Tim Erwin
Senator
· Republican
· District 44
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · R · LD 441991–92 · Senate · R · LD 44
61
Bills as prime sponsor
4
of those became law
335
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
4.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6209 1991–92 |
Transportation authoritiesPart I : A governance structure for metropolitan municipal corporations authorized to provide public transportation services as of July 1, 1992 (METRO in King County) is established. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6166 1991–92 |
Small businesses impactRequires agencies to prepare a list of rules that have an economic impact on small businesses. Requires agencies to prepare a detailed report demonstrating how it intends to reduce the economic impact on small businesses. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6179 1991–92 |
REACH for excellence programA district is authorized to run a special levy that is in addition to other excess levies authorized by law, in an amount that does not exceed 5 percent of the district's levy base. This special levy does not affect the... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6136 1991–92 |
District court caseloadThe weighted caseload system is the method by which the number of district court judges is determined for each county. The Revised Code of Washington 3.34.030 is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| SB 5564 1991–92 |
Van pool studyThe Department of Transportation (DOT), through a contract with the University of Washington, shall conduct a van pool study. This study shall examine incentives to operate and participate in van pools, alternatives to the... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5019 1991–92 |
Secretary of transportationThe Governor appoints the Secretary of Transportation with the consent of the Senate. The Secretary answers directly to and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5044 1991–92 |
LEOFF/industrial insuranceThere is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by fire fighters is occupationally related for industrial insurance purposes. There is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5054 1991–92 |
Penalties for armed crimesAn additional 60 months is added to the presumptive sentence of an offender or accomplice who uses a firearm in the commission of any felony ranked on the sentencing grid. The recommended prosecuting standards are amended to... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5065 1991–92 |
Child's statements in courtThe child hearsay exception is expanded to include application to statements made by a child under the age of ten describing any attempted act of sexual contact with or on the child by another. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5113 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathways and bus stop improvement program is established. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5115 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrSchool districts are required to provide elementary school children eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety each year effective September 1, 1993. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5123 1991–92 |
Firearms/judicial procedingsA person may not knowingly possess or knowingly control a firearm in a building used regularly for judicial proceedings, or in those rooms that are being used for judicial proceedings in other buildings. This prohibition does... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5125 1991–92 |
Private detective licensingApplicants for a private detective license must meet the following requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a citizen or resident alien; 3) cannot have had a felony conviction within the last ten years; 4) be employed... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5238 1991–92 |
Earthquake prepardness/schlsSchool districts must adopt by January 1, 1992, an earthquake preparedness policy that provides for: (1) training all students and staff in earthquake safety and earthquake hazard mitigation procedures; (2) a minimum of twice... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5280 1991–92 |
Consumer dispute resolutionThe Attorney General is directed to establish consumer dispute resolution centers and establish procedures for their operation and the encouragement of their use in appropriate cases. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5289 1991–92 |
Attorneys' fess and costsIn all civil cases, except tort actions, in which the state of Washington or a political subdivision is a party and does not prevail, the state or subdivision shall be liable for payment of reasonable attorneys' fees, costs... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5291 1991–92 |
Low-income student assistancSchool districts that charge tuition or fees for their summer school programs must adopt policies for waiving or reducing the tuition or fees for low-income students. The policies shall at least provide tuition and fee waivers... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5333 1991–92 |
Insurance fraud investigatnPermits the organization of fraud bureaus for the investigation of fraudulent insurance practices and claims committed by policyholders. Requires the bureaus to be licensed. Directs the bureaus to report criminal violations to... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5338 1991–92 |
Superior court judges addedThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: in King County, the number of superior court judges is increased from 46 to 58; in Snohomish County, the number of superior court judges is... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5348 1991–92 |
Legislative race primariesNo primary is held for the position of state senator or representative if, after the last day when candidates may withdraw, no more than one candidate has filed for the position from each major political party. The county... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5369 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesDeclares a need for a new system of land use planning and governance to provide for the growth and continued vitality of the state's diverse communities and regions. Designates the desirable elements of the new system. Defines terms. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5382 1991–92 |
Early childhood educationThe Legislature emphasizes its intent to provide the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to all eligible children not served by a comparable federal program. The limit on serving 5,000 children is removed. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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