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 5318 1991–92 |
Money laundering penaltiesA new state crime of money laundering is created. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6085 1991–92 |
Water/sewer extension reviewThe members of a boundary review board may not initiate a review of the extension of permanent water or sewer service by a city, town, or special purpose district outside of its existing boundaries if (1) the affected area is... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6104 1991–92 |
Assault against a childA new crime of assault of a child is created. This crime applies to assaults when the victim is under 13 years of age and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6444 1991–92 |
TV reception inprovement disIn television reception improvement districts with boundaries that do not conform with the boundary of the county, there is no limit in the number of terms that may be served by a member of a television reception improvement... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6460 1991–92 |
For hire vehicle provisionsThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is no longer responsible for issuing permits to for-hire vehicle operators in jurisdictions that already issue their own permits. DOL retains its responsibility for issuing certificates, even... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6461 1991–92 |
Master license systemA master license fund is created to collect fees from business license applicants and to account for administrative costs for the master license program. The fee for a master original business license application is raised to $15. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6212 1991–92 |
Fruit commission assessmentsThe cap on the assessment that may be levied by the Tree Fruit Commission on producers of soft tree fruit is increased from $12 to $18 per 2,000 pounds of fruit except for cherries and pears. The cap for cherries is increased... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6289 1991–92 |
Fax/phone use at hearingsIf possible, a rule-making agency must accept comments by telefacsimile transmission or telephonic communication if suitable equipment is available. Appropriate telephone numbers must be included in the notice of a rule... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6027 1991–92 |
Horticultural researchThe Director of Agriculture, with advice from an advisory committee, may establish a surcharge of up to 20 percent onto the nursery dealer license fee. The surcharge will range between $5 and $20 per year depending upon the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5180 1991–92 |
Receivers/real propertyCities and towns may authorize civil actions by private parties to seek appointment of a receiver to manage privately owned, leased, or rented residential and multi-family real property. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5481 1991–92 |
Open space classificationThe minimum dollar amount of gross income that small parcels of agricultural land must produce is increased. To enroll agricultural land that is more than five and less than 20 acres, the dollar amount is increased from $100... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5566 1991–92 |
Construction contract provisAn "additional insured" endorsement on a liability insurance policy covering bodily injury or damage to property caused by the procuring general contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor is valid and enforceable.... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6052 1991–92 |
Coastal crab fishery studyThe Washington Department of Fisheries, along with the states of Oregon and California, shall conduct a coastal dungeness crab fishing study through the auspices of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The study is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6080 1991–92 |
Voters' pamphlet statementsThe Attorney General's summary of a ballot measure must include a summary of any sections of law to be repealed. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6114 1991–92 |
Med costs/support enforcemntNecessary health care is defined to include prenatal, delivery, and postnatal medical care relating to the birth of the child. The Department of Social and Health Services is required to make every effort to collect... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6116 1991–92 |
Cogeneration facilitiesThe program allowing a sales and use tax deferral is extended to include the acquisition or installation of machinery, equipment and property for the primary purpose of cogeneration by a person or corporation other than an... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6181 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsLegislative findings indicate that retired seniors have dedicated themselves to programs for education, at-risk youth, adult literacy, and combating drug abuse, and many others. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6191 1991–92 |
Pharmacy drug scheduleChanges to the controlled substances schedules are added to the RCW to reflect changes made by rule and by the federal government. Anabolic steroids which have become a controlled substance, are added to Schedule III.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6192 1991–92 |
Drug regulationsThe definitions in the Pharmacy Act, the Legend Drug Act and the Controlled Substances Act are placed in alphabetical order and standardized within the three laws. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6223 1991–92 |
Agricultural practicesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6254 1991–92 |
Wetlands designationLocal governments are required to delineate, designate and regulate wetlands using the criteria contained in the federal manual used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the effective date of this act. If a subsequent... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6255 1991–92 |
Wetlands mappingPrior to adopting development regulations to protect wetlands, counties and cities shall develop an inventory and maps of wetlands. The existing National Wetland Inventory maps in combination with the existing Soil... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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