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 6524 1995–96 |
Vehicle gross weightsA straddle trailer used exclusively to transport fruit bins between the field, storage and processing is subject to the following tire requirements: (1) a trailer manufactured before January 1, 1996, that is equipped with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6535 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature recognizes the importance of international exchange programs and sister relationships in promoting international trade and encouraging cultural awareness. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6161 1995–96 |
Tree, timber or shrub damageIn addition to existing remedies, a person whose trees and shrubs are wrongfully cut or damaged may also collect attorney's fees and costs. Damages may be awarded if a person diminishes the value of another person's trees... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6297 1995–96 |
Irrigation dist joint contrlMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6404 1995–96 |
Metric weights and measuresAll Washington State statutes that have English weights and measures and affect the Department of Transportation are amended to show the metric equivalent in parentheses next to the English measurement. The only exception is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6406 1995–96 |
Vehicle size and loadThe additional fine of three cents per pound in excess of the legal weight is replaced with a graduated fine structure. The penalty, designed as a deterrent, dramatically rises as the amount of illegal weight increases: Pounds... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6419 1995–96 |
Public works projects definiThe definition of "public works project" is changed to include solid waste facilities, including recycling facilities. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6440 1995–96 |
Hospital accreditn acceptnceInsurers must accept Medicare certification or JCAHO from hospitals. Insurers listed include those providing state-purchased health care, individual benefit plans, group disability, blanket disability, health maintenance... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6471 1995–96 |
Vocational educationTerminology in the education code is changed from "vocational education" to "professional technical and vocational education." Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute also changes the terminology in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6659 1995–96 |
HOV lane useThe current DOT traffic rule that authorizes certain vehicles to use the HOV lanes is made statutory. The rule prohibiting trucks from using the HOV lane, except when preparing to turn left or by DOT rule, is also made statutory. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6773 1995–96 |
Regulatory takings/compenstnDeclares that a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. Provides that the compensation requirement does not apply if the regulation or restriction is... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6728 1995–96 |
Thoroughbred industry/taxThe 1.0 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are $250,000 or less is decreased to 0.5 percent and the 2.5 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are greater than $250,000 is decreased to 2.0 percent. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6117 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionB&O tax rates are reduced effective January 1, 1996 as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.7 percent to 1.6 percent; and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1996 |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6715 1995–96 |
Mandated health insur reviewEstablishes a procedure for the proposal, review and determination of mandated benefit necessity. Requires an examination of existing mandated benefits for the purpose of determining the appropriateness of their continuation... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6689 1995–96 |
Collegiate license platesThe collegiate license plate fund program is expanded to include "institutions of higher education." Institutions of higher education include not only state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 6303 1995–96 |
UW & WCU tuitionFor nonresident undergraduates and other nonresident students not in graduate study programs, tuition is $9,491. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill increased tuition to $9,755. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6665 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescrpAuthorizes optometrists to prescribe drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6670 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnRevises distribution of motor vehicle excise tax revenues. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6674 1995–96 |
Agriculture safety standardsExtends the dates in RCW 49.17.041 to February 15, 1997. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6676 1995–96 |
WISHA citationsProvides that no citation may be issued under RCW 49.17.120 if the employer demonstrates that: (1) The employees of the employer were provided with training and equipment in compliance with standards adopted under this... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6677 1995–96 |
Agricultural activitiesFinds that the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products involves a variety of activities, some of which are very closely related to the production and harvesting of the products by farmers and some of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6678 1995–96 |
Seasonal emplymnt/workrs cmpDeclares that employment is seasonal in nature when the work is dependent on the seasons because the work can be performed only at certain times of the year. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6685 1995–96 |
Paratransit riders/hlth infoProvides that all agencies or authorities that assist or provide special transportation services are required to share authorized health care information to provide efficient application and certification processes for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6586 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/initiativeProvides that the citizens of a county may exercise their right to reject by referendum or change by initiative all growth management measures to the degree that such referendum and initiative rights are authorized under the... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6587 1995–96 |
Administrative rulesProvides that, if the joint administrative rules review committee recommends to the governor that an existing rule be suspended because it does not conform with the intent of the legislature, the recommendation shall establish... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
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