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 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 6069 1991–92 |
Bone marrow donor programThe intent of the Legislature is to establish a statewide bone marrow donor education and recruitment program in order to increase the number of Washington residents who become bone marrow donors, and to increase the chance... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6321 1991–92 |
Whistleblower programsThe terms "improper governmental action," "local government," "retaliatory action," and "emergency" are defined. Every local government employee has the right to report information concerning improper governmental actions. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6427 1991–92 |
Unauthorized mailingsIf unsolicited goods or services are provided to a person, the person may accept the goods or services as gifts. A good or service is considered unsolicited unless the person specifically requested, in an affirmative manner,... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6078 1991–92 |
State route 901State Route 901 and East Lake Sammamish Parkway are removed from the state highway system. SR 901 is also removed as a scenic highway. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6095 1991–92 |
Flood control constructionHydraulic Permits : The Department of Fisheries and Department of Wildlife shall give equal consideration to the protection of human life, public land and/or private property, and fish life in deliberating permit approval for... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6188 1991–92 |
Fiscal note councilThe Council on Fiscal Legislation is established as an independent entity to oversee the preparation of all fiscal notes, including local government fiscal notes. The council consists of the following six persons: the... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6373 1991–92 |
Transportation improvemnt bdA public member to be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added to the Transportation Improvement Board. Requirements for this position include experience in transportation planning or land use planning, a... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6405 1991–92 |
Sexually violent predatorsThe standard of proof required at the civil commitment trial and post-commitment release hearings are made consistent ("likely to engage in predatory acts of sexual violence"). | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5464 1991–92 |
Legislative session commenceRegular annual sessions of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of February. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5993 1991–92 |
Income limits/non-prof homesFor purposes of the property tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the aging, the maximum income limit of residents of nonprofit homes for the aging is increased from the income limit for property tax relief from regular... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6087 1991–92 |
Pet animal regulationThe state of Washington preempts the field with respect to the regulation of potentially dangerous or dangerous dogs. Local jurisdictions may enact only those ordinances and penalties relating to potentially dangerous or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6240 1991–92 |
Educational employeesBefore hiring an employee, school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors shall require a criminal record check and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6278 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Washington State Rural Development Council is formally recognized by the state of Washington. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6279 1991–92 |
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 · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6464 1991–92 |
Public transit financingThe uses of monies in the public transportation systems account and the central Puget Sound public transportation account are expanded to allow use for planning, development of capital projects, and for local match to federal... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6481 1991–92 |
School bus strobe lightsSchool buses may be equipped with a single hazard strobe lamp that meets the standards and specifications of the Washington State Patrol. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6177 1991–92 |
Site-based school councilsSchool district boards of directors may adopt policies establishing school site-based councils. The school district board of directors has the final authority to determine the powers and duties of the site-based council. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1992 |
| SB 6259 1991–92 |
School-age child care progrmThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is required to create a before- and after-school child care program and each school district is required to provide the program for eligible children in grades... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| SB 6397 1991–92 |
Work opportunities programThe Washington Work Opportunities Program is created. The program is administered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) through a contract for services with private sector vendors. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6497 1991–92 |
WhistleblowersIncludes government contractors and subcontractors in the whistleblowing provisions of RCW 42.40.020 and 42.40.040. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6490 1991–92 |
College mascot license plateCreates the college mascot license plate account and provides that expenditures from the account may be used only for nonathletic scholarships. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6491 1991–92 |
Home child careProvides that home child care shall be a permitted use in residential or commercial zones. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
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