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 5883 1991–92 |
Campaign financing limitatnEstablishes criteria for eligibility to receive payments under the provisions of the chapter. Provides expenditure limits for candidates under agreement, including limitations on expenditures from personal or family funds.... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5885 1991–92 |
Young adolescent programsThe Department of Community Development (DCD) shall establish and administer a community based program targeting young adolescents for teen success. DCD shall grant eight awards, by August 31, 1991, to applying communities... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5886 1991–92 |
Residential pet depositsAuthorizes an initial payment for a pet deposit and subsequent monthly payments until the full amount of the deposit is paid. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5900 1991–92 |
Surplus property/sheltersEstablishes conditions to be met prior to donations of surplus property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5905 1991–92 |
Sexual abuse of childrenSpecifies the circumstances when a conversation may be recorded and requires a written report at the time of authorization. Requires an ex parte review of the authorization by a court. Specifies conditions for admissibility of... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5911 1991–92 |
Mobile-manufactured housingEstablishes a uniform system of regulation of mobile-manufactured home sales, and the development of mobile home parks. Creates a mobile-manufactured housing commission. Requires annual inspections of mobile home parks. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5912 1991–92 |
Educational opportunity prgmEstablishes a schedule for educational opportunity grants through June 30, 1995. Requires reports on the progress of the program. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5915 1991–92 |
Child care business tax crdtDesignates a formula for computing the tax credit for employers assisting in the provision of child care. Limits the amount of tax credits annually. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5585 1991–92 |
Liquor sales in motelsA new class M liquor license is established. The license may be issued to a motel, which is defined as a facility offering three or more self-contained units to travelers and transient guests. | James West (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5025 1991–92 |
Youth and family servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to evaluate and make recommendations on the family reconciliation services program. The Behavioral Sciences Institute homebuilders intensive in-home counseling... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5555 1991–92 |
Timber areas assistanceAssistance is provided to timber impacted communities in the following areas: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The department shall designate a project manager for activities related to timber-impacted regions. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5568 1991–92 |
Hunger/nutritional problemsThe number of eligible women and children served by the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children is increased. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is expanded to provide additional support for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5612 1991–92 |
Natural resources cons areasLow-impact public uses are authorized within Natural Resources Conservation Areas (NRCA) and are defined as recreational uses that do not adversely affect resource values, are appropriate to maintaining a natural setting, and... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5766 1991–92 |
At-risk youth academic excelThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is the lead agency, working with the Employment Security Department, and the Department of Social and Health Services, the State Board for Vocational Education, in developing and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5824 1991–92 |
Comm college summer coursesExcess Enrollments . Community college districts may exceed state-funded fulltime equivalent enrollment limits by 4 percent each fiscal year and charge those students a fee equal to the tuition and fees charged students... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5916 1991–92 |
Foster care grievance procssThe Department of Social and Health Services is directed to develop and implement a complaint resolution process to review grievances pertaining to a division policy or procedure or the application of a division policy or procedure. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5341 1991–92 |
Foster parent liability insThe Legislature recognizes that foster parents take unique liability risks caring for foster children that may prevent some foster parents from serving. Assuring insurance to cover those risks may encourage those people to serve. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5497 1991–92 |
Construction lien rightNOTE : Due to the length and complexity of this bill, a full description of every section is not provided here. Following is a description of the major changes the bill would make in current law. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5745 1991–92 |
Special amusement games licnThe Gambling Commission's existing regulations regarding the permissible location of amusement games are codified, to include: agricultural fairs; civic centers of a county, city or town; world's fairs; annual civic festivals;... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5830 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) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5184 1991–92 |
Work force training/eductionThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have nine voting members. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5295 1991–92 |
Truck identificationCommon, contract and private carriers, other than UTC exempt carriers and private carriers with a licensed gross weight of less than 36,000 pounds, must display an identifying name and/or number on both doors of the power... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5667 1991–92 |
Evaluation/treatment accessBy November 1, 1991, RSNs must submit procedures and agreements to the state to assure local access to sufficient additional local evaluation and treatment facilities to meet existing legal requirements, while reducing... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5110 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
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