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 6023 1991–92 |
Intrntl trde in frst prodctsThe enabling statutes for CINTRAFOR are amended: 1) to place more emphasis on research and analysis for secondary forest products manufacturing; and 2) to coordinate, develop, and disseminate market and technical information... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6330 1991–92 |
Drivers' license susp/revokThe statute which sets forth the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license is clarified for crimes in the third degree. A person who drives while suspended or revoked, but who is eligible for reinstatement, is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6386 1991–92 |
Radon testing in residencesBeginning July 1, 1992, at the time of final inspection of all new single family and ground floor units in multifamily residential buildings, the local government building inspector shall provide a radon measurement device.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5116 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6010 1991–92 |
Church day cares/B&O exemptnThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by a church that is exempt from property tax. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6074 1991–92 |
Unemployment insuranceExtended timber unemployment compensation benefits are available to eligible workers who have a benefit year beginning after January 1, 1989. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6086 1991–92 |
Vet affairs advisory cmmtteeMembership on the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is increased from 15 to 17. The Soldiers' Home and Colony at Orting and the Veterans' Home at Retsil each have a representative (up to three may be nominated by the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6184 1991–92 |
Real estate brokers/salesThe Director of Licensing is required to institute a program of real estate education that includes the establishment of minimum levels of ongoing education for licensees and the development and implementation of curricula... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 92, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6212 1991–92 |
Fruit commission assessmentsThe cap on the assessment that may be levied by the Tree Fruit Commission on producers of soft tree fruit is increased from $12 to $18 per 2,000 pounds of fruit except for cherries and pears. The cap for cherries is increased... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6221 1991–92 |
West. Wash. pheasant huntingA full season western Washington pheasant permit is valid for a maximum of ten pheasants. A juvenile pheasant permit is valid for a maximum of five pheasants. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6289 1991–92 |
Fax/phone use at hearingsIf possible, a rule-making agency must accept comments by telefacsimile transmission or telephonic communication if suitable equipment is available. Appropriate telephone numbers must be included in the notice of a rule... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6292 1991–92 |
Brewer and winery salesLicensed brewers are authorized to obtain a beer or wine retailers' license for on-premise consumption at the brewery or domestic winery. The alcoholic beverages that are not produced by the brewery are required to be... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6326 1991–92 |
Award for excellenceRecipients selecting the academic grant shall be reimbursed for tuition and fees up to 45 quarter and 30 semester credits. A single rate of reimbursement per credit hour is established and shall not exceed the resident,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6027 1991–92 |
Horticultural researchThe Director of Agriculture, with advice from an advisory committee, may establish a surcharge of up to 20 percent onto the nursery dealer license fee. The surcharge will range between $5 and $20 per year depending upon the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5524 1991–92 |
Free hospital tax limitsSales to hospitals which do not charge patients for health care of items reasonably necessary for the operation of and the provision of health care by the hospital are exempt from sales and use tax. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5526 1991–92 |
Employee noncompetitn agreemEmployee noncompetition agreements entered into after December 31, 1992, are void and unenforceable by any court of this state unless: (a) The agreement is entered into on the initial employment of the employee by the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5666 1991–92 |
Salmon/steelhead protectionThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife shall remove or destroy nonendangered marine mammals which prey upon salmon or steelhead. The departments shall pursue all available options to gain authority to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5807 1991–92 |
Water rights transfersA right to groundwater that can be used only on a seasonal basis may be transferred or changed to a right that can be used throughout the year without loss of priority. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6011 1991–92 |
Desert Storm veteran beneftsThe general definition of "period of war" is expanded to include the period beginning on August 2, 1990 and ending on an undetermined date, designated as "Desert Storm" or any operation following from it. A similar change is... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6022 1991–92 |
Intrntl marketing centerThe IMPACT program is reestablished at Washington State University with a new sunset date of June 30, 1996. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6052 1991–92 |
Coastal crab fishery studyThe Washington Department of Fisheries, along with the states of Oregon and California, shall conduct a coastal dungeness crab fishing study through the auspices of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The study is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6121 1991–92 |
Patient information/recordsInformation and records of a deceased mental patient may be disclosed to a patient's next of kin, guardian, or conservator in the event of the patient's death. The personal representative of the deceased has all the rights of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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