George Sellar
Senator
· Republican
· District 12
· most recent term 1999–00
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59
Bills as prime sponsor
25
of those became law
497
Bills co-sponsored
8,608
Recorded votes
19.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6393 1995–96 |
Consumer loan penaltiesThe loan origination fee limitation is removed for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute bill eliminates the authorization to charge prepayment penalties... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6402 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | 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 6602 1995–96 |
Condominium useAn addition is made to the list of items that must be included in a public offering statement by the seller of a condominium. The addition is a brief description of permitted uses and use restrictions which pertain to both the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6649 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6745 1995–96 |
Tobacco products tax limitPlaces limitations on cigarettes and other tobacco products taxes. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 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 6688 1995–96 |
Juvenile fishing license feeReduces fishing license fees for juveniles. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 6571 1995–96 |
Public facilities fundingThe Legislature intends to make the CERB account self-sustaining. Statutory language is deleted which limited to 25 percent the loan and interest payments that go into the revolving account from loans made with the 1983 capitalization. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | 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 6675 1995–96 |
Occupatnl safety standardsRepeals RCW 49.70.117 and 49.70.119. | 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 6679 1995–96 |
Industrial safety & healthProvides that if an employer has been assessed a civil penalty under chapter 49.17 RCW and the employer is to be assessed a civil penalty for a subsequent violation of this chapter, the former penalty and violation may not be... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6630 1995–96 |
Beer tax allotmentAmends RCW 66.24.290 to delete a future increase in beer taxes allocable to the health services account to commence June 30, 1997. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6592 1995–96 |
Milwaukee Road corridorA transportation corridor is created. State-owned portions of land running from Ellensburg to Lind are consolidated into a single owner, DOT. DOT is charged with management and control of the corridor, and is directed to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6497 1995–96 |
Iniative 601 amendmentRequires approval by a two-thirds vote of each house to amend Initiative 601. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6469 1995–96 |
Overtime employmentState law is changed to allow an employer to employ an employee for an average of up to 40 hours per work week during a period of two consecutive work weeks without paying any overtime premium. The employee must voluntarily... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6356 1995–96 |
Forest product equipmnt/taxAuthorizes tax exemptions for equipment used in harvesting or processing forest products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6359 1995–96 |
State agency land purchasesProvides that no state agency may purchase a parcel of land in excess of one hundred acres in any county in which public land, federal land, and tribal land together constitute more than fifty-five percent of the total area of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6388 1995–96 |
Property tax exemptionAuthorizes a tax exemption of up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars of assessed evaluation if the property is the main domicile of the widow or widower. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6331 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to standards for qualification to possess firearms. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6265 1995–96 |
First class school districtsRevises the population requirement from two to three thousand pupils or more. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
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