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 5228 1991–92 |
Extraordinary leg sessionsDuring any extraordinary session, the expense and mileage allowance for legislative members is reduced by 10 percent during the first five days, 20 percent the next 10 days, and 25 percent during the remainder of the special... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5343 1991–92 |
Game fish mitigationThe Legislature declares that it is public policy to provide a method to allow the private propagation, production and enhancement of fish to aid in mitigation, and that entities that are required to mitigate for fish loss may... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5544 1991–92 |
Private mailbox/corporationsFor purposes of communicating by mail, the Secretary of State may permit a corporation to use the address of a commercial mail receiving agency that rents private mailboxes. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5818 1991–92 |
Property tax assessmentThe county legislative authority may provide that property be assessed at a level that is lower than 100 percent of fair market value for local property taxes. The state levy is not affected. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5845 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment taxationA tax is imposed on the retail sale or use of adult entertainment materials and services at the rate of 18.5 percent. The tax is in addition to the 6.5 percent retail sales tax on adult entertainment materials. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5891 1991–92 |
Woodstove restrictionsPersons over 62 years old who burn wood as a source of heat in their residences are exempt from certain provisions of state and local woodstove burning bans. The exemptions from the woodstove burning bans apply to the first... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5940 1991–92 |
Electronic gambling devicesThe state lottery is prohibited from using electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which do not require a printed ticket. The authorization for charitable casino nights is eliminated. | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6002 1991–92 |
Volunteer service/immunityVolunteers, including unpaid directors, officers, or trustees, are immune from civil liability for their acts or omissions which result in damage or injury. The volunteer must have been performing services for a nonprofit... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6036 1991–92 |
Environ. policies reviewThe temporary Commission on Environmental Strategies is created. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6160 1991–92 |
Forest land baseForest landowners may charge an access fee and still have limited liability. A right to practice forestry is established by expanding the protection from nuisance lawsuits in a manner similar to those allowed for agricultural... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6162 1991–92 |
Shoreline management policyLocal government zoning ordinances are included in the implementation of the state's policy to manage shorelines. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6183 1991–92 |
Security of dogsState or local government may not prevent a dog owner from using an electronic locating collar to protect the dog from loss. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6257 1991–92 |
Wildlife/recreation landsLegislative findings are made regarding acquisition of areas for wildlife and recreation, and the need for an increase in funding for operation and maintenance of such lands and facilities. The state wildlife and recreation... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6310 1991–92 |
Tropical hardwood productsAfter December 31, 1992, the Department of General Administration and cities, counties or taxing districts will not buy any products made from tropical hardwoods. The Department of General Administration shall adopt rules... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6350 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6355 1991–92 |
Natural resources resurveyThe Department of Natural Resources shall, in the process of resurveying lands to establish boundaries, use methods that recognize "bona fide rights." If land is resurveyed by the department, the survey may not impair bona... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6356 1991–92 |
Natural resources resurveyLandowners may challenge resurveys through arbitration or mediation with the Department of Natural Resources. If the landowner's rights are found to have been negatively affected, the department will compensate the landowner... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6358 1991–92 |
Litter control/recycling actThe findings and purposes of the Litter Control Act are expanded to include recognition of the need for waste reduction, the state's highest waste management priority. The following categories of products are added to those... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6421 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste managementLegislative intent provisions are modified regarding operation of hazardous waste facilities by cross-referencing specific provisions of the hazardous waste management statutes, rather than the entire chapter. Department of... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6459 1991–92 |
Storm water pollutionThe special committee on government storm water pollution and liability is created. It is composed of eight legislative members, and representatives of local government, state agencies, environmental groups, and bottomland owners. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6084 1991–92 |
DSHS interviews of childrenWhen investigating allegations of child abuse or neglect, the department shall videotape all interviews conducted with children whenever a law enforcement officer is not present. Language concerning a 1989 report by the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6119 1991–92 |
Mining reclamationThe Legislature recognizes that the extraction of minerals is an essential activity which may produce some environmental damage and that comprehensive regulation of mining through reclamation is necessary to prevent or... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6501 1991–92 |
Elected officials' salariesProvides that pay raises for state officials shall not take effect unless raises provided for teachers and state employees are implemented. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 5957 1991–92 |
Higher ed/operating budgetBeginning with the 1992-93 fiscal year the state operating budget for higher education shall be increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the general fund state operating budget for higher education is at or... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6468 1991–92 |
Elected officials term limitLimits the terms of the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and congressional representatives. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
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