Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Valoria Loveland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5443 1995–96 |
Property tax hearingsA taxing district, other than the state, that collects regular levies must hold a public hearing, not earlier than July 1 and not later than September 30 on revenue sources for the taxing districts following year's operating... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5742 1995–96 |
Vocational agricul teachersThe State Board of Education (SBE) must design a Washington State Vocational Agriculture Teacher Recruitment Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5898 1995–96 |
Grass burning alternativesIt is mandated that any study authorized by the task force and approved by Department of Ecology must be conducted by Washington State University. WSU is required to submit a brief report every two years to the appropriate... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5403 1995–96 |
State horse parkFindings are made regarding the economic and recreational benefits of equestrian activities to the state. The Washington State Horse Park is established and is located at a site approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5755 1995–96 |
Donated property/use taxA use tax exemption is provided for the use by a nonprofit charitable organization, the state, or a local governmental entity of tangible personal property that is donated to the nonprofit charitable organization, the state,... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5882 1995–96 |
Surplus property disposalThe estimated value of surplus property at which the state or a political subdivision must follow formal hearing and notice requirements for disposal is raised from $5,000 to $50,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 6026 1995–96 |
Washington state grownAgricultural commodities may be labeled, advertised, marked or sold with the words "Washington State Grown" or similar language if the product is grown or raised in Washington State. Agricultural commodities that are not grown... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5098 1995–96 |
County financial functionsEleven sections of Chapter 301, Session Laws of 1994, are reenacted under the title: "An act relating to county financial functions". | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5156 1995–96 |
Long distance telecommunctnsThe WUTC may not require changes in current intra-LATA dialing patterns until such times as all carriers, including LECs, are authorized to provide intra-LATA service, or June 30, 1998, whichever is earlier. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5609 1995–96 |
Air pollution control authrtLocal air authorities administering the agricultural burning permit program must not limit the number of days of allowable burning, but may consider other criteria such as weather conditions. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5372 1993–94 |
TaxationDelinquent gambling taxes become a lien on real and personal property in the same manner as other taxes. Joint school district levies collected by a county treasurer must be remitted monthly rather than quarterly. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6055 1993–94 |
County coroner salariesThe salary for county coroners in counties of one million population or more remains at $18,000. In counties with populations of 210,000 to 1 million, coroners' salaries are raised by $1,100, to become $17,600. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6053 1993–94 |
County assessor assistanceOnce the assessor gives the Department of Revenue and the county legislative authority written notice of his or her intent to implement a classification and salary plan, the committee is then formed. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6123 1993–94 |
Model toxics control actLegislative findings are made it is in the public's interest to integrate land use policies with cleanup policies, and to clean up and reuse contaminated industrial properties. In addition to other types of enforcement orders... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6254 1993–94 |
Indigent funeral expensesThe county legislative authority may file a claim against any property of a decedent which reverts to the state for funeral or burial expenses the county is required to incur. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6339 1993–94 |
Environmental laws integratnGrowth Planning Hearings Boards The growth planning hearings boards may appoint hearings examiners to carry out board functions as directed by the board, including issuing recommended decisions. A board member or hearings... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6466 1993–94 |
Environmental permit processInternal WSDOT processes incorporate environmental considerations throughout the entire construction process, beginning with the earliest planning stages and extending through final construction. The department, in cooperation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6070 1993–94 |
Public records managementA $20 surcharge is assessed on superior court filings of warrants for unpaid taxes. These warrants are filed by the state of Washington, predominately by the Departments of Revenue, Employment Security, and Labor and... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6305 1993–94 |
Minor employment law variancAn exemption from the law restricting the employment of minors under 14 is provided for children employed as actors or performers in film, video, audio, or theatrical productions. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6582 1993–94 |
Apple grades and standardsThe grades and standards shall be applied to and used on those containers of apples packed within the state of Washington. It is a violation of state law to sell apples in containers marked with Washington State grade... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 5103 1993–94 |
Emer service communctn distrAn emergency services communications district may contract indebtedness and may issue general obligation bonds to finance an emergency services communication system. The indebtedness of the district cannot exceed one and... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5115 1993–94 |
City/town meetingsThe mayor of a third class city or of a town, or three town councilmembers, may call a special meeting by written notice delivered personally or by mail to each councilmember at least 24 hours before the time of the special... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5116 1993–94 |
Cities and towns provisionsA wide number of technical and substantive changes are made. Third class cities are eliminated and are made second class cities. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | 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 |