Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1919 1991–92 |
Vehicle insur/safety courseThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is required to include in traffic safety education courses, information concerning the effects of alcohol and drugs on motor vehicle operators and the consequences of operating motor... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1936 1991–92 |
Undergraduate admissionsBy May 15, 1991, the Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Superintendent of Public Instruction will convene a task force. The purpose of the task force is to recommend a process for evaluating and accepting a student's... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2037 1991–92 |
Radiologic technologistsAn x-ray technician registration program is established. No person may practice radiologic technology or operate equipment utilizing ionizing radiation on human beings without being registered or certified. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2042 1991–92 |
Earnest money forfeitureA real estate transaction which provides for forfeiture of earnest money to the seller as the seller's sole and exclusive remedy upon default by the purchaser is valid and enforceable regardless whether the seller has any... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2048 1991–92 |
Older physicians license feeThe board by rule is authorized to establish a "retired active license" for retired physicians or physician assistants who wish to practice medicine on an emergent or intermittent basis. The Secretary of Health is to establish... | John Moyer (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2057 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of 1 percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design, acquisition,... | William Day (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2058 1991–92 |
Stat of limtatns/sex abuseThe Legislature finds that childhood sexual abuse is pervasive, traumatic to the victim, and victims may repress memories of the incident or be unable to connect it to any injury until after the statute of limitations has run.... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2071 1991–92 |
Medical disciplinary boardThe Governor is to appoint the members of the State Medical Disciplinary Board. The physician members are to be appointed from the state congressional districts. | John Moyer (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2106 1991–92 |
Shelters/state surplus proprThe Department of General Administration is authorized to donate state-owned surplus, tangible personal property to shelters providing assistance to the homeless. The shelters must be participants in the Department of... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2141 1991–92 |
State oral history programResponsibility for the state's oral history program is assigned to the Secretary of State, who contracts with independent oral historians and through the history departments of the state universities, to produce verbatim... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2163 1991–92 |
Assault on law officer/agentThe director of the Department of Wildlife shall revoke for 10 years all licenses and privileges extended under Title 77 of a person convicted of assault on a state wildlife agent, or other law enforcement officer assisting... | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5010 1991–92 |
Occptl thrpy/lmtd cslty prgmReimbursement for outpatient occupational therapy services to eligible categorically and medically needy adults not currently receiving such services is authorized under the medical assistance program. The act is contingent up... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5108 1991–92 |
Prizes/promotional advertsngVarious provisions governing the content of written notices and procedures associated with the use of prizes in promotional advertising are set forth. Any written notice offering goods or services to an individual based upon a... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5110 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5167 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actA Juvenile Issues Task Force is created to review past legislation and study issues pertinent to juveniles. The task force has 29 members; ten members are legislators, two of which serve as co-chairs with a third co-chair... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5231 1991–92 |
Real estate continuing educExaminations are no longer a required component of state- approved continuing education classes for real estate brokers and salespersons. Brokers and salespersons can now receive credit for taking a continuing education class... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5256 1991–92 |
Franchise investment protectThe Franchise Investment Protection Act is amended. The definition of "franchise" is narrowed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 226, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5332 1991–92 |
Residential care/disabledEvery five years DSHS and other state agencies that operate institutions must conduct an inventory of all real property not needed for resident care. The department must report the results of the inventory to the House of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5474 1991–92 |
Children data collection sysAn interagency task force is created to plan a state system for the efficient collection and reporting of data about conditions affecting the education and well-being of children. The task force is coordinated and staffed by... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 235, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5475 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges, may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5651 1991–92 |
Little Spokane riverThe Little Spokane River from the upstream boundary of the state park boat put-in site near Rutter parkway and downstream to its confluence with the Spokane River is included within the State Scenic River System. $30,000 is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5825 1991–92 |
Offender firearm possessionAs a sentence condition and requirement, offenders sentenced to terms involving community supervision, community service, or community placement under the Department of Corrections may not own, use, or possess firearms or... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1028 1991–92 |
Changes in air quality lawsGOALS AND PUBLIC POLICY: A number of legislative findings and goals are established. These sections generally reflect three principles: 1) all air polluters should pay for the costs of air pollution; 2) state laws should... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |