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 5277 1991–92 |
Small business export centerThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center is reauthorized without modifications and removed from the sunset process. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5343 1991–92 |
Game fish mitigationThe Legislature declares that it is public policy to provide a method to allow the private propagation, production and enhancement of fish to aid in mitigation, and that entities that are required to mitigate for fish loss may... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5464 1991–92 |
Legislative session commenceRegular annual sessions of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of February. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5554 1991–92 |
Professional license feesThe requirement that $5 from each license fee and each renewal fee received from a member of the real estate profession be placed in the general fund is removed. The requirement that 20 percent of all fees collected from... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5818 1991–92 |
Property tax assessmentThe county legislative authority may provide that property be assessed at a level that is lower than 100 percent of fair market value for local property taxes. The state levy is not affected. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5891 1991–92 |
Woodstove restrictionsPersons over 62 years old who burn wood as a source of heat in their residences are exempt from certain provisions of state and local woodstove burning bans. The exemptions from the woodstove burning bans apply to the first... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6197 1991–92 |
Hood Canal fish preservationThe Department of Fisheries is required to conduct a study on the causes of the decline in Hood Canal origin coho salmon. A report is due to the Legislature by January 1, 1993 to include corrective actions and costs. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6248 1991–92 |
Boating safetyThe state Parks and Recreation Commission shall determine by rule the capacity of watercraft if the federal Coast Guard required capacity label or the carrying capacity information by the manufacturer is missing or absent. Any... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6253 1991–92 |
Government commercial actvtyNo state agency may engage in commercial activities except as provided in law. An exemption is provided from this policy for a number of agency functions. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6257 1991–92 |
Wildlife/recreation landsLegislative findings are made regarding acquisition of areas for wildlife and recreation, and the need for an increase in funding for operation and maintenance of such lands and facilities. The state wildlife and recreation... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6278 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Washington State Rural Development Council is formally recognized by the state of Washington. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6279 1991–92 |
Urban/rural econ partnershpsThe Legislature intends to establish a partnership between urban and rural areas of the state and, in so doing, improve the quality of life and provide quality job opportunities for each citizen of the state. The requirement... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6335 1991–92 |
Salmon commodity commissionThe Legislature finds that the marketing of commercially caught and delivered salmon in the state of Washington is affected by the public interest and that the salmon industry needs to participate more fully in the production,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6350 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6355 1991–92 |
Natural resources resurveyThe Department of Natural Resources shall, in the process of resurveying lands to establish boundaries, use methods that recognize "bona fide rights." If land is resurveyed by the department, the survey may not impair bona... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6356 1991–92 |
Natural resources resurveyLandowners may challenge resurveys through arbitration or mediation with the Department of Natural Resources. If the landowner's rights are found to have been negatively affected, the department will compensate the landowner... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6041 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actThe original bill was not considered. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 16, 1992 |
| SB 6458 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: in King County, the number of superior court judges is increased from 46 to 58; in Snohomish County, the number of superior court judges is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6467 1991–92 |
Children/youth/families counIn serving children and families the state shall seek to maintain their dignity and respect while building upon their inherent strengths. The state shall focus public policy towards involving communities in all levels of... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6439 1991–92 |
Dependent child definedRevises the definition of a "dependent child" in RCW 74.12.010. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6440 1991–92 |
Businesses offering job listA business that provides job lists only and no other employment service is not considered an employment agency. Job listing services that provide job lists are to disclose in advertisements that the business is not an... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6447 1991–92 |
Timber management/harvestDeclares that only those department of natural resources rules that are in effect at the time of planting are applicable to the management and harvesting of the stand of timber. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6300 1991–92 |
Paint/coating applicatorsPaint or coating applicators must obtain a license from the Department of Labor and Industries after completing an education and testing program. Such applicators are defined as persons who for compensation apply paint or... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6403 1991–92 |
Death benefits interestThe 8 percent minimum interest obligation on life insurance proceeds is removed and new proof of loss standards are established. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
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