Sylvia Skratek
Senator
· Democrat
· District 47
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · D · LD 471991–92 · Senate · D · LD 47
89
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
249
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
9.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5180 1993–94 |
Legisltve transprtion cmmtteThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). The party split for appointees from each house is made equal. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5200 1993–94 |
Prvt whistleblowers prot actPrivate employers are prohibited from taking retaliatory action against employees for certain protected reporting. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5201 1993–94 |
Naturopathic pilot programThe Health Care Authority must establish a pilot project to determine if the availability of naturopathic care would result in improved health and cost savings. The pilot program is open to state employees covered by the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5202 1993–94 |
Hysterectomy/informed consntRequires the physicians to obtain a verbal and written informed consent. Requires insurers to consider cost implications of the requirement in establishing rates of provider payment. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5203 1993–94 |
Employment/training servicesThe Washington benefit reserve trust fund is created by setting aside 20 percent of existing employer unemployment taxes. The fund is to be administered by the Commissioner of Employment Security solely for payment of... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5215 1993–94 |
Puget Sound water qualityThe Puget Sound Water Quality Authority . The chair of the Authority is chosen by Authority members and rotated annually among the members. Votes are cast by Authority members rather than alternates or designees. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5220 1993–94 |
Small business fundingThe State Treasurer must establish a linked deposit program for investments in certificates of deposit in qualified public depositaries. In order to participate in the program, the depositary must lend an equal amount of money... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5221 1993–94 |
Rural development councilThe Washington State Rural Development Council is formally recognized by the state of Washington. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5222 1993–94 |
Urban/rural econ partnershpsThe Legislature intends to establish a partnership between urban and rural areas of the state and, in so doing, improve the quality of life and provide quality job opportunities for each citizen of the state. The requirement... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5223 1993–94 |
Self-employment loan programThe self-employment loan program is established in the Department of Community Development. Through the program, the department will solicit and approve applications for funds from local development organizations to use as a... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5224 1993–94 |
Internatnl capital projectsThe original bill was not considered this session. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: A pilot program named the Office of Capital Projects is established within the Department of Trade and Economic Development. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5225 1993–94 |
Work-based learning/youthA 15-member council on work-based learning is established, with representatives from business, labor and appropriate state agencies. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5226 1993–94 |
State program evaluationIn developing budget proposals to the Legislature, state agencies are required to establish result-oriented goals, objectives, and success measures. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) shall develop a system of internal... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5227 1993–94 |
Property tax/actual useThis bill is designed to implement SJR 8207 if approved by the voters. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5228 1993–94 |
Absentee voter statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5247 1993–94 |
Port district creationA less-than-county-wide port district may be created if it has an assessed valuation of at least $75 million and is in a county that already has a less-than-county-wide port district. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5264 1993–94 |
State trade office/RussiaThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to establish a trade office in the Russian Far East. A null and void clause is added, making the bill contingent upon funding in the 1993-95 biennial budget. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5268 1993–94 |
Collective bargainingThe binding interest arbitration provisions of the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act for uniformed personnel are extended to: (1)the law enforcement officers of all cities, towns, and counties; (2)peace officers... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5293 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan IRevises standards governing applications for disability retirement and for reexaminations of persons receiving disability benefits. Revises provisions for judicial review of department determinations. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5294 1993–94 |
LEOFF provisions recodifiedThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5299 1993–94 |
Community development accntsThe low-income weatherization assistance account and the Washington State development loan fund will receive their proportionate share of interest earnings on surplus balances. Monies in the development loan fund must be spent... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5306 1993–94 |
Education reformCommunity Selection of Local Education Program . Each school district board of directors may authorize a school or schools in the district to participate in the performance-based education system to be developed by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5317 1993–94 |
Gambl/liquor control boardCorrects obsolete references. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5321 1993–94 |
Gambl/liquor control boardCreates the gambling and liquor control board. Abolishes the gambling commission, the liquor control board, and the horse racing commission and transfers their powers, duties, and functions to the gambling and liquor control... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5327 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property valuAmends RCW 84.36.381 to provide the limit. Becomes effective for taxes levied for collection in 1994. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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