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 6278 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Washington State Rural Development Council is formally recognized by the state of Washington. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6279 1991–92 |
Urban/rural econ partnershpsThe Legislature intends to establish a partnership between urban and rural areas of the state and, in so doing, improve the quality of life and provide quality job opportunities for each citizen of the state. The requirement... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6317 1991–92 |
Gross weight permitsThe Department of Transportation's (DOT) annual additional tonnage permit and fee structure are incorporated into the combined license fee collected by the Department of Licensing. Distribution of the revenue from the combined... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6335 1991–92 |
Salmon commodity commissionThe Legislature finds that the marketing of commercially caught and delivered salmon in the state of Washington is affected by the public interest and that the salmon industry needs to participate more fully in the production,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6350 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6355 1991–92 |
Natural resources resurveyThe Department of Natural Resources shall, in the process of resurveying lands to establish boundaries, use methods that recognize "bona fide rights." If land is resurveyed by the department, the survey may not impair bona... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6356 1991–92 |
Natural resources resurveyLandowners may challenge resurveys through arbitration or mediation with the Department of Natural Resources. If the landowner's rights are found to have been negatively affected, the department will compensate the landowner... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6378 1991–92 |
Ferries/farm animal wasteVehicles hauling live farm animals, when crossing a ferry transporting fewer than 25 vehicles, are exempt from load containment requirements. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Language is added which clarifies that the vehicle... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6391 1991–92 |
Reclaimed water usageThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Department of Health and the Department of Ecology will coordinate their efforts to develop a streamlined process for adopting standards and establishing... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6178 1991–92 |
Common school improvementPART I - ENHANCING THE TEACHING PROFESSION The masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. The initial certificate is valid for seven years and may be reinstated pursuant to State Board of... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 18, 1992 |
| SB 6119 1991–92 |
Mining reclamationThe Legislature recognizes that the extraction of minerals is an essential activity which may produce some environmental damage and that comprehensive regulation of mining through reclamation is necessary to prevent or... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6493 1991–92 |
Safe drinking waterDesignates the federal environmental protection agency as having primary responsibility for regulation of the safe drinking water act. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6385 1991–92 |
Wild salmon protectionThe taking of wild salmon is prohibited in the Pacific Ocean and other marine waters of the state, as well as the Columbia River, effective January 1, 1997. All hatchery produced coho and chinook salmon must be externally... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6398 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice atty feeLimits attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice suits. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6399 1991–92 |
State land purchasesRequires state agencies to hold a minimum of three public hearings before the purchase of more than one hundred acres of land. Requires written findings of fact on the economic loss and gain to the county where the land is located. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6352 1991–92 |
Agr food prod disparagementAny producer of agricultural food products who suffers damage as a result of another person's disparagement of any such agricultural food product may sue for damages. If damages are awarded under this provision, the court... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6365 1991–92 |
County growth management plnAuthorizes the removal from the requirements by adoption of a resolution by June 1, 1993. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6367 1991–92 |
Public assistance limitationPublic assistance is limited, for those residing in Washington for less than one year, to the amount of assistance that would have been received from a similar program in the state of most recent residence, if less than the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6371 1991–92 |
Eastern Washington airportThe Legislature finds that expansion of Sea-Tac Airport is politically difficult and environmentally unsound, while expansion of the existing airport at Moses Lake is economically, environmentally and logistically advantageous. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6379 1991–92 |
Public assistance incentivesA woman who has resided within this state for three years and is receiving public assistance is granted an award in the amount of $10,000, if she obtains a tubal ligation at the time of the birth of her first child. The award... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6303 1991–92 |
Private land for public useWhenever private land is designated which prohibits or restricts the use of property by its owner, full compensation to the owner must be paid by the designating agency. Compensation must be paid at the time of enactment of... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6320 1991–92 |
Natural death actMakes revisions to chapter 70.122 RCW, Natural death act. Declares that the chapter shall not be construed as requiring medical personnel to provide futile treatment, or as providing the exclusive means persons may make... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6222 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 6258 1991–92 |
Water system rate techniquesConservation of water is defined as those practices, projects and technologies that reduce the consumption of water, reduce the loss or waste of water, improve the efficiency in the use of water or increase the recycling and... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5097 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. The definition of agricultural activity is changed from the activities associated with growing crops to the condition or... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
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