Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2526 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe Legislature recognizes the efforts of the Washington State Rural Development Council and encourages state entities to participate in the council's activities. The council must be located in a branch or agency of the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2527 1991–92 |
Public assistance earningsThe secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to seek a waiver from federal AFDC earned income disregard requirements. Under the terms of the waiver, one half of the parents earned income... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2528 1991–92 |
Child care programsThe promotion of before-and-after-school child care programs located in or near public school buildings is established as state policy. Mini-centers are deleted from current policy. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2529 1991–92 |
Parent visitation rightsWhen setting a residential schedule for divorced parents, the court must appoint a neutral and independent adult to supervise any court ordered residential time if the court finds that the parent has sexually abused the child... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2532 1991–92 |
Assault against a childNew crimes of assault of a child in the first, second, or third degree are created. The crimes apply to adults age 18 and over who assault children under age 13. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2533 1991–92 |
Public land dispositionWith the approval of the Board of Natural Resources, the DNR may transfer or dispose of real property without public auction when transferring in lieu of condemnations, transferring to public agencies, or transferring to... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2534 1991–92 |
Wildlife violator compactThe wildlife violator compact is established in Washington. When a wildlife officer issues a citation for a wildlife violation to a person from another party state, collateral to secure appearance is not required if the... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2535 1991–92 |
Wildlife traffickingIllegal trafficking in wildlife having a wholesale value in excess of $250 is made a class C felony. Illegal trafficking in wildlife having a wholesale value of $250 or less is made a gross misdemeanor. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2537 1991–92 |
Weapons on school premisesThe prohibition against carrying firearms or other dangerous weapons onto school premises is extended to all persons. The current exemptions granted to students are broadened to all persons as well, except for the exemption... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2538 1991–92 |
Joint tenancy provisionsAny joint tenancy, including a community property joint tenancy, may be severed at will by any tenant. Property interests resulting from the severance of a joint tenancy held by a husband and wife are presumed to be community... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2539 1991–92 |
Border areas accountThe border areas account is established as a non-appropriated account within the state treasury. Expenditures may only be made to border areas. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2541 1991–92 |
Amer Indian languages/culturAny course in Washington State or Pacific Northwest history and government taught to fulfill statutory requirements for future teachers will include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indians... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2544 1991–92 |
Boating safetyNo person shall operate a vessel loaded or powered beyond its capacity as stated on the United States Coast Guard capacity label. In the absence of a capacity label, no person shall exceed the capacity of the boat as... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2546 1991–92 |
Performance-based schoolsPART I: DEFINITIONS Definitions are provided for "academic assessment system" and "essential academic learning requirements." PART II: COMMISSION ON STUDENT LEARNING A 10-member Commission on Student Learning is established.... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2547 1991–92 |
School health servicesThe category of school services eligible to receive Title XIX funding is expanded from services provided to handicapped children to include services provided to eligible non-handicapped school children. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2548 1991–92 |
Years of service clarifiedBeginning in the 1992-93 school year, the determination of years of experience for licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nurses is expanded to include nonschool work experience as licensed therapists or... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2549 1991–92 |
Nonresident student transferSchool districts may not charge tuition or transfer fees for nonresident students who transfer into the school district under the state's educational choice program. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2550 1991–92 |
Child supportA juvenile court in a child dependency action shall order child support in accordance with the schedule and standards generally applicable under the child support law. However, in determining how much of a parent's income is... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2559 1991–92 |
Municipal officers/contractsThe exception to the conflict of interest statute permitting substitute teachers to be hired who are spouses of officers of the districts in districts with under 500 students is expanded to apply to all school districts of any size. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2561 1991–92 |
Water conservation programsThe statute permitting cities and towns to engage in energy conservation is amended to: oPermit loans to be made for the conservation or more efficient use of water; and oPermit evidences of indebtedness, other than revenue... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2568 1991–92 |
Health care info disclosureThe language of the Uniform Health Care Information Act is clarified in a number of respects. A health care facility may disclose, for the purposes of identification and to the extent the recipient needs to know, the name,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2571 1991–92 |
Infant mortality reviews"Infant mortality review" is defined. All information and records obtained for an infant mortality review is deemed confidential and is protected from discovery and subpoena. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2572 1991–92 |
Model traffic ordinanceRecent legislative enactments added to the model: (1) school buses must be equipped with a crossing arm mounted to the bus effective September 1, 1992; (2) initial tow movements are exempt from the state's highway weight... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2574 1991–92 |
Self-insurersThe authority for hospitals to form industrial insurance self-insurance groups is amended by deleting the reference to a repealed definition of "hospital." A new definition is added that includes hospitals under the hospital... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2580 1991–92 |
Teacher cost of living incrs(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/14/92) Provides for salary cost-of-living increases in supplemental contracts for certificated school employees to enhance the performance of individuals or groups. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |