Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Owen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5323 1995–96 |
Private school busesA private school bus may display the words "school bus" above the front and rear windows of the bus. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5356 1995–96 |
Pilotage license feesFor the period beginning July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1999, the annual license fee established by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is $2,500. For the period beginning July 1, 1999, the fee is $3,000. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5357 1995–96 |
Pilotage fees and penaltiesApplicants for exemption from the pilotage act must pay a fee to the pilotage account for initial applications and renewals in an amount to be established by rule, but not to exceed $1,500. The maximum civil penalty for... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5366 1995–96 |
Transportation project bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of twenty-five million six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars to finance the authorized transportation projects. Repeals RCW 47.10.840. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5388 1995–96 |
Salmon enhancement projectsProvides additional funding resources and statutory encouragement for the nonprofit production of salmon by regional fisheries enhancement groups on an expanded scale. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5391 1995–96 |
Ferry bondsIncreases funding for state ferries from two hundred ten million dollars to two hundred seventy-five million dollars. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5392 1995–96 |
Highway bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of seventy million dollars to fund transportation projects. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5393 1995–96 |
HOV lane projects fundingThe bond authorization is increased by $35 million, to be dedicated for high occupancy vehicle lane projects. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The increased bond authorization is reduced from $60 to $35 million, to... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5409 1995–96 |
Wildlife agents injury compnAll Department of Fish and Wildlife agents who are injured while on duty will receive disability benefits from the department. The amount of disability compensation depends on whether the injury occurred during line duties or... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5441 1995–96 |
Water rights applicationsProvides specific direction to facilitate the efficient execution of the legislative intent regarding water resources by the department of ecology. Requires demonstration of the implementation of chapters 90.03, 90.44, and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5449 1995–96 |
Seafood safety enhancementScallops are included in the definition of shellfish covered under the Department of Health's program to be consistent with national standards of the United States Food and Drug Administration, which recently included scallops... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5465 1995–96 |
Maritime commissionThe WSMC is authorized to conduct activities and make expenditures necessary for the transition of its services and contracts to the nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of providing oil spill response and... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5468 1995–96 |
Golfing sweepstakesAuthorizes an auction in which persons bid on the players in the golfing contest, and the proceeds go to the highest bidder on the player or team that wins. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5482 1995–96 |
Services to familiesThe current family preservation services are renamed "intensive family preservation services" and a new class of services called "family preservation services" is created. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5493 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5498 1995–96 |
Parents' rights/educationRequires the board of directors of a school district to make available to a parent any educational program and all instructional materials. Provides that a student may not be placed in an experimental, special, or pilot class... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5502 1995–96 |
Service & delivery vehiclesThe Department of Licensing, Traffic Safety Commission, Washington State Patrol and other organizations, as determined by the Senate Transportation Committee, are directed to distribute information on the use of an additional... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5511 1995–96 |
Natural resources brd auditThe State Auditor is directed to conduct an independent audit of the fiduciary performance of the Board of Natural Resources related to trust governance and management of common school trust lands. The audit must be completed... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5515 1995–96 |
Metal detectors/state parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may not prohibit the use of metal detectors for recreational purposes except in areas where an historic archaeological resource has been identified. In those state park areas that do... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5558 1995–96 |
Sturgeon gill net fisheryProhibits any targeted sturgeon gill net fishery on the Columbia river. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5562 1995–96 |
World War II vet memorialProvides for the creation of a memorial to the veterans of the Second World War. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5564 1995–96 |
Visitation enforcementThe Legislature makes findings that children of dissolution have a need for financial and emotional support from both parents and that studies show a link between enforcement of visitation and the payment of child support. The... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5565 1995–96 |
Child support/higher educatnThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, but declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5566 1995–96 |
Child support calculationRevises provisions relating to the methods for calculating child support. Provides that, if the combined monthly net income of the parties exceeds five thousand dollars, the court may in its discretion enter an order requiring... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5571 1995–96 |
Review of conflicting rulesWhen a request for adjudication review alleges that a rule conflicts with an existing state, federal or local rule, the agency must commence an adjudication proceeding. The presiding officer for this adjudication review... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |