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 5768 1993–94 |
Emergency scene inspectionsWashington's emergency management laws are amended to clarify that (a) registered architects and professional engineers can serve as "emergency workers" and therefore are shielded from certain civil liabilities arising in... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5125 1993–94 |
Salmon fishing licensesThe landing requirement is deleted. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5302 1993–94 |
Food fish/shellfish possessnImmediate family members of tideland owners or lessees may take unlimited quantities of shellfish from private or leased tidelands. Immediate family member is defined to include spouse, brother, sister, grandparent, parent,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5368 1993–94 |
Vessels/sales tax exemptionSales of vessels to residents of foreign countries for use outside the state are exempt from sales and use taxes if the vessel is not used in this state for more than 45 days and the nonresident provides an exemption... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5313 1993–94 |
Recording documents surchargThe expiration date for the dollar surcharge to be distributed by the State Treasurer, and the reduction of the surcharge to $1 are deleted. The proceeds from the surcharges must be used for ongoing preservation of historical... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5126 1993–94 |
Cape Shoalwater landmarkReference to the Cape Shoalwater "light" is changed to "tower." | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 5318 1991–92 |
Money laundering penaltiesA new state crime of money laundering is created. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5724 1991–92 |
Paper mill waste regulationA finding is made that scientifically valid and technically achievable effluent limitations on the pulp and paper industry are necessary to protect the state's waters, and that the Department of Ecology should not duplicate... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5727 1991–92 |
Interim zoning permitsThe terms moratorium, permit-granting agency, facilities or resource-based emergency, land use emergency, interim zoning, and regulation are defined. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5728 1991–92 |
Land use threshold determntnThreshold determinations shall be completed within 15 days, if possible, but under no circumstances go beyond 60 days. If no agency decision is reached after 60 days, the threshold determination shall be automatically approved. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6111 1991–92 |
Family preservation servicesA statutory program of family preservation services is established. The Department of Social and Health Services is granted the authority to plan and implement a phased-in program on a statewide basis. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5305 1991–92 |
Student suspensionA school district may reduce the length of a student's suspension if the student undergoes counseling or other treatment services. Current law regarding school district liability is not changed. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5342 1991–92 |
Payment by annuity/self-insrSelf-insurers are given an additional method for guaranteeing the payment of pension benefits to workers or survivors. Self-insured employers may purchase an annuity in an amount determined by the Department of Labor and... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6128 1991–92 |
Residential shoreline erosnUniformity is established in the procedures for the installation of bulkheads or other structures to protect residences and appurtenant structures against shoreline erosion. The priority for single family residences to make... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6132 1991–92 |
Shellfish protectionExisting laws authorizing creation of shellfish protection districts are revised. Duplicative provisions of existing law are repealed. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5425 1991–92 |
Old vehicle equipmentA vehicle 40 years or older may use a taillight that contains a blue or purple insert. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6074 1991–92 |
Unemployment insuranceExtended timber unemployment compensation benefits are available to eligible workers who have a benefit year beginning after January 1, 1989. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6289 1991–92 |
Fax/phone use at hearingsIf possible, a rule-making agency must accept comments by telefacsimile transmission or telephonic communication if suitable equipment is available. Appropriate telephone numbers must be included in the notice of a rule... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5329 1991–92 |
Self-insured claims reopengsSelf-insured employers are given the authority to reopen claims based on a claim of aggravation of the original injury. Self-insurers are given the authority to extend the time for final reopening determinations an additional 60 days. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5345 1991–92 |
Disability claims closureThe July 1, 1990 "sunset" date is removed from the authority of self-insurers to close claims which involve only medical treatment and/or temporary time loss, which are not contested, and in which the injured worker has... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5438 1991–92 |
Stolen prop value/theft degrThe dollar limitations are raised for second and third degree theft, and possession of stolen property in the second, and third degree. Property or services with a value that is difficult to ascertain shall be deemed to be... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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