Harriet Spanel
Senator
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2007–08
2007–08 · Senate · D · LD 402005–06 · Senate · D · LD 402003–04 · Senate · D · LD 402001–02 · Senate · D · LD 401999–00 · Senate · D · LD 401997–98 · Senate · D · LD 401995–96 · Senate · D · LD 401993–94 · Senate · D · LD 401991–92 · House · D · LD 40
148
Bills as prime sponsor
48
of those became law
1,094
Bills co-sponsored
15,154
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5530 1993–94 |
Unemployment insuranceThe definition of "reasonable assurance" for employees of educational institutions is modified. An offer of employment that is contingent on funding, enrollment, or program changes is not considered "reasonable assurance" of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5538 1993–94 |
Housing equivalencyProhibits discrimination against families with children and against persons with disabilities. Grants jurisdiction to the superior courts to enjoin unfair practices in violation of RCW 49.60.222 through 49.60.225. Makes it an... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5548 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesEstablishes the notice and bidding requirements for the purchase of jumbo ferries. Requires bidding documents to outline the criteria for the ferries and to be sent to all requesting firms. Designates evaluation and selection... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5575 1993–94 |
CosmetologistsProvides that persons engaged in the practice of basic manicuring between 1984 and July 1991 must pass a basic manicuring examination by July 1, 1994, if they wish to continue practicing basic manicuring. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5590 1993–94 |
Paid leave service creditPublic employees who take leave to serve as an elected official of a labor organization are considered to be on a paid leave and eligible to continue to receive retirement system service credit if: (1) the leave is authorized... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5645 1993–94 |
Property divisionsThe exemption from subdivision regulations of divisions of real property made by testamentary provisions or the laws of descent is repealed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5662 1993–94 |
Metals miningA person who intends to file for a metals mining permit must file a notice of intent to file with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR must then give public notice of the notice of intent. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5733 1993–94 |
Forest practice applicationsThe Department of Natural Resources may not approve a Class III forest practices application covering any land lying within an urban growth management area which is established under the Growth Management Act. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5782 1993–94 |
School construction plansContracts by school districts for constructing or remodeling schools are required to contain a clause that the design plans are public property and that they may be used by the state or any school district in the state. Design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5874 1993–94 |
Recreational fishingA recreational fishing improvement program is developed and implemented for Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Hood Canal waters. A sports fishing program administrator position is created in the Department of Fisheries. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5887 1993–94 |
Fish and wildlife regulationThe Department of Wildlife and the Department of Fisheries are combined into a new agency, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, effective July 1, 1993. The Wildlife Commission is renamed the Fish and Wildlife Commission and... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5927 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationRevises provisions relating to extended benefits for unemployment compensation. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5940 1993–94 |
Fish & wildlife departmentThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is created effective July 1, 1994. The Director of Fisheries and the Director of Wildlife shall provide a plan, by November 15, 1993, to the Governor for the smooth transition into a combined agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5951 1993–94 |
Early retirement applicantsRequires applications from plan I members of the teachers' and public employees' retirement systems to be submitted by July 1, 1993. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6029 1993–94 |
Log built homes/energy standLog built residences space heated with other than electric resistance space heat are exempt from R-19 wall insulation requirements if the log or solid timber walls are constructed with a minimum average thickness of at least... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6077 1993–94 |
Hysterectomies/infrmd consntRequires verbal and written informed consent from the patient, but not the spouse. Specifies the information to be furnished to the patient prior to obtaining a consent. Requires the patient to be informed that the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6095 1993–94 |
WA ports/international tradeThe federation of Washington ports is continued and the reporting requirement pertaining to the establishment of the federation is removed. The statutory termination of the authority of port districts to establish export... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6110 1993–94 |
Family medical historyIn a dissolution of marriage proceeding, legal separation, declaration of invalidity or paternity proceeding, the court must require each parent to submit a written statement describing any medical attribute, diagnosis, or... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6149 1993–94 |
Skagit county tidelands deedUpon the declaration by the commissioners of the Port of Skagit County that these tidelands are surplus to their needs, the Department of Natural Resources is directed to deed the tidelands to the City of La Conner for such... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6174 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsThe original bill included comprehensive provisions relating to family services, alternatives to violence, youth violence prevention and intervention, and public safety. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Many of the provisions of... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6187 1993–94 |
Relief for election officersMore than one set of election officers may be appointed for each precinct, but only one set shall be present in each precinct at any one time. The county auditor may appoint relief or replacement precinct election officers at... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6229 1993–94 |
State scholars programThe Washington State Scholars Program will honor three seniors residing in each legislative district. The seniors will be graduating from high school and will have distinguished themselves through academic achievement,... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6238 1993–94 |
Lottery commiss advertisingProhibits the lottery commission from advertising. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |
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