Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Albert Bauer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6694 1997–98 |
Newborn screening for drugsDirects the department of health, in consultation with appropriate medical professionals, to develop screening criteria for use in identifying pregnant or lactating women addicted to drugs or alcohol who are at risk of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6493 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6658 1997–98 |
School transportation fundngIncreases funding for common school transportation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6661 1997–98 |
Salmon restoration fundingDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to allocate state funding from existing programs and appropriations for the purpose of priority salmon stock recovery, and to make new appropriations for this purpose. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6620 1997–98 |
School district moneys/bondsAuthorizes a school district to borrow money and issue bonds for payment on a real estate lease whose term is ten years or longer and that contains an option to purchase the real estate leased by the school district to carry... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6019 1997–98 |
Dev. disabled long-term careThe Legislature declares its intent to bring an end to the long standing conflict between advocates for persons with developmental disabilities. The Legislature affirms its longtime commitment to secure for all persons with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6577 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increaseThe state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.75 for 1999, $6.50 for the year 2000, and for each year thereafter the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation by the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6488 1997–98 |
Sex offender residenceAuthorizes any city, town, or county to designate a zone or zones within its jurisdiction within which a sex offender designated as a risk level III sex offender under RCW 4.24.550 whose victim was under the age of eighteen at... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6512 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityThe Legislature finds there has been a decline in employee benefits and an increase in the number of part-time employees and intends that employers provide part-time employees benefits comparable to those provided full-time... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6522 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageEvery policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage must provide coverage for maternity care under the same terms and conditions that coverage is provided for illness or disease.... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6407 1997–98 |
Teacher assessment/certifctnThe Legislature makes a number of findings about the importance of improving Washington's system of teacher preparation and certification. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6443 1997–98 |
Salmon-related program fundsProvides that $923,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1999 is provided solely for the forest practices program for: (1) Activities related to forest practices permitting and compliance; or (2)... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6448 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6450 1997–98 |
Supplemental operating budgtProvides supplemental appropriations. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6452 1997–98 |
Biotechnology business/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided on buildings, machinery and equipment, and installation labor for the builder of new or renovated building for biotechnology research and development that meet certain strict building... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6453 1997–98 |
Low-income housing revenueFinds that: (1) Housing is of vital importance to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the state; (2) safe, affordable housing is an essential factor for stabilizing communities; (3) local governments have a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6454 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6459 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingIncreases and indexes the motor vehicle fuel tax. Alters the distribution of revenues. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6462 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6463 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6467 1997–98 |
B & O tax creditThe small business tax credit is increased to $50 per month ($600 per year), effective July 1, 1998. A $600 per year credit increases the manufacturing/wholesaling exemption to $123,967, the retailing exemption to $127,389,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6477 1997–98 |
Fishing lic/low-income srs.Provides that the fee, for a resident sixty-five years of age or older who has an income that would qualify the person for a property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381 is three dollars. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6367 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle fund refundsRevises RCW 46.09.170 relating to refunds from the motor vehicle fund that are credited to the nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6304 1997–98 |
Teachers' plan III invstmntsProvides that, beginning July 1, 1998, and on January 1st of even-numbered years thereafter, the member account of a person meeting the requirements of this act shall be credited by the extraordinary investment gain amount. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6307 1997–98 |
Retirement sys invstmnt gainEffective July 1, 1998: Gain Sharing . Gain sharing is used to fund benefit increases for Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 1 and Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 members beginning on July 1, 1998 and on... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |