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 5972 1991–92 |
Nat resource managmnt fundsCreates the state natural resources stewardship account for funds received through the retail sales and use taxes imposed under RCW 82.08.020(2) and 82.12.020(2). Requires the interagency committee for outdoor recreation to... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5981 1991–92 |
Education improvementAuthorizes school districts to impose a supplemental levy for maintenance and operation, if approved by the voters. Provides for an increase of certificated instructional staff for kindergarten through third grade classes.... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6007 1991–92 |
Victims med care/sex offenseAn eleven member evidence collection and preservation commission is created. It is directed to establish evidence collection and preservation procedures for use by medical practitioners who provide medical care to sex offense victims. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6009 1991–92 |
Funding drivers' educationRevises funding for driver's education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6026 1991–92 |
Inmate work programsDirects the correctional industries board to review proposed industries to determine the impact on the state business community. Revises inmate wages to a level comparable to the wage paid for work of a similar nature in the... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5718 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient dayAugust 7 is recognized as Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day. It is not considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5025 1991–92 |
Youth and family servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to evaluate and make recommendations on the family reconciliation services program. The Behavioral Sciences Institute homebuilders intensive in-home counseling... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5124 1991–92 |
Private security guardsAn applicant for a private security guard license must meet the following minimum requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a U.S. citizen or resident alien; 3) have not had a felony conviction within the past ten... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5555 1991–92 |
Timber areas assistanceAssistance is provided to timber impacted communities in the following areas: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The department shall designate a project manager for activities related to timber-impacted regions. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5882 1991–92 |
Criminal property forfeitureThe Attorney General is directed to assist local governments and state agencies with investigation and prosecution of criminal profiteering cases, with a special emphasis on narcotics cases. The bill is contingent on funding... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5266 1991–92 |
Suspended driver penaltiesThe crime of driving with a suspended or revoked license is restructured into three degrees. The first-degree crime is a gross misdemeanor with mandatory minimum penalties that escalate with repeat offenses and that may not be... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5558 1991–92 |
Child labor regulationsBy October 1, 1991, the Department of Labor and Industries is to replace existing child labor rules with rules consistent with federal child labor laws. The rules are to be revised as necessary to remain consistent with federal law. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 303, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5830 1991–92 |
Gang risk intervention prgmsA youth gang violence reduction program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multi-agency cooperation, along with... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5837 1991–92 |
Workers comp/employment compA definition of "employment" is added to the industrial insurance law. It includes virtually all services performed by an individual for remuneration unless a six-part test is met indicating that such service is not employment. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5108 1991–92 |
Prizes/promotional advertsngVarious provisions governing the content of written notices and procedures associated with the use of prizes in promotional advertising are set forth. Any written notice offering goods or services to an individual based upon a... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5494 1991–92 |
Collection of debtsFinancial institutions must provide bank account information to holders of dishonored checks when presented with a request pursuant to a letter of agency issued to the holder of the check by the local prosecutor's office.... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5367 1991–92 |
Recovered materials transprtLarge generators of recyclable materials are allowed to produce the annual minimum of 10,000 tons of recovered materials at one or more sites operated by the generator. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5501 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon lic trnsfrThe Director of Fisheries shall study the need for changing licensing requirements for minimum salmon landings and the sale or transfer of commercial salmon licenses, and shall report to the Legislature by January 1, 1992. The... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5821 1991–92 |
Air pollution control authorAny first class county in which 75 percent or more of its boundary lies on water and not on land and is currently a member of multi-county air authority shall operate as a single county air pollution control authority after... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5041 1991–92 |
Motorcycle audio headset useMotorcyclists will be permitted to wear a helmet with built-in headsets or earphones as approved by the Washington State Patrol. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5678 1991–92 |
Wash national guard dayJanuary 26 of each year is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard Day. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5722 1991–92 |
Nat resources interest ratesFour statutes need to be amended to allow the Board of Natural Resources to adopt interest rate policies that are consistent throughout the Department of Natural Resources. RCW 79.90.520 and 79.90.55 are reworded to state that... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 64, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5806 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksCities, towns, and counties are authorized to provide loans and grants to owners and operators of underground storage tanks (UST) containing petroleum. Financial assistance may be provided for the purposes of reconstruction,... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 29, 1991 |
| SB 5592 1991–92 |
Higher ed/contract servicesCertain nonacademic employees may not be exempted from the higher education personnel law, but only if they are employed directly by a higher education institution. Persons employed by an individual or business entity, or... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1991 |
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