Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathleen Drew
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5169 1995–96 |
Education restructuringThe laws governing K-12 education are revised as follows: Obsolete references and obsolete sections . Obsolete references to repealed statutes are deleted. Programs that expire or are replaced by other programs are deleted. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5574 1995–96 |
Forest board transfer landsThe Legislature directs that the Legislative Budget Committee, in consultation with the Washington State members of the Western States Legislatures Forestry Task Force and the chairs of the Senate and House of Representatives... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5219 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceThe crime of stalking committed against a family or household member is included within the definition of domestic violence in the Domestic Violence Protection Act. No fees for filing or service of process may be charged to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 246, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5443 1995–96 |
Property tax hearingsA taxing district, other than the state, that collects regular levies must hold a public hearing, not earlier than July 1 and not later than September 30 on revenue sources for the taxing districts following year's operating... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5084 1995–96 |
Commute trip reductionThe Director of the Department of General Administration may unilaterally establish equitable and consistent parking fees, which must be deposited into the state vehicle parking account, previously named the capitol vehicle... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5718 1995–96 |
Fund-raising/fish & wildlifeThe Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife may enter into agreements with any nonprofit volunteer group, including regional fish enhancements and volunteer cooperative fish and wildlife enhancement groups. The... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5209 1995–96 |
Water/sewer service extensnThe jurisdiction of a boundary review board to review an extension of water service by a city, town or special purpose district beyond its corporate boundaries if the extension is within that jurisdiction's service area... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 24, 1995 |
| SB 5101 1995–96 |
Game fish catch record cardsThe director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is given the authority to regulate the administration of the steelhead trout catch record program. The rebate program for return of catch record cards is continued. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5647 1995–96 |
Comm/tech college empl leaveAccrued sick leave must be transferrable between a college district and the college board, an educational service district, any school district, or any other higher education institution. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5276 1995–96 |
Children with disabilitiesTerminology used in the common school provisions is changed. The term "handicapped" is replaced with the term "disability." The term "special education" is inserted to clarify that the educational program students with... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5355 1995–96 |
Deer and elk damage claimsClaims exceeding $2,000 that have been filed under the Wildlife Code and have been presented to the Legislature may be paid after they are submitted to the state by the Risk Management Office. The House and Senate Natural... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5351 1995–96 |
Family day-care providersThe Office of Child Care Policy Licensor, rather than the Department of Licensing, certifies that a family day-care facility is providing a safe passenger loading area. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5625 1995–96 |
Hunting licensesA hunting license is valid for the year following its issuance for use in January waterfowl seasons. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5688 1995–96 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeAn intent section is created in which the Legislature finds that because fetal alcohol exposure is among the leading causes of mental retardation in our state, and because individuals with undiagnosed FAS suffer substantially... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 5918 1993–94 |
Ride-sharing incentivesMajor employers in the state's eight largest counties affected by the commute trip reduction law are provided a credit on their business and occupation tax or public utility tax if they provide financial incentives to their... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6284 1993–94 |
Real estate brokers/salesperIndividuals seeking a real estate broker's license must complete 120 clock hours of instruction in real estate, including specific course work in brokerage management, real estate law, and business management. Individuals... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6339 1993–94 |
Environmental laws integratnGrowth Planning Hearings Boards The growth planning hearings boards may appoint hearings examiners to carry out board functions as directed by the board, including issuing recommended decisions. A board member or hearings... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6466 1993–94 |
Environmental permit processInternal WSDOT processes incorporate environmental considerations throughout the entire construction process, beginning with the earliest planning stages and extending through final construction. The department, in cooperation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6111 1993–94 |
Ethics for state officrs/empThe laws prescribing ethical standards for state employees and statutory definitions pertaining to those laws are consolidated into a single chapter which applies to all branches of state government except where an individual... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6283 1993–94 |
Real estate disclosuresWithin five days of the signing of an agreement for the purchase and sale of a residential property, the seller must provide to the buyer a real property transfer disclosure statement on a prescribed form. Residential property... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6438 1993–94 |
Running start programPublic institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate degrees may participate in the Running Start program. This option may provide access to students in geographical areas not served by a community or technical college. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6601 1993–94 |
Governmnt performance/accounThe Washington Performance Partnership Council is created, consisting of the Governor, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leaders of each house, and two statewide... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |