Dean Sutherland
Senator
· Democrat
· District 17
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · Senate · D · LD 171993–94 · Senate · D · LD 171991–92 · Senate · D · LD 17
101
Bills as prime sponsor
20
of those became law
321
Bills co-sponsored
5,134
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6312 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts cost of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6313 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts costs of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6290 1991–92 |
Small business innovationProvides that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research under the small business innovation research program. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6243 1991–92 |
Adult family home licenseRequires notice to the local government authority and to the school district of the proposed location. Requires publication of the proposed location in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5018 1991–92 |
EMS districts tax levyAn excess levy for emergency medical service districts is authorized. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 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 5309 1991–92 |
Income tax/other jurisdictnsWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on pension or retirement benefits paid to a Washington resident who was formerly employed in the taxing state, the full value of any homestead and all of the resident's... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5310 1991–92 |
Other states' income taxIt is the policy of this state to ensure the well-being of its citizens by protecting them from income tax imposed by other states on their retirement income. The courts of this state shall not recognize claims for income... | Linda Smith (R-18) | 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 5650 1991–92 |
Community outreach/healthLegislative intent is to empower communities to promote health and prevent illness and injury among high-risk pregnant and parenting women and their families through active outreach programs using indigenous, non-professional... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5904 1991–92 |
Home heating assistanceThe program limiting winter heat termination is extended until June 30, 1995. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6167 1991–92 |
Civil actions against emplyrThe section of Washington's law against discrimination which establishes the right to be free from discrimination is amended. Employment includes any person acting in the interest of an employer who employs one or more persons. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6118 1991–92 |
Fish passage enhancementIn the construction and maintenance of road culverts, counties, cities and the state will have authority to enter upon adjoining lands regardless of ownership to accommodate the construction of fish passages. State and local... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| SB 5435 1991–92 |
Auto products/redeemable crdThe state business and occupation tax statutes are amended. A new definition of "redeemable credits or deposits" is established. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5480 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksProvisions of the Uniform Fire Code that are not as strict, and that do not directly conflict with state underground storage tank rules are not preempted by the state rules. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5623 1991–92 |
Offender sentencingAfter the entry of a guilty plea or guilty verdict in a criminal case, or a request for a predisposition study in a juvenile case, the case is to be, except in certain circumstances, referred to a victim-offender mediation... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5682 1991–92 |
Energy self-sufficiency cmsnAn energy self-sufficiency commission is created within the State Energy Office to study the production and use of ethanol in the state. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5739 1991–92 |
Serious habitual juv offendrA Serious Habitual Offender Program is established in the Department of Community Development. The program will provide financial assistance for the creation of units to identify and disseminate information on serious habitual... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5876 1991–92 |
Oil spill response liabilityPersons responding to remove oil from the state's waters are not liable for oil removal costs or damages resulting from their response actions, as long as their actions are consistent with the National Contingency Plan, a... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | 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 5000 1991–92 |
Prop exmpt from executionWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the property of the Washington resident is exempt from... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5048 1991–92 |
Controlled substance/murderThe death penalty may be imposed for a first degree murder committed during the commission of certain serious drug offenses. The offenses involve the manufacturing, delivery or possession with the intent to manufacture or... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5054 1991–92 |
Penalties for armed crimesAn additional 60 months is added to the presumptive sentence of an offender or accomplice who uses a firearm in the commission of any felony ranked on the sentencing grid. The recommended prosecuting standards are amended to... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5056 1991–92 |
Age discriminationAge discrimination in employment is prohibited against anyone, regardless of age. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5078 1991–92 |
Payments to local governmntsAuthorizes monthly payments of interest and penalties assessed under RCW 84.56.020 and of public assessments under RCW 36.94.220. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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