Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Scott Barr
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5411 1991–92 |
Flood damage alleviationRecognition is provided for the need to take action to prevent and minimize flood damages in advance of actual flooding. In addition, there is recognition of the need for a coordinated state policy regarding the prevention and... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 322, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5629 1991–92 |
Animal facilties/illegl actsIt is unlawful for any person to break into or intentionally damage, release, vandalize or steal any property of an animal facility. It is also unlawful for any person to interfere with an owner, operator or employee of an... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5096 1991–92 |
Agriculture/adverse impactsMission Statement : The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to seek to maintain the economic well-being of the agricultural industry and its dependent rural community in Washington. Agricultural Impact Assessment : The... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5628 1991–92 |
Handlers crop liensA "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) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5008 1991–92 |
Pac NW economic regionThe Pacific Northwest Economic Region is established. The state of Washington agrees to participate in the new regional organization. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5476 1991–92 |
Milk marketingIt is the policy of the state to promote orderly marketing of commodities such as milk, in order to eliminate economic waste and destructive trade practices. To accomplish this goal, the Director of Agriculture is given the... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5873 1991–92 |
Insurance/retired sch emplysRetired and disabled school district employees may continue their participation in any insurance plans and contracts after retirement or disablement in the same manner as state employees. Premiums for coverage shall be... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 254, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5045 1991–92 |
Drinking water qualityAny customer of a system that is subject to UTC jurisdiction may file a complaint with the UTC when the customer has reason to believe that the system's water does not meet state drinking water standards. The UTC is required... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5260 1991–92 |
Nonmunicipal water systemsWater companies that are subject to Utilities and Transportation Commission regulation cannot be removed from regulation unless the commission approves. Regulated companies whose customer number falls below 100, or whose... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5713 1991–92 |
Agriculture dept licensesAgricultural Licenses : The licenses required for: vendors of milk; creameries, shipping stations, and other processors of milk and milk products; dairy technicians; custom slaughterers; custom meat facilities; weighmasters;... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5919 1991–92 |
Bringing education home actPART I - PARENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Parents have the right to know what their child is being taught and are encouraged to exercise their responsibility to participate in their child's education. School districts... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| SB 5036 1991–92 |
Livestock market net worthThe Department of Agriculture is authorized to deny an application for construction or operation of public livestock markets based upon a lack of sufficient net worth. The department is also authorized to revoke an allocation... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5357 1991–92 |
Individuals or water purvyrsThe Department of Health is required to adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act establishing criteria for designating individuals or water purveyors as qualified satellite system management agencies. "Satellite... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5383 1991–92 |
Prevailing wage administratnFor public works projects of $2,500 or less, an awarding agency may authorize the contractor or subcontractor to submit the statement of intent to pay prevailing wages directly to it, without approval of the Department of... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5806 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksCities, towns, and counties are authorized to provide loans and grants to owners and operators of underground storage tanks (UST) containing petroleum. Financial assistance may be provided for the purposes of reconstruction,... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 29, 1991 |
| SB 5251 1991–92 |
Vehicle wreckers regulationThe State Patrol is responsible for inspecting all wrecking yards. The chief of the State Patrol has joint rule making authority with the director of the Department of Licensing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |