Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6286 1991–92 |
Pension contribution ratesFrom September 1, 1992, through June 30, 1993, the employer contribution rates for PERS, TRS and LEOFF are lowered and the WSP contribution rate is raised. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6319 1991–92 |
Mental illness/placementEastern and Western State Hospitals are intended to become clinical centers for handling the most complicated long-term care needs of patients with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. Over time, their involvement in... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 230, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6401 1991–92 |
Corridor designationsIt is clarified that open space corridors within and between urban growth areas that are privately owned be identified in the comprehensive plan only if the city or county acquires a sufficient interest to prevent the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6408 1991–92 |
Capital projects financing1982 Real Estate Excise Tax In all counties, cities, or towns, the revenues generated by this real estate excise tax shall only be used to supplement and augment existing sources of revenue for capital projects. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6428 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA family policy cabinet is created. The cabinet is composed of the: 1) Superintendent of Public Instruction; 2) Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS); 3) Secretary of the Department of Health; 4)... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 198, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6452 1991–92 |
Special events fundingIn addition to stadium, convention center, and performing arts facilities, the local hotel/motel tax may be applied for funding special events or festivals and promotional infrastructures including but not limited to an ocean... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6483 1991–92 |
Weights and measuresAll weighing and measuring instruments and devices are to be inspected and tested for accuracy at least once every two years by the Department of Agriculture or the city sealer. The department is to establish biennial... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6494 1991–92 |
Hanford leaseWhen promoting the 1000 acres at Hanford, the Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to work in cooperation with any associate development organization located in or near the Tri-Cities area. The Hanford... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 1150 1991–92 |
Port commissioner electionsA port district which is not a countywide district in a county with a population of 500,000 shall be divided into three commissioner districts of nearly equal population. If such a port district is countywide and the county... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2287 1991–92 |
Port district creationA less than countywide port district with an assessed valuation of more than $75 million is allowed to be created in a county that already has a less than countywide port district. The procedures to create a less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2319 1991–92 |
Election administrationElection Board . An Election Administration and Certification Board is created. It is composed of: the Secretary of State; the state's director of elections; four county auditors appointed by the state's Association of... | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 163, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2344 1991–92 |
Street gang activity penaltsCommitting any felony in association with, or at the direction of, or for the benefit of a criminal street gang is an aggravating circumstance under the Sentencing Reform Act. That aggravating circumstance may be used to... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2417 1991–92 |
Disabled parking permitsLicensed boarding homes are added to the list of organizations that qualify for the special disabled parking privilege administered by the Department of Licensing. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2448 1991–92 |
Pesticide licensingLicense Terms and Fees . The licenses for pesticide dealer managers, private-commercial applicators, and demonstration and research applicators are changed to annual licenses from five-year licenses. The fee for each license... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2457 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesAn agricultural activity that is in conformity with federal, state and local laws and rules may not be restricted as to the hours during which it may be conducted. The exemption from nuisance actions provided to agricultural... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 151, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2495 1991–92 |
Rural hospital districtsPublic hospital districts, including rural public hospital districts, may enter into interlocal agreements and contracts with other public hospital districts to provide for health care needs of the people served in the... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2518 1991–92 |
School employees' backgroundBefore hiring an employee, school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors shall require a record check and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and the... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2551 1991–92 |
Special educ services prjctsLanguage is added to clarify that the intent of the Special Education Services Demonstration projects is to discourage unnecessary labeling of students while still providing state funding for needed services. A distinction is... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2553 1991–92 |
Supp transportation budgetThe 1991-93 transportation agencies appropriation act is amended. The increase in appropriation authority over the current biennium is $113 million, of which $15 million is from the motor vehicle fund-state revenues. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 166, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2594 1991–92 |
Wildlife/rec lands managemntIt is the policy of the state of Washington to provide adequate and continuing funding for operation and maintenance needs of state-owned fish and wildlife habitat, natural areas, parks, and other recreation lands in order to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2635 1991–92 |
Litter/recycling assessmentFor fiscal year 1993, proceeds from the litter tax may be used to control litter, encourage recycling, enforce compliance with the litter tax, and for market development. After fiscal year 1993, youth litter control programs... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2640 1991–92 |
Sludge management programThe Department of Ecology shall develop a biosolid management program under its water quality responsibilities to maintain state primacy and delegated authority and to conform to recent and proposed federal regulations on... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2662 1991–92 |
Disqualified candidatesThe following are the effects of a ruling by a court of competent jurisdiction that a candidate for an elective office of a city, town, or special purpose district is unqualified to hold the office: (1)If the candidate is the... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |