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 6238 1991–92 |
Children and family servicesCurrent law is modified so that state programs and policies empower communities to support the needs of families and children. Intent statements are added: (1) recognizing the changing nature of families and the need to tailor... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5320 1991–92 |
Child removed from homeManifest danger is defined to include emotional or mental illness or mental deficiency of such nature and duration as to render the parent incapable of providing proper care for the child and the other parent is incapable of... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5347 1991–92 |
Regional health programsThe Legislature finds that state, local and private agencies have been established to plan and deliver social and health services to arrest, treat or cure illnesses and injuries, not to prevent them or the conditions under... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5350 1991–92 |
Faculty English proficiencyA person who has received a graduate assistant or faculty appointment to provide classroom instruction or work with students in participatory and activity courses such as clinics, studios, seminars, and laboratories is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5364 1991–92 |
Public school sitingWhen a municipal, county, or regional authority has made a final decision refusing to permit a public school to be located on a particular site under a land use plan adopted by the municipality, code city, county or region,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5665 1991–92 |
Dependent childrenThe goal of the Legislature is to achieve permanency for every child as soon as possible. The first priority is reunifying the child with the natural family. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6202 1991–92 |
Rural homeowners fire protctThe Rural Fire Homeowners Protection Act contains three approaches to addressing the wild land/urban interface fire problem. First, identification is made of areas having a high or extreme wildfire hazard level using a common... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6131 1991–92 |
State employee child careRequires the director of personnel to provide a plan, by June 30, 1993, for the development of a child care program that includes objective, quantifiable, and measurable standards and goals to be achieved. Authorizes suitable... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| SB 5653 1991–92 |
Homeless parents/child careThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to contract with eligible providers for specialized child care and respite care for children of homeless parents. A minimum of $25,000 per fiscal year is... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6110 1991–92 |
Health services commissionThe principles of health care reform are set forth in legislative intent. They include recognition that the fundamental purpose of the health care system is to improve the health of Washington residents, balance extending the... | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6065 1991–92 |
PUD actions/UTC controlThe rates, charges and services provided by a Public Utility District are subject to approval by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 5044 1991–92 |
LEOFF/industrial insuranceThere is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by fire fighters is occupationally related for industrial insurance purposes. There is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5046 1991–92 |
Consistent spare tire sizingAll new passenger cars sold in Washington after December 31, 1993 are required to have as standard equipment a spare tire that is matched in tire size designation, construction and profile to the other tires on the vehicle. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5061 1991–92 |
Monitoring child placementAs a part of statutory monitoring requirements, a child in an out-of-home placement, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and its contract provided caseworkers shall have a face-to-face visit with the child in... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5065 1991–92 |
Child's statements in courtThe child hearsay exception is expanded to include application to statements made by a child under the age of ten describing any attempted act of sexual contact with or on the child by another. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5079 1991–92 |
Dependent children placementDeclares the purpose of a performance agreement to be to ensure permanency for children through recording the actions to be taken by the parties involved. Specifies the items to be included in the performance agreement.... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5085 1991–92 |
Property tx deferrls/exmptnsModifies combined disposable income amounts to qualify for exemptions. Modifies provisions for deferral of payments of special assessments and/or real property taxes. Requires all county assessors to compile data in 1992 on... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5087 1991–92 |
abuse reporting provisionsIt is clarified that reports of abuse or neglect are made when the victim is currently a person subject to the reporting requirement. Mandatory reporting would apply in cases where the individual is under 18 years of age or is... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5094 1991–92 |
Public notice/hazrds substanThe owner of public or private nonresidential real property shall place a notice in the county auditor's real property records where the property is located when a release of a significant quantity of hazardous substance has... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5122 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe Attorney General is required to develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991 to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. The... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5173 1991–92 |
Death penalty/certain rpistsA person who commits rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first degree must be sentenced to death if: 1) the person has been previously convicted of either rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5201 1991–92 |
Transitional living servicesPermanency planning means the process by which a child is diagnostically assessed and provided treatment services based on his or her unique individual and developmental needs. Transitional living programs provide shelter and... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5227 1991–92 |
Drug testing/officials/emplyRequires a person to submit to a drug test within twenty days after filing a candidacy for a state elected office. Provides that rules for the test shall be adopted by the public disclosure commission. Requires elected... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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