Jim Jesernig
Senator
· Democrat
· District 8
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · D · LD 81991–92 · Senate · D · LD 8
9
Bills as prime sponsor
2
of those became law
112
Bills co-sponsored
2,616
Recorded votes
0.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5957 1991–92 |
Higher ed/operating budgetBeginning with the 1992-93 fiscal year the state operating budget for higher education shall be increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the general fund state operating budget for higher education is at or... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6447 1991–92 |
Timber management/harvestDeclares that only those department of natural resources rules that are in effect at the time of planting are applicable to the management and harvesting of the stand of timber. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 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 6311 1991–92 |
Retirement allowancesProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6312 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts cost of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6313 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts costs of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | 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 5126 1991–92 |
Pen register use authorizedA law enforcement officer may apply to superior court for an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device. The court must issue an authorizing order if the law enforcement officer has... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6166 1991–92 |
Small businesses impactRequires agencies to prepare a list of rules that have an economic impact on small businesses. Requires agencies to prepare a detailed report demonstrating how it intends to reduce the economic impact on small businesses. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 5653 1991–92 |
Homeless parents/child careThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to contract with eligible providers for specialized child care and respite care for children of homeless parents. A minimum of $25,000 per fiscal year is... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5046 1991–92 |
Consistent spare tire sizingAll new passenger cars sold in Washington after December 31, 1993 are required to have as standard equipment a spare tire that is matched in tire size designation, construction and profile to the other tires on the vehicle. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5317 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsThe Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University. The center is created to provide leadership in research, extension and resident instruction programs to sustain... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5352 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living allwnBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 70 percent of that at age 65. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5353 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives a minimum benefit of $16.72 per month per year of service. At the same time, the 3 percent COLA will also be applied, raising the minimum benefit to $17.22 per month per... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5354 1991–92 |
Retirees/cos-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree who is at least 65 years of age receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 60 percent of that at retirement. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5377 1991–92 |
Child care coordinatng commMakes an appropriation of one million dollars to fund the child care coordinating committee. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5448 1991–92 |
PUD election proceduresThe signature petition requirement is limited to candidates for election to the board at the formation election. The nomination of a person for election at the formation election must be by at least 100 registered voters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5479 1991–92 |
Yakima criminal justice faclMakes an appropriation of three million dollars to provide a grant to the city of Yakima for the construction of a new criminal justice facility. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5498 1991–92 |
Mandatory retirmnt/higher edThe mandatory retirement age for professors and designated employees at state institutions of higher education is eliminated beginning July 1, 1991. The statutory provisions related to full time re-employment after mandatory... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5519 1991–92 |
Stampede Pass rail lineThe Department of Transportation is to enter into negotiations with the Burlington Northern Railroad for the purchase of the Stampede Pass rail line if the railroad files for abandonment of the line. The department is... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5545 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/st empDefines terms. Establishes a state employees' relations commission and specifies the duties and powers. Declares the rights of employees. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5597 1991–92 |
Rural health care facilitiesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to prepare a plan that would provide reasonable payments for the delivery of essential access services to medical assistance clients in rural areas. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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