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 5983 1991–92 |
Metro municipal councilsReduces the size of metropolitan councils and restructures the composition of the councils. Retains existing compositions until January 1, 1992. Provides for the compensation of council members. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6021 1991–92 |
Timber impact area studentsRevises the criteria for students in timber impact areas as specified by RCW 28B.80.575 and 28B.80.580. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6026 1991–92 |
Inmate work programsDirects the correctional industries board to review proposed industries to determine the impact on the state business community. Revises inmate wages to a level comparable to the wage paid for work of a similar nature in the... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5075 1991–92 |
Washington condominium actA statutory committee is created to review the Washington Condominium Act, draft recommended revisions to the act, and prepare appropriate revisions to the Official Comments to the act. The committee is required to report to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5395 1991–92 |
Biennial budget 1989-91The 1989-91 second supplemental appropriations act is provided. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5124 1991–92 |
Private security guardsAn applicant for a private security guard license must meet the following minimum requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a U.S. citizen or resident alien; 3) have not had a felony conviction within the past ten... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5766 1991–92 |
At-risk youth academic excelThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is the lead agency, working with the Employment Security Department, and the Department of Social and Health Services, the State Board for Vocational Education, in developing and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5830 1991–92 |
Gang risk intervention prgmsA youth gang violence reduction program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multi-agency cooperation, along with... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5022 1991–92 |
Excellence in education prgmTeachers and principals or administrators who receive a Washington Award for Excellence in Education may choose one of the following: oAn academic grant not to exceed the current full-time equivalent resident graduate tuition... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5110 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5825 1991–92 |
Offender firearm possessionAs a sentence condition and requirement, offenders sentenced to terms involving community supervision, community service, or community placement under the Department of Corrections may not own, use, or possess firearms or... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5114 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyAll school buses owned or contracted by school districts in the state must be equipped with a crossing arm by September 1, 1992. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for purchasing and distributing the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5127 1991–92 |
Foster care citzn rev boardsThere must be a court review of all children found to be dependent at least every six months from the date of out-of-home placement or the date dependency is established, whichever is first, except for children whose cases are... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5363 1991–92 |
Legal financial obligationsThe administrative process for collecting legal financial obligations is modified and streamlined. The Department of Corrections is given the authority to establish the offender legal financial obligation payment schedule if... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5528 1991–92 |
Local literacy programsThe Learn-in Libraries program is extended. The State Library Commission is authorized to provide grants to local libraries to develop and implement learn-in-library programs that provide after school and vacation programs for... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5536 1991–92 |
Hearing impaired telecom serThe Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf Task Force is created. Its members consist of the directors, or designees, of the Departments of Social and Health Services and of Information Services, and the chair or designee... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5678 1991–92 |
Wash national guard dayJanuary 26 of each year is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard Day. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5919 1991–92 |
Bringing education home actPART I - PARENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Parents have the right to know what their child is being taught and are encouraged to exercise their responsibility to participate in their child's education. School districts... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| SB 5251 1991–92 |
Vehicle wreckers regulationThe State Patrol is responsible for inspecting all wrecking yards. The chief of the State Patrol has joint rule making authority with the director of the Department of Licensing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |
| SB 5849 1991–92 |
Property tax averagingEach year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2) the greater of: o106 percent of the previous... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |
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