Eugene Prince
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 91995–96 · Senate · R · LD 91993–94 · Senate · R · LD 91991–92 · House · R · LD 9
42
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
490
Bills co-sponsored
7,004
Recorded votes
4.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5685 1995–96 |
Salvaged vehiclesIt is a class C felony for a person to sell or convey a vehicle title, except in conjunction with the sale or transfer of the vehicle for which it is originally issued. The State Patrol is given more latitude in impounding... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5748 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedThe inadvertent omission of the phrase "families with children" from the intent section of the law is corrected. Changes are made in the definitions section to make terms apply to the entire chapter and not just the portion... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5084 1995–96 |
Commute trip reductionThe Director of the Department of General Administration may unilaterally establish equitable and consistent parking fees, which must be deposited into the state vehicle parking account, previously named the capitol vehicle... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5403 1995–96 |
State horse parkFindings are made regarding the economic and recreational benefits of equestrian activities to the state. The Washington State Horse Park is established and is located at a site approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5992 1995–96 |
Work force training/educatnThe board is required to report annually to the Legislature regarding progress in implementing the state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education. The board's comprehensive plan must be updated every two years... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 22, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5584 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur exprnc rateBenefits paid to employees of businesses under the following circumstances are now directly charged to the employer's account and may no longer be considered as nonchargeable costs: (1) UI beneficiaries participating in... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5609 1995–96 |
Air pollution control authrtLocal air authorities administering the agricultural burning permit program must not limit the number of days of allowable burning, but may consider other criteria such as weather conditions. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5699 1995–96 |
Internatnl student exchangeThe Secretary of State must annually provide the Superintendent of Public Instruction a list of all currently registered international student placement organizations. The superintendent must distribute that list to all state... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5222 1995–96 |
Log truck lengthThe legal overall length of a log truck and stinger-steered pole trailer is 75 feet. Stinger-steered means the coupling device is located behind the tires of the last axle on a log truck. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5668 1995–96 |
Worker's comp self-insurersIt is clarified that in the event of default, the self-insurer loses all right and title to, any interest in, and any right to control the surety. The Department of Labor and Industries retains the surety of a defaulting self-insurer. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5279 1995–96 |
Small loan feesLicensed check sellers and cashers are authorized to make loans of up to $500 for a period of 31 days or less, and may accept a post-dated check from the borrower as security for the loan. Check cashers and sellers who wish to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5514 1995–96 |
Fuel tax ratesBeginning October 1, 1995, operators of service stations must post in a conspicuous place a least one sign that identifies state and federal fuel tax rates. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute requires... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 9, 1995 |
| SB 6205 1993–94 |
Ready-mix mixer trucksCement truck operators may use the up/down switch located within the cab to raise or lower the retractable lift axle while the vehicle is in motion. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6039 1993–94 |
Vehicle dealer franchisesNew motor vehicle franchisees are allowed to protest the establishment or relocation of a same line motor vehicle dealership within a geographic area. A "relevant market area" is established around each new motor vehicle dealership. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6447 1993–94 |
Transfer students fundsWhen a student is released under the choice program, the student's home school district shall send maintenance and operation levy dollars to the receiving school district. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6083 1993–94 |
Mortgage broker practicesA permanent licensing program for mortgage brokers is established within the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Language is added to clarify which computer loan origination (CLO) services may be provided by a real... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6371 1993–94 |
Higher ed degree-granting auA new account in the tuition recovery trust fund is created to ensure consistent financial protection for both degree and non-degree seeking students attending private vocational schools. Currently the fund covers only... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6481 1993–94 |
Higher ed feesThe services and activities fee process is changed so that both the governing board and the S&A fee committee must give express approval to any shifting of S&A fee moneys once the budget for those moneys has been established. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6505 1993–94 |
Public transit securityIt is a public nuisance to obstruct or impede the operation of municipal transit vehicles, or to obstruct or impede access to municipal transit stations. An action may be brought by the transit agency to enjoin the person... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6291 1993–94 |
Water rights processingTo catch up on the backlog of water right applications, the department is to expedite processing applications in areas of no known shortage and to promptly deny applications in areas of known shortage. The date of priority of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| SB 5127 1993–94 |
Retirement system leavesPublic employees who take leave to engage in labor relations activities are explicitly authorized to receive service credit for purposes of the public employee retirement system. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5137 1993–94 |
Nonpartisan sheriffThe office of county sheriff is a nonpartisan office unless the position is declared to be partisan by a county's home rule charter. All elections for county sheriff are nonpartisan unless a county's home rule charter declares... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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