Irv Newhouse
Senator
· Republican
· District 15
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 151995–96 · Senate · R · LD 151993–94 · Senate · R · LD 151991–92 · Senate · R · LD 15
59
Bills as prime sponsor
19
of those became law
374
Bills co-sponsored
6,846
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6190 1991–92 |
Traffic infraction deferralRestricts the deferral to once in a three year period. Declares that a deferral does not affect imposition of monetary penalties. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6205 1991–92 |
Criminal street gangsPrescribes a gross misdemeanor penalty for active participation in a criminal street gang. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5009 1991–92 |
Pesticide record keepingPesticide records must be submitted, when requested, on the form developed jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Labor and Industries. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 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 5007 1991–92 |
Processor liens/milk produceThe definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include dairy products. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5051 1991–92 |
No firearms in capitol bldgsA person may not possess, carry, transport, or convey any firearm while in certain government buildings located on the west state capitol campus grounds. A violation of this provision is a misdemeanor. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 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 5123 1991–92 |
Firearms/judicial procedingsA person may not knowingly possess or knowingly control a firearm in a building used regularly for judicial proceedings, or in those rooms that are being used for judicial proceedings in other buildings. This prohibition does... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | 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 |
| SB 5293 1991–92 |
Debt adjusting prohibitionFor-profit debt adjusting services shall not be permitted in Washington State. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5317 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsThe Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University. The center is created to provide leadership in research, extension and resident instruction programs to sustain... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5334 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine purchsProvides that policies issued after January 1, 1992, may not limit purchase of prescription medicines to a designated pharmacy. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5387 1991–92 |
Beer alcohol content labelngMicrobreweries that produce less than 60,000 barrels of malt beverages in a calendar year are exempt from rules requiring brewers to state the alcohol content of malt beverages on individual containers. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5397 1991–92 |
Privacy of common carrierThe Privacy Act does not apply to caller ID services, including enhanced 911 emergency service, operated by a common carrier and approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5410 1991–92 |
Civil infractions enforcmntIn the case of civil penalties levied under the pesticide statutes administered by the Department of Agriculture, and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, agricultural labor, and the industrial insurance program... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5436 1991–92 |
Conservation areas/excise txThis tax is eliminated for any county which has not imposed the tax before the effective date of the act. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5467 1991–92 |
Liquor labeling/advertisingProhibits the board from establishing rules that impede interstate commerce or require state-specific labeling. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5479 1991–92 |
Yakima criminal justice faclMakes an appropriation of three million dollars to provide a grant to the city of Yakima for the construction of a new criminal justice facility. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5502 1991–92 |
Election challenge time limtAny action to void an election must be commenced within 30 days of the date of the election. Any lawsuit against a municipal corporation or public official challenging the outcome of an election authorizing the issuance of... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5519 1991–92 |
Stampede Pass rail lineThe Department of Transportation is to enter into negotiations with the Burlington Northern Railroad for the purchase of the Stampede Pass rail line if the railroad files for abandonment of the line. The department is... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5523 1991–92 |
Minimum wage tip creditTips received by tipped employees may be used, at the discretion of an employer, to satisfy up to 50 percent of the state's minimum wage requirement. The amount of tip money used for this purpose may not exceed the amount of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5539 1991–92 |
Private property rightsRevises notice requirements to landowners by agencies proposing rules which would restrict the property rights of landowners. Provides that private property shall not be taken or damaged for private or public use unless the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5556 1991–92 |
Apprentices/prevailing wagesRevises provisions for prevailing rates for apprentice workers. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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