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 6024 1995–96 |
Regional support networksAuthorizes smaller counties to form regional support networks. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6034 1995–96 |
Health insurance mandate repThe series of provisions in current law that phases in the employer mandate to pay no less than 50 percent of the premium for the lowest priced uniform benefits package of health insurance for all employees and their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6052 1995–96 |
Columbia river toll bridgeAuthorizes the issuance of one hundred million dollars of general obligation bonds to construct a toll bridge across the Columbia river in the vicinity of Longview and to demolish the existing Lewis and Clark bridge.... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6148 1995–96 |
Aquaculture siting boardThe Terminal Area Aquaculture Siting Advisory Board is created to assess and recommend at least ten sites for a variety of aquaculture uses. This report must be prepared by December 31, 1996, and revised every year, and then... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5000 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionsThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 4.7187 percent which is $54.4 million. Other taxing district levies are prevented from being higher as a result of the lower state tax levy. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5001 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe following changes are made to the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemption program effective July 1, 1995, for taxes payable in 1996: (1) All changes made to the senior citizen and disabled person property... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6049 1995–96 |
Public sports stadiumsIn a charter county where the largest city has less than 40 percent of the county population, appointments to the board of directors of a public facilities district are made by the county executive, with confirmation by the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5003 1995–96 |
Agr funds & accounts interstThe agricultural local fund, the grain inspection revolving fund, and the fair fund are included with the list of funds that receive their prorated share of interest earnings. The rural rehabilitation account, which currently... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5108 1995–96 |
Hunter educatn training progHunter education requirements for persons over 18 years old are repealed. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5121 1995–96 |
Agricultural safety standrdsThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to delay the effective date of agricultural safety rules adopted after January 1, 1995, until January 15, 1996. This delay covers both changes to agricultural-specific... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 371, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5162 1995–96 |
Vietnam vet tuition exemptnPublic baccalaureate institutions and community colleges may exempt eligible Vietnam veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after October 1, 1977. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| SB 5155 1995–96 |
Hydraulic permits/shorelinesA public or private project designed to improve fish habitat, fish passage, or wildlife habitat is exempt from the permit requirements of the Shoreline Management Act when: (1) the project is approved by the Department of Fish... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5551 1995–96 |
Lodging excise taxThe legislative body of any city with a population of at least 3,000, but less than 4,000, located in a county east of the crest of the Cascade mountains with a population of at least 50,000, but less than 60,000, may levy an... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5574 1995–96 |
Forest board transfer landsThe Legislature directs that the Legislative Budget Committee, in consultation with the Washington State members of the Western States Legislatures Forestry Task Force and the chairs of the Senate and House of Representatives... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| SB 5613 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/abeyanceThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5633 1995–96 |
Spartina controlThe Legislature finds that Spartina presents a significant hydrological threat to Washington, as well as to other states and Canadian provinces. It also finds that current laws and regulations designed to protect the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5012 1995–96 |
Fishery license transfer feeThe commercial fishing license transfer fee is reduced from three and one-half times the resident renewal fee to $50. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5017 1995–96 |
Commercial fishery licensesIf the Department of Fish and Wildlife does not allow a commercial fishing season during a license year, the department may either waive the license fee for a commercial fishery or may refund the commercial fishery license fee... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5342 1995–96 |
Natural resourcs impact areaThe Timber Team is renamed the Rural Community Assistance Team. The team and its assistance programs are reauthorized with the following modifications: 1. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5019 1995–96 |
Industrial developmnt sitingCounties planning under the GMA may establish, in consultation with cities, a process for authorizing the siting of major industrial developments outside urban growth areas. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 190, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
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