Albert Bauer
Senator
· Democrat
· District 49
· most recent term 1999–00
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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 5359 1991–92 |
Out-of-state teacher retirmtService in an out-of-state teachers' public school retirement system may be used in determining the age at which a member of the Teachers' Retirement System may retire. The benefit a member receives will be actuarially reduced... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5745 1991–92 |
Special amusement games licnThe Gambling Commission's existing regulations regarding the permissible location of amusement games are codified, to include: agricultural fairs; civic centers of a county, city or town; world's fairs; annual civic festivals;... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5008 1991–92 |
Pac NW economic regionThe Pacific Northwest Economic Region is established. The state of Washington agrees to participate in the new regional organization. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5184 1991–92 |
Work force training/eductionThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have nine voting members. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5476 1991–92 |
Milk marketingIt is the policy of the state to promote orderly marketing of commodities such as milk, in order to eliminate economic waste and destructive trade practices. To accomplish this goal, the Director of Agriculture is given the... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5477 1991–92 |
Women's Air Forc/merch marinAn individual who had active service as a member of the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots or on a merchant vessel and who has received a certificate of release or discharge from active duty is included in the general... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5504 1991–92 |
Student teaching centersThe State Board of Education, from appropriated funds, establishes a network of student teaching centers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5873 1991–92 |
Insurance/retired sch emplysRetired and disabled school district employees may continue their participation in any insurance plans and contracts after retirement or disablement in the same manner as state employees. Premiums for coverage shall be... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 254, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5110 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5332 1991–92 |
Residential care/disabledEvery five years DSHS and other state agencies that operate institutions must conduct an inventory of all real property not needed for resident care. The department must report the results of the inventory to the House of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5474 1991–92 |
Children data collection sysAn interagency task force is created to plan a state system for the efficient collection and reporting of data about conditions affecting the education and well-being of children. The task force is coordinated and staffed by... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 235, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5475 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges, may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, 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 5245 1991–92 |
State energy policy develpmtThe Washington State Energy Office (WSEO) is directed to develop a state energy strategy. In developing the strategy, the WSEO is to consult with other state agencies, the Northwest Power Planning Council, the Bonneville Power... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5264 1991–92 |
Community/urban forestry prgThe Department of Natural Resources may establish and maintain a community and urban forestry program. The department will advise, encourage and assist municipalities, counties and other public and private entities in the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5501 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon lic trnsfrThe Director of Fisheries shall study the need for changing licensing requirements for minimum salmon landings and the sale or transfer of commercial salmon licenses, and shall report to the Legislature by January 1, 1992. The... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5520 1991–92 |
Wine shipment permitsWine manufacturers in states which afford Washington wineries an equal reciprocal shipping privilege may ship, for personal use and not for resale, no more than two cases of wine of its own manufacture per year to any adult... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5041 1991–92 |
Motorcycle audio headset useMotorcyclists will be permitted to wear a helmet with built-in headsets or earphones as approved by the Washington State Patrol. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, 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 5047 1991–92 |
Designating a state tartanA Washington State tartan is designated consisting of blue, white, yellow, red and black bands on a green background. The Secretary of State is authorized to register the tartan with the Scottish Tartan Society in Comrie,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5779 1991–92 |
Deaf/blind schools approprtnThe School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind are allowed to receive their money directly through the state operating budget. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, 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 5381 1991–92 |
Veterinarians/legend drugsVeterinarians are permitted to fill prescriptions for legend drugs issued by another veterinarian. The dispensing of such drugs shall be limited to no more than 5 percent of the total proportion of dosage units dispensed... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
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