Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tim Erwin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6141 1991–92 |
Antiharassment petitionsAn antiharassment action may be brought in the judicial district of the county in which the alleged acts of harassment occurred or in the judicial district of the county in which the respondent resides. An antiharassment... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6220 1991–92 |
Schools for 21st centuryThe requirement that participating staff have ten extra days of planning and development time is amended to require a minimum of an average of ten additional days for all participating employees. All certificated school | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6347 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceThe Legislature finds that domestic violence is a problem of immense proportions, and it is at the core of other major social problems. Domestic violence costs the state millions of dollars annually and the crisis is growing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 111, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5116 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6074 1991–92 |
Unemployment insuranceExtended timber unemployment compensation benefits are available to eligible workers who have a benefit year beginning after January 1, 1989. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6103 1991–92 |
Electronic monitoringIn an order granting probation for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, after consideration of the defendant's ability to pay, the court may order the defendant to pay for the costs of electronic monitoring imposed as a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6133 1991–92 |
Board of education membershpThe State Board of Education is comprised of one member from each congressional district, one member representing private schools, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Each member shall be elected for four-year terms. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6221 1991–92 |
West. Wash. pheasant huntingA full season western Washington pheasant permit is valid for a maximum of ten pheasants. A juvenile pheasant permit is valid for a maximum of five pheasants. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6295 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA court may require a person who is convicted of a DWI or who enters a deferred prosecution program to attend a DWI victims impact panel. The victims impact panel is an educational program focusing on the emotional, physical,... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6028 1991–92 |
Water consrvtn revenue bondsExisting authority for cities to use bonded indebtedness to finance electrical energy conservation programs is expanded to include water conservation programs. Authority is provided for counties to engage in water conservation... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6134 1991–92 |
District court sealsDistrict courts are authorized to have a state seal for use in authenticating the orders of such courts. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6135 1991–92 |
Name change orders/filingCounty auditors are required to maintain a permanent record of all name change orders. The district court is to collect the appropriate filing and recording fee, and transmit the order and the fee to the auditor's office. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6138 1991–92 |
District court referencesRevised Code of Washington 10.13 is repealed. District court judges do not have the authority to send a person to jail or require a person to post a peace bond on the basis of the judges' belief that the person might commit a crime. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6140 1991–92 |
Traffic violator nonappearncThe provisions of RCW 46.64.020 which create a misdemeanor crime for driving with two or more notices of failure to appear or respond are re-enacted into a separate RCW section. There are no substantive changes made to the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 5237 1991–92 |
Vehicle lane travelOn a facility with two or more lanes in one direction, the keep right provisions apply to vehicles with a licensed gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more, except when passing, moving left for merging traffic, or preparing to turn left. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5371 1991–92 |
Retired physicians/med servcThe Secretary of Health is authorized to issue a limited license to qualified retired physicians that will permit the physician to provide free medical care to low-income citizens at a registered low-income or nonprofit health... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6137 1991–92 |
Alcoholic beverage violatnsThe general penalty statute of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act is standardized to be consistent with other penalties for misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes. The statute is amended to allow courts the authority to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6153 1991–92 |
Criminal use of explosivesThe Washington State Explosives Act is revised to create and define new offenses for those who possess or use unauthorized explosives. Unless otherwise allowed under the Explosives Act, a person may not knowingly possess, give... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6181 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsLegislative findings indicate that retired seniors have dedicated themselves to programs for education, at-risk youth, adult literacy, and combating drug abuse, and many others. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6201 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyA "taking" of private property for public use occurs whenever the state or a local governmental entity implements a scheme regulating the use of land which causes the assessed value or the fair market value immediately prior... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6254 1991–92 |
Wetlands designationLocal governments are required to delineate, designate and regulate wetlands using the criteria contained in the federal manual used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the effective date of this act. If a subsequent... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6255 1991–92 |
Wetlands mappingPrior to adopting development regulations to protect wetlands, counties and cities shall develop an inventory and maps of wetlands. The existing National Wetland Inventory maps in combination with the existing Soil... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |