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 5581 1993–94 |
Affordable housingThe Legislature finds that there is a tremendous need for new housing resources and that there are benefits to permitting the creation of second-family residential units on existing single-family lots. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5585 1993–94 |
Property tax/senior citizenAmounts deducted from federal adjusted gross income for losses are excluded from the determination of disposable income. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5586 1993–94 |
Workers' comp/medical examRequires the payment of compensation for wages lost while worker is attending a medical examination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5588 1993–94 |
Mobile and manufacturd homesCorrects double amendments relating to the regulation of mobile and manufactured homes. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5591 1993–94 |
Community economic developmnPrescribes the objectives of the program to focus economic efforts on those local communities facing severe economic changes and building the skills and capacities of communities to respond to economic change. Provides for a... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5592 1993–94 |
Child care costs$1 million is provided to the state employee subcommittee of the child care coordinating committee for non-capital costs incurred by child care centers for state employees. Funded items include subsidies for state employees,... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5608 1993–94 |
Community econ revital boardThe board is directed to forward a copy of any application for financial assistance to encourage the development of a recycling facility to the Department of Ecology and to notify the department of any decision regarding the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5628 1993–94 |
Health care providers/discriDirects the commissioner to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and issue orders to ensure that all licensed health care providers are treated without discrimination in access, coverage, and payments by insurers. Provides... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5630 1993–94 |
Collective bargaining/stateA joint labor-management board is established with an equal number of labor representatives appointed by state employee organizations of various sizes, and management representatives appointed by the Governor as specified in... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5632 1993–94 |
License plate designA committee on license plates with membership appointed by the Governor is created. The members shall include: members of the Senate Committee on Transportation, House of Representatives Committee on Transportation, Department... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5636 1993–94 |
Lifelong learning councilThe Superintendent of Public Instruction coordinates with state agencies providing lifelong learning and community involvement activities. The Superintendent of Public Instruction provides assistance to local communities,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5637 1993–94 |
School site-based councilsSchool district boards of directors may adopt policies authorizing site-based councils. Policies may include procedures for forming a council; membership including parents, staff and community members; authority of councils,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5661 1993–94 |
Technolgy coordinatng counclThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to conduct an assessment of the technology transfer and industrial extension and modernization capabilities existing in all federal, state and private research... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5668 1993–94 |
Assistance to businessesIn order to receive state financial, technical or other assistance, a business must show that any job created as a result of the assistance won't displace a current employee and will pay at least twice the minimum wage. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5673 1993–94 |
Telecommuting work centersThe Department of Ecology (Ecology) is directed to survey state office facilities and develop an inventory of unused office space that could be used for telecommuting and assess the amount of office space that could be saved... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5681 1993–94 |
Public works project loansLoans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized for 61 public works projects totaling $51,059,758, a $1,000,000 loan pool for emergency public works projects, and $300,000 for capital facilities plan loans. The... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5691 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesDeclares that one-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund be retained for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built and operating in Western Washington. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5715 1993–94 |
Flexible networks for businsThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to develop a flexible network training program, which shall be open to public and private sector participants, and a broker training handbook. The department is also... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5738 1993–94 |
School district annexationThe average student enrollment in grades K-8 that constitutes grounds for dissolution of a school district is increased from five to 150. Any district subject to dissolution under this section shall indicate in writing to the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5740 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle retirementIn an effort to further reduce motor vehicle emissions and reduce air pollution, the Department of Ecology is required to establish a program to retire older motor vehicles. The program applies to motor vehicles with the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5743 1993–94 |
State Route 92State Route 92 is extended to run all the way through Granite Falls, until it becomes Mountain Loop Highway, a county road. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5752 1993–94 |
Citizen councilor programThe office of citizen councilor is created within the Department of Community Development (DCD). The DCD shall direct appropriate issues for consideration by citizens to a steering committee composed of four members: one... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5786 1993–94 |
Public housing authoritiesPublic housing authorities are given the authority to directly provide social services including drug rehabilitation, and elderly or child day care, and to acquire, own and operate facilities to provide these services to its residents. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5788 1993–94 |
Higher ed faculty tenureThe community college tenured faculty performance review and evaluation statute is repealed. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5820 1993–94 |
Water resources policy commiThe Washington water resources policy is created to comprehensively review water resource management programs and to make recommendations for improvement and implementation of management decisions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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