Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jack Metcalf
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5508 1991–92 |
Continuing care retirmnt comThe residential units of CCRCs are removed from the state's certificate of need requirement. | James West (R-6) | 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 5565 1991–92 |
Students/learning problemsThe pilot program is extended through the 1994-95 school year and can include up to ten school districts. School districts will be reimbursed upon the number or the percentage, whichever is greater, of specific learning... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5593 1991–92 |
Private schools"Approved private school" is defined as a state-approved private school or a church-approved private school. "Church-approved private school" is defined as an integral and inseparable part of a church ministry, offering a... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5604 1991–92 |
Forest lands regulationProvides that applications for Class II, III, and IV forest practices shall be charged a forest practices fee. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5616 1991–92 |
Sustainable forestry actRevises provisions regulating Class IV forest practices. Revises provisions for the regulation of harvest and other forest practices. Provides policies and processes to manage change in the type and condition of wildlife... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5673 1991–92 |
Timber workers/Skagit countyDirects Skagit Valley Community College to develop a training program for dislocated timber workers and their spouses with the goal of providing qualifications for employment in the natural resources professions. Takes effect... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5674 1991–92 |
Natural resource worker prjtDirects the department of employment security to establish the natural resource worker project. Locates the project in Skagit county to provide employment and training opportunities for dislocated timber workers in the areas... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5676 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesOil transmission lines must conform to all city, town, municipal and county zoning and environmental codes. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A finding is made that oil pipelines can be harmful to the public welfare, and it is in... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5708 1991–92 |
UW Bothell-Woodinville brnchThe University of Washington is directed to suspend all operations of the Bothell/Woodinville Branch Campus until the Legislature takes specific action to resume such activities. The university is to cease all operations and... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5772 1991–92 |
Electronic gambling devicesThe Lottery Commission is prohibited from establishing and operating lottery games involving the use of electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which allow for individual play against such devices or terminals.... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5787 1991–92 |
Small business financingThe Department of Trade and Economic Development may seek to expand small business financing. The department may encourage the development of additional venture capital funds by groups of individual investors and... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5788 1991–92 |
Liability for terminated empRequires a medical evaluation to separate previous disabilities from subsequent injuries to establish an adequate medical baseline. Authorizes employers to petition for an expedited preliminary review for a determination if a... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5789 1991–92 |
Targeted jobs tax credit prgRequires the development of strategies, by January 1, 1992, to significantly reduce the paperwork associated with the program and to increase by two hundred percent the number of employers participating. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5819 1991–92 |
Education provisionsCertificated Instructional Classroom Teachers . The term "basic educational certificated classroom teacher" is used instead of the term "basic education certificated instructional staff" in determining the ratio of students to... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5842 1991–92 |
Information services deptThe ISB is reconstituted with 12 members. Four members are the chief executive officers from four cabinet agencies, appointed by the Governor, including the Director of DIS as a voting member. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5843 1991–92 |
Veterans' award fundThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A veterans' award fund is created in the State Treasury. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5899 1991–92 |
Pipelines in marine watersWhen an application to site an energy facility concerns a petroleum or other natural resource pipeline in Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet, Deception Pass, or adjacent marine waters, EFSEC must prepare and submit a report... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5912 1991–92 |
Educational opportunity prgmEstablishes a schedule for educational opportunity grants through June 30, 1995. Requires reports on the progress of the program. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5918 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationRequires consideration of the capital cost per mile of high capacity transportation before deciding on a plan. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5927 1991–92 |
Gas dispensing device labelMakes a violation of the act a misdemeanor offense. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5945 1991–92 |
Marine transportation deptA separate Department of Marine Transportation is created under the control of the Governor. The Secretary of the department is appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5956 1991–92 |
K-12 support/operating budgtBeginning in fiscal year 1992-93, and each fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of the general fund-state operating budget for K-12 education is increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the budget for K-12... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |