Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1312 1991–92 |
Campaign contribution reprtsSpecial reports regarding contributions made or received during the special reporting period before a primary or general election now expressly apply to contributions received during this period by a candidate or political... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1401 1991–92 |
Taxpayers' rights/responsbltTaxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1586 1991–92 |
Continuing care retirmnt comRehabilitation facilities are subject to certificate of need requirements. Continuing care retirement communities no longer require a certificate of need review. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1721 1991–92 |
Judicial retirement systemA judge who was a member of either the Judges' or Judicial Retirement System, or the surviving spouse of such a judge, may apply for and receive a refund of the judge's contributions to the system if: (1) the judge left the... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1771 1991–92 |
Transportation facilitiesThe transportation modes which a first class city may operate beyond its corporate boundaries but within the county in which the city is located are limited to railways. Extended to first class cities operating such railways... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1777 1991–92 |
New prison constructionThe public works laws are temporarily amended to expedite the prison construction process to provide concurrent preparation of design plans, specifications and competitive bidding of construction contracts. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1852 1991–92 |
Fire services fund/fireworksLicense fees for the sale, manufacture, importation and display of fireworks are increased. Manufacturer license fees are increased from $500 to $2,000. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1861 1991–92 |
Osteopathic medicine/surgeryThe Osteopathic Medicine Practice Act is updated generally, including references to the transfer of the regulatory program to the Department of Health, correction of internal statutory references, and the elimination of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1878 1991–92 |
Dealers' plates requirementsThe Department of Licensing (DOL) shall not issue a dealer plate to any vehicle dealer selling fewer than five vehicles annually. DOL shall limit the number of dealer plates to 6 percent of the vehicles sold during the... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1883 1991–92 |
GasoholThe motor vehicle fuel tax exemption is continued until December 31, 1999. Motor fuels with ethanol may be marketed if the resultant blend meets applicable fuel standards. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 145, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1931 1991–92 |
Nonprofit raffle limitsTaxes may be imposed on raffles only on net receipts exceeding $10,000. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1955 1991–92 |
Misbranded/adulterated foodThe director is empowered to impose civil penalties up to $1000 per violation per day for violations of the Uniform Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The director may embargo an article under the act for being adulterated or... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1957 1991–92 |
Food processing plant liscngLicensing Requirements : The types of facilities which must be licensed for operation under the Food Processing Act are broadened to include both food processing facilities which transfer products to another company location... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1991 1991–92 |
Vehicle size/weight rstrctnsState law is brought into compliance with federal regulations governing specialized equipment by: (1) exempting auto and boat transporters from the state's 15-foot vehicle overhang restriction; and (2) authorizing a... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1995 1991–92 |
Nonpowered vehicle equipmentConverter gear and tow bars are exempt from Washington's vehicle registration and licensing requirements. Converter gears are no longer considered apportioned vehicles for the purposes of prorate. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2005 1991–92 |
Freight brokers/forwardersA bond or deposit of security in a minimum amount of $5,000, as determined by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), is established for brokers or forwarders engaged in intrastate commerce. An interstate broker or... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2027 1991–92 |
Student tuition refundFor the purposes of this legislation, the term "eligible student" is defined. An eligible student must meet three conditions. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2059 1991–92 |
Low-income energy assistanceThe winter heat shutoff moratorium program is continued indefinitely into the future. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2069 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur chargesAn employer's experience rating account will not be charged for benefits paid to its part-time employees who are receiving unemployment benefits. This applies only during the time an employer continues to employ the claimant. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5045 1991–92 |
Drinking water qualityAny customer of a system that is subject to UTC jurisdiction may file a complaint with the UTC when the customer has reason to believe that the system's water does not meet state drinking water standards. The UTC is required... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5111 1991–92 |
Victims compensation accountAll money received by an inmate for testifying in any judicial proceeding is to be deposited in the crime victims' compensation account. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5127 1991–92 |
Foster care citzn rev boardsThere must be a court review of all children found to be dependent at least every six months from the date of out-of-home placement or the date dependency is established, whichever is first, except for children whose cases are... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5128 1991–92 |
Witnes notifctn/drug offndrsUpon written request, the Department of Corrections must notify those witnesses who testified against an inmate in a court proceeding involving a serious drug offense if the inmate is about to be released from total... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5322 1991–92 |
Building codes emerg exmptnsLocal government legislative authorities are allowed to exempt certain buildings from State Building Code requirements whose use or occupancy has been changed in order to provide shelter and housing for homeless people. The... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5367 1991–92 |
Recovered materials transprtLarge generators of recyclable materials are allowed to produce the annual minimum of 10,000 tons of recovered materials at one or more sites operated by the generator. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |