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 6294 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnThe first city sales and use tax equalization distribution to cities not imposing the second one-half cent sales tax is increased to 45/55 of the population distribution. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6366 1995–96 |
Lewis & Clark trail bicentenThe Washington State Historical Society is directed to work with and provide leadership to the Lewis and Clark Trail Committee in planning commemorative activities relating to the expedition. The society is to coordinate its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6776 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged railroadsPrivately-owned short-line or light density railroads may receive state grants from the essential rail assistance account, but only for the purpose of repairing damage caused by recent flooding. This emergency exception to the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 5139 1995–96 |
Prostitute patrons/vehiclesA law enforcement officer who arrests and takes into custody a person for patronizing a prostitute or patronizing a juvenile prostitute may impound the vehicle if the vehicle is owned by the person arrested and was used in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5140 1995–96 |
Drug-free zonesPublicly-owned and publicly-operated civic centers designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5247 1995–96 |
Local water quality programsThe definition of systems of sewerage is amended for cities, adding express authority to include septic system inspection and maintenance programs, water pollution control monitoring and education programs, and public... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5476 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe provision of the state leave sharing program that allows only certain employees to transfer sick leave is removed. As a result, all state employees are allowed to request the transfer of sick leave, in addition to annual... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5605 1995–96 |
Higher ed drug & alcohol useEach public institution of higher education is required to notify all students of the availability of student housing in an area in which all use of liquor is prohibited. Upon request, each public college or university shall... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5687 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5700 1995–96 |
License plate replacementEffective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2000, license plates must have a common background. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5947 1995–96 |
Faculty salary incrementsThe biennial budget submitted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges includes the cost to fund faculty increments calculated based on an estimate of turnover savings which may be applied to the cost. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6111 1995–96 |
911 communications fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. Until a system of automatic location identification is available for cellular telephones in all counties, the revenue raised... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6147 1995–96 |
Vocational rehab equipmentThe statutory ceiling of $1,000 per item which may be granted to program participants is deleted. The ceiling is set by state financial policies and regulations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6237 1995–96 |
Vehicles/wireless communctnsLaw enforcement vehicles may be equipped with mobile computer networks. Hands-free, wireless communication systems may be used by motorists while driving a motor vehicle, as approved by the State Patrol. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6263 1995–96 |
Equine and oxen useAdded to the list of activities to which the animal cruelty law does not apply is the normal and usual use of equine and oxen for logging, riding, showing, vaulting, driving or drafting purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6283 1995–96 |
Low-density light & power/txThe amount of deductions against gross income allowed for low-density electric utilities is increased for purposes of computing the public utility tax. For electric utilities with fewer than five and one-half customers per... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6288 1995–96 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6348 1995–96 |
Traffic lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are: (1) a vehicle preparing to turn left; (2) a vehicle lawfully using an... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6390 1995–96 |
Communications interceptionThe crime of violating the right of privacy does not apply to common carriers for the use of a pen register or trap and trace device when the use is to test equipment, to prevent unlawful use of services, or undertaken with... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6391 1995–96 |
Rebuilt salvage vehiclesBeginning July 1, 1997, a rebuilt vehicle under six years of age must undergo a structural integrity inspection in order to receive a title or registration certificate. The SII program is administered by the State Patrol. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6405 1995–96 |
Scenic byways designationA "scenic byway" designation program is created. The authority for designation and removal of designation is the responsibility of the Transportation Commission. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6487 1995–96 |
Commercial drivers' licensesTwo new CDL endorsements are added. The first new endorsement authorizes driving all vehicles carrying passengers, and the second new endorsement authorizes driving vehicles with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds carrying 16... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6489 1995–96 |
Vehicle/vessel license feesThe Department of Licensing may refund motor vehicle excises taxes and vessel registration fees in the following circumstances: (1)if the vehicle or vessel for which the renewal license is purchased is destroyed before the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6507 1995–96 |
Higher education loan progrmThe Washington Higher Education Loan Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is required to administer a self-sustaining loan program to supplement existing financial aid programs and assist... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6508 1995–96 |
Advance college payment progThe advance college payment program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) is required to develop the program and by December 1, 1996, must submit to the Legislature recommendations and proposed... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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