Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5807 1991–92 |
Water rights transfersA right to groundwater that can be used only on a seasonal basis may be transferred or changed to a right that can be used throughout the year without loss of priority. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5810 1991–92 |
Affordable housingThe Legislature finds that there is a tremendous need for new housing resources and that there are benefits to permitting the creation of second-family residential units on existing single-family lots. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5812 1991–92 |
Delinquent property taxesProvisions on the payment of taxes on property shall be applied separately for the amount that 1993 taxes do not exceed 150 percent of 1992 taxes and for the remaining amount. Taxes payable in 1993 over 150 percent of taxes... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5848 1991–92 |
Homestead exemptionThe homestead exemption amount is increased to $35,000. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5923 1991–92 |
Property insur loss adjustmtThe term "actual cash value" means the cost of replacement less such depreciation that is properly applicable unless the term is otherwise defined in the property insurance contract. For purposes of the actual cash value... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5929 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionMeals sold by nonprofit organizations for fundraising purposes are exempt from B&O taxes and sales and use taxes if the meals are served no more than once a week. The $1,000 income limit for bazaars and rummage sale is eliminated. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5935 1991–92 |
Rural mailbox destructionA person is guilty of malicious mischief in the second degree if he knowingly and maliciously causes physical damage or destroys a mailbox. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6011 1991–92 |
Desert Storm veteran beneftsThe general definition of "period of war" is expanded to include the period beginning on August 2, 1990 and ending on an undetermined date, designated as "Desert Storm" or any operation following from it. A similar change is... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6013 1991–92 |
Archaeologicl res/oil spillsArchaeological resources shall be included in all state comprehensive spill prevention and response activities. The state Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation shall assist in the identification of areas and... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6015 1991–92 |
Bottled water regulationBottled water must conform with federal and state labeling laws. Bottled water must be labeled in compliance with the definitions and standards of the act. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6022 1991–92 |
Intrntl marketing centerThe IMPACT program is reestablished at Washington State University with a new sunset date of June 30, 1996. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6031 1991–92 |
Poison info center authorityThe services of the four existing poison information centers are consolidated into a single nonprofit center. Current law specifying the activities of poison information centers is repealed, and the new responsibilities of the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6035 1991–92 |
Basic health plan transferThe Basic Health Plan (BHP) is granted explicit statutory authority to charge an administrative fee to the enrollee to cover the costs of the plan. In negotiating contracts with managed health care plans, the administrator of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6037 1991–92 |
Health care insurance claimsAll private health insurance carriers in Washington have to use the HCFA 1500 form, or its successor, or the UB 82 form, or its successor, after January 1, 1994. The state agencies that pay for health care have to adopt those... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6047 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon licensesA task force of commercial fishermen is created in order to make recommendations to the Legislature on a fishing gear reduction plan by January, 1993. The task force is to address the need for minimum poundage requirements for... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6051 1991–92 |
Infants exposed to drugsThe legislative intent finds that early identification and medical treatment for infants affected by probable drug exposure can reduce long-term medical and developmental disabilities. The University of Washington shall... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6052 1991–92 |
Coastal crab fishery studyThe Washington Department of Fisheries, along with the states of Oregon and California, shall conduct a coastal dungeness crab fishing study through the auspices of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The study is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6057 1991–92 |
Crime lab analysis feeThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A State Patrol Crime Laboratory analysis fee of $100 is charged to adults convicted of a crime or minors adjudicated as juvenile offenders in those cases in... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6060 1991–92 |
Public assistance programsRecovery of interim assistance duplicate payment is enhanced by treating such payment as a debt due the state and subject to available legal remedies. Resource eligibility is based upon resource limitations consistent with... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6063 1991–92 |
Corporation statutes crrctnTechnical changes in language are added for clarification purposes. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6064 1991–92 |
High voltage trans facltiesCities of the first class operating electric generating facilities and electric distribution systems may use and obtain capacity rights to jointly owned electric generating and transmission facilities. These cities may issue... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6067 1991–92 |
Elected officials residencyUniform terminology requiring that candidates be registered voters in the jurisdiction from which they seek election is established for all state and local offices. Gender inclusive language is adopted in statutes which are... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6073 1991–92 |
Out of state driver's permitA nonresident who is at least 15 years of age and possesses an instruction permit is allowed to drive in the state. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6080 1991–92 |
Voters' pamphlet statementsThe Attorney General's summary of a ballot measure must include a summary of any sections of law to be repealed. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |