Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sylvia Skratek
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995.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 6347 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax incenFirms that are engaged in biotechnology, advanced computing, electronic device technology, advanced material, and environmental technology pursuits may be eligible for a B&O tax credit and a sales and use tax deferral. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 4, 1994 |
| SB 5468 1993–94 |
Public assist/businessesThe Department of Revenue and the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development will measure the effect of current tax deferral and credit programs and the development loan fund on businesses other than certified... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6082 1993–94 |
Forest products/intrnl tradeCINTRAFOR is directed to assist in the development of commercialization support for manufactured products and the development of research and analysis on the quality and availability of wood resources. The center is to give... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6107 1993–94 |
Comm/trade/econ develop feesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the Clean Washington Center are authorized to charge reasonable fees for services and products provided and expend the fees for the purposes for which they were... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 284, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6123 1993–94 |
Model toxics control actLegislative findings are made it is in the public's interest to integrate land use policies with cleanup policies, and to clean up and reuse contaminated industrial properties. In addition to other types of enforcement orders... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, 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 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 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 |
| SB 5698 1993–94 |
ISO-9000 quality standardsThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, through its Business Assistance Center, shall make ISO-9000 and its American equivalent more widely known to Washington firms. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 5995 1993–94 |
Reckless endangrmnt/hiwy wrkPersons who speed in construction zones on any public roadway are subject to double fines that cannot be reduced, suspended or waived. Persons who drive negligently in construction zones or who remove, evade or purposely... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6146 1993–94 |
Film/video productn facilityThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to assist in the location of a film and video production studio in the state. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6593 1993–94 |
Learning & life skills progrThe Learning and Life Skills grant program is created. The program is administered by the Department of Social and Health Services to help court-involved youth gain the necessary life and educational skills to obtain a... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6305 1993–94 |
Minor employment law variancAn exemption from the law restricting the employment of minors under 14 is provided for children employed as actors or performers in film, video, audio, or theatrical productions. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6215 1993–94 |
Publ service co./UTC authrtyA person(s) or entity acting as a public service company, who provides a transportation service without having first obtained intrastate operating authority from the Utilities and Transportation Commission, is subject to the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6426 1993–94 |
Electronic access/govrn infoThe Public Disclosure Commission shall design a program for public electronic access to public legislative documents by January 1, 1995. The public information access policy task force is created. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6561 1993–94 |
Marketplace programThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is authorized to contract with governments, industry associations, or local nonprofit organizations to carry out the purposes of the Marketplace program. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 47, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 5029 1993–94 |
Prop tax increase deferralSpecifies a formula for determining the portion of property taxes eligible for deferral. Designates criteria for eligibility for deferral of taxes. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5040 1993–94 |
Traffic mngmnt impct fee useThe use of impact fees is expanded to also include traffic management and traffic programs addressed in the capital facilities plan element of local comprehensive plans. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5081 1993–94 |
Wetlands designationRequires notice to a landowner of a proposed designation of property as a wetland. Prohibits a final determination of the designation less than sixty days after notice is provided. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5133 1993–94 |
Youth recreation opportunityAn assessment in the amount of 25 cents is imposed on every admission to a professional or public or independent collegiate sporting event held within this state. The assessment shall be ten cents per ticket if the total... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5136 1993–94 |
Vesting of property rightsThe common law vesting of rights doctrine followed by the State Supreme Court is expressly reversed and vesting of the rights of an applicant for a building permit shall occur when the building permit is issued. The right to... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5155 1993–94 |
Community councilsA community council may also be created in unincorporated areas in counties with a population of over one million (King). | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |