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 5471 1991–92 |
Capital parking/transp progrThe general purpose is to give the Department of General Administration (GA) authority to develop parking and transportation management programs, ensure improved access to state offices by customers, employees, and visitors,... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5472 1991–92 |
Excess building rent receiptThe adjustment of billings at six-month intervals to reflect changes in actual costs relative to budget estimates is eliminated. The Director of General Administration shall return to the treasury at the close of each... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5487 1991–92 |
Time lost from work paymentsProvides for the payment of the usual wages for the time lost from work while attending the medical examination. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5488 1991–92 |
Temp disability/employee benProvides that any employee health and welfare benefits that the worker was receiving at the time of injury shall continue or be resumed at the level provided at the time of injury. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5502 1991–92 |
Election challenge time limtAny action to void an election must be commenced within 30 days of the date of the election. Any lawsuit against a municipal corporation or public official challenging the outcome of an election authorizing the issuance of... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5503 1991–92 |
Public utility regulationThe Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority to investigate and determine whether a person or corporation is subject to its jurisdiction is modified to place the burden of proof on the person or corporation to prove... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5515 1991–92 |
Drivers lic/grade point averRequires a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | 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 5533 1991–92 |
Confinement/ind ins cancelldCancels industrial insurance benefits during any confinement in an institution. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5541 1991–92 |
Fire services trust fundA fire service trust fund is created. A 1/10th of 1 percent additional premium tax shall be imposed on the premiums of all insurance sold in this state except health care maintenance and health care service. | Ray Moore (D-36) | 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 5551 1991–92 |
Drinking water system permitEach public water system is required to obtain an operating permit from the Department of Health. This requirement shall apply to water systems that deliver water for human consumption that have two or more connections. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5575 1991–92 |
Urban hazardous waste prevenWhen pesticides are applied to public and private school grounds, day care centers, parks and playgrounds and residential areas, the applicator shall post warning signs. Prior to application, the applicator shall notify the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5595 1991–92 |
Municipal utility chargesLimits charges on municipal utility customers who live outside the municipality. Limits taxes on a utility business. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5600 1991–92 |
Mail ballotingGives the authority to a county auditor to determine whether a nonpartisan special election may be conducted by mail ballot. Limits the authority to precincts with less than two hundred registered voters. Provides that persons... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5618 1991–92 |
Absentee voter registrationProhibits any person from voting unless he or she has registered to vote at least thirty days before the election. Authorizes an individual to register to vote at least twenty days prior to an election and apply for an absentee ballot. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5620 1991–92 |
Election costs allocationThe state shall assume a prorated share of the costs of elections whenever federal offices, statewide offices, legislative offices or state measures are voted upon at a state primary, special election, or state general election. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5621 1991–92 |
Initiative signature privacyInitiative and referendum petitions filed under Article II, Section 1 of the State Constitution and RCW 29.79.120 are not available for inspection or copying except by order of the Thurston County Superior Court. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5622 1991–92 |
Active duty/license fee exmpAuthorizes the issuance of a license upon payment of ten dollars for each year of active duty. Exempts the purchaser from the sales tax, use tax, and excise tax during active duty. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5730 1991–92 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is expanded to consist of 17 members. Members of the board are to include the State Actuary and one member from each of the four caucuses of the Legislature. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5736 1991–92 |
Water resources managementA preference is stated for water conservation and water use efficiency efforts to meet current water supply needs and to assist in meeting future needs. Priority is to be given to state funded water conservation projects... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5793 1991–92 |
Architect registrationAuthorizes application for registration within ten years after July 28, 1985. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5798 1991–92 |
Sewage disposal systemsThe practice of certified on-site septic system design is added to the list of exempt activities under state regulation of engineers. The State Board of Health is authorized to adopt rules governing the certification and... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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