Neil Amondson
Senator
· Republican
· District 20
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · R · LD 201991–92 · Senate · R · LD 20
26
Bills as prime sponsor
3
of those became law
269
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
9.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5420 1991–92 |
Special needs grantsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a grant program to assist eligible small school districts in meeting their special needs. The grant funds and new or existing programs enhanced by the funds shall not... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5426 1991–92 |
Fishing licenses/veteranAuthorizes disabled veterans to apply for a free hunting and fishing license if they have been residents for five years. Requires documentation to receive the license. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5471 1991–92 |
Capital parking/transp progrThe general purpose is to give the Department of General Administration (GA) authority to develop parking and transportation management programs, ensure improved access to state offices by customers, employees, and visitors,... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5492 1991–92 |
Workers' comp/private carrieBeginning January 1, 1993 employers are allowed to purchase workers' compensation insurance from any insurer authorized to do business in the state and certified by the Department of Labor and Industries. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5508 1991–92 |
Continuing care retirmnt comThe residential units of CCRCs are removed from the state's certificate of need requirement. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5523 1991–92 |
Minimum wage tip creditTips received by tipped employees may be used, at the discretion of an employer, to satisfy up to 50 percent of the state's minimum wage requirement. The amount of tip money used for this purpose may not exceed the amount of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5527 1991–92 |
Washington public forest comA Washington Public Forest Commission is created. It is established for the purposes of promoting the sale of forest products by advertising and other promotional means, conducting research, and entering into contracts to... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5535 1991–92 |
Video card gamesVideo card games are statutorily defined as video reproductions of authorized card games played by an individual which are licensed and approved for use by the Gambling Commission. The Gambling Commission may license... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5539 1991–92 |
Private property rightsRevises notice requirements to landowners by agencies proposing rules which would restrict the property rights of landowners. Provides that private property shall not be taken or damaged for private or public use unless the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5569 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste incineratorsThe location of a facility for incinerating extremely hazardous waste, hazardous waste, moderate-risk waste, or dangerous waste is prohibited within five miles of commercial agriculture, which is defined as farming activities... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5657 1991–92 |
Family-school partnershipThe Family-School Partnership Program is created in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). OSPI shall help schools, parents, and school districts develop family involvement programs by providing grants... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5677 1991–92 |
Oil heat tank pollutionThe Legislature recognizes the cost to homeowners if a residential home oil heat tank leaks or spills and directs the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency of Washington to administer a program to fill the cost gap left... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5761 1991–92 |
Hospice program extensionThe termination of the hospice program is eliminated. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5764 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife licensesThe Director of Wildlife shall administer all recreational licenses which are now administered by the Department of Fisheries. Funds from the sale of food fish recreational licenses are placed in the wildlife fund. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5777 1991–92 |
Official ballot countEstablishes procedures for the determination of the official ballot count. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5787 1991–92 |
Small business financingThe Department of Trade and Economic Development may seek to expand small business financing. The department may encourage the development of additional venture capital funds by groups of individual investors and... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5792 1991–92 |
Chiropractic peer reviewA peer review committee is established composed of one licensed chiropractor from each of the state's congressional districts plus one representative of the health care industry. The committee is to be selected by the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5795 1991–92 |
UW Tacoma branch closureThe University of Washington is directed to suspend all operations of the Tacoma branch campus until the Legislature takes specific action to resume such activities. The university is to cease all operations and all activities... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5842 1991–92 |
Information services deptThe ISB is reconstituted with 12 members. Four members are the chief executive officers from four cabinet agencies, appointed by the Governor, including the Director of DIS as a voting member. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5843 1991–92 |
Veterans' award fundThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A veterans' award fund is created in the State Treasury. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5856 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/mental illnessDirects the department to develop and implement two four-year pilot projects to integrate the delivery of existing and new services for eligible developmentally disabled citizens. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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