Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2681 1991–92 |
Overpaid taxes refundTaxpayer waivers of the four-year limitation on assessments will automatically allow refunds or credits of overpaid taxes that DOR discovers after the waiver is signed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2727 1991–92 |
Transportation excises taxesThe Department of Revenue is authorized to collect unpaid aircraft, watercraft, travel trailer, and camper excise taxes along with the standard penalties and interest DOR assesses on delinquent taxpayers. In addition, interest... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2745 1991–92 |
Protection/antiharassmentThe Domestic Violence Protection Act and the Antiharassment Act are amended to provide, under certain circumstances, for service of process by publication, entry of a permanent protection order or orders that last longer than... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2766 1991–92 |
Sheriff's services feesThe fees that a sheriff is required to collect for performing official services are raised as follows: -Service of summons or complaint, raised from $6 to $10 for one defendant at one residence, and $12 for two or more... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2811 1991–92 |
AIDS nursing suppliesThe 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... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2812 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng$500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for the 1991-1993 biennium. The monies appropriated are allocated by DTED to a technical or community college for a vocational training... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2831 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingPesticide application records . The Departments of Agriculture and Labor and Industries are authorized to adopt more than one prescribed form for pesticide application recordkeeping. Pesticide application records are no longer... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2865 1991–92 |
Wild mushrooms harvestWild edible mushrooms are included under the definition of specialized forest products. A specialized forest products permit is required for harvest of more than three U.S. gallons of a single species of wild edible mushroom... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2896 1991–92 |
Ferry bondsUpon legislative appropriation authority, the state Finance Committee is authorized to sell up to $210 million in bonds for vessel acquisition. The proceeds from the sale of bonds shall be deposited in the Puget Sound capital... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2932 1991–92 |
Washington technology centerThe enabling legislation creating the Washington Technology Center (WTC) is modified. The mission of the Washington Technology Center is to perform research on a statewide basis, and to help commercialize this research, that... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2961 1991–92 |
Thurston co. spec excise taxThurston County is authorized to use proceeds from the 3 percent hotel/motel tax for projects that attract visitors to or promote tourism in Thurston County, arts or cultural activities, historical activities, or park and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2983 1991–92 |
Pub assist job trainingThe bill incorporates work and training participation requirements for GA-U recipients and certain populations of AFDC recipients. GA-U Community Work Program The bill establishes a GA-U pilot Community Work Program and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 165, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2985 1991–92 |
LEOFF past service creditMembers of Plan I of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) who withdrew their contributions under a pre-LEOFF system may receive LEOFF Plan I service credit for the pre-LEOFF service by... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2990 1991–92 |
State trust lands purchaseNothing restricts or modifies the Department of Natural Resources' management, control, or use of lands and timber identified for transfer to State Parks until the date the land and timber are paid for and transferred to State... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5305 1991–92 |
Student suspensionA school district may reduce the length of a student's suspension if the student undergoes counseling or other treatment services. Current law regarding school district liability is not changed. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5953 1991–92 |
Common schools improvementPART I - ENHANCING THE TEACHING PROFESSION The masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. The initial certificate is valid for seven years and may be reinstated pursuant to State Board of... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 141, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6004 1991–92 |
Indian gaming compact reviewAn addition is made to the list of statutory duties of the Governor giving authority to execute, on behalf of the state, compacts entered into with federally recognized Indian tribes as provided by federal law for conducting... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6085 1991–92 |
Water/sewer extension reviewThe members of a boundary review board may not initiate a review of the extension of permanent water or sewer service by a city, town, or special purpose district outside of its existing boundaries if (1) the affected area is... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6093 1991–92 |
Pesticide application notifnPesticide Sensitive Registry The Department of Agriculture is to develop a list of pesticide-sensitive individuals. Individuals to be included on the list must have a documented pesticide sensitivity and must complete a form... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6104 1991–92 |
Assault against a childA new crime of assault of a child is created. This crime applies to assaults when the victim is under 13 years of age and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6120 1991–92 |
Sales rep and principalRequirements for the payment of wages and commissions to sales representatives are provided. A contract established between a principal and a sales representative working on full or partial commission must be put in writing. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6161 1991–92 |
Disposition of public landsThe Department of Natural Resources is given an accounting mechanism to account for funds from the Legislature or land transfer funds. The department may make direct transfers or dispositions of real property at fair market... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6261 1991–92 |
Child sexual exploitationDefendants in cases dealing with pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, bringing such pictures into the state, or possessing such pictures must prove they had no reasonable knowledge that the person was a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6273 1991–92 |
Pesticide regulationState authority to regulate pesticides within Washington is complete and no local governing body may adopt regulations regarding pesticide sale or use, with two limited exceptions. Local fire codes may be adopted and... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |