Sid Snyder
Senator
· Democrat
· District 19
· most recent term 2001–02
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198
Bills as prime sponsor
51
of those became law
863
Bills co-sponsored
10,243
Recorded votes
7.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5136 1997–98 |
Elwha river fish runsAnadromous fish must be reintroduced into Elwha River tributaries above Aldwell Dam and below Glines Canyon Dam. Native stocks are exclusively utilized to maximize survival. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5137 1997–98 |
Vehicular assault penaltyThe crime of vehicular assault is given a seriousness score of V. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5165 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5214 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5241 1997–98 |
County auditors & assessorsIn a county with a population of 250,000 or more that is not a home rule charter county (Spokane and Clark), the county legislative authority may, upon majority vote at an election called by the county legislative authority,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5248 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars for the cost of a memorial honoring the role of women in the nation's military services. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5252 1997–98 |
Immigrant food assistanceRequires the department to establish a food assistance program for persons whose immigrant status meets the eligibility requirements of the federal food stamp program as of August 21, 1996, but who are no longer eligible... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5297 1997–98 |
Mastectomy health care benefEvery health carrier, including the high risk pool, and every health plan operated by the state Health Care Authority that provides coverage for mastectomies must permit the attending health care provider to make decisions... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5314 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnThe limit on the growth in the municipal criminal justice account and county criminal justice account is removed. Growth in the 5 percent allocation available to the State Patrol for enhancements to the crime laboratory system... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5315 1997–98 |
Fish habitat/water qualty txThe purpose of the act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat and to improve water quality for the benefit of the public at large. Property owners are encouraged to make improvements to their property recommended by... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5328 1997–98 |
Dock contruction exemptionsConstruction of a dock or community dock for a fair market value which does not exceed $20,000 is exempt from substantial development permit requirements. In addition, maintenance of an existing dock at up to $10,000 per... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5329 1997–98 |
Forest development accountRequires the board of natural resources to determine the amount of funds necessary to achieve the purposes of the forest development account and provide by rule for the deduction of this amount by fee from the gross proceeds... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5357 1997–98 |
Trauma care services costThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is directed to study the cost of uncompensated trauma care services in designated trauma care centers around the state. The study must include all costs, charges, expenses, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5366 1997–98 |
Contractors' bondsThe current bonding requirements for construction contractors are modified as follows: (1) a A general contractor = s @ bond is increased from $6,000 to $50,000; and (2) a A specialty contractor = s @ bond is increased from... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5367 1997–98 |
Students in nonresident distThe SPI is directed to establish a two-year pilot program. The pilot must permit school districts to enter into agreements to provide a cooperative program among districts. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5373 1997–98 |
State agency land purchasesProvides that no state agency may purchase a parcel of land in excess of one hundred contiguous acres in any county in which public land, federal land, and tribal land together constitute more than fifty-five percent of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5374 1997–98 |
Nonpoint source pollutionDirection for allocation of the water quality account is provided for the period from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 2007. Each biennium, $4 million must be appropriated from the water quality account to the State Conservation... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5378 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5418 1997–98 |
Rural natural resource areasProvides for reauthorization of assistance to areas impacted by the rural natural resources crisis. Extends the termination date for the program to June 30, 2000. Repeals RCW 43.31.651. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5450 1997–98 |
Unlawful possessn of firearmIncludes any of the following crimes when committed by one family or household member against another, committed on or after the effective date of this act: Criminal trespass in the second degree under RCW 9A.52.080, malicious... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5458 1997–98 |
School levy authorztn periodState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5471 1997–98 |
Osteoporosis services coveraAll state purchased health care that provides hospital, medical or surgical coverage must include coverage for osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. All insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5482 1997–98 |
Water-dependnt rentl formulaEstablishes a select committee on aquatic lands leasing to review the water-dependent rental formula for leasing state aquatic lands and any other appropriate matters related to the management and leasing of state aquatic lands. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5485 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt offcr retirmntEmployees hired as officers of liquor control enforcement and state park rangers, who are hired 90 days after the effective date of this act, become members of LEOFF II. Current members have one year to make an irrevocable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5561 1997–98 |
Geoduck harvestingThe Department of Natural Resources designates harvest tracts, administers geoduck harvest agreements, and enforces commercial violations. It is unlawful to commercially harvest geoducks from bottoms shallower than 18 feet... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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