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 6453 1995–96 |
Access to state governmentTelecommunications companies and information service providers may include listings for offices of elected officials in their directories at no charge. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6467 1995–96 |
Pollution source feesAll new source review fees, and all RACT determination fees, are deposited into the air pollution control fund. Language that distinguishes between funds from permit program sources and non-permit program sources is deleted. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6513 1995–96 |
U.S.S. Missouri homeportFindings are made regarding the cultural and economic importance of the USS Missouri to Kitsap County and the state as a whole. The findings also describe the local financial support that has been committed to the project to date. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6554 1995–96 |
Transmission facilitiesElectric utilities not regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC), including electric cooperatives, mutual corporations, cities, code cities, and public utility districts, are required to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6594 1995–96 |
Prop assessment change notifCounty assessors are required to issue notices of property tax assessment that refer the property owner to sources of further information regarding zoning and other land use restrictions. The effective date is delayed two... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6595 1995–96 |
Property/erroneous assessmntA taxpayer who has proof that the land use designation of his or her property is changed may bring this to the attention of the assessor. If the taxpayer and the assessor reach an agreement on the value of the property then... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6596 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationTrue and fair value of real property for taxation purposes is defined as the most probable and most reasonable use of the real property. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6597 1995–96 |
Developmnt/preapplctn meetngJurisdictions planning under general planning statutes and the Growth Management Act are required to adopt regulations that facilitate preapplication meetings that are optional on the part of the permitting authority, and that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6598 1995–96 |
Local permit assistanceJurisdictions of populations of 10,000 or more that plan under the general planning statutes and under the Growth Management Act (GMA) must designate permit assistance staff. This staff compiles and maintains handouts... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6600 1995–96 |
Residentl property disclosurQuestions about the zoning and permit history of the property are added to the real property transfer disclosure statement. The notice to the buyer required by the disclosure statement also states that more information about... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6614 1995–96 |
Construction tradesConstruction Liens . The lien liability cap currently available for remodels is extended to cover the new construction of single-family residences if the owner is not the prime contractor and if the owner resides in the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6631 1995–96 |
Thermal energy companiesSections allowing minimal regulation of district heating by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission are repealed. It is clarified that the WUTC is not authorized to regulate the rates or services of thermal... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6704 1995–96 |
TelemedicineBy November 1, 1997, the state Board of Health is directed to complete a study on the current and potential use of telemedicine in the state. The study is to include recommended changes in rules and statutes so as to expand... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6735 1995–96 |
Gambling campaign contribtnsGambling interests are required to specifically disclose their contributions of $100 or more to political candidates. The Public Disclosure Commission is directed to establish the disclosure form. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6736 1995–96 |
School employee arbitrationThe section is repealed in the Educational Employment Relations Act that provides for mediation and fact-finding in the case of a bargaining impasse. It is replaced with provisions establishing a system of mediation and... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6775 1995–96 |
Destroyed property/tx reliefReal property taxes and special assessments on property that is destroyed in whole or in part during the year, or that is in a disaster area declared by the Governor and has been reduced in value by more than 20 percent in... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6777 1995–96 |
Residence/property tx creditA credit against state regular property taxes on the first $21,750 of value for residential property not primarily used for commercial purposes is authorized. Tax rates are unaffected. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6427 1995–96 |
Unfinished nuclear enrgy facThe bill applies only to unfinished nuclear power projects that are not located on federal land. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| SB 6579 1995–96 |
Credit union share guarantyProcedures and standards are provided for the transition of all WCUSGA members to the federal share insurance program, and the statutes authorizing the existence of the association are repealed. Members must file a completed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| SB 6782 1995–96 |
Fisher Quarry revenue useDeclares that the 192nd Avenue interchange account is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund. Provides that moneys derived by the department of transportation from activities at the Fisher Quarry in Clark county, less costs... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1996 |
| SB 6780 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tax exmpA sales and use tax exemption is allowed for the replacement of tangible personal property damaged in floods and for labor and services rendered while repairing residential buildings. The building must be located in a county... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1996 |
| SB 6394 1995–96 |
Thermal heating servicesReferences in statute that provide minimum regulation of district heating systems are changed to strike references to heating services and insert references to thermal energy services. Within 180 days of June 1, 1996, the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6431 1995–96 |
Higher ed employmnt discrimnA state agency commits an unfair practice by refusing to hire or employ or to bar or terminate from employment any individual because that person did not attend or graduate with a degree from an institution of higher... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6451 1995–96 |
State energy officeFunctions of the Washington State Energy Office are transferred to other state agencies and entities. Duties pertaining to energy policy and planning, and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) are transferred to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6555 1995–96 |
State electronic access equpWhen disposing of information technology equipment, the Information Services Board is directed to give first priority to state agencies, and then make this equipment available at no cost or the least possible cost to local... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
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