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 6419 1991–92 |
State investment boardRevises RCW 43.33A.020 and 43.33A.040 to grant voting authority to all members of the state investment board and revises quorum requirements accordingly. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6382 1991–92 |
Special license platesProvides a fee of twenty dollars for initial issuance of the plate and fifteen dollars for renewals. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6385 1991–92 |
Wild salmon protectionThe taking of wild salmon is prohibited in the Pacific Ocean and other marine waters of the state, as well as the Columbia River, effective January 1, 1997. All hatchery produced coho and chinook salmon must be externally... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6352 1991–92 |
Agr food prod disparagementAny producer of agricultural food products who suffers damage as a result of another person's disparagement of any such agricultural food product may sue for damages. If damages are awarded under this provision, the court... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6365 1991–92 |
County growth management plnAuthorizes the removal from the requirements by adoption of a resolution by June 1, 1993. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6367 1991–92 |
Public assistance limitationPublic assistance is limited, for those residing in Washington for less than one year, to the amount of assistance that would have been received from a similar program in the state of most recent residence, if less than the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6316 1991–92 |
Foot care services coverageRequires treatment of the human foot by licensed podiatric physicians, osteopathic physicians, or medical physicians. | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6320 1991–92 |
Natural death actMakes revisions to chapter 70.122 RCW, Natural death act. Declares that the chapter shall not be construed as requiring medical personnel to provide futile treatment, or as providing the exclusive means persons may make... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6290 1991–92 |
Small business innovationProvides that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research under the small business innovation research program. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6235 1991–92 |
Electrician exam eligibilityAn applicant receiving his or her training or work experience in an electrical trade as an employee of the federal government may take the journeyman electricians examination if they have successfully completed a federally... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 6236 1991–92 |
Crimes against sen citizensIncreases penalties for crimes against senior citizens. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 6250 1991–92 |
Lobbying by state employeesRevises provisions of RCW 42.17.190 which regulate lobbying by government employees and agents. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5584 1991–92 |
Share of damages determinatnThe liability of a defendant is modified when the trier-of-fact determines that the claimant was not responsible for causing his or her injuries. If a claimant is without fault, defendants are only jointly liable for economic damages. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6189 1991–92 |
Higher ed institution safetyThe boards of regents or trustees of the state four-year institutions of higher education are required to establish a fully commissioned police force for their own institutions. The members of police forces established by the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6154 1991–92 |
Recreational divingAn annual recreational diving license is required of divers who spear food fish. Resident fees are $6, and nonresident fees are $18. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6118 1991–92 |
Fish passage enhancementIn the construction and maintenance of road culverts, counties, cities and the state will have authority to enter upon adjoining lands regardless of ownership to accommodate the construction of fish passages. State and local... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| SB 5263 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksThe five-year period when local sensitive area requirements may apply to in-place upgraded tanks is removed. Tanks that meet state, federal and local standards for tank upgrading and installation are exempt from having to meet... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5269 1991–92 |
Net pens waste disposalThe Department of Ecology shall eliminate the requirements for waste disposal permits for cooperative aquaculture fin fish net pens authorized under the statutes that empower the Department of Fisheries and the Department of... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5435 1991–92 |
Auto products/redeemable crdThe state business and occupation tax statutes are amended. A new definition of "redeemable credits or deposits" is established. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5480 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksProvisions of the Uniform Fire Code that are not as strict, and that do not directly conflict with state underground storage tank rules are not preempted by the state rules. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5704 1991–92 |
Flood control/local governmtIn any county or city in which a flood plain exists that has not adopted a flood management ordinance meeting the minimum requirements of the national flood insurance program, the Department of Ecology shall adopt by rule a... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5753 1991–92 |
Upland game bird enhancementThe Legislature finds that the state's upland wildlife habitats are in transition and that the state's population increases preservation of upland wildlife habitat will require greater protection and maintenance. The... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6059 1991–92 |
Shellfish habitat protection1. Watershed management areas . Counties are authorized to create watershed management areas for the purpose of funding water resource protection. | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
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