Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6421 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste managementLegislative intent provisions are modified regarding operation of hazardous waste facilities by cross-referencing specific provisions of the hazardous waste management statutes, rather than the entire chapter. Department of... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6422 1991–92 |
Prevailing wage requirementsOnly those employed directly on the site of public works must be paid the prevailing wage. Reference in public works contract specifications to persons other than contractors or subcontractors as those who must pay the... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6426 1991–92 |
Public transp benefit areasA fourth regulation is added to the three mentioned above. If a city extends its boundaries through annexation across a county boundary line to include areas within the PTBA, then the entire area of the city within the county... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6456 1991–92 |
State information resourcesMembership of the Information Services Board is increased to ten members, adding the Director of Information Services. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6459 1991–92 |
Storm water pollutionThe special committee on government storm water pollution and liability is created. It is composed of eight legislative members, and representatives of local government, state agencies, environmental groups, and bottomland owners. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6464 1991–92 |
Public transit financingThe uses of monies in the public transportation systems account and the central Puget Sound public transportation account are expanded to allow use for planning, development of capital projects, and for local match to federal... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6479 1991–92 |
Hydropower development planThe Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) shall prepare, by December 15, 1992, the state comprehensive hydropower plan. EFSEC may consider any relevant information or data developed or obtained by the State Energy Office. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6481 1991–92 |
School bus strobe lightsSchool buses may be equipped with a single hazard strobe lamp that meets the standards and specifications of the Washington State Patrol. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6507 1991–92 |
Medicaid provider incentivesHealth care professionals who contract with DSHS to provide health care to Medicaid patients are eligible to defer income earned from the Medicaid program up to the federally established limits. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5064 1991–92 |
Driver's licensesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to administratively suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person arrested for DWI who has a breath/blood alcohol reading of 0.10 or greater. A law enforcement officer... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 1992 |
| HB 2992 1991–92 |
Water pollution controlRevises the deposit of tax receipts into the water quality account. Provides that moneys in the water pollution control revolving fund may be spent only after legislative appropriation. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 24, 1992 |
| HB 2991 1991–92 |
Live operatorsRequires the companies to enable a caller to access a live operator at the beginning of a call. Does not apply to telecommunications equipment located in prisons or jails. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 1992 |
| SB 6177 1991–92 |
Site-based school councilsSchool district boards of directors may adopt policies establishing school site-based councils. The school district board of directors has the final authority to determine the powers and duties of the site-based council. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1992 |
| SB 6225 1991–92 |
AIDS facility supply costsThe cost of nursing supplies at the pilot long-term care facility designed for persons with AIDS which exceed the average cost of nursing supplies for Medicaid nursing facilities statewide is exempt from the state's... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1992 |
| HB 1033 1991–92 |
Balloon release prohibitionThe intentional release of 10 or more balloons in a 24-hour period is prohibited. The prohibition does not apply to scientific experiments or hot air balloons which are recovered. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 1913 1991–92 |
Collective bargainingCorrectional officers, up to and including the rank of lieutenant, and non-managerial support staff that are employed by the Division of Prisons of the Department of Corrections are included under certain provisions of the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 1952 1991–92 |
Jockeys workers' compensatnMandatory industrial insurance coverage is extended to all employment of jockeys and apprentice jockeys. Owners and trainers are given status as "special employers" for the purpose of covering jockeys and apprentice jockeys,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2086 1991–92 |
Farm crop security interestsA central filing system for security interests in farm products is established in the Department of Licensing. All parties with a security interest in farm products, including some statutory lien claimants and parties with a... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2289 1991–92 |
Legislative session datesRegular sessions of the Legislature held in odd-numbered years commence on the second Monday of February. On the second Monday of January of each odd-numbered year, the Legislature is required to meet to: canvass the votes for... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2295 1991–92 |
Lake Wash. Technical CollegeThe 1991-93 biennial capital budget is amended to change the name of Lake Washington Vocational Institute to Lake Washington Technical College, and to increase the appropriation for construction of the administrative addition,... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1992 |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2427 1991–92 |
General assistance lawsThe general assistance program is recodified as a new chapter in Title 74. Provisions are reorganized and clarified. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2439 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur disqualfnTo requalify for unemployment insurance benefits, a person who voluntarily quits work without good cause must obtain bona fide work and earn wages of not less than five times his or her weekly benefit amount, but the... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2503 1991–92 |
Stop loss insuranceDisability insurance is defined to include stop loss insurance sold to cover self-funded employee health benefit plans. Stop loss coverage is excluded from laws governing mandated health benefits, from the state high risk... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2651 1991–92 |
Surety liabilityA surety bond may not provide any insurance coverage other than surety coverage defined by the insurance code. Any statute, ordinance or contract requiring, or bond providing, coverage not permitted under the insurance code is void. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2679 1991–92 |
Subdivision of propertyThe exemption from the platting and subdivision law for divisions of land by will or through intestacy is removed. Divisions of land made through a person's will or through inheritance by intestacy are subject to the platting... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |