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 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| SB 5685 1995–96 |
Salvaged vehiclesIt is a class C felony for a person to sell or convey a vehicle title, except in conjunction with the sale or transfer of the vehicle for which it is originally issued. The State Patrol is given more latitude in impounding... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5209 1995–96 |
Water/sewer service extensnThe jurisdiction of a boundary review board to review an extension of water service by a city, town or special purpose district beyond its corporate boundaries if the extension is within that jurisdiction's service area... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 24, 1995 |
| SB 5894 1995–96 |
Transportatn dept. wetlandsThe Department of Transportation is required to develop a strategic plan for the long-term monitoring and maintenance of wetlands owned by the department. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 6028 1995–96 |
Harassment of childA parent or guardian of a child under age 18 may petition a court for a protection order in cases of unlawful harassment. The parent or guardian may seek a protection order restraining a person over age 18 from contact with... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5835 1995–96 |
Restraining ordersThe statute that allows police officers to arrest without a warrant those persons who violate restraining orders is amended to reference two statutes in the domestic relations chapters that also allow courts to issue... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5857 1995–96 |
Public works subcontractingSubcontractors whose subcontracts are 10 percent of the bid price must be listed. The format used for listing is more easily understood by the general public. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5251 1995–96 |
Transportatn authorty/citiesFor cities owning railway extending beyond their own county, the requirement that the adjoining county have a certain population and be intersected by an interstate highway is removed. The result is that first class cities may... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5027 1995–96 |
Homicide by abuse prosecutnHomicide by abuse is added to the list of crimes that can be tried at any time after their commission. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5735 1995–96 |
County fees/credit card paymCounties are given the authority to choose to accept the payment by credit card or debit card of state or county fees under certain conditions. Payment by credit card or debit card may be accepted if the bank or financial... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 10, 1995 |
| SB 5514 1995–96 |
Fuel tax ratesBeginning October 1, 1995, operators of service stations must post in a conspicuous place a least one sign that identifies state and federal fuel tax rates. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute requires... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 9, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6466 1993–94 |
Environmental permit processInternal WSDOT processes incorporate environmental considerations throughout the entire construction process, beginning with the earliest planning stages and extending through final construction. The department, in cooperation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 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 6113 1993–94 |
Restitution payment/juv offnJuvenile offenders remain under the court's jurisdiction for payment of restitution for up to ten years after their eighteenth birthday. The court may establish a restitution payment plan that extends up to ten years if the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6115 1993–94 |
Offenses with deadly weaponsReckless endangerment in the first degree and residential burglary are added to the list of crimes of violence for purpose of the firearms statutes. A sentence enhancement of 36 months is added to an adult conviction for any... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6117 1993–94 |
Prior juvenile convictionsFor the purpose of calculating an adult defendant's offender score, prior juvenile felony convictions no longer automatically "wash out" at the age of 23 and are subject to the same "wash out" provisions as prior adult felony... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6118 1993–94 |
Youthful offender systemThe Department of Corrections (DOC) is directed to develop and implement a youthful offender system as a sentencing option for offenders under the age of 18 who are no longer under juvenile jurisdiction but have not had a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6119 1993–94 |
Juvenile crimes/adult courtA juvenile who is 16 or 17 years of age, and is alleged to have committed a class A felony or an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a class A felony, shall automatically fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |
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