Ray Schow
Senator
· Republican
· District 30
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 301995–96 · Senate · R · LD 301993–94 · Senate · R · LD 30
83
Bills as prime sponsor
19
of those became law
499
Bills co-sponsored
4,230
Recorded votes
9.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5989 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt organization chartsThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to prepare an organizational chart for each of the following departments of state government: Social and Health Services, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Agriculture, Fish and... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5994 1995–96 |
Attendance incentive programParticipation in the state employee attendance incentive program is restricted to employees paid an annual salary that is less than the salary paid to classified employees at step K, range 55 in the state salary schedule.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6021 1995–96 |
Drugs/health care authorityRequires health care entities to keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. Requires health care... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6023 1995–96 |
Interest on funds and accntsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6025 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1995Declares that persons who are victimized by a violation of the state Constitution should be eligible for all remedies. Provides broader, and no fewer, remedies than those available under comparable federal civil rights... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6036 1995–96 |
State energy office eliminatRepeals provisions of chapter 43.21F RCW. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6048 1995–96 |
Work ethic campsRequires that inmates who fail to complete work ethic camp or who violate any condition of supervision shall immediately be returned to confinement. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6128 1995–96 |
Drivers' implied consentProvides that drivers involved in fatal accidents are deemed to have given implied consent for alcohol and drug testing. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6139 1995–96 |
Rape in second degreeThe crime of rape in the third degree is committed if a person engages in sexual intercourse with a resident of a state or county adult or juvenile correctional facility, and is not married to the victim. Consent of the victim... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6142 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a process for gradual reduction and eventual elimination of state property taxes. Establishes limitations on local property tax increases. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6159 1995–96 |
Child sex abuse victm intervAn interview by DSHS of a child regarding allegations of sexual abuse, conducted in the absence of a law enforcement officer, must be recorded by audiotape or videotape. Failure to tape the interview does not affect the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6183 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionA person may have his or her right to possess a firearm restored in a number of ways. In addition to restoration through a pardon or its equivalent, and petitioning a court after five years in the community without a felony,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6193 1995–96 |
DSHS eliminationThe Department of Social and Health Services is abolished, and in its stead is created four new agencies. The Department of Children and Family Services is created, acquiring all powers, duties, and functions of the Department... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6194 1995–96 |
Government malfeasanceIn the case of official misconduct, a county prosecuting attorney may request, or a citizen may petition, the court within the county to summon a grand jury when there is sufficient evidence that a public servant engaged in... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6195 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryIncludes residential burglary in the list of most serious offenses specified in RCW 9.94A.030. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 6073 1995–96 |
RCW 46.63.020 amendmentRCW 46.63.020 is amended to include the crime of driving a motor vehicle while under 21 years of age with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5610 1995–96 |
Child abuse false accusatnsSanctions and a criminal penalty are established for knowingly making a false accusation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5905 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed after August 1, 1995, commits the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if the inmate has been found to have committed one or more serious infractions at a formal prison... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5597 1995–96 |
Public records copyingUnless it creates an undue burden, state and local agencies are required to produce and make available a statement of the actual per page costs and other costs that it charges for providing photocopies of public records. This... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5606 1995–96 |
Reclaimed water useThe findings statements of the 1992 legislation are expanded to further discuss the uses of reclaimed water, including uses made in other states. The Legislature declares that reclaimed water use is not inconsistent with the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
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