Alan Bluechel
Senator
· Republican
· District 45
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · R · LD 451991–92 · Senate · R · LD 45
32
Bills as prime sponsor
7
of those became law
127
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
5.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6347 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax incenFirms that are engaged in biotechnology, advanced computing, electronic device technology, advanced material, and environmental technology pursuits may be eligible for a B&O tax credit and a sales and use tax deferral. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 4, 1994 |
| SB 5918 1993–94 |
Ride-sharing incentivesMajor employers in the state's eight largest counties affected by the commute trip reduction law are provided a credit on their business and occupation tax or public utility tax if they provide financial incentives to their... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6082 1993–94 |
Forest products/intrnl tradeCINTRAFOR is directed to assist in the development of commercialization support for manufactured products and the development of research and analysis on the quality and availability of wood resources. The center is to give... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5698 1993–94 |
ISO-9000 quality standardsThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, through its Business Assistance Center, shall make ISO-9000 and its American equivalent more widely known to Washington firms. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6146 1993–94 |
Film/video productn facilityThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to assist in the location of a film and video production studio in the state. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 5697 1993–94 |
Amateur radiosNo city, town, code city, or county shall enact or enforce regulation that fails to conform to the Federal Communications Commission's limited preemption statement, "Amateur Radio Preemption," 101 FCC 2d 952 (1985). | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6461 1993–94 |
Oil spill liability damagesThe protection of individuals from claims asserted against the commission is amended to include incident commanders. The commission may include an indemnification provision in its contracts regarding losses arising from... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6573 1993–94 |
Manufacturing tax impactThe Department of Revenue is required to study the current state tax structure as it applies to manufacturers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6561 1993–94 |
Marketplace programThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is authorized to contract with governments, industry associations, or local nonprofit organizations to carry out the purposes of the Marketplace program. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 47, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 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 5169 1993–94 |
Presidential prefrnce prmryVoters participating in a presidential preference primary make an oral request for the party ballot they wish to vote and no record may be made of which party's ballot a voter received. The Secretary of State includes the cost... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5201 1993–94 |
Naturopathic pilot programThe Health Care Authority must establish a pilot project to determine if the availability of naturopathic care would result in improved health and cost savings. The pilot program is open to state employees covered by the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5220 1993–94 |
Small business fundingThe State Treasurer must establish a linked deposit program for investments in certificates of deposit in qualified public depositaries. In order to participate in the program, the depositary must lend an equal amount of money... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5222 1993–94 |
Urban/rural econ partnershpsThe Legislature intends to establish a partnership between urban and rural areas of the state and, in so doing, improve the quality of life and provide quality job opportunities for each citizen of the state. The requirement... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5223 1993–94 |
Self-employment loan programThe self-employment loan program is established in the Department of Community Development. Through the program, the department will solicit and approve applications for funds from local development organizations to use as a... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5224 1993–94 |
Internatnl capital projectsThe original bill was not considered this session. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: A pilot program named the Office of Capital Projects is established within the Department of Trade and Economic Development. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5240 1993–94 |
Disposable income definedPension and annuity receipts do not have to be added to adjusted gross income in the determination of disposable income to the extent they have been subject to federal income tax. Medicare premiums are excluded from the... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5264 1993–94 |
State trade office/RussiaThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to establish a trade office in the Russian Far East. A null and void clause is added, making the bill contingent upon funding in the 1993-95 biennial budget. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5319 1993–94 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe provisions of law enacted in 1990 that limit the fuel tax transfers to the outdoor recreation account, the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account, and the snowmobile account to revenues attributable to the tax rate in effect... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5430 1993–94 |
Hyogo prefecture/sister-statAn appropriation is made for the current biennium to plan for events to commemorate the anniversary of this relationship and to solicit additional funds from the private sector. Any remaining funds are reappropriated. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5431 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings/propertyIf a regulation or action of the state or political subdivision diminishes the assessed value of property, then the state or political subdivision will compensate the property owner for the amount of diminution, either in cash... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5448 1993–94 |
Small business researchFederal Small Business Innovative Research Program grants are exempt from the business and occupation tax assessment. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5475 1993–94 |
Property/regulatory takingsCompensation under this statute shall be paid for any diminution in fair market value and the fair market value of wetlands will be paid with wetlands being deemed that their present status is their highest and best use value. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5489 1993–94 |
Longshore/harbor workersRevises insurance requirements for longshore and harbor workers. Extends the termination date to July 1, 1996. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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