Scott Barr
Senator
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · R · LD 71991–92 · Senate · R · LD 7
66
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
200
Bills co-sponsored
2,616
Recorded votes
5.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5179 1993–94 |
Vessel safety promotionLegislative findings are made regarding the large number of recreational vessels in Washington State and the need for sensing and warning devices regarding liquid petroleum gas leaks. Effective July 1, 1994, vessels required... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 469, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5263 1993–94 |
Milk marketingThe focus of the milk marketing order is modified to specifically include prevention of the disorderly marketing of milk. Out-of-state producers who sell milk in Washington are considered producers for coverage under the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5375 1993–94 |
Personal service contractsLegislative intent is expanded to include open competition for subcontracts to personal service contracts. "Subcontract" is defined to mean a contract assigning some of the work of a contract to a third party. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5407 1993–94 |
Agricultural burning permitsThe Department of Ecology and local air authorities are required to provide convenient methods for issuance and oversight of agricultural burn permits. Convenient methods for obtaining an agricultural burn permit may include... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5443 1993–94 |
Livestock regulationsThe licensing fees for public livestock markets are increased to a range of: $100 to $150 for markets with a gross sales volume of up to $10,000, $200 to $350 for markets with a volume of over $10,000 and up to $50,000, and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5134 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org property useThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans organizations is not lost by: 1.The use for pecuniary gain for periods of not more than three days in a year. 2.An... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5404 1993–94 |
Model toxic control actParties involved in the cleanup of a site contaminated with hazardous substances may bring a claim for contribution or for declaratory relief for recovery of remedial costs under MTCA. Remedial action costs may include cleanup... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5523 1993–94 |
District court judgesA nonattorney who has passed the qualifying exam for a district court judge may serve as a pro tem judge in a court district with a population greater than 5,000 persons if the presiding judge makes a determination that the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5567 1993–94 |
Emergency med serv volunteerVolunteer EMSD workers are covered under the existing volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension provisions. A board of trustees in each county with an EMSD administers the pension and relief provisions. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5088 1993–94 |
Administrative rules develpmLegislative findings indicate that, while greater public participation in the rule-making process was encouraged by the 1988 revisions to the APA, situations still arise where adversarial relationships develop, and parties... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5379 1993–94 |
Milk and milk productsClarification is provided in regard to the specific testing requirements of a Grade A milk permit. Also, facilities or individuals who are licensed under either milk statute may not be required to have a food processing... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5849 1993–94 |
Dairy animal feeding operatnProvisions of federal regulation that pertain to dairy farms are placed into state statute. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5082 1993–94 |
Poultry farming regulationsLegislative recognition is given that raising ratites is an agricultural pursuit. Ratites are included in the definition of poultry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5378 1993–94 |
Horticultural plants/faciltyIt is clarified that the definition of horticultural plant includes cuttings, budsticks, scion wood and similar plant parts used for propagative purposes. The term "turf" is defined. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5580 1993–94 |
Manufactured housingThe Director of the Department of Community Development is given authority to enforce federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards. The director is authorized to make agreements with the federal government,... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5660 1993–94 |
Citizens' exchange programThe Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Trade and Economic Development, Department of Agriculture, economic development consultants, the consular corps, and other international trade organizations is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5778 1993–94 |
Midwives and birthing centrsAll insurers authorized to write medical malpractice and general casualty insurance policies in this state are required to become members of the nonprofit joint underwriting association to provide medical malpractice insurance... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5255 1993–94 |
Escheat lands/parks & recreaThe Department of Natural Resources is to notify the state Parks and Recreation Commission when land is acquired by escheat and may be suitable for park purposes. The department and commission shall jointly evaluate the land's... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5262 1993–94 |
Beef commissionThe number of members of the Beef Commission is reduced to five, one person to represent each of the five segments of the industry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5487 1993–94 |
Agister liensThe process of perfecting an agister lien is modified. An agister must post notice of the lien on the premises where the animal or animals are being kept, send a copy of the posted lien notice to the owner, and conduct a UCC... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5572 1993–94 |
Transportation/environmentThe Department of Transportation is authorized to undertake a pilot program to assess the costs of environmental elements of a representative sampling of transportation projects in at least one transportation district. The... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5831 1993–94 |
Electrc resistnce space heatIt is clarified that payments to the owners of newly constructed residential buildings are available only when the residences have electricity as the primary heat source. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5802 1993–94 |
Environmental policy act docLead agencies are authorized to use existing documents in SEPA analysis if the documents adequately address the environmental considerations provided in SEPA. The prior proposal and the new proposal must have similar elements... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
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