Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2884 1991–92 |
Capital investment strategyA state Capital Investment Strategy Council is created. The council is comprised of agency directors selected by the governor. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| HB 2891 1991–92 |
Bank acquisitionsAn acquisition of a commercial bank doing business within the state is presumed to substantially lessen competition for purposes of the Consumer Protection Act, if the acquisition would give the acquiring entity control of 30... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| HB 2949 1991–92 |
Manufactured homes salesThe one-year warranty period that must be provided for all new mobile home sales begins to run when the mobile home is delivered instead of when it is sold. Any one who installs a mobile home warrants that it was installed in... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| HB 2987 1991–92 |
Charitable gamingRequires charitable gaming events to be conducted by a gaming management company in accordance with the provisions of the act. Requires a license to hold a charitable gaming event. Establishes limitations on charitable gaming events. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| SB 6099 1991–92 |
Compensating taxes on landsThe interest rate imposed on the additional tax is changed to a variable rate equal to the lesser of 12 percent or two percentage points above the average of the federal short-term rate for the months of January, April, July,... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| SB 6127 1991–92 |
School construction fundingThe bill was introduced by title only. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Revenues from any taxes collected on out-of-state mail order sales are deposited in the common school construction fund. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| SB 6504 1991–92 |
Charitable gamingBona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations may be licensed to hold up to four charitable gaming events per year. A charitable or nonprofit organization may utilize a licensed gaming management company to conduct the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| HB 2217 1991–92 |
Educator accountabilityThe University of Washington is required to develop a plan for an educator academy. In devising the plan, the university is required to seek advice from representatives of a variety of interests, including education, students,... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2309 1991–92 |
Blood alcohol testsWhen a police officer warns a driver that his or her driver's license will be revoked if the person refuses to submit to a breath test, the officer must warn the driver that the person's driving privilege will be revoked or... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2362 1991–92 |
Farmworker housing assistnceThe Farmworker Housing Assistance Program is created in the Department of Community Development. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2416 1991–92 |
Private prop recreation useA person must obtain written permission from the landowner or other authorized person before entering and hunting, fishing, or otherwise recreating on land that is posted, cultivated, or fenced, unless the landowner or other... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2432 1991–92 |
Agricultural workers protctnThe provisions of the farm labor contractor act are amended and the act is renamed the Washington Agricultural Workers Protection Act. Coverage of agricultural employers and associations Agricultural employers and agricultural... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2491 1991–92 |
HIV testing/juv offendersJuveniles adjudicated of sex offenses, prostitution, or offenses relating to prostitution, or drug offenses that are associated with the use of hypodermic needles must be tested for HIV, and given pretest and post-test... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2536 1991–92 |
Automotive repairThe automotive repair statute is amended to provide more specificity and to improve communication between automotive repair shops and consumers. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2585 1991–92 |
Labor-management coop progrmThe Industrial Insurance Labor-management Program is codified and the June 30, 1992 expiration date is repealed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2605 1991–92 |
Chiropractic services availbThe department is required to offer chiropractic services under the state Medical Assistance program. The department may adopt by rule such measures as peer review, utilization review, care plans, or limitation of treatment to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2608 1991–92 |
Contractor certificationThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to establish a voluntary certificate of competency program for registered contractors by July 1, 1993. The program will include both general contractors and specialty contractors. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2611 1991–92 |
High school volunteer servicHigh schools are encouraged to annually offer an opportunity to students to volunteer their services to community social and educational organizations. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2622 1991–92 |
Background checks/disabledThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to run background checks on individual providers hired by physically disabled and mentally impaired persons. This requirement does not apply retroactively, but only to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2647 1991–92 |
State hospital staff assaultThe Department of Labor and Industries will study the causes and issues related to assaults of state employees at Eastern and Western State Hospitals. The department will report its findings and recommendations to the... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2697 1991–92 |
Higher ed building securityBuilding fees are increased by $5 for every type of student at every institution currently collecting the fees. To improve personal security on the campus from which the fee was collected, $5 of each building fee are to be... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2728 1991–92 |
Impact fee tax creditsLegislative intent A statement of legislative intent recognizes that business development and expansion of the state's commerce creates jobs and secures the economic well-being of the state's citizens. To assure continued job... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2753 1991–92 |
Foot care servicesThere is a legislative finding that treatment of foot conditions by podiatric physicians is cost-effective, and a declaration of legislative intent that state-funded services include coverage by podiatric physicians on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2756 1991–92 |
Radioactive waste councilThe Nuclear Waste Advisory Council is terminated immediately. | Fred May (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2836 1991–92 |
Econ develop finance authrtyIn addition to the three programs statutorily authorized, WEDFA can develop other programs to make loans or loan guarantees to businesses to improve economic development in Washington State. Non-recourse revenue bond proceeds... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |