Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5203 1991–92 |
Nursing home administrationThe State Board of Examiners for the Licensing of Nursing Home Administrators is renamed as the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators. A nursing home administrator is required to be on site at the nursing home, except... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5209 1991–92 |
Legislative transport commteThe Legislative Transportation Committee membership is increased from 23 to 24 members; 12 Senators appointed by the President of the Senate, and 12 House members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Not more than six... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5228 1991–92 |
Extraordinary leg sessionsDuring any extraordinary session, the expense and mileage allowance for legislative members is reduced by 10 percent during the first five days, 20 percent the next 10 days, and 25 percent during the remainder of the special... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5241 1991–92 |
Publ hospital dist chaplainsChaplains may be employed by public hospital districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5277 1991–92 |
Small business export centerThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center is reauthorized without modifications and removed from the sunset process. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5278 1991–92 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseA person is guilty of assault in the first degree when he or she knows that they have HIV and the person exposes or transmits HIV to another person with the intent to inflict bodily harm. A person is guilty of assault in the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5282 1991–92 |
School construction wagesThe prevailing wage law is not applicable to the renovation or construction of common schools in the state. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5299 1991–92 |
Adoption provisionsIn cases of adoption of Indian children, the consent form shall contain the birth parent's statement that the child is a Native American or Alaska native, and the adoption facilitator shall have documented efforts to determine... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5343 1991–92 |
Game fish mitigationThe Legislature declares that it is public policy to provide a method to allow the private propagation, production and enhancement of fish to aid in mitigation, and that entities that are required to mitigate for fish loss may... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5351 1991–92 |
Sick leave/higher ed emplyesThe sick leave regulations established by the boards of regents or trustees of state institutions of higher education regarding the amount of leave that may be allowed or accrued by officers, administrative personnel,... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5401 1991–92 |
PUD privilege taxThe definition of "impacted area" for purposes of local distribution of the privilege tax imposed on electricity from the generating plant on the Hanford Reservation is modified to include the area north of the southern... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5445 1991–92 |
State forest land purchaseThe statutory maximum which may be paid by the state for forest land is changed to fair market value. The community college forest reserve account is created. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5458 1991–92 |
Regional centers for deafThe Legislature intends, within available resources, to provide quality human services to deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens by training service providers, ensuring communication accessibility via interpreters and other... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5464 1991–92 |
Legislative session commenceRegular annual sessions of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of February. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5544 1991–92 |
Private mailbox/corporationsFor purposes of communicating by mail, the Secretary of State may permit a corporation to use the address of a commercial mail receiving agency that rents private mailboxes. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5554 1991–92 |
Professional license feesThe requirement that $5 from each license fee and each renewal fee received from a member of the real estate profession be placed in the general fund is removed. The requirement that 20 percent of all fees collected from... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5562 1991–92 |
Reserved lane travelThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is prohibited from requiring that vehicles have more than two persons in order to use the high occupancy vehicle lanes. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5572 1991–92 |
Administ search warrantsNoncriminal administrative search warrants are prohibited for private residences. An administrative search may only be conducted with the written consent of the occupant. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5580 1991–92 |
Child-care resource/referralCommunity-based child care resource and referral programs can seek funding through the office of the Child Care Resources Coordinator. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5581 1991–92 |
Community partnership progrmThe community partnership program is established within the Department of Community Development. The program director has the following responsibilities: solicit volunteer assistance; work with other agencies which rely on... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5590 1991–92 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 18 members by adding the State Actuary, a member of the State Patrol retirement system, and two additional legislators to represent all four caucuses. All voting board members... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5619 1991–92 |
Candidate filing feesWhen a candidate claims lack of sufficient assets or income to pay a required filing fee, additional information supporting the claim must be provided. The Secretary of State shall specify by rule the additional information... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5635 1991–92 |
Advanced nurse practitionersThe Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Board is established. The ARNP board has regulatory authority over the prescriptive authority, the practice of minor surgery and the dispensing of drugs by ARNPs, including... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5639 1991–92 |
Pacific NW export assistanceThe Pacific Northwest Export Assistance Project is administered by the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center as a separate branch for accounting and auditing purposes. The project is restricted to assisting small... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5640 1991–92 |
Alternate teacher certifictnThe State Board of Education shall establish an alternate teacher certificate that will allow eligible persons to qualify for initial teacher certification by completing one quarter of teacher education classes and two years... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |