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 6477 1995–96 |
Water rightsA person is granted a water right if: (1) the person filed an application with the Department of Ecology for a water right or water right transfer before January 1, 1996; (2) the person placed water to beneficial use for... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6497 1995–96 |
Iniative 601 amendmentRequires approval by a two-thirds vote of each house to amend Initiative 601. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6499 1995–96 |
Metals mining and millingProvides that the department of natural resources shall not issue a reclamation permit until the applicant has deposited with the department of natural resources an acceptable performance security on forms prescribed and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6500 1995–96 |
Surface miningProvides that counties, cities, and towns may only regulate surface mining operations in accordance with the listed requirements and limitations. Requires consistency with rules adopted by DNR. Repeals RCW 78.44.300. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6412 1995–96 |
Land division/family membersDeclares that the provisions of chapter 58.17 RCW shall not apply to divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is made solely for the purpose of a gift, sale, or transfer to the spouse of the grantor or to the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6439 1995–96 |
Health plan cancellationThe requirement that all health plan carriers must issue policies to anyone willing to pay premiums is limited. Carriers need not issue policies to those unwilling to accept premium payment obligations for periods of two years or less. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6447 1995–96 |
Water permit processingApplicants are required to file a completed application, and to provide additional information relevant to the application to assist Ecology in its investigation. Ecology is required to establish protocols for what information... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6463 1995–96 |
Mineral resource land designDirects counties, cities, and towns to designate sufficient mineral resource lands in their comprehensive plans to meet the projected twenty-year, county-wide needs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6469 1995–96 |
Overtime employmentState law is changed to allow an employer to employ an employee for an average of up to 40 hours per work week during a period of two consecutive work weeks without paying any overtime premium. The employee must voluntarily... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6356 1995–96 |
Forest product equipmnt/taxAuthorizes tax exemptions for equipment used in harvesting or processing forest products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6361 1995–96 |
Curriculum/parent inspectionProvides that two times a year, each school shall convene an evening meeting to allow parents to inspect and review the curriculum materials being used. Authorizes parents to immediately seek an injunction in court if the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6362 1995–96 |
State water bankThe Governor is authorized to establish a state water bank on a short-term or long-term basis, for the purpose of facilitating voluntary water transfers. The bank may operate in any way that facilitates transfers, and several... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6365 1995–96 |
Parental notificationRequires school district personnel to notify parents of a child's referral to treatment providers. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6378 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe length of time that a county is held responsible to act as a receiver for a defunct public water system is limited to no longer than three years. Public water systems that were originally privately owned, but which now are... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6383 1995–96 |
Executive sessionsA state or local governing body may exclude the public and conduct business in an executive session to consider the minimum price at which personal property will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6388 1995–96 |
Property tax exemptionAuthorizes a tax exemption of up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars of assessed evaluation if the property is the main domicile of the widow or widower. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6307 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersBefore an unauthorized insurer files a pleading in response to an action initiated against it, the insurer must do one of two things. It must either seek to become an authorized insurer in this state, or it must post a bond to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6308 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsWhen an insured wins in a coverage action against an insurer, the insured can recover all consequential damages caused by a delay in resolving its insurance claim. The consequential damages are imposed even if recovery on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6309 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupA new cause of action is created allowing a third party to sue an insured's insurer directly, bypassing the contractual arrangement between the insurer and the actual policy holder. This affects those insurers who provide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6310 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupWhen an insurer agrees to pay for a policyholder's counsel because the policyholder faces a claim for bodily injury or property damage caused by a release of a hazardous substance, and the insurer does so under a reservation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6331 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to standards for qualification to possess firearms. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6200 1995–96 |
Timber/county excise taxRevises RCW 84.33.051 to apply the tax on publicly owned land as well as privately owned land. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6213 1995–96 |
Search and rescue definedRevises RCW 38.52.010 to define "search" and "rescue" for emergency management purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6238 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
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