Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by E. G. "Pat" Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5760 1991–92 |
Licensing agents/subagentsCurrent statute is clarified to give the director of the Department of Licensing (DOL) final appointment authority over subagents, who are recommended by a county auditor. By February 1 of each year a county auditor or... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5006 1991–92 |
Auto insurance premium chrgeThe time period for premium reductions shall be extended from two to three years upon completion of an approved accident prevention course. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5117 1991–92 |
Signatur requirmnts/init/refObtaining a pro rata share of the necessary minimum number of signatures in each congressional district shall be required if the proposed amendment to Article II, Section 1 of the State Constitution is approved and ratified at... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5122 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe Attorney General is required to develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991 to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. The... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5173 1991–92 |
Death penalty/certain rpistsA person who commits rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first degree must be sentenced to death if: 1) the person has been previously convicted of either rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5176 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksState and local agencies must award a public contract for public works to the lowest responsible resident bidder whose bid does not exceed 10 percent over the lowest responsible nonresident bidder. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5194 1991–92 |
Treasurer-managed fundsRevises the fee system for treasurer-managed funds and accounts. Revises the disposition of earnings of investments of balances in state accounts. Repeals various provisions. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5233 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksIn awarding public contracts for public works, a state agency or local government must award a public works contract to the lowest responsible resident contractor whose bid does not exceed the bid of the lowest nonresident contractor. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5235 1991–92 |
Fair start programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes a voluntary grant program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs and services for children in preschool through grade six. The name of... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5236 1991–92 |
HIV testing/sex offendersAll persons who are charged with the commission of a sexual offense under Chapter 9A.44 RCW shall be tested for the HIV antibody. The court shall, at the time of the alleged offender's first appearance, order the testing to be... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5317 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsThe Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University. The center is created to provide leadership in research, extension and resident instruction programs to sustain... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5326 1991–92 |
Air quality laws changesFindings and Intent : A finding is made that ambient air pollution is the most serious environmental threat in Washington State. The legislative intent is to protect public health, including the most sensitive members of the... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5337 1991–92 |
Human resource systemsRevises the department of personnel to be the department of personnel and human resources. Creates the Washington management service to establish a management identity in state government through separate personnel rules that... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5419 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyRequires the attorney general to develop a checklist to assist departments and agencies in the identification and evaluation of policies that have property taking implications. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5420 1991–92 |
Special needs grantsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a grant program to assist eligible small school districts in meeting their special needs. The grant funds and new or existing programs enhanced by the funds shall not... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5427 1991–92 |
Specialized transport servcsEstablishes the specialized transportation services fund for distribution to the counties according to the designated formula. Makes an appropriation of ten million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5429 1991–92 |
Vietnam veterans paymentAuthorizes the payment of two hundred fifty dollars for qualifying military service to veterans who were residents of the state prior to active duty. Authorizes the recipients to elect credit for tuition in lieu of cash... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5431 1991–92 |
Highway safety fund/lic feesThe entire driver's license fee shall be dedicated to the highway safety fund. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5498 1991–92 |
Mandatory retirmnt/higher edThe mandatory retirement age for professors and designated employees at state institutions of higher education is eliminated beginning July 1, 1991. The statutory provisions related to full time re-employment after mandatory... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5539 1991–92 |
Private property rightsRevises notice requirements to landowners by agencies proposing rules which would restrict the property rights of landowners. Provides that private property shall not be taken or damaged for private or public use unless the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5569 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste incineratorsThe location of a facility for incinerating extremely hazardous waste, hazardous waste, moderate-risk waste, or dangerous waste is prohibited within five miles of commercial agriculture, which is defined as farming activities... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5625 1991–92 |
Public works appropriationsMakes appropriations for public works projects. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5647 1991–92 |
Steamboat operators regulatnThe Transportation Commission is authorized to declare its intention to operate a ferry crossing by adopting a written resolution declaring such intention to operate within two years, thereby precluding the Washington... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5709 1991–92 |
Higher educ budget processThe Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for preparing a single budget request for the operating and capital support of the state college and universities and the state system of community colleges. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5757 1991–92 |
Traffic safety commissionImplements the recommendations of the legislative transportation committee review of the traffic safety commission. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |