Ken Madsen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 2
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · Senate · D · LD 2
37
Bills as prime sponsor
6
of those became law
156
Bills co-sponsored
1,488
Recorded votes
2.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6187 1991–92 |
Process service on spousesService of a summons may be obtained against one spouse by serving the other spouse personally or by leaving the summons at their home. A summons must be served on each spouse individually if they do not reside together. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6223 1991–92 |
Agricultural practicesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6272 1991–92 |
Fire services mobilizationTo meet the increasing potential for disastrous fires, it is declared necessary to provide the policy and organizational structure by creating a state fire service mobilization plan, and providing a means for reimbursing fire... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6309 1991–92 |
Disqualified candidatesIn a nonpartisan election in a city, town or special purpose district, if, after a primary, one of the successful candidates is determined to be disqualified, his or her name shall not appear on the general election ballot if... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6470 1991–92 |
Emergency reserve fundAn emergency reserve fund is established. Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the State Treasurer is directed to transfer into the fund, without appropriation, a specified percentage of general fund-state revenues. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5278 1991–92 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseA person is guilty of assault in the first degree when he or she knows that they have HIV and the person exposes or transmits HIV to another person with the intent to inflict bodily harm. A person is guilty of assault in the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5343 1991–92 |
Game fish mitigationThe Legislature declares that it is public policy to provide a method to allow the private propagation, production and enhancement of fish to aid in mitigation, and that entities that are required to mitigate for fish loss may... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5464 1991–92 |
Legislative session commenceRegular annual sessions of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of February. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5619 1991–92 |
Candidate filing feesWhen a candidate claims lack of sufficient assets or income to pay a required filing fee, additional information supporting the claim must be provided. The Secretary of State shall specify by rule the additional information... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5639 1991–92 |
Pacific NW export assistanceThe Pacific Northwest Export Assistance Project is administered by the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center as a separate branch for accounting and auditing purposes. The project is restricted to assisting small... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5731 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5925 1991–92 |
Federal forestry actThe Department of Natural Resources shall propose alternative rules to implement the federal Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990. The alternative rules will be designed to minimize the economic impact... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6087 1991–92 |
Pet animal regulationThe state of Washington preempts the field with respect to the regulation of potentially dangerous or dangerous dogs. Local jurisdictions may enact only those ordinances and penalties relating to potentially dangerous or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6156 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. The title of the position is changed from warrant "server" to warrant "officer." Warrant officers are expressly authorized to make... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6277 1991–92 |
Metropolitan park districtsThe election procedure for commissioners of a metropolitan park district is changed from elections at-large to elections from districts. A metropolitan park district is divided into five electoral districts. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6325 1991–92 |
Initiative/referendum signatPaying or receiving compensation for soliciting signatures on initiative or referendum petitions is made a gross misdemeanor if any part of the compensation is based on the number of signatures collected. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | 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 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 6456 1991–92 |
State information resourcesMembership of the Information Services Board is increased to ten members, adding the Director of Information Services. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6464 1991–92 |
Public transit financingThe uses of monies in the public transportation systems account and the central Puget Sound public transportation account are expanded to allow use for planning, development of capital projects, and for local match to federal... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6041 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actThe original bill was not considered. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 16, 1992 |
| SB 5769 1991–92 |
Nonpower vehicle fees/taxesThe state is allowed to charge only a pro rata share of registration fees for trailers registered in Washington that travel in other states. The pro rata share is based on the percentage of overall miles traveled in Washington. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6484 1991–92 |
Transportation & land useAuthorizes the legislative authority of a county to establish one or more land use-transportation benefit districts. Provides for land use-transportation management associations as voluntary associations used by employers and... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
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