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 6547 1993–94 |
Mental health systms auditngThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a single project to streamline accountability systems for mental health programs by: identifying rules; monitoring functions and other requirements leading to... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5117 1993–94 |
Municipal courtsEstablishes procedures for enumeration of judges when a municipal court is terminated. Establishes requirements for the election of municipal court judges. Deletes authorization for local courts to exercise discretion in... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5201 1993–94 |
Naturopathic pilot programThe Health Care Authority must establish a pilot project to determine if the availability of naturopathic care would result in improved health and cost savings. The pilot program is open to state employees covered by the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5202 1993–94 |
Hysterectomy/informed consntRequires the physicians to obtain a verbal and written informed consent. Requires insurers to consider cost implications of the requirement in establishing rates of provider payment. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5206 1993–94 |
Health care reformEstablishes health care policy that will reduce and stabilize costs, assure access for all residents, improve the public's health, and ensure that health care cost increases do not endanger business viability. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5238 1993–94 |
Dvlpmntl dsblty family spprtThe Legislature recognizes it is in the best interest of the state to support families who provide for their members with developmental disabilities and declares that families doing so should be nurtured and that individuals... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5259 1993–94 |
Retirement benefits portbltyThe cities of Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma may make their city retirement systems portable with the state's retirement systems if they adopt a resolution to do so by December 31, 1993. If a city adopts a resolution,... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5266 1993–94 |
First-time drug offendersFirst-time offender means any person convicted of a felony which is not a violent offense or a sex offense and who has no prior felony convictions. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5267 1993–94 |
Nonviolent offender sentenceThe Legislature finds that two goals of the Sentencing Reform Act have not been met. Some nonviolent offenders have not been offered full opportunities to achieve self-improvement and the frugal use of state resources has not... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5286 1993–94 |
Nursing home salesThe definition of gain on sales of a nursing home is eliminated. DSHS is prohibited from recapturing depreciation from the purchaser of a nursing facility to the extent there is a gain on sale. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5347 1993–94 |
Agricultural labor relationsCollective bargaining rights and procedures for agricultural employment are established in the Washington Agricultural Labor Relations Act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5361 1993–94 |
Joint tortfeasors liabilityA defendant is jointly and severally liable to the claimant for any fault of an entity released by the claimant, provided that the total damages are first reduced by any amount paid to the claimant by a released entity. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5393 1993–94 |
Children and families prgrmsCurrent state programs and policies are modified to empower communities to support and respond to the needs of families and children. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5398 1993–94 |
Primary voters' pamphletThe Secretary of State must publish a candidates' pamphlet as soon as possible before each state primary election. The pamphlet contains photographs and campaign statements of candidates who wish to be included, together with... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5399 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject such... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5400 1993–94 |
Campaign contribtns/spendingThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5413 1993–94 |
Discrimination in employmentThe legislative intent to provide a discrimination-free employment environment is expanded and the Legislature declares that employers and employees shall be trained and educated to reduce the economic and social costs of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5453 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsThe state Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) distribution to counties for criminal justice programs is continued indefinitely. The state MVET distribution to cities based on crime rates in excess of 125 percent of the statewide... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5454 1993–94 |
Estuaries/watersheds enhancmThe environmental and forest restoration account is created in the State Treasury. Money in the account is available for forest and stream restoration, for improving water quality in the Puget Sound basin, and for projects... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5490 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledIt is recognized by the Legislature that living in home and community-based settings is most conducive to personal growth and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities and that it is generally more... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5491 1993–94 |
Sentencing disparitiesA task force is created to study the relationship between felony sentences under 12 months and misdemeanor sentences. The task force will discover if disparities exist in those sentencings and recommend whether legislative... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5498 1993–94 |
Public facilities sitingEssential public facilities are defined as those that are critical for the protection of the public health and safety or those public facilities typically difficult to site. Included in essential public facilities are those... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5510 1993–94 |
State employees retirementThe Department of Retirement Systems is required to notify a member of any state-run retirement system who is eligible to restore withdrawn contributions of his or her ability to make the restoration, the potential service... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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