Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2840 1991–92 |
Plastic beverage ringsAfter December 31, 1993, a person may not sell any product in containers that is connected by plastic rings or another plastic device unless the device is designed to degrade within a reasonable period of time and is designed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2877 1991–92 |
Geologists regulationThe Board of Registration for Geologists is created within the Department of Licensing (DOL). There are seven members on the board: three registered geologists, three registered engineering geologists, and one public member. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2917 1991–92 |
Federal hydro projectsThe Department of Ecology's authority to conduct safety reviews and inspections on dams does not extend to any project which is subject to the federal power act, unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2963 1991–92 |
Affordable housing improvmntA 3-year property tax exemption is provided for improvements made to existing multifamily residential developments. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2970 1991–92 |
Oil transmission line costsThe applicant for certification of an oil transmission line under the EFSEC processes that has not been certified before the effective date of this act must pay $25,000 to each county, and $10,000 to each city, which is... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2972 1991–92 |
Flood control assist accountRevises the funding source for the flood control assistance account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2973 1991–92 |
Special districtsEstablishes procedures for the withdrawal of an area from a special district's boundaries. Repeals RCW 85.07.080. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2974 1991–92 |
Budget stabilization accountRequires the legislature to appropriate an amount equal to no less than one-half percent of the revenue received in the previous biennium for the budget stabilization account until the total amount equals three and one-half... | Roland Carlson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2975 1991–92 |
Capital budget expendituresReduces capital expenditures in the 1991-93 capital budget. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2976 1991–92 |
Whistleblower programsDeclares that every local government employee has the right to report to the appropriate person or persons information concerning an alleged improper governmental action. Provides that it is unlawful for any local government... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2978 1991–92 |
Parks & recreation commissnAuthorizes the commission to sell park land that is being closed because of budgetary constraints to a city or county. Provides for reversion of the property if it is used for other purposes than a public park. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2979 1991–92 |
Drive by shootingsDeclares that it is a class A felony offense for a person to discharge a firearm under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to human life. Provides that a person who killed someone by an unlawful discharge shall... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2980 1991–92 |
Workers comp medical servcesRevises RCW 51.36.080 to indicate what services a health care practitioner shall be compensated for. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2981 1991–92 |
Overheight load permitsEstablishes fees for overlegal loads consisting only of empty fruit bins. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2982 1991–92 |
Sports stadium facilitiesAuthorizes the counties to impose an excise tax on the rental or lease of motor vehicles at a rate not exceeding one percent of the price. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2984 1991–92 |
Electrician continuing educRequires completion of at least sixteen hours per year of approved continuing education coursework. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 5769 1991–92 |
Nonpower vehicle fees/taxesThe state is allowed to charge only a pro rata share of registration fees for trailers registered in Washington that travel in other states. The pro rata share is based on the percentage of overall miles traveled in Washington. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6084 1991–92 |
DSHS interviews of childrenWhen investigating allegations of child abuse or neglect, the department shall videotape all interviews conducted with children whenever a law enforcement officer is not present. Language concerning a 1989 report by the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6119 1991–92 |
Mining reclamationThe Legislature recognizes that the extraction of minerals is an essential activity which may produce some environmental damage and that comprehensive regulation of mining through reclamation is necessary to prevent or... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6249 1991–92 |
Judicial review court costsA court is to award any eligible party that prevails in a judicial review of an agency action their fees and other expenses not exceeding $10,000. Eligible parties include: (1) an individual whose net worth does not exceed $1... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6387 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6397 1991–92 |
Work opportunities programThe Washington Work Opportunities Program is created. The program is administered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) through a contract for services with private sector vendors. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6434 1991–92 |
Foster parent health coveragLicensed foster parents are eligible to enroll in the Washington "basic health plan" on a wholly subsidized basis. The plan administrator gives priority to making the plan available to foster parents, whose enrollment does not... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6458 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: in King County, the number of superior court judges is increased from 46 to 58; in Snohomish County, the number of superior court judges is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6496 1991–92 |
Workers comp medical servicsRevises RCW 51.36.080 to indicate what services a health care practitioner shall be compensated for. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |