Larry Vognild
Senator
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · D · LD 381991–92 · Senate · D · LD 38
99
Bills as prime sponsor
29
of those became law
316
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
12.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6084 1993–94 |
Transportation appropriatns$119 million is added over the Governor's transportation supplemental budget. Enhanced funding is provided for the regular category C program, including accelerated work on high occupancy vehicle lanes on non-interstate highways. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 303, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6205 1993–94 |
Ready-mix mixer trucksCement truck operators may use the up/down switch located within the cab to raise or lower the retractable lift axle while the vehicle is in motion. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 5819 1993–94 |
Voting by mailThe county auditor may conduct elections by mail in any precinct, in any primary, special or general election during the two year period commencing with the effective date of this act. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 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 6039 1993–94 |
Vehicle dealer franchisesNew motor vehicle franchisees are allowed to protest the establishment or relocation of a same line motor vehicle dealership within a geographic area. A "relevant market area" is established around each new motor vehicle dealership. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6466 1993–94 |
Environmental permit processInternal WSDOT processes incorporate environmental considerations throughout the entire construction process, beginning with the earliest planning stages and extending through final construction. The department, in cooperation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5920 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationA pilot project to encourage individuals drawing unemployment insurance to seek part-time or temporary employment is established within the Department of Employment Security. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6143 1993–94 |
Retirement service creditMembers who have failed to meet statutory deadlines for restoring service credit, for establishing allowable membership service not previously credited, or for restoring service credit represented by a lump sum payment in lieu... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6217 1993–94 |
Unemployment ins task forceThe Joint Task Force on Unemployment Insurance is reauthorized in order to: (1) undertake more in-depth review of targeted issues concerning unemployment insurance; (2) work collaboratively with the Employment Security... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 5341 1993–94 |
DUI penaltiesA person who is arrested for DWI and has a previous conviction for DWI within the last five years is prohibited from transferring, selling or encumbering his or her interest in the motor vehicle the person was driving at the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 5995 1993–94 |
Reckless endangrmnt/hiwy wrkPersons who speed in construction zones on any public roadway are subject to double fines that cannot be reduced, suspended or waived. Persons who drive negligently in construction zones or who remove, evade or purposely... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6061 1993–94 |
Special levy/bond electionsThe authority to call a special election at any time to validate an excess levy or bond issue to meet the needs resulting from the failure of a county, school district, or junior taxing district to pass a special levy for the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6195 1993–94 |
Publ employ relations commisThe language establishing a procedure for PERC to prevent unfair labor practices is simplified. PERC is authorized, once it is determined that someone is engaging in an unfair labor practice, to immediately petition a superior... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6202 1993–94 |
Vehicle size and weightA combination consisting of a truck-tractor and single trailer may operate on the public highways without a permit if the trailing unit is 53 feet or less in length. The maximum length allowed by special overlength permits... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6564 1993–94 |
Snohomish Co. hotel/motel txThe legislative body of a county with a population of over 400,000 north of the northernmost boundary of King County may levy an additional excise tax up to 2 percent on the furnishing of lodging. This tax is in addition to... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6215 1993–94 |
Publ service co./UTC authrtyA person(s) or entity acting as a public service company, who provides a transportation service without having first obtained intrastate operating authority from the Utilities and Transportation Commission, is subject to the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 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 6491 1993–94 |
Regional transit authoritiesThe Regional Transit Authority is specifically authorized to place before the voters the implementation of appropriate phases of a regional high capacity transportation system plan, with subsequent votes on additional phases.... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6505 1993–94 |
Public transit securityIt is a public nuisance to obstruct or impede the operation of municipal transit vehicles, or to obstruct or impede access to municipal transit stations. An action may be brought by the transit agency to enjoin the person... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, 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 5023 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxDeletes amounts deducted for loss from the definition of disposable income. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5029 1993–94 |
Prop tax increase deferralSpecifies a formula for determining the portion of property taxes eligible for deferral. Designates criteria for eligibility for deferral of taxes. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5062 1993–94 |
Fuel tax exemptionsFor purposes of providing fuel tax refunds, the Department of Licensing is authorized to establish by rule formulas for determining power takeoff unit fuel use when direct measurement of the fuel used is not feasible. Formulas... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5073 1993–94 |
Health care reformProvides that, by November 1, 1997, all Washington residents shall be enrolled in the certified insurance plan of their choice. Designates a single state agency as the state sponsor for health care. Creates the Washington... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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