Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5254 1991–92 |
Teachers for 21st centuryThe Teachers for the Twenty-First Century pilot program is created to foster change in the state educator preparation system. The State Board of Education awards grants to public higher education institutions in the state for... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5255 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationProvides that an individual shall not be considered to have left work voluntarily without good cause if the individual leaves work voluntarily to relocate with his or her spouse. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5257 1991–92 |
Military service retrmnt crdAuthorizes the member to receive one year's credit for each five years served. Limits the credit to a maximum of five years. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5258 1991–92 |
Port district resolutionsProvides that resolutions of port districts shall not go into effect before thirty days from the time of passage and shall be subject to referendum. Excepts certain resolutions from referendum. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5259 1991–92 |
Cigarette sales regulationThe Unfair Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act is reestablished and the transfer of the cigarette licensing provisions to the Tax on Cigarette Act scheduled to take effect July 1, 1991 is repealed. The criteria for establishing the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5262 1991–92 |
Utilities service chargesCharges for all utility services are made to the customer receiving the service. Utility companies are prohibited from placing liens against the property of a landlord based upon the failure of a tenant to pay for services. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5265 1991–92 |
Insurance commissioner feesThe Insurance Commissioner shall be authorized to collect examination fees sufficient to cover all examination development and administration costs. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5267 1991–92 |
Insurance liability limitsNo life insurance policy, annuity or pure endowment contract may limit its liability for death claims occurring as a result of war or any act of war. Neither may an insurer limit its liability for the death of an insured for... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5268 1991–92 |
Insurer requirements changesThe pro rated assessment fee for each insurer paid to fund the Insurance Commissioner's regulatory account shall not exceed 1/6 of 1 percent of receipts. Insurers shall not offset the amount paid in assessment to a guaranty... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5270 1991–92 |
Senior citizen income limitsIncreases the maximum income limits for senior citizens and retired persons' tax exemptions. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5271 1991–92 |
Low-income property tx exmptProvides the required conditions for the exemption from any legal obligation to pay all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5272 1991–92 |
Low-income temp prop tx relfAuthorizes a person to receive assistance for all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes in accordance with a specified formula. Provides that a person signing a false claim with the intent to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5273 1991–92 |
Prop tx administrative practRequires revaluation of all taxable real property within the county on an annual basis instead of once every four years. Provides more complete information about property tax information. Modifies qualification requirements... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5274 1991–92 |
Property valuation averagingRevises provisions for property assessments. Provides a mechanism for averaging of large property tax valuation increases. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5279 1991–92 |
Student performance enhncmntEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - The Legislature declares its intent to appropriate sufficient funds to allow all low-income four-year-old children to participate in either the Head Start or ECEAP programs beginning with the... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5280 1991–92 |
Consumer dispute resolutionThe Attorney General is directed to establish consumer dispute resolution centers and establish procedures for their operation and the encouragement of their use in appropriate cases. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5281 1991–92 |
DSHS financial partnshp planRecipients and/or other responsible parties will share in the cost of providing social and health service assistance based on an ability to pay. Determination of the level of financial participation will be standard across... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5283 1991–92 |
Blood donor programsAny blood donor program existing within Washington State must establish a program and procedure to honor requests by donors to have the blood donations directed for use to persons they may specify for a period of 14 days after... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5285 1991–92 |
Superior court judge positnsThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: in King County, the number of superior court judges is increased from 46 to 58; in Snohomish County, the number of superior court judges is... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5286 1991–92 |
Boot camp/adult offendersThe Department of Corrections is required to establish and operate a boot camp program for adult offenders. The program lasts 90 days but may be extended to 120 days for an uncooperative offender. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5287 1991–92 |
Boot camp/juvenile offendersCounties are expressly authorized to implement and operate a boot camp program for youthful offenders. A child between the ages of 14 and 18 may be placed in a boot camp program if the youth has been committed to the... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5289 1991–92 |
Attorneys' fess and costsIn all civil cases, except tort actions, in which the state of Washington or a political subdivision is a party and does not prevail, the state or subdivision shall be liable for payment of reasonable attorneys' fees, costs... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5291 1991–92 |
Low-income student assistancSchool districts that charge tuition or fees for their summer school programs must adopt policies for waiving or reducing the tuition or fees for low-income students. The policies shall at least provide tuition and fee waivers... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5293 1991–92 |
Debt adjusting prohibitionFor-profit debt adjusting services shall not be permitted in Washington State. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5294 1991–92 |
Patient right to knowThe act is to be known as the "Patient Right To Know Act" of 1991. The Legislature finds that the right of health care professionals to privacy, although important, is far outweighed by the right of the consumer-patient to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |