Al Williams
Senator
· Democrat
· District 32
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · D · LD 321991–92 · Senate · D · LD 32
36
Bills as prime sponsor
3
of those became law
127
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
3.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6223 1993–94 |
Low-level nuclear waste dispThe authority to fulfill the responsibilities of leasing and subleasing the 1,000-acre tract of Hanford land is changed from the Department of Ecology to the Governor or his or her designee. The Governor or his or her designee... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6224 1993–94 |
Commun redevelopment financnRepeals provisions of chapter 39.88 RCW. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6225 1993–94 |
Agency lobbyistsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A lobbyist for a state agency must be an employee or officer of the agency. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6241 1993–94 |
Health benef/seasonal workrsThe current statutory definition of seasonal employee and the exclusion of seasonal employees and their employers from mandatory participation in health care reform are all repealed. The Washington Health Services Commission... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6303 1993–94 |
State boards and commissionsThe Governor is required to conduct a review of all state boards and commissions which are required to be included in the biannual report of the Office of Financial Management. Prior to January 10, 1995, the Governor shall... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6321 1993–94 |
Business flexible networksThe Department of Trade, Community and Economic Development is directed to develop appropriate measures to promote flexible networks. The department is also directed to provide direct assistance to firms, economic development... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6322 1993–94 |
WA products developmentWEDFA is authorized to develop and conduct a program that will provide capital financing for the development of new products, processes or techniques for commercial purposes. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6334 1993–94 |
Contributns to leg caucusesLimits contributions to a political party to two thousand five hundred dollars a year. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6353 1993–94 |
Personal finance informationThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Modifications are made to the public records exemption provisions of the Public Disclosure Act. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6395 1993–94 |
Econ devel finance authorityWEDFA is authorized to develop and conduct a program or programs to provide nonrecourse bond financing for the eligible project costs of economic development facilities. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6401 1993–94 |
Environmental equityBy June 30, 1995, the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health are to jointly prepare a report to the Legislature providing information on the distribution of environmental risks in relation to minority and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6402 1993–94 |
Retired senior volunteer proMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6419 1993–94 |
Delinquent property taxesEstablishes the rate at the prime rate prevailing on the date the taxes become delinquent plus two percent. Delays the issuance of certificates of delinquency from three to five years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6422 1993–94 |
Developmental disablty/definThe definition of "developmental disability" is altered to expand eligibility for state developmental disability programs to any person with a severe, chronic disability which is manifest before a person's twenty-second... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6433 1993–94 |
Ballot proposition definitnA proposed measure becomes a "ballot measure" after it has received sufficient signatures and been certified by the appropriate election officer. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6446 1993–94 |
Nursing home contractor costIncreases audit periods from three to five years. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6458 1993–94 |
Credit history/insurnc eligiAn insurer may not consider credit history as a factor in determining eligibility for automobile insurance, or in determining the rates charged for an automotive insurance policy. The term "credit history" means the financial... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5300 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe Executive-Legislative Committee on Economic Development is created. The committee consists of six Senators, six House members, the Governor and five gubernatorial appointees. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5545 1993–94 |
Architects qualificationsRevisions are made to the list of qualifications for applicants seeking to take the architect's examination. | Al Williams (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 475, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5574 1993–94 |
Credit information useThe Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act is established. Requirements of Consumer Reporting Agencies - Consumer reporting agencies are required to have reasonable procedures to maintain proper information within credit... | Al Williams (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 476, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5625 1993–94 |
Death penalty/mentally retarA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a court appointed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5686 1993–94 |
Credit card late paymnt charThe maximum delinquency charge for retail charge agreements and lender credit cards is 10 percent of the average balance of the delinquent account for the prior 30-day period when this balance is less than $100. However, a... | Al Williams (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 481, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5838 1993–94 |
Energy siting process reviewAn energy siting process review committee is created. The committee is charged with reviewing the siting process applicable to major thermal plants, combustion turbines, cogeneration facilities, hydroelectric facilities,... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5139 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
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