Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6472 1991–92 |
Washington technology centerThe enabling legislation creating the Washington Technology Center (WTC) is modified. The mission of the WTC is to perform research and to help commercialize research which benefits the intermediate and long-term economic... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6475 1991–92 |
Federal hydro projectsThe powers of the Director of the Department of Ecology are modified to exclude the authority to inspect or approve dam construction, modification, or operation if the dam or facility is licensed under the federal power act.... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6509 1991–92 |
State trust lands purchaseThe Board of Natural Resources shall retain full management, control, and use of lands subject to the direction to sell to State Parks the identified trust land parcels, until the effective date of the transfer. The Parks and... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6186 1991–92 |
Unpaid leave/service creditA member of TRS Plan I or II who, prior to June 30, 1992, left a job with a school district or community and technical college district in order to serve as an elected official in an education association can receive... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 11, 1992 |
| SB 6457 1991–92 |
Convention/trade centerThe Center is authorized to issue $2.3 million in bonds at 6.25 percent for 10 years. Proceeds are to be used with the parking revenues to meet the minimum annual $975,000 payment. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 10, 1992 |
| HB 2693 1991–92 |
Pension contribution ratesBeginning September 1, 1992, through June 30, 1993, the following pension contribution rates are in effect (to be paid by employers): Public Employees' Retirement System: 7.16 percent Teachers' Retirement System: 11.79 percent... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 1992 |
| HB 2965 1991–92 |
Contractor registrationEach building contractor registering with the Department of Labor and Industries for the first time will receive a package of information from the Department of Revenue concerning state tax laws and reporting requirements. The... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 1992 |
| HB 2994 1991–92 |
Basic health planBasic Health Plan coverage will exclude maternity coverage for pregnancies diagnosed after June 30, 1992. Pregnancies diagnosed before that date will be covered by the plan. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 1992 |
| HB 2997 1991–92 |
Court feesRevises provisions relating to court fees for legal services and law libraries. Requires any moneys appropriated from the public safety and education account for civil representation of indigent persons to be used to contract... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 1992 |
| SB 6508 1991–92 |
Tax amnestyA taxpayer who pays to the Department of Revenue during the period July 1, 1992, through September 30, 1992, deficient, delinquent, unreported, or otherwise unpaid taxes for which liability accrued under Title 82 RCW before... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 6, 1992 |
| HB 2999 1991–92 |
State publications fundingRequires every state publication which has as a primary purpose the description of the delivery of public services to include information about the sources of funding. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 1992 |
| HB 2995 1991–92 |
Fiscal matters t.o.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| HB 2996 1991–92 |
Fiscal matters t.o.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| HB 2998 1991–92 |
Weights and measuresRevises provisions regulating weights and measures. Provides for biennial inspections and tests of weights and measures standards. Establishes hearing procedures for persons aggrieved by action of the department or a city sealer. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| SB 6211 1991–92 |
School excess leviesThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| SB 6469 1991–92 |
Cigarette/tobacco enforcemntThe duty to enforce the cigarette and tobacco laws is transferred to the Liquor Control Board. Appropriations, personal property, and personnel used by the Department of Revenue in enforcing the cigarette and tobacco laws are... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 1992 |
| SB 5037 1991–92 |
Plant prtctn prdcts regstrtnThe Department of Agriculture is directed to develop a program to provide assistance and information on the registration and reregistration process for plant protection products. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5070 1991–92 |
Indus insurance compensationThe section of the industrial insurance law which defines "acting in the course of employment" is redefined to exclude time spent by jurors commuting to and from the location of their jury service regardless of whether they... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5109 1991–92 |
Prescribing prescriptn drugsThe six-month limit on prescription refills written by authorized out-of-state prescribers is removed. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5130 1991–92 |
Wildlife dept reorganizationThe Department of Wildlife is divided into two major programs for the purposes of funding: the consumptive programs, consisting of hunting, fishing and trapping; and the nonconsumptive programs such as habitat and research.... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5158 1991–92 |
Hood Canal salmon managementCommercial fishermen who fish Hood Canal must purchase an additional $100 permit to fish canal waters. A maximum of 250 gillnetters and 30 seiners may fish in Hood Canal waters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5188 1991–92 |
Mobile hme landlrd/tnant relIf a mobile home is abandoned, or a tenant evicted from the mobile home space, and the mobile home is not subject to a mortgage or other security interest held by a third party, the landlord may charge rent and other... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5193 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 |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5195 1991–92 |
1989 valuation/1991 prop taxFor 1991 taxes, the county assessor is required to use the 1989 assessed value of real property instead of the 1990 assessed value if directed by a resolution of the county legislative authority pursuant to a determination by... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |