Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Scott Barr
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6201 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyA "taking" of private property for public use occurs whenever the state or a local governmental entity implements a scheme regulating the use of land which causes the assessed value or the fair market value immediately prior... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6223 1991–92 |
Agricultural practicesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6254 1991–92 |
Wetlands designationLocal governments are required to delineate, designate and regulate wetlands using the criteria contained in the federal manual used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the effective date of this act. If a subsequent... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6255 1991–92 |
Wetlands mappingPrior to adopting development regulations to protect wetlands, counties and cities shall develop an inventory and maps of wetlands. The existing National Wetland Inventory maps in combination with the existing Soil... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6262 1991–92 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory definitions relating to erotic materials, court determination, prosecution and exemptions are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution to minors of materials which are... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6315 1991–92 |
Solid fuel burning devicesA legislative task force is created for the purpose of reviewing current federal and state testing and certification procedures for solid fuel burning devices. The task force shall conduct a pilot study for new testing and... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6409 1991–92 |
Outdoor burning restrictionsOutdoor burning is banned in areas exceeding the air quality standards for particulates for more than one day during the preceding twelve months. A day in which the standards were exceeded due to sources other than outdoor... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6416 1991–92 |
Agricultural producer liensA consignment of agricultural products by a producer to a handler does not vest title or right to the products in the handler; it only confers the right to sell the products on the producer's behalf. Any disposition of... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6448 1991–92 |
Growth management planningCounties with a population of less than 200,000 are authorized to remove themselves from the requirements of the Growth Management Act by adoption of a resolution by June 1, 1993. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6470 1991–92 |
Emergency reserve fundAn emergency reserve fund is established. Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the State Treasurer is directed to transfer into the fund, without appropriation, a specified percentage of general fund-state revenues. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5037 1991–92 |
Plant prtctn prdcts regstrtnThe Department of Agriculture is directed to develop a program to provide assistance and information on the registration and reregistration process for plant protection products. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5282 1991–92 |
School construction wagesThe prevailing wage law is not applicable to the renovation or construction of common schools in the state. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5639 1991–92 |
Pacific NW export assistanceThe Pacific Northwest Export Assistance Project is administered by the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center as a separate branch for accounting and auditing purposes. The project is restricted to assisting small... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5731 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5768 1991–92 |
Railroad rights of wayIf land adjoining an abandoned railroad right of way is offered for sale, the occupant of such property must be offered a right of first refusal to purchase the property at fair market value. If the holder of the right of... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5771 1991–92 |
Utility service paymentMunicipal electric or water utility services are required to be charged to the person receiving the service. Liens against the property of a landlord are prohibited for the failure of a tenant to pay for services. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5925 1991–92 |
Federal forestry actThe Department of Natural Resources shall propose alternative rules to implement the federal Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990. The alternative rules will be designed to minimize the economic impact... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5940 1991–92 |
Electronic gambling devicesThe state lottery is prohibited from using electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which do not require a printed ticket. The authorization for charitable casino nights is eliminated. | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6087 1991–92 |
Pet animal regulationThe state of Washington preempts the field with respect to the regulation of potentially dangerous or dangerous dogs. Local jurisdictions may enact only those ordinances and penalties relating to potentially dangerous or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6145 1991–92 |
Trailer tax exemptionsThe use tax exemption for private automobiles of nonresidents and nonresident members of the armed forces is expanded to include all motor vehicles and trailers of the nonresident. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The exemption... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6156 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. The title of the position is changed from warrant "server" to warrant "officer." Warrant officers are expressly authorized to make... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6157 1991–92 |
Weapons on school premisesThe prohibition against any student carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapons on school premises is expanded to include any person. The exemptions still apply and are expanded to include any person involved in security... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6162 1991–92 |
Shoreline management policyLocal government zoning ordinances are included in the implementation of the state's policy to manage shorelines. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6274 1991–92 |
Animal health regulationThe powers of the Department of Agriculture to control the spread of dangerous diseases is expanded to include exotic wild animals. Exotic wild animals are defined as terrestrial wild animals that are not native to Washington... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |