Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerald "Jerry" Saling
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5682 1991–92 |
Energy self-sufficiency cmsnAn energy self-sufficiency commission is created within the State Energy Office to study the production and use of ethanol in the state. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6065 1991–92 |
PUD actions/UTC controlThe rates, charges and services provided by a Public Utility District are subject to approval by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 5024 1991–92 |
Pensions/out-of-state jdgmntWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the retirement income and other property in this state... | Linda Smith (R-18) | 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 5119 1991–92 |
Term limitationsNo person can be elected or appointed to any state elective office in which that person has served previously a total of 12 years. No person can be elected to a house of the Legislature in which that person has served... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5132 1991–92 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsIf a vacancy occurs or a term expires for an appointive office subject to Senate confirmation, the Governor must make a new appointment within 90 days. Any gubernatorial appointee subject to confirmation must be confirmed or... | 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 5182 1991–92 |
Educ services demo projectsGrants are provided to school districts to develop special services demonstration projects to encourage blending of categorical program resources including funds for handicapped, learning assistance, bilingual and federal... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5222 1991–92 |
State retirement systemReorganizes chapter 41.26 RCW, Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system; chapter 41.32 RCW, Teachers' retirement; and chapter 41.40 RCW, Washington public employees' retirement system. Places those... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5224 1991–92 |
Public retirement provisionsRevises the method for deductions from the salary of a member of the state legislature or a state official eligible for the combined pension and annuity provided by RCW 41.32.497 or 41.32.498. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5227 1991–92 |
Drug testing/officials/emplyRequires a person to submit to a drug test within twenty days after filing a candidacy for a state elected office. Provides that rules for the test shall be adopted by the public disclosure commission. Requires elected... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | 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 5252 1991–92 |
School security monitorsFunds are appropriated from the general fund for matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. School districts may apply for grants of up to 75 percent of the district's total yearly expenditure for school security. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5262 1991–92 |
Utilities service chargesCharges for all utility services are made to the customer receiving the service. Utility companies are prohibited from placing liens against the property of a landlord based upon the failure of a tenant to pay for services. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5283 1991–92 |
Blood donor programsAny blood donor program existing within Washington State must establish a program and procedure to honor requests by donors to have the blood donations directed for use to persons they may specify for a period of 14 days after... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5312 1991–92 |
Misleading campaign practcsIt is a gross misdemeanor for any person to attempt to persuade or dissuade voters through menace, intimidation, or threats, or to use false or misleading assertions, altered photographs, or out-of-context recordings which... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5340 1991–92 |
Nurse/student ratiosSchool districts are required to maintain specified ratios of students to school nurses on a trial basis from the 1991-92 school year through the 1996-97 school year. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5348 1991–92 |
Legislative race primariesNo primary is held for the position of state senator or representative if, after the last day when candidates may withdraw, no more than one candidate has filed for the position from each major political party. The county... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5352 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living allwnBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 70 percent of that at age 65. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5353 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives a minimum benefit of $16.72 per month per year of service. At the same time, the 3 percent COLA will also be applied, raising the minimum benefit to $17.22 per month per... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5354 1991–92 |
Retirees/cos-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree who is at least 65 years of age receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 60 percent of that at retirement. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5413 1991–92 |
Local master's teacher trngThe Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to establish a pilot program for the development of local master's degree teacher training programs. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | 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 |