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 5828 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditEstablishes a schedule for notification to public employees of accumulated service credit. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5856 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/mental illnessDirects the department to develop and implement two four-year pilot projects to integrate the delivery of existing and new services for eligible developmentally disabled citizens. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5859 1991–92 |
Health professionals regultnMost of the health care professions having independent practice or disciplinary boards are subject to review of the Secretary of Health. The boards not affected are hearing aid dispensers, funeral directors and nursing home... | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5867 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsPrescribes the collective bargaining rights of employees and employers in the agricultural industry and protects the rights of the public in connection with labor disputes. Creates the state agricultural labor relations board.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5883 1991–92 |
Campaign financing limitatnEstablishes criteria for eligibility to receive payments under the provisions of the chapter. Provides expenditure limits for candidates under agreement, including limitations on expenditures from personal or family funds.... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5888 1991–92 |
Education funding formulaRevises the basic education funding formula. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5897 1991–92 |
Denturitry practice regulatnRequires certification to practice denturitry. Specifies the permissible practice of a denturist. Creates a state board of denturitry. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5900 1991–92 |
Surplus property/sheltersEstablishes conditions to be met prior to donations of surplus property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5901 1991–92 |
Transportation growthRevises the transportation elements of the comprehensive plans. Authorizes grants to local jurisdictions to conduct a community assessment process. Creates the community assessment fund. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5937 1991–92 |
Comm colleges excess leviesAuthorizes the levy to be used for the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and library books for the community college district. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5947 1991–92 |
Fire protection contractsThe ability of cities and state agencies to contract for fire service to state facilities is retained. The provision which required an appropriation to DCD is repealed. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5970 1991–92 |
Budget stabilization accountProvides that money in the budget stabilization account may be appropriated by a majority of the members elected to each house of the legislature. Specifies economic hardship as an approved purpose for the appropriation. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5983 1991–92 |
Metro municipal councilsReduces the size of metropolitan councils and restructures the composition of the councils. Retains existing compositions until January 1, 1992. Provides for the compensation of council members. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6009 1991–92 |
Funding drivers' educationRevises funding for driver's education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6018 1991–92 |
Pension board membershipsAuthorizes the inclusion of retired fire fighters as members of the firemen's pension board. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6019 1991–92 |
Retirement law correctionsMakes technical corrections to chapter 35, Laws of 1991. Repeals provisions of chapter 41.26, 41.32, and 41.40 RCW. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6020 1991–92 |
Pension fund designationProvides for the simplification of the designation of funds established for use by the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system. Repeals RCW 41.50.225. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5395 1991–92 |
Biennial budget 1989-91The 1989-91 second supplemental appropriations act is provided. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1991 |
| SB 5669 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund priortiesThe Legislature finds it is a major duty of regional support networks (RSN) to plan and develop community support systems for mentally ill persons which have housing and housing support at their center. RSNs are added to the... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5670 1991–92 |
Children's mental healthLegislative intent regarding the community mental health program is expanded to promote the early identification of mentally ill children and ensure that they receive mental health care and treatment which is appropriate to... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5667 1991–92 |
Evaluation/treatment accessBy November 1, 1991, RSNs must submit procedures and agreements to the state to assure local access to sufficient additional local evaluation and treatment facilities to meet existing legal requirements, while reducing... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, 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 5332 1991–92 |
Residential care/disabledEvery five years DSHS and other state agencies that operate institutions must conduct an inventory of all real property not needed for resident care. The department must report the results of the inventory to the House of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5632 1991–92 |
Ocularist apprenticeshipThe state ocularist advisory committee is formed to assist the Secretary of Health in implementation of the chapter. The committee shall be composed of one medical doctor, one licensed ocularist and one employee of the... | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 180, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5204 1991–92 |
Practical nurse licensureIndividuals who represent themselves as licensed practical nurses are required to submit evidence of their qualifications to the Board of Practical Nursing. The board is directed to meet at least quarterly to conduct business... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
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