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 5849 1993–94 |
Dairy animal feeding operatnProvisions of federal regulation that pertain to dairy farms are placed into state statute. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5883 1993–94 |
Running start programThe reimbursement from school districts to community or technical colleges for students in the Running Start program will be calculated and allocated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in accordance with applicable... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5903 1993–94 |
Community/technical collegesFunds for high school students attending technical or community college programs established by an interlocal agreement will be allocated directly to the participating college by the Superintendent of Public Instruction unless... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5556 1993–94 |
Blind, deaf, sensory impairdThe mandatory requirement that the Department of Social and Health Services provide services if the state schools for the blind, deaf, and sensory impaired request services, is deleted. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5878 1993–94 |
Comm college posttenure revwThe community college tenured faculty performance review and evaluation statute is repealed. The community and technical college system is directed to establish a process for periodic post-tenure review of faculty through the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5082 1993–94 |
Poultry farming regulationsLegislative recognition is given that raising ratites is an agricultural pursuit. Ratites are included in the definition of poultry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5368 1993–94 |
Vessels/sales tax exemptionSales of vessels to residents of foreign countries for use outside the state are exempt from sales and use taxes if the vessel is not used in this state for more than 45 days and the nonresident provides an exemption... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5889 1993–94 |
Teacher profess developmentThe Superintendent of Public Instruction shall award grants for the 1993-95 biennium for not more than six but no fewer than four pilot regional collaborative development school projects that shall be operated through existing... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5432 1993–94 |
Discrimination/home mortgageThe Supervisor of Banking and Supervisor of Savings and Loan Associations are directed to perform a study of discrimination based on race and national origin in home mortgage lending after 1990. The study is to (1) address the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5487 1993–94 |
Agister liensThe process of perfecting an agister lien is modified. An agister must post notice of the lien on the premises where the animal or animals are being kept, send a copy of the posted lien notice to the owner, and conduct a UCC... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5126 1993–94 |
Cape Shoalwater landmarkReference to the Cape Shoalwater "light" is changed to "tower." | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5265 1993–94 |
Funeral expensesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to consider the assets of parents or children when determining whether or not the state will assume responsibility for costs associated with the funeral and interment of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5351 1993–94 |
Retired teachers/death benefIf a TRS I member who has been determined by the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems to be disabled selects a joint and survivor option and dies before the first payment becomes due, the member's beneficiary will... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 12, 1993 |
| SB 5401 1993–94 |
Political telemarketingPersons who engage in political telemarketing are required to disclose the sponsor's name and a statement indicating the candidate on whose behalf the advertising is being done. Telemarketing means a non-random, organized... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 1993 |
| SB 5956 1993–94 |
Ethics in government/campaigA Commission on Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices is established. The commission shall study and make recommendations on legislation to: (a) promote public trust and confidence in government; (b) promote fair... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1993 |
Mar 12, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 6054 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe act is intended to expand the chiropractic scope of practice only with regard to adjustment of extremities in connection with a spinal adjustment. Chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include the diagnosis or... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 3, 1992 |
| SB 5510 1991–92 |
Retirement/ withdrawn contriMembers of the public employees' retirement system may restore withdrawn contributions in annual installments. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5728 1991–92 |
Land use threshold determntnThreshold determinations shall be completed within 15 days, if possible, but under no circumstances go beyond 60 days. If no agency decision is reached after 60 days, the threshold determination shall be automatically approved. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6401 1991–92 |
Corridor designationsIt is clarified that open space corridors within and between urban growth areas that are privately owned be identified in the comprehensive plan only if the city or county acquires a sufficient interest to prevent the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6085 1991–92 |
Water/sewer extension reviewThe members of a boundary review board may not initiate a review of the extension of permanent water or sewer service by a city, town, or special purpose district outside of its existing boundaries if (1) the affected area is... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6093 1991–92 |
Pesticide application notifnPesticide Sensitive Registry The Department of Agriculture is to develop a list of pesticide-sensitive individuals. Individuals to be included on the list must have a documented pesticide sensitivity and must complete a form... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
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