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 5109 1991–92 |
Prescribing prescriptn drugsThe six-month limit on prescription refills written by authorized out-of-state prescribers is removed. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5351 1991–92 |
Sick leave/higher ed emplyesThe sick leave regulations established by the boards of regents or trustees of state institutions of higher education regarding the amount of leave that may be allowed or accrued by officers, administrative personnel,... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 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 5572 1991–92 |
Administ search warrantsNoncriminal administrative search warrants are prohibited for private residences. An administrative search may only be conducted with the written consent of the occupant. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5731 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5878 1991–92 |
Replacement vehicle tire feeThe Department of Ecology is authorized to make grants to other state agencies for projects that involve recycling of or energy production from waste tires. | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials.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 6053 1991–92 |
Comm/tech college tenureFaculty appointments on a reduced work load basis to positions which are part of a job-share arrangement, as designated by the Community College Governing Board, are eligible to be considered for tenure. The job-share... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6156 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. The title of the position is changed from warrant "server" to warrant "officer." Warrant officers are expressly authorized to make... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6208 1991–92 |
PUD electrical serviceIf a Public Utility District (PUD) offers electrical service and directly assesses its customers a service installation charge, customers may contract with a qualified electrical contractor to install services. Written... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6337 1991–92 |
Sheriffs services feesSheriff's fees for official services rendered are increased. Additional services, with corresponding fees are listed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6350 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6084 1991–92 |
DSHS interviews of childrenWhen investigating allegations of child abuse or neglect, the department shall videotape all interviews conducted with children whenever a law enforcement officer is not present. Language concerning a 1989 report by the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6434 1991–92 |
Foster parent health coveragLicensed foster parents are eligible to enroll in the Washington "basic health plan" on a wholly subsidized basis. The plan administrator gives priority to making the plan available to foster parents, whose enrollment does not... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 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 |
| SB 5957 1991–92 |
Higher ed/operating budgetBeginning with the 1992-93 fiscal year the state operating budget for higher education shall be increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the general fund state operating budget for higher education is at or... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6433 1991–92 |
Gang risk intervention prgmsA youth gang violence reduction program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multi-agency cooperation, along with... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6467 1991–92 |
Children/youth/families counIn serving children and families the state shall seek to maintain their dignity and respect while building upon their inherent strengths. The state shall focus public policy towards involving communities in all levels of... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6474 1991–92 |
Gambling commissionProvides that the provisions regulating bingo are permissive and not mandatory. Makes the regulation of salaries or wages paid to charitable or nonprofit organization employees permissive and not mandatory. Requires at least... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6352 1991–92 |
Agr food prod disparagementAny producer of agricultural food products who suffers damage as a result of another person's disparagement of any such agricultural food product may sue for damages. If damages are awarded under this provision, the court... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6365 1991–92 |
County growth management plnAuthorizes the removal from the requirements by adoption of a resolution by June 1, 1993. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6302 1991–92 |
Remedial higher ed classesEach public institution of higher education is to annually report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) the following information: numbers of students that graduated from a Washington high school within three years... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6320 1991–92 |
Natural death actMakes revisions to chapter 70.122 RCW, Natural death act. Declares that the chapter shall not be construed as requiring medical personnel to provide futile treatment, or as providing the exclusive means persons may make... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6271 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine insurEach disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, health maintenance agreement, and public employees health plan that provides for payment of all or a part of prescription costs... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6294 1991–92 |
Parent liability/child's actIncreases the liability in a civil action for damages from a maximum of three thousand dollars to five thousand dollars. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
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