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 5825 1991–92 |
Offender firearm possessionAs a sentence condition and requirement, offenders sentenced to terms involving community supervision, community service, or community placement under the Department of Corrections may not own, use, or possess firearms or... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5114 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyAll school buses owned or contracted by school districts in the state must be equipped with a crossing arm by September 1, 1992. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for purchasing and distributing the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5156 1991–92 |
Candidate residency reqrmntsA candidate filing for office must possess all legal qualifications required for being elected to that office. The candidate must present official documents and an affidavit at the time of filing which show that the candidate... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5261 1991–92 |
Fire equipment in schoolsSchool buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, must be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system. The requirement does not apply to school buildings used by less than 50 people for less than 12 hours per week or... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5473 1991–92 |
Tort claims revolving fundA tort claims revolving fund is reestablished for the purpose of paying tort claims against the state which arise from conduct taking place prior to July 1, 1990. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5512 1991–92 |
Sewer connection approvalIt is a misdemeanor to connect or maintain a connection with a sewer district system without the permission of the district. Protests of the proposed creation of a ULID may be filed up to ten days after the required public hearing. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5045 1991–92 |
Drinking water qualityAny customer of a system that is subject to UTC jurisdiction may file a complaint with the UTC when the customer has reason to believe that the system's water does not meet state drinking water standards. The UTC is required... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5111 1991–92 |
Victims compensation accountAll money received by an inmate for testifying in any judicial proceeding is to be deposited in the crime victims' compensation account. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5128 1991–92 |
Witnes notifctn/drug offndrsUpon written request, the Department of Corrections must notify those witnesses who testified against an inmate in a court proceeding involving a serious drug offense if the inmate is about to be released from total... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5260 1991–92 |
Nonmunicipal water systemsWater companies that are subject to Utilities and Transportation Commission regulation cannot be removed from regulation unless the commission approves. Regulated companies whose customer number falls below 100, or whose... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5363 1991–92 |
Legal financial obligationsThe administrative process for collecting legal financial obligations is modified and streamlined. The Department of Corrections is given the authority to establish the offender legal financial obligation payment schedule if... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5536 1991–92 |
Hearing impaired telecom serThe Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf Task Force is created. Its members consist of the directors, or designees, of the Departments of Social and Health Services and of Information Services, and the chair or designee... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5678 1991–92 |
Wash national guard dayJanuary 26 of each year is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard Day. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5042 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountablty commThe statutory expiration date for the Commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 29, 1991 |
| SB 5630 1991–92 |
Permits and licensesThe recreational immunity statute is amended to limit liability of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife as a result of the recreational licenses that the agencies issue. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5357 1991–92 |
Individuals or water purvyrsThe Department of Health is required to adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act establishing criteria for designating individuals or water purveyors as qualified satellite system management agencies. "Satellite... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5806 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksCities, towns, and counties are authorized to provide loans and grants to owners and operators of underground storage tanks (UST) containing petroleum. Financial assistance may be provided for the purposes of reconstruction,... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 29, 1991 |
| SB 5251 1991–92 |
Vehicle wreckers regulationThe State Patrol is responsible for inspecting all wrecking yards. The chief of the State Patrol has joint rule making authority with the director of the Department of Licensing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |
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