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 5625 1991–92 |
Public works appropriationsMakes appropriations for public works projects. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5656 1991–92 |
Timber areas/pub works loansThe Public Works Board is authorized to provide low interest and interest-free loans to timber impacted areas for construction of new public works facilities that stimulate economic growth or diversification. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5686 1991–92 |
Auction sales by lot noticeRequires an auctioneer or auction company to explicitly notify the audience, orally, that the sale is by lot. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5700 1991–92 |
Regulating small businessesA cap is placed on the monthly late fees charged by DOE on delinquent wastewater permit fee accounts. DOE may charge a monthly fee of not more than 2 percent of the outstanding balance of the delinquent account, excluding penalty fees. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5862 1991–92 |
School construction plansDirects the state board of education to adopt rules and establish procedures governing the preparation and use of modifiable basic plans for school building construction projects for which state assistance funds are provided. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5869 1991–92 |
Ind insur disability paymntsProvides that the amount subject to collection shall bear its proportionate share of attorney's fees and costs. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5874 1991–92 |
Banks as insurance agentsAny bank acting as an insurance agent in a city with less than 5,000 inhabitants can only market insurance products and services to inhabitants of the city in which the bank is located. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5915 1991–92 |
Child care business tax crdtDesignates a formula for computing the tax credit for employers assisting in the provision of child care. Limits the amount of tax credits annually. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6024 1991–92 |
Brewer and winery salesRevises RCW 66.28.010 to provide the expanded sales opportunity. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6025 1991–92 |
Farm worker housing standrdsThe State Building Code Council may adopt, by rule, construction and thermal performance standards for housing that is occupied solely by farmworkers. If such standards are adopted, then the local governing body must comply... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6056 1991–92 |
Fingerprinting of personsRequires fingerprinting of all persons convicted under Title 26 RCW, Domestic Relations. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5147 1991–92 |
Dispute resolution protctionWhen parties to a dispute have a written agreement to mediate, or a court has ordered mediation, any materials submitted or communications made in connection with the mediation are privileged and not subject to disclosure in... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5555 1991–92 |
Timber areas assistanceAssistance is provided to timber impacted communities in the following areas: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The department shall designate a project manager for activities related to timber-impacted regions. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5568 1991–92 |
Hunger/nutritional problemsThe number of eligible women and children served by the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children is increased. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is expanded to provide additional support for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5629 1991–92 |
Animal facilties/illegl actsIt is unlawful for any person to break into or intentionally damage, release, vandalize or steal any property of an animal facility. It is also unlawful for any person to interfere with an owner, operator or employee of an... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5766 1991–92 |
At-risk youth academic excelThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is the lead agency, working with the Employment Security Department, and the Department of Social and Health Services, the State Board for Vocational Education, in developing and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5096 1991–92 |
Agriculture/adverse impactsMission Statement : The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to seek to maintain the economic well-being of the agricultural industry and its dependent rural community in Washington. Agricultural Impact Assessment : The... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5148 1991–92 |
Limited partnershipsA limited partnership is expressly authorized to merge with another limited partnership or with a corporation. The rights of dissenting partners and the procedures through which such rights may be exercised are provided. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 269, 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 5778 1991–92 |
Pesticide damage reportsA person filing a report of loss with the Department of Agriculture is required to cooperate with the department or the department's representative in conducting an investigation of the report. Failure to cooperate will result... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5167 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actA Juvenile Issues Task Force is created to review past legislation and study issues pertinent to juveniles. The task force has 29 members; ten members are legislators, two of which serve as co-chairs with a third co-chair... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5256 1991–92 |
Franchise investment protectThe Franchise Investment Protection Act is amended. The definition of "franchise" is narrowed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 226, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5261 1991–92 |
Fire equipment in schoolsSchool buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, must be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system. The requirement does not apply to school buildings used by less than 50 people for less than 12 hours per week or... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
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