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 6537 1993–94 |
Recreation landowner liabiltLimits the liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to outdoor recreation users taking part in state-certified hunter or aquatic education courses. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6566 1993–94 |
Specialzd forest prdct permtThe specialized forest products statute is updated. Provisions of the Specialized Forest Products Act will be strictly enforced by all agencies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6580 1993–94 |
Reused industrial landProvides assistance to businesses that have an interest in redeveloping industrial land for reuse by making grants for remedial actions from the local toxics control account. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6600 1993–94 |
Property tax system analysisAn appropriation is made to the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of employing a consultant to conduct a study of the property tax system of Washington and other states. The goal of the study is to analyze... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6346 1993–94 |
Fisheries and wildlife mergeThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are merged into the Department of Fish and Wildlife effective March 1, 1994. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6112 1993–94 |
Fair campaign practicesThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The prohibition on use of public resources for political campaigns is tightened. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1994 |
| SB 5980 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesRecreational fishing licenses are consolidated into resident and nonresident personal use and shellfish licenses. Two-day licenses are also available. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5179 1993–94 |
Vessel safety promotionLegislative findings are made regarding the large number of recreational vessels in Washington State and the need for sensing and warning devices regarding liquid petroleum gas leaks. Effective July 1, 1994, vessels required... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 469, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5688 1993–94 |
Forest practices violationsThe Department of Natural Resources may deny a forest practice application or notification submitted by any person who has failed to comply with a final order or who has failed to comply with a final decision of the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 482, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5124 1993–94 |
Commercial fishing licensesCommercial fishery licenses are held by persons, not vessels. Persons can be individuals, organizations, business organizations, or government agencies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5280 1993–94 |
Contractor certificationThe Department of Labor and Industries is required to develop a voluntary certificate of competency program by July 1, 1994. The program would be for both general and specialty contractors and would be in addition to the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5759 1993–94 |
Chem dependent/involun commtAdults incapacitated by drugs other than alcohol are subject to the involuntary commitment process used currently for adults incapacitated by alcohol. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5844 1993–94 |
At-risk children/volunteersA collaborative program permits a volunteer organization and individual to assist a public agency in attending to at-risk children. The center establishes guidelines for the collaborative programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5981 1993–94 |
Forest practices feesFees for class II, class III and class IV forest practices are established and set at $50 per application. Application fees for class IV general forest practices dealing with conversion of forest land to other uses are set at $500. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5567 1993–94 |
Emergency med serv volunteerVolunteer EMSD workers are covered under the existing volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension provisions. A board of trustees in each county with an EMSD administers the pension and relief provisions. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5260 1993–94 |
Salmon food fish labelingAll fresh and frozen salmon sold in this state will be labeled with its common species name, its source (farmed or commercially caught), and its origin (domestic, imported, Washington-grown or Washington-caught). A sign near... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1993 |
May 11, 1993 |
| SB 5309 1993–94 |
Urban land/land bank exchngeThe notice requirement is clarified and broadened to include the widest range of public agencies given a chance to purchase land. Land transfers may be made to public agencies without public auction. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5310 1993–94 |
Public land trespass/wasteLiability for trespass is established and damage to Department of Natural Resources lands will be compensated at treble damages plus reimbursement for reasonable costs to resolve the problem. The state may recover the value of... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5332 1993–94 |
Underwater parks systemThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may establish a system of underwater parks. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5025 1993–94 |
Forest fire fighting dutiesA public duty doctrine is established for the Department of Natural Resources when the department is acting in its fire fighting and suppression capacity. This duty is owed to the public in general and not to any individual or... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5079 1993–94 |
Razor clam digging permitsPhysically disabled persons are not required to be at the digging site when another person is digging razor clams for them. The physically disabled person must be within one mile of the digging site. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5159 1993–94 |
Tree planting/energy conservA finding is made that tree planting in urban areas mitigates the urban "heat island effect" and reduces energy consumption. A finding is also made that urban forestry programs should promote the use of appropriate tree... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5578 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesA personal use license is not required for carp fishing. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
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