Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6497 1991–92 |
WhistleblowersIncludes government contractors and subcontractors in the whistleblowing provisions of RCW 42.40.020 and 42.40.040. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6498 1991–92 |
Reserve police officersRequires a resolution adopted by unanimous vote to serve as reserve law enforcement officers. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6499 1991–92 |
Supplemental appropriationsMakes supplemental appropriations. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6500 1991–92 |
Tax exemptionsThe select joint committee for sunset review is to develop legislation providing a schedule for the termination of tax preferences to occur on June 30, 1998. Proposed legislation, recommendations, and findings shall be... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6501 1991–92 |
Elected officials' salariesProvides that pay raises for state officials shall not take effect unless raises provided for teachers and state employees are implemented. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6502 1991–92 |
Income taxDesignates taxable income modifications. Provides for division of income, modifications, and credits. Imposes a personal income tax, designates the standard deductions, and provides for dual residence situations. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6503 1991–92 |
Real property conveyance taxRevises provisions relating to the taxation of conveyances of real property. Repeals RCW 82.45.035, 82.45.105, 82.45.120, 82.45A.010, 82.45A.020, and 82.45A.030. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 5872 1991–92 |
Snoqualmie river protectionLegislative intent is expressed as encouraging communities to join on a regional basis to implement state policy in preserving certain rivers of the state in as natural condition as practical while allowing for reasonable... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6489 1991–92 |
Rec vehicle emissions testExempts recreational vehicles from vehicle emissions testing. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6490 1991–92 |
College mascot license plateCreates the college mascot license plate account and provides that expenditures from the account may be used only for nonathletic scholarships. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6491 1991–92 |
Home child careProvides that home child care shall be a permitted use in residential or commercial zones. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6492 1991–92 |
Telecomm devices for deafRequires the department to develop a program to provide TDD equipment for the hearing and speech impaired by July 26, 1993. Repeals RCW 43.20A.725 and 43.20A.730. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6493 1991–92 |
Safe drinking waterDesignates the federal environmental protection agency as having primary responsibility for regulation of the safe drinking water act. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6495 1991–92 |
Building code studyRequires the state building code to study and report to the legislature on methods to simplify and clarify state building codes pertaining to residential construction by December 15, 1992. Makes an appropriation of forty... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| HB 1865 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste planningThe Department of Ecology may issue draft permits for new hazardous waste incinerators or landfills only if it determines the facility is sized to meet current and future capacity needs of the region. The department may impose... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2400 1991–92 |
Paint/coating contractorsPaint or coating applicators are required to obtain a license from the Department of Labor and Industries. A paint or coating applicator is a person directly engaged in painting or coating application, removal, or treatment of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2476 1991–92 |
Local government vacanciesMany of the specific provisions of law relating to the election procedures for cities, towns, and special districts where the franchise is not limited to property owners, are made uniform and are altered to conform with the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2618 1991–92 |
Master license systemThe handling fee for a new master license application is increased from $12 to $15, a renewal fee of $9 is established, and a $5 handling fee is established for each license information package requested. "License information... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2684 1991–92 |
Education technologyThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) may establish an education technology section to develop and implement an effective state-wide education technology program. Provisions regarding the sharing and non-duplication... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2685 1991–92 |
Institution ed programsThe terms "residential school" and "school" are changed to "institution" to reflect the fact that parole learning center programs are not residential. Current statutory language referring to students of institutional education... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2946 1991–92 |
Storm water pollutionCreates a special committee on government storm water pollution and liability to investigate and make recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 1992. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2948 1991–92 |
Abuse victims interviewsRequires the recording if the interview is not conducted by a joint team consisting of a child protective services worker and a law enforcement officer. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2951 1991–92 |
Workers' comp premium ratesDefines "premium" and "rate" for addition to chapter 51.08 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2952 1991–92 |
Nonresid prop owners votingDirects the secretary of state to adopt rules to ensure that such specially registered voters do not cast more than one vote. | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2953 1991–92 |
Discrimination in commerceRevises provisions regarding the right to engage in commerce free from any discriminatory boycotts or blacklists by deleting reference to foreign governments or persons. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |