George Sellar
Senator
· Republican
· District 12
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · Senate · R · LD 121997–98 · Senate · R · LD 121995–96 · Senate · R · LD 121993–94 · Senate · R · LD 121991–92 · Senate · R · LD 12
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 6544 1993–94 |
Juv parolees learning centrsFunding is restored for learning centers. The programs are funded at the same level as they were in the 1991-93 biennium. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6580 1993–94 |
Reused industrial landProvides assistance to businesses that have an interest in redeveloping industrial land for reuse by making grants for remedial actions from the local toxics control account. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6592 1993–94 |
Early release time prohibtnProhibits earned early release time for persons convicted of a most serious offense. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6598 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accntsProvides that employers may offer a medical care savings account to the employees. Authorizes residents to establish their own medical care savings accounts. Provides for an account administrator. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6345 1993–94 |
Community, trade, econ develThe date for completion of the merger is moved up to March 1, 1994. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6346 1993–94 |
Fisheries and wildlife mergeThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are merged into the Department of Fish and Wildlife effective March 1, 1994. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5876 1993–94 |
Ride sharing and vanpoolsPassenger motor vehicles (vans and cars) that are used primarily as ride-sharing vehicles and carry at least five persons (including the driver) are exempt for 36 months from sales tax and use tax. If the vehicle is used for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 488, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5913 1993–94 |
Public hospital dist annexatA hospital district may annex territory when all of the qualified electors and the owners of not less than 60 percent of the area of land in the territory proposed for annexation sign a petition calling for annexation and... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 489, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5124 1993–94 |
Commercial fishing licensesCommercial fishery licenses are held by persons, not vessels. Persons can be individuals, organizations, business organizations, or government agencies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5402 1993–94 |
Scientific literacy studyThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the issues related to literacy in mathematics, science and technology. The study includes a review of existing or anticipated efforts in this... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5851 1993–94 |
Legislative systems committeThe Joint Legislative Systems Committee shall consist of four members: A member from each of the two largest caucuses in the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and a member from... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5290 1993–94 |
Free hospitals/taxation"Free hospitals" are defined as those which do not charge patients for health care. These hospitals are exempt from retail and use taxes on items sold to them for the reasonably necessary operation of and provision of health care. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5541 1993–94 |
Sex offenses/statute of limtThe statute of limitations for Rape 1 and Rape 2 is extended to 10 years, if the victim reports the rape to law enforcement within one year of its commission. The statute of limitations for Rape 1 and Rape 2, of a child under... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5695 1993–94 |
GED testsThe age of 16 is established as the minimum age for students eligible to take the GED test. The State Board of Education will establish the eligibility criteria of individuals under age 19 to take the GED tests. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5125 1993–94 |
Salmon fishing licensesThe landing requirement is deleted. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5229 1993–94 |
State rest area regulationThe Washington State Patrol is authorized to jointly adopt rules with the Department of Transportation governing not only the safety of the traveling public, but the conduct of the public at rest area facilities. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5442 1993–94 |
Tow truck operatorsThe WSP is prohibited from rescinding a registered tow truck operator's letter of appointment because the operator negotiates a different rate for an owner-requested tow than for the WSP contracted rate. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5411 1993–94 |
Fuel taxesThe definition of motor fuel distributor is changed to include any person who purchases motor fuel exempted as a fuel for export and exports it via commercial motor vehicle (i.e., truck). | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5126 1993–94 |
Cape Shoalwater landmarkReference to the Cape Shoalwater "light" is changed to "tower." | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5956 1993–94 |
Ethics in government/campaigA Commission on Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices is established. The commission shall study and make recommendations on legislation to: (a) promote public trust and confidence in government; (b) promote fair... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1993 |
Mar 12, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
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