Albert Bauer
Senator
· Democrat
· District 49
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · Senate · D · LD 491997–98 · Senate · D · LD 491995–96 · Senate · D · LD 491993–94 · Senate · D · LD 491991–92 · Senate · D · LD 49
169
Bills as prime sponsor
60
of those became law
854
Bills co-sponsored
8,608
Recorded votes
5.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5464 1995–96 |
School construction fundingOn repeal of the budget stabilization account, $100 million is transferred from the budget stabilization account to the common school construction account. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5467 1995–96 |
Supreme court sizeThe number of judges on the Supreme Court is reduced from nine to seven. Vacancies on the court are not filled until the number of judges is reduced to seven. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5482 1995–96 |
Services to familiesThe current family preservation services are renamed "intensive family preservation services" and a new class of services called "family preservation services" is created. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5493 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5496 1995–96 |
Retiremnt contribtns/exemptnEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5501 1995–96 |
Hospital inspectn/regulatnSeveral of the recommendations of the Legislative Budget Committee are enacted including: setting minimum rules and standards for hospitals that are consistent with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5509 1995–96 |
LEOFF plan IThe director's rules regarding disability retirement applications and reexaminations must recognize that disability leave pay continues until: (1)The disability board is awarded a retirement allowance to the member; or (2)A... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5513 1995–96 |
Lost horse ownershipThe director may cause an animal that is impounded as a public nuisance to be sold at either a public livestock market sale or other public sale. This bill applies retroactively as of December 1, 1994. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5527 1995–96 |
Public grazing policyDeclares that wildlife, fish, and water quality protection, rangeland preservation and sustainability, proper grazing management, and adequate lease fees must be implemented consistently on state lands. Establishes the public... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5533 1995–96 |
Pharmacy student tuitionTuition and fees provisions in current law are amended to authorize UW and WSU to charge graduate-level tuition for their doctor of pharmacy programs. Tuition for state residents is set at 28.4 percent of per student graduate... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5557 1995–96 |
Distance learning degree proThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) contracts for a pilot project in Clark County, beginning fall term 1995, providing a distance learning degree program that contains a credit-for-prior-experiential-learning... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5558 1995–96 |
Sturgeon gill net fisheryProhibits any targeted sturgeon gill net fishery on the Columbia river. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5562 1995–96 |
World War II vet memorialProvides for the creation of a memorial to the veterans of the Second World War. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5580 1995–96 |
Medical transport servicesMedical transport services are added to the statutory list of "limited health services." | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5638 1995–96 |
Native Amer/internatl eductnThe Office of Indian Affairs conducts a comprehensive study of the role of native Americans in international education, cultural exchanges, and the world trade market. The tribes may include other issues and accept gifts and grants. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5645 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5646 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature finds that international student exchange programs are of critical importance to Washington State businesses and citizens wishing to establish relationships in competitive world markets. The Legislature... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5653 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudStatutory responsibility for investigation of public assistance fraud is transferred from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of the Attorney General. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5658 1995–96 |
Felon transfer to prisonA felony offender who is sentenced to a term of more than six months must be committed to a state correctional institution. Felons sentenced to six months or less may be sentenced to jail. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5669 1995–96 |
Acting in course of emplymntThe definition of "acting in the course of employment" is modified to exclude social, recreational, or athletic activities unless the participation is during working hours, the employee is compensated for participation, or the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5670 1995–96 |
Worker's comp/insitutionalzdRevises RCW 51.32.040 relating to industrial insurance benefits during confinement in an institution. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5701 1995–96 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University consist of nine members, one from each congressional district. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5707 1995–96 |
Building code enforcementPromotes the increase of the supply of affordable housing through a program of regulatory reform of the building code enforcement systems in order to place more reliance on the national model code system to encourage... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5708 1995–96 |
Plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5710 1995–96 |
Retirement syst overpaymentsAuthorizes the department to issue an order and notice of assessment specifying the amount due, including interest, to be remitted to the department. Requires notice of the right to appeal. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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