Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5261 1991–92 |
Fire equipment in schoolsSchool buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, must be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system. The requirement does not apply to school buildings used by less than 50 people for less than 12 hours per week or... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5264 1991–92 |
Community/urban forestry prgThe Department of Natural Resources may establish and maintain a community and urban forestry program. The department will advise, encourage and assist municipalities, counties and other public and private entities in the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5374 1991–92 |
Labor-managmnt cooperationThe industrial insurance labor-management cooperation program is established in the Department of Labor and Industries. It will promote and assist the establishment of local industrial insurance labor-management committees,... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5466 1991–92 |
Pharmacists liability limitA pharmacist dispensing a prescription product, manufactured by a commercial manufacturer, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed prescribing practitioner is not a "product seller" under the law of product liability.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5473 1991–92 |
Tort claims revolving fundA tort claims revolving fund is reestablished for the purpose of paying tort claims against the state which arise from conduct taking place prior to July 1, 1990. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5494 1991–92 |
Collection of debtsFinancial institutions must provide bank account information to holders of dishonored checks when presented with a request pursuant to a letter of agency issued to the holder of the check by the local prosecutor's office.... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5512 1991–92 |
Sewer connection approvalIt is a misdemeanor to connect or maintain a connection with a sewer district system without the permission of the district. Protests of the proposed creation of a ULID may be filed up to ten days after the required public hearing. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5518 1991–92 |
Pay-per-call services regulaProviders of information through pay-per-call services doing business in Washington are required to include a preamble in program messages if an information program costs more than $5 per minute or has a potential cost of over $10. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5632 1991–92 |
Ocularist apprenticeshipThe state ocularist advisory committee is formed to assist the Secretary of Health in implementation of the chapter. The committee shall be composed of one medical doctor, one licensed ocularist and one employee of the... | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 180, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5776 1991–92 |
Alcoholic beverage controlAn individual not licensed by the Liquor Control Board may give liquor to another individual, also not licensed by the board, for personal use only. Table wine is defined as any beverage containing no more than 14 percent of... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5834 1991–92 |
Archiving methodsThe rule-making authority of the State Archivist is expanded to allow development of standards for creation, transmission or reproduction of all forms of public documents or records, consistent with the acquisition standards... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1019 1991–92 |
Aquifer depletion feesAquifer protection area laws are altered to include a statement that the depletion of subterranean water is of great concern and poses a threat to the safety and welfare of the citizens of this state. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1040 1991–92 |
Municipl utilities/admn costWhenever a city or town apportions a percentage of the management staff's time for the administration, oversight, or supervision of a utility operated by the city or town, the utility budget may reimburse the city's or town's... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1050 1991–92 |
Emerg med serv dist excs levAn excess levy for emergency medical service districts with a population density of less than 1,000 per square mile is authorized. A drafting error from several years is corrected. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1051 1991–92 |
Student exchange organizatnsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is responsible for maintaining a registry of international student exchange organizations that place students in Washington public schools. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 128, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1052 1991–92 |
Public assistance provisionsExisting statutes relating to the Community Work and Training Program are repealed and replaced with language authorizing the Department of Social and Health Services to operate a Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 126, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1091 1991–92 |
Uniform foreign-money claimsThe Uniform Foreign-Money Claims Act is adopted. The act prescribes detailed rules for the payment of foreign-money claims. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1096 1991–92 |
Smoke detection devicesThe state fire protection law is amended so the replacement of batteries for smoke detection devices are the responsibility of the tenant. The fine for failing to install or maintain a smoke detection device is increased from... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1105 1991–92 |
Exempt property/executionWhen any state attempts to collect an income tax on pension or retirement benefits paid to a former resident of that state who is now a Washington resident, the retirement income and all other property in this state owned by... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1139 1991–92 |
Continuing education creditThe State Board of Education rules for continuing education shall provide that educational staff associates may use credits or clock hours that satisfy the continuing education requirements for their state professional... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1196 1991–92 |
Center environ/molecular sciBy November 1, 1991 Washington State University will submit a proposal to the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The proposal will describe a long-term development plan for a Center for Environmental and Molecular Sciences... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1208 1991–92 |
Forest fire suppresson cmpctThe Interstate Forest Fire Suppression Compact is enacted. The compact becomes valid when any two of the three states of Washington, Idaho and Oregon have enacted the compact into law. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1265 1991–92 |
Dedications/subdivisionsEasements established by a dedication are property rights that cannot be extinguished or altered without the approval of the easement owners, unless the document creating the easement provides otherwise. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1274 1991–92 |
Street utilitiesTechnical changes are made to clarify that revenues generated by a street utility are eligible to be pledged for bonds. Technical changes are made to ensure compliance with constitutional doctrine. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1287 1991–92 |
Adoption provisions revisnsConsent forms will contain a statement stating whether the child to be adopted is Native American or an Alaska native. Adoption facilitators will submit sworn statements documenting how they determined whether the federal... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |