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 6264 1993–94 |
Salmon run restorationThe state of Washington is authorized to enter into an interstate compact with California, Idaho and Oregon to protect and restore coastal ecosystems. The purpose of the compact is to develop programs that prevent the need for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6426 1993–94 |
Electronic access/govrn infoThe Public Disclosure Commission shall design a program for public electronic access to public legislative documents by January 1, 1995. The public information access policy task force is created. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6480 1993–94 |
Unemployment insurance compTechnology/implementation . The Employment Security Department is required to report to the standing committees of the Legislature by July 1, 1995, regarding the use of technology in order to reduce the need for conditional... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| SB 5078 1993–94 |
Hood Canal salmonid enhancemThe Department of Fisheries shall investigate the opportunities to improve salmon habitat in Hood Canal tributaries. Only selective harvest methods are allowed for commercial salmon fishing in Hood Canal. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5102 1993–94 |
Grays Harbor Community CollgAn appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund is given to Grays Harbor College for the biennium ending June 30, 1993 to fund 225 FTE students for winter and spring quarters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5105 1993–94 |
Commercial bottom trawlingBottom trawling is prohibited in marine waters east of Neah Bay. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5106 1993–94 |
Fish/wildlife enhancementFunds from the sales of salmon and salmon eggs are deposited into the aquatic lands enhancement account for exclusive use for volunteer cooperative fish and wildlife enhancement projects. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5127 1993–94 |
Retirement system leavesPublic employees who take leave to engage in labor relations activities are explicitly authorized to receive service credit for purposes of the public employee retirement system. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5129 1993–94 |
Educational service distrctsEducational service districts are authorized to provide services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not conflict with other... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5171 1993–94 |
Debts owed state/collectionState agencies are required to assign all contractual debts that are 90 days or more past due to a licensed collection agency. The assignment must comply with the personal services contracts law, which requires competitive... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5197 1993–94 |
Scrty brokers/apprenticeshipProvides for a one-year apprenticeship with a duly licensed broker. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5198 1993–94 |
Wild salmon protectionBeginning January 1, 1995 all hatchery produced coho and chinook salmon shall be marked in an easily observable conspicuous manner. Beginning January 1, 1998 it shall be unlawful to harvest a wild chinook salmon, a wild coho... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5204 1993–94 |
Sheriff's employees transferAny county sheriff's employee laid off or who will be laid off due to cutbacks in the department resulting from annexation or incorporation of an area of unincorporated county by a municipality may transfer to the municipal... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5216 1993–94 |
Public works bidsAny bid for a public works project must include the bidder's workers' compensation and unemployment insurance costs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5218 1993–94 |
Public works contract bidsRequires that, when determining the lowest responsible bidder, consideration be given to the quality of a contractor's past performance, the ability to complete the contract as prescribed, and the compliance with applicable laws. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5235 1993–94 |
Public water systemsThe Department of Health has the authority to administratively assess penalties regarding violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Persons violating a law or rule regulating public water systems administered by the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5236 1993–94 |
Water supply system operatrsThe Department of Health is authorized to establish a schedule of fees to be assessed to 1) certified operators or those applying to become certified operators; and 2) public water systems. In total, these fees shall be... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5243 1993–94 |
Air quality operating permitInterim Fees . An interim fee for each major source shall be determined by Ecology based upon a workload analysis and operating permit program development budget for 1994. Fees shall be set according to a three-tiered model,... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5244 1993–94 |
Prevailing wagesThe Legislature declares that there is a need to assure that public agencies carry out their responsibilities under the prevailing wage law and that an enforceable standard of compliance is established. The requirement is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5246 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5253 1993–94 |
Energy savings/state faciltyProvides that state agencies may retain one-half of all net savings in the form of reduced energy costs. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5256 1993–94 |
Annexation by cities & townsA city or town may not use any public facilities, including physical resources, employees, and the granting of reduced charges for services to individual users to advocate for or against a proposed annexation. City or town... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5257 1993–94 |
UTC jurisdiction/city utiltyRevises RCW 80.04.500 to extend the jurisdiction over municipal utility service outside the boundaries of the municipality. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5258 1993–94 |
Water/sewerage business feesThe limitations applicable to light and power, telephone, and gas distribution businesses are applied to water distribution and sewerage collection businesses. No city or town may impose a franchise fee upon water distribution... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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