Dan Swecker
Senator
· Republican
· District 20
· most recent term 2011–12
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385
Bills as prime sponsor
59
of those became law
1,938
Bills co-sponsored
14,587
Recorded votes
4.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5599 2001–02 |
State mammalThe orca whale, orcinus orca, is designated as the state's official mammal. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6036 2001–02 |
Local motor vhcl excise tax$ Repeals the local transit motor vehicle excise tax statute and all other statutes related to expenditure of money generated by that statute. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 6, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6183 2001–02 |
Primaries"Primary" is defined as a statutory procedure held before a general election by which each voter is permitted to cast a vote for his or her preferred candidate for each office appearing on the ballot, without any limitation... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6331 2001–02 |
Conservations futures levyA county may use up to 25 percent of the revenues from the conservation futures tax for development, operation, and maintenance of properties acquired with conservation futures tax revenues. Conservation futures funds must be... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5113 2001–02 |
Motorized scootersRegulations regarding motorized foot scooters are created. A driver's license is not required to operate a motorized foot scooter. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5128 2001–02 |
Industrial injury/medicationThe restriction on payment for prescription medications listed as Schedule I-IV controlled substances is modified. For pensioned workers, opiate medications from Schedules I, II, and III, which have currently accepted medical... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5353 2001–02 |
Archaeological sitesThe director of CTED or his or her designee may assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for every violation of the chapter of laws protecting archaeological sites and resources, and may deny applications for permits to disturb... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5378 2001–02 |
Shoreline master programThe impact of providing habitat for salmon in their various life stages is substantial and parts of the shorelines management rules adopted recently by the Department of Ecology are intended to improve shoreline practices that... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6113 2001–02 |
HOV lanesThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) may allow HOV lanes to be used by single-occupant ultra-fuel-efficient vehicles at times and locations when the addition of these vehicles would not unduly contribute... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6330 2001–02 |
Metropolitan park districtsAny city or county, or combination of cities and counties, may create a metropolitan park district. The ballot proposition must be submitted to the voters of the area proposed for inclusion in the metropolitan park district... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6451 2001–02 |
Civil disordersA civil disorder is defined as any public disturbance involving acts of violence by groups of three or more people that cause an immediate danger of or result in damage or injury to the person of any other individual. The... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6690 2001–02 |
Government utility authorityIt is affirmed that cities and towns have the authority to operate fire hydrants and streetlights as part of their rate-based water and electric utilities. Fire hydrants are specifically included as a waterworks utility which... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6706 2001–02 |
Public hearings/initiativesThe Secretary of State must hold public hearings on initiative measures that have been certified to the general election ballot by the Secretary of State. The hearings must be held from 45 to 15 days before the general election. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6813 2001–02 |
State gvrnmnt hiring freezeProvides that the number of employees employed by each agency of state government shall not exceed the actual employment level of the agency on March 1, 2002, for all employee positions paid for, in full or in part, with funds... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| SB 6644 2001–02 |
WorkFirst/tax creditsA business and occupation tax credit is authorized for an employer whose employee was participating in the WorkFirst Program on the date that the employee was hired. The credit is equal to 10 percent of the wages paid to the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6809 2001–02 |
Student assessmentsThe WASL must include the following question: What do you think of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning? | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| SB 6796 2001–02 |
Children's health insuranceMakes unborn children eligible for the children's health insurance program. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| SB 6778 2001–02 |
PERS postretirementProvides for postretirement employment by retirees of the public employees' retirement system. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6470 2001–02 |
Open space classificationIf up to five acres of land classified under the program that includes a residential homesite is removed from the program and the owner sells or transfers the remainder of the property, the owner of the up to a five-acre... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |
| SB 6701 2001–02 |
Ombudsman/effective gvrnmntDeclares that a temporary position of ombudsman for effective government must be established to better serve the citizens of the state and to ensure continued economic stability and vitality of the state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6692 2001–02 |
Pblc drinking water systemsProvides that, in order to protect public health from other additives in drinking water, the state board of health shall adopt by rule standards for any product, substance, or chemical that is added or proposed to be added to... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2002 |
| SB 6667 2001–02 |
Ag products/state facilitiesThe State Purchasing and Material Control Director must require that if available and competitively priced, Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products must be purchased for use in state institutions and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6672 2001–02 |
Inorganic fluoride studyThe Department of Ecology must conduct a study of the effects of inorganic fluoride on the quality of the waters of the state. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6645 2001–02 |
Disruptive tenants/evictionDeclares an intent to protect property owners, agents, and neighbors from further mental anguish and financial loss by providing for the immediate eviction of persons participating in criminal actions or unlawful civil disruptions. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
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