Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Scott Barr
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5040 1991–92 |
Air/water permits lidThe Department of Ecology may increase permit fees by an amount not to exceed 6 percent per year of the level in effect on January 1, 1990. Governed by this act are fees established: 1) under the 1917 surface water code; 2)... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5071 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoint programs. The programs must meet statutory minimum standards and guidelines. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5073 1991–92 |
Restricting fabric burningNatural or synthetic fabrics, including any flag made of these fabrics, may not be burned in any residential solid fuel burning device or in an outdoor fire. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5117 1991–92 |
Signatur requirmnts/init/refObtaining a pro rata share of the necessary minimum number of signatures in each congressional district shall be required if the proposed amendment to Article II, Section 1 of the State Constitution is approved and ratified at... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5119 1991–92 |
Term limitationsNo person can be elected or appointed to any state elective office in which that person has served previously a total of 12 years. No person can be elected to a house of the Legislature in which that person has served... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5122 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe Attorney General is required to develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991 to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. The... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5157 1991–92 |
Indian hunting/fishng rightsUnless the Wildlife Commission first determines that under federal law, a nontreaty tribe or its members have reservation hunting or fishing rights off the reservation, the Department of Wildlife may not grant any special... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5173 1991–92 |
Death penalty/certain rpistsA person who commits rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first degree must be sentenced to death if: 1) the person has been previously convicted of either rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5191 1991–92 |
School dist directors' distsSchool district boards of directors determine the boundaries and changes to those boundaries for director districts within their school districts. Standards are established for when the school district board of directors... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5198 1991–92 |
Aquatic animal health srvicsThe Department of Agriculture is required to contract with Washington State University to establish and operate an aquatic animal health diagnostic and extension laboratory and certification service. Washington State... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5234 1991–92 |
Educational excellence progPART I - REACH FOR EXCELLENCE GRANT PROGRAM The State Board of Education (SBE) establishes the REACH FOR EXCELLENCE grant program to assist schools and school districts in local efforts to improve student learning and skills... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5236 1991–92 |
HIV testing/sex offendersAll persons who are charged with the commission of a sexual offense under Chapter 9A.44 RCW shall be tested for the HIV antibody. The court shall, at the time of the alleged offender's first appearance, order the testing to be... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5239 1991–92 |
Extending the school yearSCHOOL YEAR FOR STUDENTS: Beginning with the 1992-93 school year, students would attend school for a minimum of 181 equivalent school days. The state-funded school year would be 181 days, a one-day increase over the current... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5306 1991–92 |
Water well regulationNew definitions are provided for various types of wells including monitoring wells, observation wells, resource protection wells, dewatering wells, abandoned wells, and water supply wells. A resource protection well is defined... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5317 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsThe Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University. The center is created to provide leadership in research, extension and resident instruction programs to sustain... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5339 1991–92 |
Water resource fundingAn interagency committee for water resource funding is created. The committee consists of representatives of the Departments of Community Development, Ecology, Fisheries, Wildlife, Agriculture, and Health, plus five members... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5400 1991–92 |
Water well constructionThe maximum civil fine is increased from $100 per day to $250 for failure to submit notification to the Department of Ecology 72 hours prior to commencing the construction of a well. The $250 penalty is to be applied to the... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5410 1991–92 |
Civil infractions enforcmntIn the case of civil penalties levied under the pesticide statutes administered by the Department of Agriculture, and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, agricultural labor, and the industrial insurance program... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5419 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyRequires the attorney general to develop a checklist to assist departments and agencies in the identification and evaluation of policies that have property taking implications. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5420 1991–92 |
Special needs grantsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a grant program to assist eligible small school districts in meeting their special needs. The grant funds and new or existing programs enhanced by the funds shall not... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5421 1991–92 |
Motor vech insurance exmptnsCertain motor vehicles operating under a three day vehicle trip permit are exempt from the mandatory automobile insurance law. This exemption would not apply to motorhomes, other recreational vehicles, or private passenger... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5428 1991–92 |
Pac Ocean Resources CompactThe Pacific Ocean Resources Compact is ratified by the Legislature. The compact takes effect when one or more of the states of Alaska, Hawaii, California or Oregon ratify the compact and congressional consent is granted. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5503 1991–92 |
Public utility regulationThe Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority to investigate and determine whether a person or corporation is subject to its jurisdiction is modified to place the burden of proof on the person or corporation to prove... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5519 1991–92 |
Stampede Pass rail lineThe Department of Transportation is to enter into negotiations with the Burlington Northern Railroad for the purchase of the Stampede Pass rail line if the railroad files for abandonment of the line. The department is... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5527 1991–92 |
Washington public forest comA Washington Public Forest Commission is created. It is established for the purposes of promoting the sale of forest products by advertising and other promotional means, conducting research, and entering into contracts to... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |