Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ellen Craswell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6111 1991–92 |
Family preservation servicesA statutory program of family preservation services is established. The Department of Social and Health Services is granted the authority to plan and implement a phased-in program on a statewide basis. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5305 1991–92 |
Student suspensionA school district may reduce the length of a student's suspension if the student undergoes counseling or other treatment services. Current law regarding school district liability is not changed. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 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 |
| SB 6146 1991–92 |
Public works projectsForty-six project loans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized. The total cost of these loans is $43,678,008. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6220 1991–92 |
Schools for 21st centuryThe requirement that participating staff have ten extra days of planning and development time is amended to require a minimum of an average of ten additional days for all participating employees. All certificated school | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6010 1991–92 |
Church day cares/B&O exemptnThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by a church that is exempt from property tax. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5067 1991–92 |
Chnging intoxication standrdThe illegal per se level of breath and blood alcohol concentration is lowered from 0.10 to 0.08 for DWI offenses. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5069 1991–92 |
Underage intoxication stndrdThe per se standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. The new standard is: (1) any amount more than 0.04 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath; or (2) any amount more than 0.04 percent or more by weight... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5371 1991–92 |
Retired physicians/med servcThe Secretary of Health is authorized to issue a limited license to qualified retired physicians that will permit the physician to provide free medical care to low-income citizens at a registered low-income or nonprofit health... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5375 1991–92 |
Teachers masters degree elimThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. The initial certificate is valid for seven years and may be reinstated pursuant to State Board of Education rules. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5457 1991–92 |
HIV/employer notificationIf the absence of HIV infection is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job in question, any person who knows or should have known that they are infected with HIV must notify their employer or the principal... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5702 1991–92 |
Caseload forecastingThe redesignated Economic, Revenue and Caseload Forecast Council employs the caseload forecast supervisor. The caseload forecast supervisor prepares an official, an optimistic and a pessimistic caseload forecast four times each year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5780 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/job transitionThe Legislature intends to expand services to developmentally disabled secondary school graduates within available resources. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6080 1991–92 |
Voters' pamphlet statementsThe Attorney General's summary of a ballot measure must include a summary of any sections of law to be repealed. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6113 1991–92 |
Shoreline management permitsReview by the Shoreline Hearings Board of local government permit decisions shall be on the record developed by local government and supplemented with additional evidence submitted before the board where determined necessary... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6114 1991–92 |
Med costs/support enforcemntNecessary health care is defined to include prenatal, delivery, and postnatal medical care relating to the birth of the child. The Department of Social and Health Services is required to make every effort to collect... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6181 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsLegislative findings indicate that retired seniors have dedicated themselves to programs for education, at-risk youth, adult literacy, and combating drug abuse, and many others. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6201 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyA "taking" of private property for public use occurs whenever the state or a local governmental entity implements a scheme regulating the use of land which causes the assessed value or the fair market value immediately prior... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6227 1991–92 |
Art acquisition programParticipation in the visual arts program administered by the Washington State Arts Commission is optional for state institutions of higher education. The governing board of the higher education institution may designate the... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6304 1991–92 |
Outdoor burning/rural areasPermit requirements for burning of yard and garden debris in nonurbanized areas by the property owner or his/her designee shall not apply to fires containing combustible materials of four feet or less in diameter. A burning... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6364 1991–92 |
Fraudulent document useThe Washington State Patrol organized crime advisory board is directed to report by January 1, 1993 on all aspects of the impact of identification document fraud and the efficacy of a state policy that drivers' licenses and... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6366 1991–92 |
Planning for learning projctThe Planning for Learning Project is created. One of the goals of the project is to create a report that can be used by educators on what is known about effective teaching practices for elementary age school children who are... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |