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 6114 1993–94 |
Weapons availability/minorsDelivery of a pistol, short-barreled rifle, or short-barreled shotgun to a person under the age of 21 is a class C felony. A short-barreled rifle is defined as a rifle less than 16 inches in length or a weapon made from... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6117 1993–94 |
Prior juvenile convictionsFor the purpose of calculating an adult defendant's offender score, prior juvenile felony convictions no longer automatically "wash out" at the age of 23 and are subject to the same "wash out" provisions as prior adult felony... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6119 1993–94 |
Juvenile crimes/adult courtA juvenile who is 16 or 17 years of age, and is alleged to have committed a class A felony or an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a class A felony, shall automatically fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6121 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe executive Legislative Committee on Economic Development Policy is created. The committee consists of six senators, six house members, the Governor and five gubernatorial appointees. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6122 1993–94 |
Publ facilities loans/grantsThe Community Economic Revitalization Board may make loans or grants to projects that support the expansion, rather than relocation, of existing businesses from nondistressed urban areas into distressed rural areas. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6133 1993–94 |
Parades on state highwaysA city or town with a population of less than 25,000 may apply to the Department of Transportation for permission to conduct a parade on the state highway within its jurisdiction. The city or town must apply to the department... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6161 1993–94 |
Commun, trade, econ dev deptThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development is to develop a strategic plan containing a clearly identified mission, critical issues that must be confronted to accomplish the mission, strategies to address the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6162 1993–94 |
Grant writing assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a proposal review program to assist Washington firms to win phase I SBIR grants. The department, through the program, shall retain... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6163 1993–94 |
Small busin innovatn resrchThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a competitive grant program to assist SBIR contract winners who have completed their phase I contract and are awaiting a phase II award.... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6164 1993–94 |
Rural areas economic developThe new Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is directed to serve as an advocate and catalyst for telecommunications policies that further rural economic development goals. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6165 1993–94 |
Community reinvestmentA more extensive investigative evaluation report is outlined to form a basis for the annual community reinvestment rating assigned each state chartered bank or thrift. The term "director" is substituted for "supervisor of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6198 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionQualified persons are entitled to property tax exemptions and deferrals on up to five acres of land on which the residence is situated. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6218 1993–94 |
Self-employment assist prgrmA self-employment assistance program is established in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The department will solicit and approve applications for funds from local development organizations to use for... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6219 1993–94 |
Manufacturing extension cntrThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will assist in the organization of the Washington Manufacturing Extension Center. The department is to... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6273 1993–94 |
Retired teachers/pension payWhen a school district, or a multi-district substitute cooperative, determines it has a shortage of certificated substitute teachers and the affected school boards adopt a resolution to that effect, retired teachers may serve... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6274 1993–94 |
Educat employees' salariesThe limitation on certificated employee's salaries is removed. If the average salary paid to a school district's certificated employees exceeds the amount provided for in the salary allocation schedule, the state shall not... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6275 1993–94 |
Parenting plans/visitationThe Legislature makes findings that children of broken families have a need for financial and emotional support from both parents. Also, studies show a link between enforcement of support and the payment of child support. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6296 1993–94 |
Transprtatn facilities improCities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are required to include state-owned or operated transportation facilities when they adopt their level of service standards contained within the transportation... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6303 1993–94 |
State boards and commissionsThe Governor is required to conduct a review of all state boards and commissions which are required to be included in the biannual report of the Office of Financial Management. Prior to January 10, 1995, the Governor shall... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6314 1993–94 |
Railroad employee health/sanProvides for the adoption and enforcement of rules to prohibit individual railroad employees from working alone in the Cascade tunnel. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6318 1993–94 |
Child support calculationLegislative intent in establishing the child support schedule includes a recognition that all parties to a divorce suffer a reduced standard of living as a result of the divorce. Overtime pay is excluded from income for... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6321 1993–94 |
Business flexible networksThe Department of Trade, Community and Economic Development is directed to develop appropriate measures to promote flexible networks. The department is also directed to provide direct assistance to firms, economic development... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6322 1993–94 |
WA products developmentWEDFA is authorized to develop and conduct a program that will provide capital financing for the development of new products, processes or techniques for commercial purposes. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6333 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe Governor is directed to appoint a thoroughbred racing preservation fact-finding panel to develop the steps, strategies and time line necessary to preserve the live horse racing industry in this state. The panel must be... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6334 1993–94 |
Contributns to leg caucusesLimits contributions to a political party to two thousand five hundred dollars a year. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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