Emilio Cantu
Senator
· Republican
· District 41
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · Senate · R · LD 411993–94 · Senate · R · LD 411991–92 · Senate · R · LD 41
46
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
142
Bills co-sponsored
5,134
Recorded votes
5.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5699 1993–94 |
Pacific NW economic regionThe organizational structure of the PNWER is modified. The delegate council is expanded to include the Governor or Governor's designee from each participating state and the premier or premier's designee from each participating... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 6261 1991–92 |
Child sexual exploitationDefendants in cases dealing with pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, bringing such pictures into the state, or possessing such pictures must prove they had no reasonable knowledge that the person was a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5237 1991–92 |
Vehicle lane travelOn a facility with two or more lanes in one direction, the keep right provisions apply to vehicles with a licensed gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more, except when passing, moving left for merging traffic, or preparing to turn left. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5375 1991–92 |
Teachers masters degree elimThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. The initial certificate is valid for seven years and may be reinstated pursuant to State Board of Education rules. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5457 1991–92 |
HIV/employer notificationIf the absence of HIV infection is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job in question, any person who knows or should have known that they are infected with HIV must notify their employer or the principal... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5634 1991–92 |
Equipment sterilztn/dentistsThe Dental Disciplinary Board must adopt rules establishing minimum requirements for sterilization of equipment and infection control in dentists' offices. In adopting the rules, the board must consider national standards,... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5929 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionMeals sold by nonprofit organizations for fundraising purposes are exempt from B&O taxes and sales and use taxes if the meals are served no more than once a week. The $1,000 income limit for bazaars and rummage sale is eliminated. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6114 1991–92 |
Med costs/support enforcemntNecessary health care is defined to include prenatal, delivery, and postnatal medical care relating to the birth of the child. The Department of Social and Health Services is required to make every effort to collect... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6201 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyA "taking" of private property for public use occurs whenever the state or a local governmental entity implements a scheme regulating the use of land which causes the assessed value or the fair market value immediately prior... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6227 1991–92 |
Art acquisition programParticipation in the visual arts program administered by the Washington State Arts Commission is optional for state institutions of higher education. The governing board of the higher education institution may designate the... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6262 1991–92 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory definitions relating to erotic materials, court determination, prosecution and exemptions are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution to minors of materials which are... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6364 1991–92 |
Fraudulent document useThe Washington State Patrol organized crime advisory board is directed to report by January 1, 1993 on all aspects of the impact of identification document fraud and the efficacy of a state policy that drivers' licenses and... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6470 1991–92 |
Emergency reserve fundAn emergency reserve fund is established. Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the State Treasurer is directed to transfer into the fund, without appropriation, a specified percentage of general fund-state revenues. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6472 1991–92 |
Washington technology centerThe enabling legislation creating the Washington Technology Center (WTC) is modified. The mission of the WTC is to perform research and to help commercialize research which benefits the intermediate and long-term economic... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6457 1991–92 |
Convention/trade centerThe Center is authorized to issue $2.3 million in bonds at 6.25 percent for 10 years. Proceeds are to be used with the parking revenues to meet the minimum annual $975,000 payment. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 10, 1992 |
| SB 5195 1991–92 |
1989 valuation/1991 prop taxFor 1991 taxes, the county assessor is required to use the 1989 assessed value of real property instead of the 1990 assessed value if directed by a resolution of the county legislative authority pursuant to a determination by... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5277 1991–92 |
Small business export centerThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center is reauthorized without modifications and removed from the sunset process. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5282 1991–92 |
School construction wagesThe prevailing wage law is not applicable to the renovation or construction of common schools in the state. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5554 1991–92 |
Professional license feesThe requirement that $5 from each license fee and each renewal fee received from a member of the real estate profession be placed in the general fund is removed. The requirement that 20 percent of all fees collected from... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5639 1991–92 |
Pacific NW export assistanceThe Pacific Northwest Export Assistance Project is administered by the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center as a separate branch for accounting and auditing purposes. The project is restricted to assisting small... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5640 1991–92 |
Alternate teacher certifictnThe State Board of Education shall establish an alternate teacher certificate that will allow eligible persons to qualify for initial teacher certification by completing one quarter of teacher education classes and two years... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5940 1991–92 |
Electronic gambling devicesThe state lottery is prohibited from using electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which do not require a printed ticket. The authorization for charitable casino nights is eliminated. | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5993 1991–92 |
Income limits/non-prof homesFor purposes of the property tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the aging, the maximum income limit of residents of nonprofit homes for the aging is increased from the income limit for property tax relief from regular... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
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