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 6044 1993–94 |
Native American residencyMembers of 32 specific native American tribes, whose traditional boundaries include part of the state of Washington, or whose tribe was granted reserved lands within the state, shall be considered residents of Washington for... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6065 1993–94 |
Defaulting defendent/costsCosts, not to exceed $100, may be imposed upon a defendant to cover the expense of preparing and serving a warrant for failure of the defendant to appear at court. These costs constitute a judgment against the defendant at the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6111 1993–94 |
Ethics for state officrs/empThe laws prescribing ethical standards for state employees and statutory definitions pertaining to those laws are consolidated into a single chapter which applies to all branches of state government except where an individual... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6143 1993–94 |
Retirement service creditMembers who have failed to meet statutory deadlines for restoring service credit, for establishing allowable membership service not previously credited, or for restoring service credit represented by a lump sum payment in lieu... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6438 1993–94 |
Running start programPublic institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate degrees may participate in the Running Start program. This option may provide access to students in geographical areas not served by a community or technical college. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6585 1993–94 |
Veterans' tuition exemptionsThe tuition and fees exemption for Vietnam veterans and Persian Gulf veterans is extended to June 30, 1997. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6096 1993–94 |
Milk and milk productsRedundant definitions, confusing language requirements and unnecessary standards which contradict the pasteurized milk ordinance (PMO) are removed. Enforcement of the PMO or more strict standards is a requirement for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 143, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6195 1993–94 |
Publ employ relations commisThe language establishing a procedure for PERC to prevent unfair labor practices is simplified. PERC is authorized, once it is determined that someone is engaging in an unfair labor practice, to immediately petition a superior... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6573 1993–94 |
Manufacturing tax impactThe Department of Revenue is required to study the current state tax structure as it applies to manufacturers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6067 1993–94 |
State magistrates' associatnThe "Washington State Magistrates' Association" is changed to the "Washington State District and Municipal Court Judges' Association." The annual meeting of the association may be scheduled by the governing board. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6371 1993–94 |
Higher ed degree-granting auA new account in the tuition recovery trust fund is created to ensure consistent financial protection for both degree and non-degree seeking students attending private vocational schools. Currently the fund covers only... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6426 1993–94 |
Electronic access/govrn infoThe Public Disclosure Commission shall design a program for public electronic access to public legislative documents by January 1, 1995. The public information access policy task force is created. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6481 1993–94 |
Higher ed feesThe services and activities fee process is changed so that both the governing board and the S&A fee committee must give express approval to any shifting of S&A fee moneys once the budget for those moneys has been established. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6291 1993–94 |
Water rights processingTo catch up on the backlog of water right applications, the department is to expedite processing applications in areas of no known shortage and to promptly deny applications in areas of known shortage. The date of priority of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| SB 5102 1993–94 |
Grays Harbor Community CollgAn appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund is given to Grays Harbor College for the biennium ending June 30, 1993 to fund 225 FTE students for winter and spring quarters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5127 1993–94 |
Retirement system leavesPublic employees who take leave to engage in labor relations activities are explicitly authorized to receive service credit for purposes of the public employee retirement system. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5129 1993–94 |
Educational service distrctsEducational service districts are authorized to provide services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not conflict with other... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5156 1993–94 |
AFDC/student eligibilityFull-time students under 20 years of age, and reasonably expected to complete high school or vocational/technical training are eligible for assistance. Earnings of the full-time student shall be disregarded for purposes of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5171 1993–94 |
Debts owed state/collectionState agencies are required to assign all contractual debts that are 90 days or more past due to a licensed collection agency. The assignment must comply with the personal services contracts law, which requires competitive... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5198 1993–94 |
Wild salmon protectionBeginning January 1, 1995 all hatchery produced coho and chinook salmon shall be marked in an easily observable conspicuous manner. Beginning January 1, 1998 it shall be unlawful to harvest a wild chinook salmon, a wild coho... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5234 1993–94 |
Vacancies in elective officeWhen a vacancy exists for one of three county commissioner positions, the vacancy is filled in accordance with Article II, Section 15 of the State Constitution. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5242 1993–94 |
Incest law revisions"Ancestor" includes direct lineal ancestors and aunts and uncles. "Descendant" means direct lineal descendants, adopted children, and stepchildren under 18 years of age. Incest in the first degree where one person is less than... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5246 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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