Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sylvia Skratek
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5745 1993–94 |
PNWER-Net interlibrary serviThe Pacific Northwest Economic Region-Net (PNWER-Net) is defined as the technology network to be created by the member states and provinces of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region that will be capable of electronically... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 485, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5876 1993–94 |
Ride sharing and vanpoolsPassenger motor vehicles (vans and cars) that are used primarily as ride-sharing vehicles and carry at least five persons (including the driver) are exempt for 36 months from sales tax and use tax. If the vehicle is used for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 488, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5343 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe issue and sale of $240 million in general obligation bonds is authorized for the location, design, right of way, and construction of Special Category C highway improvements. The 3/4 cent gas tax will pay the debt service... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 431, 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WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed.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 5638 1993–94 |
Growth management/valuationThe affect of regulating under the GMA is included as another factor in the appraisal of property. The appraisal of property is consistent with the comprehensive land use plan and development regulations under the GMA, zoning,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5675 1993–94 |
Storm water facilities bondsIf bonds are issued to finance the planning, developing, and improving of a storm water facility in an unincorporated area of a county, and an unincorporated area served by the storm water facility is annexed or incorporated,... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5759 1993–94 |
Chem dependent/involun commtAdults incapacitated by drugs other than alcohol are subject to the involuntary commitment process used currently for adults incapacitated by alcohol. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5856 1993–94 |
State real property disposalThe Washington State Patrol is authorized, for the purpose of locating State Patrol facilities, to acquire real property on behalf of the state. Revenues generated from the sale of real property under the jurisdiction of the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5911 1993–94 |
Economic developmentFifty percent of PNEAP's new clients should be very small business clients (gross revenues of less than $5 million). The Small Business Export Assistance Finance Center is authorized to provide services, if requested, to other... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5868 1993–94 |
Econom/community devel officThe Legislature finds that community development functions and economic development functions of the state are tied to one another and that maintaining the state's quality of life will require new partnerships and reorganizing... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| SB 5342 1993–94 |
Alcohol used as fuel tx crdtRCW 82.36.225, which provides a fuel tax exemption and credit for alcohol used in motor vehicle fuel, is repealed. A new section is added to Chapter 82.36 RCW that provides for a fuel tax exemption and credit at the same... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5229 1993–94 |
State rest area regulationThe Washington State Patrol is authorized to jointly adopt rules with the Department of Transportation governing not only the safety of the traveling public, but the conduct of the public at rest area facilities. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5442 1993–94 |
Tow truck operatorsThe WSP is prohibited from rescinding a registered tow truck operator's letter of appointment because the operator negotiates a different rate for an owner-requested tow than for the WSP contracted rate. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5660 1993–94 |
Citizens' exchange programThe Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Trade and Economic Development, Department of Agriculture, economic development consultants, the consular corps, and other international trade organizations is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5699 1993–94 |
Pacific NW economic regionThe organizational structure of the PNWER is modified. The delegate council is expanded to include the Governor or Governor's designee from each participating state and the premier or premier's designee from each participating... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5423 1993–94 |
Public transportation policyThe Department of Transportation is directed to develop a state public transportation plan as part of an overall statewide transportation plan. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5432 1993–94 |
Discrimination/home mortgageThe Supervisor of Banking and Supervisor of Savings and Loan Associations are directed to perform a study of discrimination based on race and national origin in home mortgage lending after 1990. The study is to (1) address the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5482 1993–94 |
Mobile home park tenantsQualified tenant organizations, consisting of 60 percent of the tenants in a mobile home park, that provide a written notice to the mobile home park owner of their intention to purchase the park must be notified by the park... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5937 1993–94 |
Seven percent debt limitatnThe general exclusion of reimbursable bonds from the statutory 7 percent debt limit is eliminated. The effect of the change is proactive and does not affect any current bond covenants. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5265 1993–94 |
Funeral expensesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to consider the assets of parents or children when determining whether or not the state will assume responsibility for costs associated with the funeral and interment of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5401 1993–94 |
Political telemarketingPersons who engage in political telemarketing are required to disclose the sponsor's name and a statement indicating the candidate on whose behalf the advertising is being done. Telemarketing means a non-random, organized... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 6180 1991–92 |
Education programsThe Fair Start program is established in statute but is not part of the state's basic education obligation. The Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes the program to assist school districts in providing prevention... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |