Brad Owen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 35
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · Senate · D · LD 351993–94 · Senate · D · LD 351991–92 · Senate · D · LD 35
170
Bills as prime sponsor
44
of those became law
430
Bills co-sponsored
5,137
Recorded votes
13.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5170 1993–94 |
Timber recovery programsThe expiration dates of the statutes authorizing the timber recovery coordinator, the agency timber task force, the economic recovery coordinating board and the loans and grants for timber impact areas by the Community... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5198 1993–94 |
Wild salmon protectionBeginning January 1, 1995 all hatchery produced coho and chinook salmon shall be marked in an easily observable conspicuous manner. Beginning January 1, 1998 it shall be unlawful to harvest a wild chinook salmon, a wild coho... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5200 1993–94 |
Prvt whistleblowers prot actPrivate employers are prohibited from taking retaliatory action against employees for certain protected reporting. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5215 1993–94 |
Puget Sound water qualityThe Puget Sound Water Quality Authority . The chair of the Authority is chosen by Authority members and rotated annually among the members. Votes are cast by Authority members rather than alternates or designees. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5231 1993–94 |
Economic developmnt incentvsThe sunset date of July 1, 1994 is removed from the state's sales and use tax deferral and business and occupation tax credit programs. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5232 1993–94 |
Vehicle weight enforcementEmpty log trucks are exempt from the weighing provisions of the Washington State Patrol. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5235 1993–94 |
Public water systemsThe Department of Health has the authority to administratively assess penalties regarding violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Persons violating a law or rule regulating public water systems administered by the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5236 1993–94 |
Water supply system operatrsThe Department of Health is authorized to establish a schedule of fees to be assessed to 1) certified operators or those applying to become certified operators; and 2) public water systems. In total, these fees shall be... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5254 1993–94 |
Marine safety office fundingThe Office of Marine Safety is directed to implement a field operations program. The program is responsible for coordinating marine safety regulations with the maritime community, federal and state agencies and the public. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5271 1993–94 |
Chinook salmon enhancementThe propagation, rearing, and release of chinook salmon into state waters shall be the highest priority among Department of Fisheries hatchery programs. Chinook salmon eggs shall not be sold by the department. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5278 1993–94 |
Hydraulic permit exemptionsA public or private project that is designed to improve fish passage, fish habitat, or wildlife habitat and which has been given a hydraulic permit by the appropriate agency is exempt from the requirements of the Shoreline... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5279 1993–94 |
Toxics cleanupThe Legislature finds that the needs for clean up of toxic substances far exceed the financial resources available. In order to direct funding for actual cleanup of hazardous materials from the toxic control account, the 1... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5281 1993–94 |
Fish/wildlife enhancementProperty owners may enter into agreements with the Department of Fisheries and/or the Department of Wildlife, depending on the habitat to be enhanced. Under the agreement, the agreeing department will consult with the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5287 1993–94 |
Livestock theft/restitutionIf the court has ordered a person convicted of theft of livestock in the first or second degree to make restitution and the person fails to make restitution under the terms of the court order, the person may be imprisoned.... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5294 1993–94 |
LEOFF provisions recodifiedThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5303 1993–94 |
Upland game bird permitsThe fee for the western Washington upland game bird permit which allows for ten birds is reduced from $35 to $20 for the full season option, and $10 for the juvenile or two-day option (the language allowing for early and late... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5308 1993–94 |
Forest fire protectionThe minimum assessment of $14 per year is extended to the two acre and less parcels of forest land in both eastern and western Washington. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Language is added to clarify that the assessment is for... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5350 1993–94 |
Motor fuel price fixingThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Price ceilings are set for wholesale gasoline sales from distributors to independent resellers. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5369 1993–94 |
Constitutnl property claimsAn administrative procedure for resolving claims against an agency or its officials regulating the use of lands in which the claimant has a property interest is established. The process is initiated by the claimant giving the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | 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 5418 1993–94 |
Alternative livestockIt is declared that rearing alternative livestock should be considered as a branch of the agricultural industry and that laws that apply to livestock should be extended to alternative livestock. Alternative livestock is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5446 1993–94 |
Wildlife violator compactThe wildlife violator compact is established in Washington. When a wildlife officer issues a citation for a wildlife violation to a person from another party state, collateral to secure appearance is not required if the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | 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 5495 1993–94 |
Environmental policyThe requirement that conditions upon or denial of actions based upon SEPA must be based upon policies is stricken. Conditions upon or denial of actions must be based upon regulations formally designated by the agency, or... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5496 1993–94 |
Administrative searchesProhibits a court in this state from issuing an administrative search warrant for a private residence, except with probable cause of a specific violation. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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