Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2414 1991–92 |
Public works bidsThe Legislature finds that employees may be misclassified as independent contractors and therefore premiums are not paid for industrial insurance or unemployment insurance. The failure to pay these costs results in loss of tax... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2440 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationEducational employees who are not employed in instructional, research, or administrative capacities are permitted to receive unemployment benefits for periods of unemployment between academic terms. The change applies to weeks... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2934 1991–92 |
Conservation futures landsAuthorizes an additional levy of one and three-fourth cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2935 1991–92 |
Outdoor burning regulationDeletes references to fire district responsibilities in RCW 70.94.745 and 70.94.750. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2936 1991–92 |
State patrol officer dutiesAuthorizes an officer who is a trained fire fighter or trained flood control worker to assist during a state of emergency. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2943 1991–92 |
Polit convention nominationsRevises procedures for nominations by convention for political candidates. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6462 1991–92 |
Education t.o.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6463 1991–92 |
Medical services reimbursmntDesignates when industrial insurance must reimburse for medical services. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6465 1991–92 |
Transit fare revenuesTransit systems may use revenues derived from system operations for match to qualify for the motor vehicle excise tax. These system operating revenues include such income as farebox and advertising income but may not include... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6467 1991–92 |
Children/youth/families counIn serving children and families the state shall seek to maintain their dignity and respect while building upon their inherent strengths. The state shall focus public policy towards involving communities in all levels of... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6468 1991–92 |
Elected officials term limitLimits the terms of the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and congressional representatives. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6473 1991–92 |
Transmission line tree trimBy September 1, 1992, the Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to adopt rules for investor-owned electric utilities specifying procedures related to removing trees and vegetation that constitute a hazard to... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6474 1991–92 |
Gambling commissionProvides that the provisions regulating bingo are permissive and not mandatory. Makes the regulation of salaries or wages paid to charitable or nonprofit organization employees permissive and not mandatory. Requires at least... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 1503 1991–92 |
Safety belt enforcementThe provision limiting enforcement of the safety belt law to secondary action is removed, thus making the failure to wear a safety belt a primary traffic infraction. Law enforcement officers are prohibited from using the... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 1690 1991–92 |
Juvenile disposition stndrdsA juvenile offender who has been convicted of promoting prostitution in the first degree or a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act--narcotic sale will not be considered a minor or first offender. The offense... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 1707 1991–92 |
Wash state guard changeThroughout Title 38 RCW, the "state guard" is renamed the "state defense force." | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 1708 1991–92 |
Employee cooperative assnsThe directors of an employee cooperative corporation can change the corporation's by-laws if specifically authorized to do so by a vote of the members or by the articles of incorporation. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2243 1991–92 |
Repealing RCW 11.92.095RCW 11.92.095, passed in 1990, is repealed. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2267 1991–92 |
Cmmnty plcmnt/inmate contrlsThe statutory definition of escape while in community custody is clarified by requiring that offenders report their specific whereabouts and be available for supervision by the Department of Corrections. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2279 1991–92 |
Community/technical collegesSeveral incorrect or obsolete statutory references are corrected or removed. Among these are the following: 1. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2298 1991–92 |
Student suspension alterntveThe Community Service as an Alternative to Suspension Program is established to provide an appropriate educational alternative to out-of-school short or long-term suspension of students in grades six through 12. Schools may... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2361 1991–92 |
Property sale/loan documentsChapter 19.62 RCW, which regulates the preparation of certain legal documents involved in property transactions, is repealed. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2421 1991–92 |
Students with disabilitiesInstitutions are required to provide one or more core services for disabled students. The service must be reasonably needed to accommodate the student's disability. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2447 1991–92 |
Real estate conveyance taxThe real estate excise tax is restructured as a conveyance tax. The tax is imposed on the conveyance of real property rather than the sale of real property. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2489 1991–92 |
Execution method specifiedLethal injection is made the exclusive method of execution for defendants who commit capital offenses after the effective date of this act. If, however, lethal injection is invalidated by the courts, then hanging will become... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |