Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6593 1993–94 |
Learning & life skills progrThe Learning and Life Skills grant program is created. The program is administered by the Department of Social and Health Services to help court-involved youth gain the necessary life and educational skills to obtain a... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6195 1993–94 |
Publ employ relations commisThe language establishing a procedure for PERC to prevent unfair labor practices is simplified. PERC is authorized, once it is determined that someone is engaging in an unfair labor practice, to immediately petition a superior... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6487 1993–94 |
Espresso machinesAll electric boilers having a tank volume of not more than one and one-half cubic feet, with a maximum working pressure of 80 pounds per square inch or less, and meeting certain national or international standards are exempt... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6404 1993–94 |
Medical assistance reimburseIt is clarified that arithmetic calculation of payment rates for services and items purchased under contract for clients eligible under 74.09 RCW (public assistance for medical care) are explicitly exempt from the state... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6480 1993–94 |
Unemployment insurance compTechnology/implementation . The Employment Security Department is required to report to the standing committees of the Legislature by July 1, 1995, regarding the use of technology in order to reduce the need for conditional... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| SB 5029 1993–94 |
Prop tax increase deferralSpecifies a formula for determining the portion of property taxes eligible for deferral. Designates criteria for eligibility for deferral of taxes. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | 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 5129 1993–94 |
Educational service distrctsEducational service districts are authorized to provide services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not conflict with other... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5133 1993–94 |
Youth recreation opportunityAn assessment in the amount of 25 cents is imposed on every admission to a professional or public or independent collegiate sporting event held within this state. The assessment shall be ten cents per ticket if the total... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5156 1993–94 |
AFDC/student eligibilityFull-time students under 20 years of age, and reasonably expected to complete high school or vocational/technical training are eligible for assistance. Earnings of the full-time student shall be disregarded for purposes of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | 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 5202 1993–94 |
Hysterectomy/informed consntRequires the physicians to obtain a verbal and written informed consent. Requires insurers to consider cost implications of the requirement in establishing rates of provider payment. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5208 1993–94 |
Securities enforcementThe enforcement powers of the Director of the Department of Licensing are modified with regard to the securities industry. The director is authorized to censure or fine the securities company, or its officer, director, or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 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 5266 1993–94 |
First-time drug offendersFirst-time offender means any person convicted of a felony which is not a violent offense or a sex offense and who has no prior felony convictions. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5267 1993–94 |
Nonviolent offender sentenceThe Legislature finds that two goals of the Sentencing Reform Act have not been met. Some nonviolent offenders have not been offered full opportunities to achieve self-improvement and the frugal use of state resources has not... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5282 1993–94 |
Animal cruelty penaltiesThe intent of the measure is to update existing animal cruelty statutes. Definitions are given and expanded of "animal," "owner," "person," and "physical injury." Humane Society officers are not permitted to make arrests for... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5284 1993–94 |
Reserve fire fighters/policeThe legislative body of any city or town may, by two-thirds vote, authorize any of its members to serve as volunteer firefighters or reserve law enforcement officers. Such members will receive the same compensation, insurance... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5292 1993–94 |
Assessed valuation by countyAuthorizes a county assessor to establish the value of a building by a physical appraisal or by an assessed valuation based on the cost of construction adjusted to one hundred percent of true and fair value. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | 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 5306 1993–94 |
Education reformCommunity Selection of Local Education Program . Each school district board of directors may authorize a school or schools in the district to participate in the performance-based education system to be developed by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5366 1993–94 |
Tobacco education fundingThe Legislature finds that the health impact of the use of tobacco products continues to be a major problem in Washington state. The Legislature intends to aggressively address this problem through an education program... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5393 1993–94 |
Children and families prgrmsCurrent state programs and policies are modified to empower communities to support and respond to the needs of families and children. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | 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 |