Lois J. Stratton
Senator
· Democrat
· District 3
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · Senate · D · LD 3
7
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
153
Bills co-sponsored
1,488
Recorded votes
4.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5727 1991–92 |
Interim zoning permitsThe terms moratorium, permit-granting agency, facilities or resource-based emergency, land use emergency, interim zoning, and regulation are defined. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5728 1991–92 |
Land use threshold determntnThreshold determinations shall be completed within 15 days, if possible, but under no circumstances go beyond 60 days. If no agency decision is reached after 60 days, the threshold determination shall be automatically approved. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6111 1991–92 |
Family preservation servicesA statutory program of family preservation services is established. The Department of Social and Health Services is granted the authority to plan and implement a phased-in program on a statewide basis. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6428 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA family policy cabinet is created. The cabinet is composed of the: 1) Superintendent of Public Instruction; 2) Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS); 3) Secretary of the Department of Health; 4)... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 198, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6261 1991–92 |
Child sexual exploitationDefendants in cases dealing with pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, bringing such pictures into the state, or possessing such pictures must prove they had no reasonable knowledge that the person was a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6296 1991–92 |
Infant mortality reviewsAll medical records, reports, statements, documents or summaries or analyses of such information used for the purpose of infant mortality reviews are confidential as to the identity of the infant and the infant's parents. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| 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 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5345 1991–92 |
Disability claims closureThe July 1, 1990 "sunset" date is removed from the authority of self-insurers to close claims which involve only medical treatment and/or temporary time loss, which are not contested, and in which the injured worker has... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5371 1991–92 |
Retired physicians/med servcThe Secretary of Health is authorized to issue a limited license to qualified retired physicians that will permit the physician to provide free medical care to low-income citizens at a registered low-income or nonprofit health... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5457 1991–92 |
HIV/employer notificationIf the absence of HIV infection is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job in question, any person who knows or should have known that they are infected with HIV must notify their employer or the principal... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5524 1991–92 |
Free hospital tax limitsSales to hospitals which do not charge patients for health care of items reasonably necessary for the operation of and the provision of health care by the hospital are exempt from sales and use tax. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6060 1991–92 |
Public assistance programsRecovery of interim assistance duplicate payment is enhanced by treating such payment as a debt due the state and subject to available legal remedies. Resource eligibility is based upon resource limitations consistent with... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6080 1991–92 |
Voters' pamphlet statementsThe Attorney General's summary of a ballot measure must include a summary of any sections of law to be repealed. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6114 1991–92 |
Med costs/support enforcemntNecessary health care is defined to include prenatal, delivery, and postnatal medical care relating to the birth of the child. The Department of Social and Health Services is required to make every effort to collect... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6144 1991–92 |
Telecommunications chargesFor certain telecommunications services, a utility tariff that temporarily reduces or waives existing charges shall be considered a tariff that decreases a rate, charge, rental, or toll. If the utility files with the Utilities... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6201 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyA "taking" of private property for public use occurs whenever the state or a local governmental entity implements a scheme regulating the use of land which causes the assessed value or the fair market value immediately prior... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6227 1991–92 |
Art acquisition programParticipation in the visual arts program administered by the Washington State Arts Commission is optional for state institutions of higher education. The governing board of the higher education institution may designate the... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6228 1991–92 |
Higher ed boards' membersMembers of the governing board of the Spokane Joint Center for Higher Education and members of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board are included under the state public disclosure law, and will be required to... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6262 1991–92 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory definitions relating to erotic materials, court determination, prosecution and exemptions are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution to minors of materials which are... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6470 1991–92 |
Emergency reserve fundAn emergency reserve fund is established. Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the State Treasurer is directed to transfer into the fund, without appropriation, a specified percentage of general fund-state revenues. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6475 1991–92 |
Federal hydro projectsThe powers of the Director of the Department of Ecology are modified to exclude the authority to inspect or approve dam construction, modification, or operation if the dam or facility is licensed under the federal power act.... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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