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 5887 1993–94 |
Fish and wildlife regulationThe Department of Wildlife and the Department of Fisheries are combined into a new agency, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, effective July 1, 1993. The Wildlife Commission is renamed the Fish and Wildlife Commission and... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5899 1993–94 |
School employees compensatnThe Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee is responsible for developing a model for calculating and updating a compensation system for educational employees based upon regional differences in the cost of... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5916 1993–94 |
Emerg services tax leviesWhere a city is located in two counties and only one county has approved a countywide EMS levy, the city may elect to have the countywide levy apply throughout the city or to exclude itself from the countywide levy and impose... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5942 1993–94 |
Whidbey Island econ diverstyDirects the department of trade and economic development to perform a study to investigate the state's role in the economic diversification of the Whidbey Island economy. Requires a report to the legislature by January 1, 1994. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5949 1993–94 |
Acupuncture licensingReplaces certification of acupuncturists with licensure provisions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5959 1993–94 |
Petition for referendumDeclares that the right to petition for referendum is protected under RCW 4.24.500 through 4.24.520. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5986 1993–94 |
Fish and wildlife commissionEstablishes a fish and wildlife commission and designates its powers and duties. Directs the commission to give high priority to expenditures for propagation assistance for anadromous fish, for ensuring an adequate supply of... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5992 1993–94 |
Performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Designates the elements to be included in the audit.... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5993 1993–94 |
Construction zone speedingThe Department of Transportation may adjust speed limits in areas where highway construction and maintenance work is in progress. Any person exceeding the posted speed limit shall be fined $500. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5994 1993–94 |
Property tax deferralsRevises the provisions of RCW 84.38.020 and 84.38.030 relating to property tax deferrals for senior citizens and disabled persons. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5996 1993–94 |
Agricultural food productsIf a producer of a food product suffers damage from another person's dissemination of certain false information to the public regarding the product, the producer may bring a court action for damages. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5999 1993–94 |
Construction zone speedingAn additional penalty of $100 is imposed upon persons speeding in highway work zones that contain prominently displayed signs or flaggers warning motorists of construction or maintenance work. The fine may not be waived,... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6043 1993–94 |
Youth violenceA number of revisions are made to the Uniform Firearms Act and the Juvenile Justice Act with respect to firearms and minors, and juvenile dispositions. Firearms and Minors . A "short firearm" or "pistol" is any firearm with a... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6046 1993–94 |
Third DUI offense a felonyDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs is a class C felony if the defendant has two or more prior convictions for DWI or physical control, or any... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6076 1993–94 |
Alcohol warning noticesLicensees selling liquor, beer or wine for on or off premise consumption are required to post notices warning persons that the consumption of alcohol shortly before conception or during pregnancy may cause birth defects,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6095 1993–94 |
WA ports/international tradeThe federation of Washington ports is continued and the reporting requirement pertaining to the establishment of the federation is removed. The statutory termination of the authority of port districts to establish export... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6106 1993–94 |
High performance work organzThe Director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to structure the department as a high performance work organization. The department is directed to implement management practices, such... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6120 1993–94 |
Fisheries enhancementThe development of cooperative projects and regional fisheries enhancement groups is encouraged. The provision of fish eggs and fry to groups is prioritized at a level equal to department programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6128 1993–94 |
Administrative rules reviewAuthorizes the rules review committee to determine whether a rule exceeds federal law without specific state legislative authority to do so. Requires agencies to consider a denial by the governor of a recommendation to suspend... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6129 1993–94 |
Adminis rule making criteriaDeclares that the purpose of the act is to: (1) Strengthen the current rule-making process by addressing and articulating a response to public input; (2) Establish a reasoned set of criteria for adopting rules so that agencies... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6130 1993–94 |
Judicial review/agency actnsA court is to award any eligible party that prevails in a judicial review of an agency action their fees and other expenses not exceeding $10,000. Eligible parties include: (1) an individual whose net worth does not exceed $1... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6131 1993–94 |
Agency rule-making authorityThe general rulemaking authority of the following departments is stricken: Department of Health, Department of Revenue, Department of Ecology, Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Licensing, Employment Security... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6132 1993–94 |
Business regulationsThe Departments of Revenue, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Health, Licensing, and Fish and Wildlife are each to implement a cooperative compliance partnership program by January 1, 1995. For each program the agency shall... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6161 1993–94 |
Commun, trade, econ dev deptThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development is to develop a strategic plan containing a clearly identified mission, critical issues that must be confronted to accomplish the mission, strategies to address the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6162 1993–94 |
Grant writing assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a proposal review program to assist Washington firms to win phase I SBIR grants. The department, through the program, shall retain... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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