Ellen Craswell
Senator
· Republican
· District 23
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · Senate · R · LD 23
20
Bills as prime sponsor
8
of those became law
111
Bills co-sponsored
1,488
Recorded votes
2.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6450 1991–92 |
Ferry bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of two hundred ten million dollars. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| SB 6431 1991–92 |
Discrimination in housingDeclares a goal of providing a decent home in a suitable environment for every resident of the state. Revises tax provisions relating to affordable housing developments. Provides that certain property conveyances are exempt... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6423 1991–92 |
Malicious harassmentDirects the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information regarding violations of the malicious harassment statute.... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6398 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice atty feeLimits attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice suits. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6360 1991–92 |
State officials pay raiseProvides that pay raises for state officials shall not take effect unless raises provided for teachers and state employees are implemented. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6365 1991–92 |
County growth management plnAuthorizes the removal from the requirements by adoption of a resolution by June 1, 1993. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6367 1991–92 |
Public assistance limitationPublic assistance is limited, for those residing in Washington for less than one year, to the amount of assistance that would have been received from a similar program in the state of most recent residence, if less than the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6298 1991–92 |
Watercraft violationsWatercraft violations of a less serious nature than driving while intoxicated or failure to stop for an enforcement officer are reduced from a gross misdemeanor to a civil infraction. Most recreational boating violations are... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6303 1991–92 |
Private land for public useWhenever private land is designated which prohibits or restricts the use of property by its owner, full compensation to the owner must be paid by the designating agency. Compensation must be paid at the time of enactment of... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 5068 1991–92 |
Chng provisns/vehicle offensThe burden of proof on the issue of causation is shifted to the defendant for the offenses of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. The defendant may raise the defense that no negligent act on his or her part was a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5309 1991–92 |
Income tax/other jurisdictnsWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on pension or retirement benefits paid to a Washington resident who was formerly employed in the taxing state, the full value of any homestead and all of the resident's... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5310 1991–92 |
Other states' income taxIt is the policy of this state to ensure the well-being of its citizens by protecting them from income tax imposed by other states on their retirement income. The courts of this state shall not recognize claims for income... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5350 1991–92 |
Faculty English proficiencyA person who has received a graduate assistant or faculty appointment to provide classroom instruction or work with students in participatory and activity courses such as clinics, studios, seminars, and laboratories is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5665 1991–92 |
Dependent childrenThe goal of the Legislature is to achieve permanency for every child as soon as possible. The first priority is reunifying the child with the natural family. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6185 1991–92 |
Vol fire fighters pensionsRevises provisions for the volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension fund. | Stanley Johnson (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6204 1991–92 |
Wildlife director appointmntThe Wildlife Commission will select the Director of Wildlife and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the Wildlife Commission. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5753 1991–92 |
Upland game bird enhancementThe Legislature finds that the state's upland wildlife habitats are in transition and that the state's population increases preservation of upland wildlife habitat will require greater protection and maintenance. The... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6081 1991–92 |
Vehicle sound amplificationA person who operates a sound amplification device that is plainly audible from 50 or more feet away when the vehicle is on a premises open to the public commits the offense of causing unreasonable sound amplification from a... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6107 1991–92 |
Child's hearsay statementCorroborative evidence is defined as evidence that supports to a substantial degree a logical and reasonable inference that the act described in the hearsay statement occurred. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5061 1991–92 |
Monitoring child placementAs a part of statutory monitoring requirements, a child in an out-of-home placement, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and its contract provided caseworkers shall have a face-to-face visit with the child in... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5071 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoint programs. The programs must meet statutory minimum standards and guidelines. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5117 1991–92 |
Signatur requirmnts/init/refObtaining a pro rata share of the necessary minimum number of signatures in each congressional district shall be required if the proposed amendment to Article II, Section 1 of the State Constitution is approved and ratified at... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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