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 5757 1993–94 |
Burrowing shrimpThe Director of Agriculture working with the Directors of Fisheries and Ecology will develop an "integrated pest management plan" for the control of burrowing shrimp on registered aquatic farms by June 1, 1993. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5765 1993–94 |
Education financeDirects the superintendent of public instruction to conduct a study to review the use of the staff mix factor for the allocation of funds to school districts and recommend whether alternative methods should be employed.... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5779 1993–94 |
Productivity awards programsThe Governor is added as co-chair of the Productivity Board, along with the Secretary of State. The terminology for the teamwork incentive program is clarified. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5785 1993–94 |
Minors working hoursLimits the hours a minor under sixteen years of age may work. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5804 1993–94 |
Local gov proportional repreAuthorizes local governments to use a proportional representation electoral system. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5805 1993–94 |
Presidential electorsAllocates presidential electors proportionately to the state's popular vote. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5825 1993–94 |
Wild mushroom salesThe statute relating to the harvest of wild mushrooms by mushroom buyers is expanded to include a licensing fee increase for dealers and a special assessment of 10 cents a pound to fund the mushroom inspection program of the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5840 1993–94 |
Flood damage reductionRequires development regulations to be consistent with the flood plain management plan adopted by the county under RCW 86.26.105. Revises provisions regulating the issuance of permits for projects to ensure protection of fish... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5847 1993–94 |
Business/job retention prgrmThe business and job retention program is established in the Department of Community Development. The managing director of the program is to appoint an advisory committee to assist in carrying out the implementation of the program. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5852 1993–94 |
Crime victims' compensationIncludes hit and run-injury accidents under RCW 46.52.020(4) in the definition of a criminal act for crime victims' compensation. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5854 1993–94 |
Business projects/tax creditThe definition of an eligible area for the B&O tax credit program is expanded to include timber impact areas and areas which the Department of Revenue expects will experience distress in the near future, such as areas... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5861 1993–94 |
Competition/gov servicesThe limitations on private contracts for state services are removed for both institutions under the Higher Education Personnel Act and for agencies covered by the State Civil Service Law. In both civil service laws, the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5862 1993–94 |
Competitive strategies taskThe Competitive Strategies Task Force is created to develop strategies for reducing the cost of public sector activities, improving the quality of services without increasing costs, and minimizing the role of government where... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5869 1993–94 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsRequires an appointment to a vacancy within ninety days. Prohibits service in a position unless confirmed by the senate. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5871 1993–94 |
Aggrav first degree murderCommitting a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5874 1993–94 |
Recreational fishingA recreational fishing improvement program is developed and implemented for Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Hood Canal waters. A sports fishing program administrator position is created in the Department of Fisheries. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5887 1993–94 |
Fish and wildlife regulationThe Department of Wildlife and the Department of Fisheries are combined into a new agency, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, effective July 1, 1993. The Wildlife Commission is renamed the Fish and Wildlife Commission and... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5909 1993–94 |
Kitsap county econ diversityThe Department of Community Development's community diversification program is directed to work with defense-dependent communities to develop a community diversification plan, focusing on utilization of the communities' unique... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5923 1993–94 |
Hunter educationRequires persons born after January 1, 1992, to present certification of completion of instruction of at least ten hours in the safe handling of firearms, safety, conservation, and sportsmanship. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5940 1993–94 |
Fish & wildlife departmentThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is created effective July 1, 1994. The Director of Fisheries and the Director of Wildlife shall provide a plan, by November 15, 1993, to the Governor for the smooth transition into a combined agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5950 1993–94 |
Hazrdous waste mngmnt permitDirects the department to ensure substantial compliance with provisions of otherwise applicable permit requirements through the consent decree, settlement agreement, or order. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5955 1993–94 |
Well contractors/operatorsRevises provisions for the licensure and regulation of well contractors and operators. Imposes fees on each well constructed in this state on or after July 1, 1993. Authorizes the department to repair or decommission a well if... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6029 1993–94 |
Log built homes/energy standLog built residences space heated with other than electric resistance space heat are exempt from R-19 wall insulation requirements if the log or solid timber walls are constructed with a minimum average thickness of at least... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6038 1993–94 |
Log patrols eliminatedThe existing log patrol statutes are repealed. Logs are removed by owners rather than by a log patrol. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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