Jim Matson
Senator
· Republican
· District 14
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · Senate · R · LD 14
32
Bills as prime sponsor
5
of those became law
80
Bills co-sponsored
1,488
Recorded votes
28.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6397 1991–92 |
Work opportunities programThe Washington Work Opportunities Program is created. The program is administered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) through a contract for services with private sector vendors. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6436 1991–92 |
Video card gamesAuthorizes video card games by businesses primarily engaged in the selling of food or drink for consumption on the premises. Requires the games to have a minimum payout of eighty percent of the amounts played into the machine.... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6323 1991–92 |
Public records accessThe Community Economic Revitalization Board statute is added to the list of those programs currently exempt under the Public Records Disclosure Act and thereby exempt from public inspection and copying. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6400 1991–92 |
System improvements mitigatnProhibits duplication of mitigation for system improvements. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6340 1991–92 |
HMO coinsuranceThe provision for coinsurance to health maintenance organizations is returned. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6316 1991–92 |
Foot care services coverageRequires treatment of the human foot by licensed podiatric physicians, osteopathic physicians, or medical physicians. | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 5385 1991–92 |
Land development regulationsDevelopers and purchasers are responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Land Development Act. The Department of Licensing is eliminated as the enforcement agency. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5097 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. The definition of agricultural activity is changed from the activities associated with growing crops to the condition or... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5797 1991–92 |
Diminshed private propertyOwners of real property have a cause of action for all governmental acts that diminish the value of or damage their property. Litigation expenses are recoverable. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5263 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksThe five-year period when local sensitive area requirements may apply to in-place upgraded tanks is removed. Tanks that meet state, federal and local standards for tank upgrading and installation are exempt from having to meet... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5534 1991–92 |
Water discharge permit feesA "cap" on the fees paid by municipalities for wastewater facility permits is removed. Permit fees are to be established in amounts to recover fee eligible expenses provided for in existing law, except for indirect and... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5091 1991–92 |
Criminal justice enhancementMakes an appropriation of one million dollars to the department of community development to provide a grant to Yakima county for criminal justice enhancement. Declares an emergency and takes effect immediately. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5117 1991–92 |
Signatur requirmnts/init/refObtaining a pro rata share of the necessary minimum number of signatures in each congressional district shall be required if the proposed amendment to Article II, Section 1 of the State Constitution is approved and ratified at... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5122 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe Attorney General is required to develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991 to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. The... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5125 1991–92 |
Private detective licensingApplicants for a private detective license must meet the following requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a citizen or resident alien; 3) cannot have had a felony conviction within the last ten years; 4) be employed... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5160 1991–92 |
Clear Creek dam rebuildingMakes an appropriation of one million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars to rebuild the Clear Creek dam. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5173 1991–92 |
Death penalty/certain rpistsA person who commits rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first degree must be sentenced to death if: 1) the person has been previously convicted of either rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5175 1991–92 |
Unlicensed contractorsIncreases the levels of offense for crimes by unlicensed contractors from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor offense. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5176 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksState and local agencies must award a public contract for public works to the lowest responsible resident bidder whose bid does not exceed 10 percent over the lowest responsible nonresident bidder. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5186 1991–92 |
Mobile home park land useCities, towns, municipal corporations and counties that require downzoning of mobile home parks, that require payment of relocation expenses under RCW 59.21 or that provide for low-income affordable housing as part of any land... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5187 1991–92 |
Mobile home insurnce procedsMobile home owners who are tenants in a mobile home park are required to make repairs to their mobile home or remove the mobile home prior to receiving payment from an insurance company for the loss. The landlord must verify... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5206 1991–92 |
Search and rescue fundingThe Legislature recognizes the efforts of the 8,000 volunteers in Washington State who are active in search and rescue operations. Volunteer emergency management worker, search and rescue worker, and official search and rescue... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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