Dan Swecker
Senator
· Republican
· District 20
· most recent term 2011–12
2011–12 · Senate · R · LD 202009–10 · Senate · R · LD 202007–08 · Senate · R · LD 202005–06 · Senate · R · LD 202003–04 · Senate · R · LD 202001–02 · Senate · R · LD 201999–00 · Senate · R · LD 201997–98 · Senate · R · LD 201995–96 · Senate · R · LD 20
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 6336 1995–96 |
Water resources boardLegislative findings are made that recognize the need for balanced administration of state water resources and water quality, and that regional differences require greater consideration in the development and administration of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6416 1995–96 |
Retirement allowance agreemnA Public Employees' Retirement System Plan I retiree may, with the permission of the court, rescind a beneficiary's entitlement to a survivor benefit when a restraining order is issued against the designated beneficiary and... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6445 1995–96 |
Water supply regulationThe Department of Ecology may regulate water users only in the following situations: (1) where all the rights at issue are permitted or certificated rights; (2) where an instream flow rule has been adopted; or (3) where water... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6446 1995–96 |
Water rights/instream purposIndividuals and governments are explicitly allowed to acquire rights for "instream uses," without a physical diversion of water. A water right holder can temporarily transfer a right to an instream use, and later transfer all... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6467 1995–96 |
Pollution source feesAll new source review fees, and all RACT determination fees, are deposited into the air pollution control fund. Language that distinguishes between funds from permit program sources and non-permit program sources is deleted. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6543 1995–96 |
Growth management planningBoards of Adjustment . The statute governing the operation of local boards of adjustment are amended to conform to the land use appeal provisions of ESHB 1724. Local Permit Review . The definition of closed record appeals is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6690 1995–96 |
Water permit feesA new fee schedule is established for: (1) filing of water right applications; (2) processing water right applications; (3) issuance of water right certificates; and (4) examination of plans and specifications for certain... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6703 1995–96 |
Historic preservationOAHP is authorized to establish a stewardship center to conduct activities of state and local agencies in the identification and protection of cultural resources. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6775 1995–96 |
Destroyed property/tx reliefReal property taxes and special assessments on property that is destroyed in whole or in part during the year, or that is in a disaster area declared by the Governor and has been reduced in value by more than 20 percent in... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6777 1995–96 |
Residence/property tx creditA credit against state regular property taxes on the first $21,750 of value for residential property not primarily used for commercial purposes is authorized. Tax rates are unaffected. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6781 1995–96 |
Property tax levies/schoolsProvides that, beginning in calendar year 1998, ten percent of the property taxes collected by the state for the support of common schools in the previous year shall be distributed to the school districts in the state to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 1996 |
| SB 6780 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tax exmpA sales and use tax exemption is allowed for the replacement of tangible personal property damaged in floods and for labor and services rendered while repairing residential buildings. The building must be located in a county... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1996 |
| SB 6141 1995–96 |
Investor-owned water cos.An additional 14-day comment period is added at the end of the 30-day review period for rate changes for investor-owned water companies that fall under UTC jurisdiction but only if the UTC staff recommends an increase.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6559 1995–96 |
State-wide benchmarks systemThe Legislature recognizes the importance of measuring progress towards achieving sustainable economic, environmental and human resource development goals. A feasibility study is authorized, to be completed by the UW's... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6560 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: It is clarified that Ecology may only delegate authority in accordance with the water well... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6601 1995–96 |
Sewage disposalA local health officer may not prohibit or condition the installation of an alternative on-site system that is approved by the state Department of Health, unless the officers determines that there are public health or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6682 1995–96 |
Agriculture & history curricIf funds are appropriated, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish a pilot program and provide grants to selected districts to develop and implement an integrated curriculum of vocational agriculture and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6773 1995–96 |
Regulatory takings/compenstnDeclares that a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. Provides that the compensation requirement does not apply if the regulation or restriction is... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6342 1995–96 |
Permanent color techniciansPermanent color technicians must register as a business with the Department of Health (DOH) and pay a fee. Permanent color technician facilities must also be registered with DOH. DOH must adopt rules establishing sanitation... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6558 1995–96 |
Internet sex offender registThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) is required to maintain a copy of sex offender registration information in electronic form on the Internet or other computer network widely available to the general public. The electronic... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6650 1995–96 |
State recordsIn accordance with existing planning efforts, each state agency is directed to develop and maintain a strategic information resources management plan to protect privacy interests of individuals whose information is held by the... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6698 1995–96 |
Watershed assessmnt & planA findings and intent section are provided regarding the state's interest in funding, supporting and facilitating basin assessments and the development of basin plans in a cooperative manner by all interests. 1. Basin assessments. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6759 1995–96 |
Property tax notice titlesProvides that the name of the state property tax levy for the support of the common schools shall be entitled "state property tax levy" and shall not indicate its use for the support of the common schools. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6460 1995–96 |
Water conservation/tax credtWater distribution businesses are allowed a credit against their public utility tax liability for two categories of water conservation activities: (1) capital construction other than consumer-related activities; and (2)... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6745 1995–96 |
Tobacco products tax limitPlaces limitations on cigarettes and other tobacco products taxes. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)