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 5941 1991–92 |
Growth management provisionsDefines terms. Revises the planning goals of RCW 36.70A.020. Revises the mandatory and optional elements of comprehensive plans. | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5956 1991–92 |
K-12 support/operating budgtBeginning in fiscal year 1992-93, and each fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of the general fund-state operating budget for K-12 education is increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the budget for K-12... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6009 1991–92 |
Funding drivers' educationRevises funding for driver's education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6021 1991–92 |
Timber impact area studentsRevises the criteria for students in timber impact areas as specified by RCW 28B.80.575 and 28B.80.580. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| 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 5613 1991–92 |
Pawnbrokers/second-hand dlrsThe definition of "pawnbroker" is expanded to include a person making loans secured by the purchase of personal property or the sale of personal property. The definition of "second-hand dealer" is expanded to include people... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5504 1991–92 |
Student teaching centersThe State Board of Education, from appropriated funds, establishes a network of student teaching centers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, 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 |
| SB 5156 1991–92 |
Candidate residency reqrmntsA candidate filing for office must possess all legal qualifications required for being elected to that office. The candidate must present official documents and an affidavit at the time of filing which show that the candidate... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5245 1991–92 |
State energy policy develpmtThe Washington State Energy Office (WSEO) is directed to develop a state energy strategy. In developing the strategy, the WSEO is to consult with other state agencies, the Northwest Power Planning Council, the Bonneville Power... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5466 1991–92 |
Pharmacists liability limitA pharmacist dispensing a prescription product, manufactured by a commercial manufacturer, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed prescribing practitioner is not a "product seller" under the law of product liability.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5518 1991–92 |
Pay-per-call services regulaProviders of information through pay-per-call services doing business in Washington are required to include a preamble in program messages if an information program costs more than $5 per minute or has a potential cost of over $10. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5501 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon lic trnsfrThe Director of Fisheries shall study the need for changing licensing requirements for minimum salmon landings and the sale or transfer of commercial salmon licenses, and shall report to the Legislature by January 1, 1992. The... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5536 1991–92 |
Hearing impaired telecom serThe Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf Task Force is created. Its members consist of the directors, or designees, of the Departments of Social and Health Services and of Information Services, and the chair or designee... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5672 1991–92 |
Antipsychotic medicationsIf a person is found to be gravely disabled or presents a likelihood of serious harm as a result of a mental disorder, he or she has the right to refuse antipsychotic medication unless it is determined that the failure to... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5047 1991–92 |
Designating a state tartanA Washington State tartan is designated consisting of blue, white, yellow, red and black bands on a green background. The Secretary of State is authorized to register the tartan with the Scottish Tartan Society in Comrie,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5678 1991–92 |
Wash national guard dayJanuary 26 of each year is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard Day. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5779 1991–92 |
Deaf/blind schools approprtnThe School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind are allowed to receive their money directly through the state operating budget. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5042 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountablty commThe statutory expiration date for the Commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 29, 1991 |
| SB 5391 1991–92 |
Emergency adjudications/UTCThe Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority in RCW 80.01.060 is amended to permit the commission to designate persons by rule to preside and enter final orders in emergency adjudications under the Administrative... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5586 1991–92 |
State militia provisionsNumerous editorial changes are made for clarity and modern military usage. In the section dealing with mitigation of punishment, "restriction" may not be longer than the number of hours of extra duty that may have been imposed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
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