Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6258 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington, through its aid to families with dependent children program, to require every able-bodied citizen on aid to families with dependent children to engage in paid... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5097 1995–96 |
Port district debt limitsPort districts having less than $800 million in value of taxable property in 1991 are authorized to continue to use their increased indebtedness. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5216 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accProvisions dealing with the terms and conditions of State Parks' purchase of certain trust lands are modified. The Department of Natural Resources and State Parks are granted general authority to negotiate these sales at fair... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5217 1995–96 |
Personal flotation devicesChildren nine years or younger must wear a personal flotation device on vessels under 19 feet in length whenever the vessel is underway. A violation of this requirement is a misdemeanor if the vessel is carrying passengers for hire. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5272 1995–96 |
Oil spill risk reductionAn owner or operator of a covered vessel may petition the Office of Marine Safety (OMS) for a waiver of rules or requirements relating to vessel inspection, plan compliance or vessel operation, if the owner or operator has... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5316 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5343 1995–96 |
Recycled contentThe Department of General Administration is required to adopt recycled content standards for panelboard and compost. The compliance date for adoption of standards for other products listed in existing law is delayed from 1992 to 1996. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5349 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive, statewide performance audit of all agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions within the legislative and executive branches of government. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | 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 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 5495 1995–96 |
Watershed closuresProvides that no watersheds shall be closed to allocation for longer than one year without sound scientific evidence nor shall a watershed remain closed if the surface water flow is of a sufficient level. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5507 1995–96 |
Law enforcement collectv barFor purposes of the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, "uniform personnel" include, among others, law enforcement officers in cities with a population of 2,500 or more and in counties with a population of 10,000 or... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5512 1995–96 |
Property tax/retird & disablDisposable income does not include a one-time withdrawal from a pension or other retirement plan which does not represent continuing income payments. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5513 1995–96 |
Lost horse ownershipThe director may cause an animal that is impounded as a public nuisance to be sold at either a public livestock market sale or other public sale. This bill applies retroactively as of December 1, 1994. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5517 1995–96 |
Water resources & qualityA state Water Resources and Water Quality Commission is established. The commission consists of ten citizen members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate and five ex officio members. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5531 1995–96 |
Public lands exchangesAuthorizes the exchange of state-owned tidelands, shorelands, and beds of navigable waters, if the exchange is in the public interest. Directs the department of natural resources to define public interest, by rule. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5534 1995–96 |
Growth management act compliRevises RCW 36.70A.040, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.385, and 36.70A.430 to extend the operative dates for elements of the growth management act. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | 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 5569 1995–96 |
Internatnl capital projectsA pilot program named the Office of Capital Projects is established within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | 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 |
| SB 5577 1995–96 |
Water appropriation permitDOE is directed to establish, by January 1, 1996, a streamlined general permit system for agricultural and multi-unit residential uses of ground water not exceeding more than 0.1 cubit feet per second. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5578 1995–96 |
Well certificationA person or agency making a small withdrawal exempt from permit requirements has a right equal to that of water rights holders for whom permits are issued. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5579 1995–96 |
Water appropriation permitThe Department of Ecology (DOE) is directed to establish by January 1, 1996, a streamlined general permit system for nonconsumptive, nonbypass uses, agricultural uses, and multi-unit residential uses of water. These uses are... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |