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 5659 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe Washington Service Corps is reauthorized and removed from a termination schedule. The Washington Service Corps is authorized to enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer and for special... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5662 1993–94 |
Metals miningA person who intends to file for a metals mining permit must file a notice of intent to file with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR must then give public notice of the notice of intent. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5667 1993–94 |
Water trail recreation progrThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to create a water trail recreation program which would include managing a system of camping areas at public and private beaches. The commission is authorized to plan and... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5671 1993–94 |
Shoreline management actThe value of a "substantial development" which requires a development permit under the Shoreline Management Act is raised to $8500. The Department of Ecology will periodically review this amount for possible adjustments for inflation. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5679 1993–94 |
Telephone assistance programChanges the name of the lifeline service to the Washington telephone assistance program. Repeals section 8, chapter 170, Laws of 1990 (uncodified), and section 12, chapter 229, Laws of 1987 (uncodified). | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5682 1993–94 |
Insurers/exempt entitiesA publication, organization, or its subscribers are not an insurer under state law if it acts as an organizational clearinghouse matching subscribers in need with those able to pay so long as there is no contract or obligation... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5742 1993–94 |
Transportation facilitiesThe Legislative Transportation Committee may designate select transportation projects as immediately necessary for the health, safety or welfare of the traveling public. Once a project has been so designated, permits from... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5752 1993–94 |
Citizen councilor programThe office of citizen councilor is created within the Department of Community Development (DCD). The DCD shall direct appropriate issues for consideration by citizens to a steering committee composed of four members: one... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5772 1993–94 |
Regional water resource planThe Governor is required to assemble representatives from the state agencies, local governments, and tribal governments that are involved in water resource issues in the central Puget Sound area for the purpose of preparing a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5780 1993–94 |
Power boilers inspectionsPower boilers are inspected annually except that the Board of Boiler Rules has the discretion to provide for longer periods between inspections. The board may consider the contents, history, or operation of the boiler in... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5803 1993–94 |
Bank branchingWashington State-chartered commercial banks and trust companies are authorized to obtain and operate branches in other states. Banks chartered by any one of 11 specified western states may operate branches in Washington under... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5874 1993–94 |
Recreational fishingA recreational fishing improvement program is developed and implemented for Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Hood Canal waters. A sports fishing program administrator position is created in the Department of Fisheries. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5895 1993–94 |
Environmental science boardThe Environmental Science Advisory Board is created. The board is charged with advising the Legislature, the Governor and state agencies on the implementation of environmental quality laws. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5900 1993–94 |
Glazing and door standardsTesting standards and procedures for windows and doors are modified. U-values for windows and doors shall be determined, certified, and labeled by a certified independent agency licensed by the National Fenestration Rating... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5910 1993–94 |
Public drinking water systmsThe drinking water assistance account is created in the State Treasury. Funds placed in the account may include but are not limited to proceeds from bond sales, transfers from other accounts, and federal financial assistance. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5940 1993–94 |
Fish & wildlife departmentThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is created effective July 1, 1994. The Director of Fisheries and the Director of Wildlife shall provide a plan, by November 15, 1993, to the Governor for the smooth transition into a combined agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5964 1993–94 |
Building code council abolshDeletes references to the building code council. Delegates the responsibility for administration of rules adopted by the council to the department of community development. Authorizes the department to establish a committee to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5965 1993–94 |
Energy office transferredAbolishes the state energy office and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the department of community development. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6002 1993–94 |
Labor disputes/public emplysProhibits public employers and bargaining representatives from disciplining a public employee because of a labor dispute. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6010 1993–94 |
Scientific reviewLegislative findings are made that scientific research and information are a necessary part of the identification of public health and environmental problems by governmental agencies. The intent of this bill is to establish a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6029 1993–94 |
Log built homes/energy standLog built residences space heated with other than electric resistance space heat are exempt from R-19 wall insulation requirements if the log or solid timber walls are constructed with a minimum average thickness of at least... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6154 1993–94 |
Workers' comp/physicn contctAttorneys for the Department of Labor and Industries, self-insured employers or other employers are prohibited from having contact with the injured worker's treating physician or other physician or medical provider who has... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6168 1993–94 |
Enhanced 911 infor confdentlAn additional category of information is exempt from public disclosure under the public records statute. Information that is collected and held for emergency response purposes and information that is developed for managing an... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6169 1993–94 |
Energy building codeThe procedures and testing standards are modified for windows, doors, and skylights. U-values for windows, doors, and skylights shall be determined, certified and labeled in accordance with National Fenestration Rating Council... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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