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 5656 1991–92 |
Timber areas/pub works loansThe Public Works Board is authorized to provide low interest and interest-free loans to timber impacted areas for construction of new public works facilities that stimulate economic growth or diversification. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5673 1991–92 |
Timber workers/Skagit countyDirects Skagit Valley Community College to develop a training program for dislocated timber workers and their spouses with the goal of providing qualifications for employment in the natural resources professions. Takes effect... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5677 1991–92 |
Oil heat tank pollutionThe Legislature recognizes the cost to homeowners if a residential home oil heat tank leaks or spills and directs the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency of Washington to administer a program to fill the cost gap left... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5700 1991–92 |
Regulating small businessesA cap is placed on the monthly late fees charged by DOE on delinquent wastewater permit fee accounts. DOE may charge a monthly fee of not more than 2 percent of the outstanding balance of the delinquent account, excluding penalty fees. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5737 1991–92 |
Financial institutions divsnThe functions and powers of the Division of Banking and the Division of Savings and Loan are consolidated. The resulting entity is the Division of Financial Institutions which is within the Department of General Administration. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5742 1991–92 |
Permanent parenting plansDirects the courts to give priority to the parenting plan that provides for the most contact with both parents. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5764 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife licensesThe Director of Wildlife shall administer all recreational licenses which are now administered by the Department of Fisheries. Funds from the sale of food fish recreational licenses are placed in the wildlife fund. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5787 1991–92 |
Small business financingThe Department of Trade and Economic Development may seek to expand small business financing. The department may encourage the development of additional venture capital funds by groups of individual investors and... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5788 1991–92 |
Liability for terminated empRequires a medical evaluation to separate previous disabilities from subsequent injuries to establish an adequate medical baseline. Authorizes employers to petition for an expedited preliminary review for a determination if a... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5789 1991–92 |
Targeted jobs tax credit prgRequires the development of strategies, by January 1, 1992, to significantly reduce the paperwork associated with the program and to increase by two hundred percent the number of employers participating. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5799 1991–92 |
Private passenger insuranceAutomobile insurers may not refuse to issue private passenger liability insurance or charge a higher rate to a person based solely on the fact that a person has never had auto insurance or has not purchased or been covered by... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5823 1991–92 |
Insurance rate regulationThe Insurance Commissioner can only disapprove a rate used in a competitive market if the rate is inadequate. If the rate is filed for use in a noncompetitive market, the commissioner may disapprove the rate if the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5847 1991–92 |
Parenting lawDeclares a policy that neither parent shall be preferred over the other in determining custody of a child, financial support, or decision-making authority. Designates circumstances for a deviation from joint parenting.... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5851 1991–92 |
Quality schools actPART I - PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A Parent's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities is created to define certain rights of parents to be informed of, and participate in, the education of their children. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5865 1991–92 |
Counseling for veteransAuthorizes a contract with professional counseling specialists to provide a range of direct treatment services to war-affected state veterans and their families. Makes an appropriation of three hundred ninety thousand dollars... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5866 1991–92 |
Stepchild/parent obligationCourt review of motions to terminate support of stepchildren in cases of marital dissolution or legal separation is eliminated. Stepchildren are excluded from statutory rights to community property support for their expenses... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5881 1991–92 |
Criminal property forfeitureSpecifies conditions and procedures for the forfeiture of assets obtained by criminal profiteering activities. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5884 1991–92 |
Energy facility site certifnAuthorizes a city or county to require information and payment of costs from an applicant for energy facility site certification. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5900 1991–92 |
Surplus property/sheltersEstablishes conditions to be met prior to donations of surplus property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5905 1991–92 |
Sexual abuse of childrenSpecifies the circumstances when a conversation may be recorded and requires a written report at the time of authorization. Requires an ex parte review of the authorization by a court. Specifies conditions for admissibility of... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5912 1991–92 |
Educational opportunity prgmEstablishes a schedule for educational opportunity grants through June 30, 1995. Requires reports on the progress of the program. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5933 1991–92 |
Retirement systems reentryAuthorizes a member to restore withdrawn contributions, with interest, until June 30, 1992. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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