Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sid Snyder
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6530 1993–94 |
Open space land sale/transfrProvides that the sale or transfer of land within two years after the death of the owner of at least a fifty percent interest in such land will result in the land not being subject to the additional tax, interest, and penalty... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6549 1993–94 |
Liquor/false identificationImposes a minimum fine of two hundred fifty dollars on any person who is convicted of a violation of this section. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6580 1993–94 |
Reused industrial landProvides assistance to businesses that have an interest in redeveloping industrial land for reuse by making grants for remedial actions from the local toxics control account. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6591 1993–94 |
Definition of farmingDeletes forestry or forestry operations from the definition of farming in RCW 46.04.183. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6594 1993–94 |
Solid waste handlingMinimum functional standards for solid waste handling adopted by the Department of Ecology after October 1, 1993 are to affect existing municipal solid waste landfill units to the minimum extent possible. Existing municipal... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6600 1993–94 |
Property tax system analysisAn appropriation is made to the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of employing a consultant to conduct a study of the property tax system of Washington and other states. The goal of the study is to analyze... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6099 1993–94 |
Weights and measuresThe department is allowed to collect a fee after the device is inspected, whether or not it was approved. Authority is granted to the department to establish fees for reinspection of equipment that failed previous inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 4, 1994 |
| SB 6345 1993–94 |
Community, trade, econ develThe date for completion of the merger is moved up to March 1, 1994. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6346 1993–94 |
Fisheries and wildlife mergeThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are merged into the Department of Fish and Wildlife effective March 1, 1994. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6112 1993–94 |
Fair campaign practicesThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The prohibition on use of public resources for political campaigns is tightened. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1994 |
| SB 5521 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsSixty million dollars will be distributed for local criminal justice purposes from motor vehicle excise tax revenue beginning on January 1, 1994. Of this amount, $42.9 million will be distributed to counties and $17.1 million... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5717 1993–94 |
1993-95 capital budgetAppropriations backed by general fund indebtedness under the statutory debt limit are $864,000,000. Total appropriations equal $1,624,000,000. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 22, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5719 1993–94 |
General obligation bondsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $926,737,000 in state general obligation bonds to finance new construction and other state projects contained in the 1993-95 capital budget. Of this total, $903,000,000 is... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5753 1993–94 |
Cowlitz county judgeshipAn additional superior court judge is authorized for Cowlitz County, increasing the number of superior court judges in Cowlitz County from three to four. The additional superior court judge becomes effective only if Cowlitz... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5925 1993–94 |
Lodging taxThe legislative body of any county with a population greater than 75,000 in which is located all or part of a national monument may levy an additional excise tax up to 2 percent on the furnishing of lodging. This tax is in... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5076 1993–94 |
Health care reform(DIGEST AS ENACTED) Defines "seasonal employee." Authorizes the commission to develop a rate for employees that provides nominal variance between the rate for individual employees and employees with dependents. Requires... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 494, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5304 1993–94 |
Health care cost and accessBasic Health Plan Transfer and Expansion . The Basic Health Plan (BHP) is moved, for administrative purposes, to the Health Care Authority. Enrollment is expanded statewide during the 1993-1995 biennium to those who are not... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 492, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5888 1993–94 |
Retirement system benefitsCost-of-Living Adjustments : A member of Plan I of the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Teachers' Retirement System who is currently receiving the cost-of-living adjustment granted in the 1991-1993 budget act will... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 519, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5251 1993–94 |
Nonresident sales tax exemptAcceptable proof of nonresident status is limited to one piece of identification such as a driver's license. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5124 1993–94 |
Commercial fishing licensesCommercial fishery licenses are held by persons, not vessels. Persons can be individuals, organizations, business organizations, or government agencies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5357 1993–94 |
School service contrct emplyWhen a school district enters into a contract for services formerly performed by classified school employees, the contract must contain a clause requiring the contractor to provide similar benefits to those provided for school... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5471 1993–94 |
Nonprofit corporationsNonprofit corporation registration is brought into conformity with the existing for-profit corporation registration statutes. Revenue clearance requirements, UBI registration, and various administrative provisions are modified... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |