Jack Metcalf
Senator
· Republican
· District 10
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · Senate · R · LD 10
63
Bills as prime sponsor
7
of those became law
107
Bills co-sponsored
1,488
Recorded votes
3.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 |
| SB 6132 1991–92 |
Shellfish protectionExisting laws authorizing creation of shellfish protection districts are revised. Duplicative provisions of existing law are repealed. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6357 1991–92 |
Solid waste and recyclingProvisions relating to a limitation on local government selection of solid waste facility vendors are moved to the correct sections of law addressing this subject. Grammatical changes are made to provisions of the 1991... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5675 1991–92 |
Skagit river salmon restortnThe Director of the Department of Fisheries shall present a Skagit River salmon recovery plan to the Legislature by December 31, 1992. The plan shall utilize both hatchery technology and natural salmon spawning in order to... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 88, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6321 1991–92 |
Whistleblower programsThe terms "improper governmental action," "local government," "retaliatory action," and "emergency" are defined. Every local government employee has the right to report information concerning improper governmental actions. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5069 1991–92 |
Underage intoxication stndrdThe per se standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. The new standard is: (1) any amount more than 0.04 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath; or (2) any amount more than 0.04 percent or more by weight... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 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 5302 1991–92 |
Salmon production emphasisThe production of salmon is the primary mission of the Department of Fisheries. During times when the department faces budget cutbacks, the production of salmon shall not be reduced. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5375 1991–92 |
Teachers masters degree elimThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. The initial certificate is valid for seven years and may be reinstated pursuant to State Board of Education rules. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5457 1991–92 |
HIV/employer notificationIf the absence of HIV infection is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job in question, any person who knows or should have known that they are infected with HIV must notify their employer or the principal... | Linda Smith (R-18) | 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 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6080 1991–92 |
Voters' pamphlet statementsThe Attorney General's summary of a ballot measure must include a summary of any sections of law to be repealed. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6201 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyA "taking" of private property for public use occurs whenever the state or a local governmental entity implements a scheme regulating the use of land which causes the assessed value or the fair market value immediately prior... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6262 1991–92 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory definitions relating to erotic materials, court determination, prosecution and exemptions are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution to minors of materials which are... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6293 1991–92 |
Puget Sound salmon harvestThe director shall increase the opportunity for recreational fishermen to harvest chinook salmon in Puget Sound to make restitution for past errors in catch accounting between treaty Indian fishermen and non-Indian... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6304 1991–92 |
Outdoor burning/rural areasPermit requirements for burning of yard and garden debris in nonurbanized areas by the property owner or his/her designee shall not apply to fires containing combustible materials of four feet or less in diameter. A burning... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6315 1991–92 |
Solid fuel burning devicesA legislative task force is created for the purpose of reviewing current federal and state testing and certification procedures for solid fuel burning devices. The task force shall conduct a pilot study for new testing and... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6364 1991–92 |
Fraudulent document useThe Washington State Patrol organized crime advisory board is directed to report by January 1, 1993 on all aspects of the impact of identification document fraud and the efficacy of a state policy that drivers' licenses and... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6470 1991–92 |
Emergency reserve fundAn emergency reserve fund is established. Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the State Treasurer is directed to transfer into the fund, without appropriation, a specified percentage of general fund-state revenues. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5130 1991–92 |
Wildlife dept reorganizationThe Department of Wildlife is divided into two major programs for the purposes of funding: the consumptive programs, consisting of hunting, fishing and trapping; and the nonconsumptive programs such as habitat and research.... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5195 1991–92 |
1989 valuation/1991 prop taxFor 1991 taxes, the county assessor is required to use the 1989 assessed value of real property instead of the 1990 assessed value if directed by a resolution of the county legislative authority pursuant to a determination by... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
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