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 6348 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsProvides for the restructuring of various boards, committees, commissions, and councils. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6360 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrEighty percent of the interest earnings on the transportation funds and accounts affected by the 1993 legislation is to be deposited into those funds and accounts. The 5.0 percent of the revenues from the basic 2.0 percent... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6383 1993–94 |
Customized equipment use taxSpecialized equipment used in manufacturing is exempt from use tax if: (1)The equipment is of original design and is not otherwise available; (2)Sales tax has been paid on all of the materials and components used in its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6385 1993–94 |
Environmental permitsFindings are made that existing media-specific environmental operating permit programs increase administrative costs due to duplication, are confusing to applicants, and impede the achievement of comprehensive environmental... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6395 1993–94 |
Econ devel finance authorityWEDFA is authorized to develop and conduct a program or programs to provide nonrecourse bond financing for the eligible project costs of economic development facilities. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6416 1993–94 |
Legislator-teachersLegislative intent is declared to encourage legislators to spend time in schools teaching to help them understand the challenges of teaching today. Legislators may teach up to two days a year and claim per diem for such teaching. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6434 1993–94 |
Water supplyAdditional findings are made in the Growth Management Act (GMA) that uncoordinated and unplanned growth is associated with demands on finite water supplies which can lead to shortfalls in our water uses. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6488 1993–94 |
Thoroughbred racing fundLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more shall retain and dedicate 1.25 percent of their daily gross receipts for the purpose of increasing purses. In addition, such licensees shall... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6508 1993–94 |
Injunction bonds waiverAuthorizes courts to waive injunction bonds if a person's health or life is jeopardized. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6525 1993–94 |
Youth training programsProvides technical and financial resources to communities, school districts, and institutions that offer youth long-term positive alternatives to violence, reduce the factors contributing to youth violence, and establish... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6526 1993–94 |
Juv offender job skills traiThe Director of the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation (DJR) and the several school districts serving juvenile institutions are to operate a job skills training program to provide youth with skills necessary to locate,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6527 1993–94 |
At-risk youth job programThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to operate an at-risk youth job placement and training program which provides grants to local groups. The local groups are to use the grants to match at-risk... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6539 1993–94 |
Recycled paper useLegislative findings are made that increased recycling will protect and enhance the environment and economy of Washington State. After January 1, 1995, an attorney may not submit a document to a court or a document concerning... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6550 1993–94 |
Mobile home relocationProvides that, if a mobile home park is closed or converted to another use, all affected low-income park tenants owning a mobile home are entitled to relocation assistance in the form of reimbursement for actual expenses.... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6568 1993–94 |
Pension improvement accountThe pension improvement account is created in the state treasury. Monies in the account may be appropriated for the continuing costs of any state retirement system benefits. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6570 1993–94 |
GamblingMakes technical revisions to RCW 9.46.0217, 9.46.0281, 9.46.0351, 9.46.070, and 9.46.198 relating to gambling regulations. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6600 1993–94 |
Property tax system analysisAn appropriation is made to the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of employing a consultant to conduct a study of the property tax system of Washington and other states. The goal of the study is to analyze... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 5370 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe purposes for which bond proceeds may be used under 47.10.761 RCW is expanded to include projects that have been selected for funding by entities other than the WSDOT and require a funding contribution by the WSDOT. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5521 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsSixty million dollars will be distributed for local criminal justice purposes from motor vehicle excise tax revenue beginning on January 1, 1994. Of this amount, $42.9 million will be distributed to counties and $17.1 million... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5300 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe Executive-Legislative Committee on Economic Development is created. The committee consists of six Senators, six House members, the Governor and five gubernatorial appointees. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5304 1993–94 |
Health care cost and accessBasic Health Plan Transfer and Expansion . The Basic Health Plan (BHP) is moved, for administrative purposes, to the Health Care Authority. Enrollment is expanded statewide during the 1993-1995 biennium to those who are not... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 492, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5584 1993–94 |
Housing policy actThe Washington Housing Policy Act is established. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 478, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5625 1993–94 |
Death penalty/mentally retarA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a court appointed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
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