Janice Niemi
Senator
· Democrat
· District 43
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · D · LD 431991–92 · Senate · D · LD 43
39
Bills as prime sponsor
7
of those became law
166
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
16.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5574 1991–92 |
Nonprofit hospitals tax exmpNo business and occupation tax deduction is allowed for nonprofit hospitals unless the hospital provided charity care in the reporting period in an amount equal to or exceeding 1.5 percent of total patient revenue of the... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5602 1991–92 |
Timber impact area facilityThe Legislature finds that the state's economic development efforts can be enhanced by providing "federal timber impact areas" with support for public facility improvements which are necessary to achieve long-term economic... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5603 1991–92 |
Legal advertising in mediaThe requirement to publish notice of laws authorizing state debts is eliminated. Newspaper notices required under this act must be supplemented with an equivalent amount of radio and television advertisements. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5604 1991–92 |
Forest lands regulationProvides that applications for Class II, III, and IV forest practices shall be charged a forest practices fee. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5605 1991–92 |
Basic health plan/med assistRevises expenditure limits for the basic health plan trust account. Requires individuals to complete the eligibility determination process prior to enrollment in the plan. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5606 1991–92 |
Fire services fund/fireworksCreates the fire services trust fund and specifies the approved expenditures from the fund. Revises annual fees for fireworks dealers. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5607 1991–92 |
Nonprofit corp filing feesIncreases fees for nonprofit corporation filings. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5608 1991–92 |
Water discharge feesA limit on the fee paid by municipalities for domestic wastewater facility permits is removed. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5609 1991–92 |
Hydraulic projects permt feeHydraulic permit applications shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $1000 for commercial activity requiring Corps of Engineers permits, $650 for other commercial activity, $50 for noncommercial activity, and $25 for... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5631 1991–92 |
Osteopathic medicine/surgeryRevises osteopathic medicine and surgery statutes. Provides for the issuance of an inactive license. Provides for practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery upon supervision for students enrolled in an accredited school, for... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5642 1991–92 |
HIV insurance programDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1991, for the health insurance coverage. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | 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 5668 1991–92 |
Mental health providersThe Legislature intends that licensed service providers under the Community Mental Health Act pay salaries adequate to recruit and retain qualified personnel. Nothing in the act should be construed to unduly limit the ability... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5671 1991–92 |
Commun mental health progrmsExisting Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements regarding community mental health programs under Chapter 71.24 RCW are expanded to include employment services. Employment services include supported... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5710 1991–92 |
Physician asst/podiatrc careThe current prohibition allowing physician assistants to practice podiatry is repealed. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5740 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comCreates a state commission on African-American affairs to examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African-Americans and make recommendations with respect to desirable changes in program and law.... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5752 1991–92 |
Limited casualty programIncreases the maximum deductible from five hundred to fifteen hundred dollars per year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5754 1991–92 |
Dental hygienist servicesLegislative intent declares that the current supervisory requirement restricts public access to dental hygiene services, restricts competition and establishes a monopoly within the state. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5761 1991–92 |
Hospice program extensionThe termination of the hospice program is eliminated. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5774 1991–92 |
Alcohl/drug treatmnt/pregncyPromotes the establishment of local programs to help facilitate a woman's entry into alcohol or drug treatment before, during, and immediately after pregnancy. Establishes four pilot demonstration projects. Makes an... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5785 1991–92 |
Weights and measuresAll weighing and measuring devices and instruments used in commerce must be licensed by the Department of Agriculture. The Director of Agriculture is authorized to adopt by rule a schedule of license fees for each type or... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5792 1991–92 |
Chiropractic peer reviewA peer review committee is established composed of one licensed chiropractor from each of the state's congressional districts plus one representative of the health care industry. The committee is to be selected by the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5793 1991–92 |
Architect registrationAuthorizes application for registration within ten years after July 28, 1985. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5794 1991–92 |
Hospital B&O tax deductionNo business and occupation tax deduction is allowed for public or nonprofit hospitals unless the hospital provided charity care in the reporting period in an amount equal to or exceeding 1.5 percent of total patient revenue of... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5813 1991–92 |
Denturitry practice regulatnRequires certification to practice denturitry. Specifies the permissible practice of a denturist. Creates a state denturist advisory committee. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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