Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2543 1991–92 |
Recreational boating codeThe boating safety statutes are moved into the "Regulation of Motor Boats," Chapter 88.12 RCW, and recodified under this chapter. | John Beck (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2554 1991–92 |
Erotic sound recordingsErotic sound recordings are added to the definition of "erotic material" that may not be sold, distributed or exhibited to minors. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2633 1991–92 |
Moderate-risk waste facilitsLocal governments are required to take certain actions to incorporate private sector management of moderate-risk waste if the local government determines that a private facility offers an acceptable service at a reasonable... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2714 1991–92 |
Public transp benefit areasIf a city extends its boundaries through annexation across a county boundary line to include areas within the public transportation benefit area (PTBA), then the entire area of the city within the county that is within the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2746 1991–92 |
Tow truck impound chargesIn limited situations a landowner may pay a tow truck operator for removal of a vehicle that has an approximate fair market value equal to the scrap value in the vehicle. The vehicle must be impounded in the manner currently... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2768 1991–92 |
Ecology technical assistanceThe Department of Ecology is authorized to appoint one or more technical assistance officers to provide on-site consultation to businesses for the purpose of helping businesses comply with environmental regulations. The... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2814 1991–92 |
State information resourcesReporting and procedural requirements are established for state agencies and the Department of Information Services in requesting and reviewing information services projects. Four areas of policy and planning development are... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2821 1991–92 |
Timber impact area communityThe definition of timber impact area in the timber programs created by the 1991 legislation is broadened to include communities that are socially and economically integrated with those areas meeting the current definition. The... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2867 1991–92 |
Law enforc/fire fghtrs insurFormer employers of retired members of plan I of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) have the authority, at their discretion, to reimburse such members for the cost of Medicare part B... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6027 1991–92 |
Horticultural researchThe Director of Agriculture, with advice from an advisory committee, may establish a surcharge of up to 20 percent onto the nursery dealer license fee. The surcharge will range between $5 and $20 per year depending upon the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6028 1991–92 |
Water consrvtn revenue bondsExisting authority for cities to use bonded indebtedness to finance electrical energy conservation programs is expanded to include water conservation programs. Authority is provided for counties to engage in water conservation... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6070 1991–92 |
Physician's asst supervisionThe Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery may authorize for osteopathic physicians' assistants the use of alternative supervisors who are licensed either as osteopathic physicians or as physicians. The Board of Medical... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6076 1991–92 |
Rural health facilitiesThe certificate of need law is amended to allow a rural health care facility to reapply for hospital licensure without undergoing certificate of need review if done so within three years after the effective date of the rural... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6078 1991–92 |
State route 901State Route 901 and East Lake Sammamish Parkway are removed from the state highway system. SR 901 is also removed as a scenic highway. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6134 1991–92 |
District court sealsDistrict courts are authorized to have a state seal for use in authenticating the orders of such courts. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6135 1991–92 |
Name change orders/filingCounty auditors are required to maintain a permanent record of all name change orders. The district court is to collect the appropriate filing and recording fee, and transmit the order and the fee to the auditor's office. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6138 1991–92 |
District court referencesRevised Code of Washington 10.13 is repealed. District court judges do not have the authority to send a person to jail or require a person to post a peace bond on the basis of the judges' belief that the person might commit a crime. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6140 1991–92 |
Traffic violator nonappearncThe provisions of RCW 46.64.020 which create a misdemeanor crime for driving with two or more notices of failure to appear or respond are re-enacted into a separate RCW section. There are no substantive changes made to the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6199 1991–92 |
Boating offense compactThe compact provides that safety on waters is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of boats. It is the policy of each state to promote compliance with... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1003 1991–92 |
Prescription drug informatnThe Legislature finds that legend drugs may have adverse side effects. The Legislature also finds that patients need information from their health care provider and/or pharmacist in order to minimize or eliminate any adverse... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1015 1991–92 |
Local govt service agreemntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for local governments to enter into binding local government service... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1061 1991–92 |
Estate expense deductibilityWhen a spouse dies, the funeral and estate administration costs are payable out of the estate and may not be charged to the community share of the surviving spouse. Contracts for payment of funeral expenses are not affected,... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1073 1991–92 |
Voter regist/hi school studnWith the assistance of the Secretary of State and county auditors, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop a voter registration and education program for high school students. Information regarding the program... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1083 1991–92 |
Voluntary payroll deductionsThe Health Care Authority (HCA) is given authority to address this concern. Employees of state agencies may authorize payroll deduction only for insurance plans provided by or contracted for by the Health Care Authority (HCA). | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |