Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5839 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentRevises provisions of the natural death act. Requires a patient to be discharged if he or she is capable of indicating by words or actions that he or she wishes to die at home in dignity. Provides immunity from legal liability... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5840 1991–92 |
Commission merchant regulatnRequires commission merchants to maintain records of all accounts receivable. Makes it unlawful for a licensee to discriminate against a person because of an action taken pursuant to the chapter. Provides for civil penalties. | Frank Hansen (D-13) | 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 5844 1991–92 |
Security registrationNew language is created that prevents and penalizes for excessive or unfounded trading which is found not to be in the public's best interest and does nothing more than generate commissions or other financial compensations for... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5846 1991–92 |
Sludge task forceA ten-member Sludge Task Force is formed to study alternatives to land application or disposal of conventionally treated sludge. The task force shall conduct a literature search on current and proposed alternatives to sludge... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5847 1991–92 |
Parenting lawDeclares a policy that neither parent shall be preferred over the other in determining custody of a child, financial support, or decision-making authority. Designates circumstances for a deviation from joint parenting.... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5850 1991–92 |
Condominium sale or transferAuthorizes an action to enjoin the sale of a condominium unit if the listed or accepted price of the sale contract is more than fifteen percent below the highest appraised value of other similar units. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5851 1991–92 |
Quality schools actPART I - PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A Parent's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities is created to define certain rights of parents to be informed of, and participate in, the education of their children. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5853 1991–92 |
State financial aid programThe state need grant program and the educational opportunity grant program are replaced by the state educational loan program beginning July 1, 1993. The state educational loan program is established under the authority of the... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5854 1991–92 |
Children in poverty assistncThe Department of Community Development is directed to distribute community service block grants to community assistance agencies. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5855 1991–92 |
Polystyrene products/ferriesLegislative intent to safeguard the health, safety and natural environment of Washington by restricting the use of polystyrene products is declared. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 |
| SB 5857 1991–92 |
Minority crim just professlsProvides loan assistance to minority individuals to ensure that they have access to the educational prerequisites of criminal justice professions. Appoints an advisory committee. Creates a minority criminal justice education... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5859 1991–92 |
Health professionals regultnMost of the health care professions having independent practice or disciplinary boards are subject to review of the Secretary of Health. The boards not affected are hearing aid dispensers, funeral directors and nursing home... | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5861 1991–92 |
Certificated provisional prdThe provisional employment period for certificated employees in a school district is extended from one to three years, unless the employee has completed at least three years of certificated employment in another school... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5862 1991–92 |
School construction plansDirects the state board of education to adopt rules and establish procedures governing the preparation and use of modifiable basic plans for school building construction projects for which state assistance funds are provided. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5865 1991–92 |
Counseling for veteransAuthorizes a contract with professional counseling specialists to provide a range of direct treatment services to war-affected state veterans and their families. Makes an appropriation of three hundred ninety thousand dollars... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5866 1991–92 |
Stepchild/parent obligationCourt review of motions to terminate support of stepchildren in cases of marital dissolution or legal separation is eliminated. Stepchildren are excluded from statutory rights to community property support for their expenses... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5867 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsPrescribes the collective bargaining rights of employees and employers in the agricultural industry and protects the rights of the public in connection with labor disputes. Creates the state agricultural labor relations board.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5868 1991–92 |
Surface mining regulationThe Washington State Surface Mining Act is amended to provide that authority over surface mining will be shared jointly by the Department of Natural Resources and the county legislative authority. The county legislative... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5869 1991–92 |
Ind insur disability paymntsProvides that the amount subject to collection shall bear its proportionate share of attorney's fees and costs. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5870 1991–92 |
Cable television accessProhibits the discrimination in rental or other charges between tenants who subscribe to the services of a CATV system and those who do not. Gives a tenant the right to request and receive CATV services. Provides that an... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5871 1991–92 |
Citizen complaint retaliatnDefines "retaliation" for purposes of the act. Provides that a person who suffers retaliation may report the conduct of the employer to the state human rights commission. Provides for injunctions and other civil remedies. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5874 1991–92 |
Banks as insurance agentsAny bank acting as an insurance agent in a city with less than 5,000 inhabitants can only market insurance products and services to inhabitants of the city in which the bank is located. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |