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 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B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995.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 5692 1993–94 |
Conservation investmentsWith approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) investor-owned utilities may issue conservation bonds. Investor-owned utilities may pledge conservation investment assets as collateral for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6339 1993–94 |
Environmental laws integratnGrowth Planning Hearings Boards The growth planning hearings boards may appoint hearings examiners to carry out board functions as directed by the board, including issuing recommended decisions. A board member or hearings... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, 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 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 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 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 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 5242 1993–94 |
Incest law revisions"Ancestor" includes direct lineal ancestors and aunts and uncles. "Descendant" means direct lineal descendants, adopted children, and stepchildren under 18 years of age. Incest in the first degree where one person is less than... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | 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 5259 1993–94 |
Retirement benefits portbltyThe cities of Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma may make their city retirement systems portable with the state's retirement systems if they adopt a resolution to do so by December 31, 1993. If a city adopts a resolution,... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | 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 5293 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan IRevises standards governing applications for disability retirement and for reexaminations of persons receiving disability benefits. Revises provisions for judicial review of department determinations. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5294 1993–94 |
LEOFF provisions recodifiedThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5414 1993–94 |
Death penalty eliminationA person convicted of aggravated first degree murder after the effective date of this act will not receive a sentence of death but instead will be sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5445 1993–94 |
Nuclear constructionA joint select committee is created on nuclear project termination review consisting of two members from each of the four major political caucuses in the Legislature. The joint select committee is directed to review the policy... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 5485 1993–94 |
Semiautomatic firearmsIncludes automatic firearms in the regulations of RCW 9.41.010, 9.41.040, and 9.41.090. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5504 1993–94 |
Delinquent taxes/ratesAuthorizes an interest rate of the average of federal three-month treasury bill rates plus two percentage points. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5505 1993–94 |
Delinquent property taxesBeginning with taxes payable in 1995, real property taxes over 150 percent of taxes payable in the preceding year are not delinquent and are not subject to interest and penalties until April 30 of the next year if the taxpayer... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5507 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II provisionsMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II may retire with full benefits at age 50 with five years of service. Members of LEOFF II who become disabled may receive a disability... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5514 1993–94 |
Economic development grantsThe Economic Development Grants Program is created in the Office of Financial Management. The program will be operated by a managing director and at least one grant writer. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5538 1993–94 |
Housing equivalencyProhibits discrimination against families with children and against persons with disabilities. Grants jurisdiction to the superior courts to enjoin unfair practices in violation of RCW 49.60.222 through 49.60.225. Makes it an... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5555 1993–94 |
Safe drinking water actNew language is added in the parts of the statute which authorize state agencies to participate in implementation of the federal safe drinking water laws. The language states that the federal Environmental Protection Agency... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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