
Underwater parks systemThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may establish a system of underwater parks. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5503 1993–94 |
Injured workers/retrn to wrkThe loss of earning power benefit is changed to 80 percent of the actual difference between the worker's present wages and earning power at the time of injury. This figure is subject to two limitations: the combined total of... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5107 1993–94 |
Arrest without warrantA police officer may make a warrantless arrest if the officer has probable cause to believe that a person unlawfully possesses or unlawfully possessed a firearm or dangerous weapon on public or private school premises. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5337 1993–94 |
Aeronautics regulationThe definition of aircraft dealer is expanded to include persons who offer for sale two or more aircraft within a calendar year. A provision is added to penalize persons who act as aircraft dealers without a license. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 208, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5606 1993–94 |
Auditing state agency fundsThe State Auditor is directed to inventory all revolving funds, local funds, and other funds outside the State Treasury and managed by state agencies and political subdivisions. The Auditor examines accounting methods, record... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5556 1993–94 |
Blind, deaf, sensory impairdThe mandatory requirement that the Department of Social and Health Services provide services if the state schools for the blind, deaf, and sensory impaired request services, is deleted. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5694 1993–94 |
Driver's instruction permitA nonresident who is at least 15 years of age and possesses a valid driver's license or instruction permit and is accompanied by a driver with at least five years of driving experience issued by the nonresident's home state is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5217 1993–94 |
Public works contractsThe statute governing prevailing wage and the construction of a new facility by a private party which is to be rented, leased or purchased by a state agency is repealed. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5320 1993–94 |
Detergent phosphorus contentLaundry detergents containing more than .5 percent phosphorous cannot be sold or distributed for sale within the state after July 1, 1994. Dishwashing detergents containing more than 8.7 percent phosphorous cannot be sold or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |