Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5782 1991–92 |
Rural health care servicesThe state's rural health systems projects (Chapter 70.175 RCW) are amended to authorize the creation of a single project to establish a rural health care services program. The program is defined as an arrangement sponsored by... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5797 1991–92 |
Diminshed private propertyOwners of real property have a cause of action for all governmental acts that diminish the value of or damage their property. Litigation expenses are recoverable. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5816 1991–92 |
Road maintaince matrial bidsA county may use haul distance as a factor in bid specifications and, when doing so, may award the contract to multiple bidders to achieve the lowest cost for the county. A county may readvertise for additional bidders if it... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5827 1991–92 |
Nursing home regulationStatutory provisions regulating the cost and frequency of certain nursing home surveys are replaced with authority for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish fees for any licensing activities it may... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5852 1991–92 |
Criminal offender work crewsThe definition of partial confinement is modified to include "work crew" as an intermediate sentencing option. Courts can impose an obligation on selected felony offenders to participate in supervised work crews. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5875 1991–92 |
Controlled substance saleThe crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5904 1991–92 |
Home heating assistanceThe program limiting winter heat termination is extended until June 30, 1995. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5989 1991–92 |
Criminal justice purposesCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6185 1991–92 |
Vol fire fighters pensionsRevises provisions for the volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension fund. | Stanley Johnson (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6189 1991–92 |
Higher ed institution safetyThe boards of regents or trustees of the state four-year institutions of higher education are required to establish a fully commissioned police force for their own institutions. The members of police forces established by the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6190 1991–92 |
Traffic infraction deferralRestricts the deferral to once in a three year period. Declares that a deferral does not affect imposition of monetary penalties. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6196 1991–92 |
Used vehicle warrantiesProhibits the sale or lease of a used motor vehicle without giving the consumer a written warranty. Requires a consumer to be provided a fully itemized statement or repair order. Prohibits dealers from attempting to avoid... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6200 1991–92 |
Absentee voter statusRemoves the restriction for ongoing absentee voter status that a voter be disabled or over the age of sixty-five. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6202 1991–92 |
Rural homeowners fire protctThe Rural Fire Homeowners Protection Act contains three approaches to addressing the wild land/urban interface fire problem. First, identification is made of areas having a high or extreme wildfire hazard level using a common... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6204 1991–92 |
Wildlife director appointmntThe Wildlife Commission will select the Director of Wildlife and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the Wildlife Commission. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6205 1991–92 |
Criminal street gangsPrescribes a gross misdemeanor penalty for active participation in a criminal street gang. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6206 1991–92 |
Employer insurable interestThe definition of a life insurance contract insurable interest is extended to employer sponsored trusts. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6209 1991–92 |
Transportation authoritiesPart I : A governance structure for metropolitan municipal corporations authorized to provide public transportation services as of July 1, 1992 (METRO in King County) is established. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| HB 2277 1991–92 |
Franchise investment protctnIf a franchise offering circular is not in the primary language of the prospective franchisee, the following statement, in both languages, must be attached to the offering circular and signed and dated by the prospective... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2497 1991–92 |
Excess lottery revenuesDedicates excess lottery revenues to construction of common school facilities. Takes effect July 1, 1993. | Fred May (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2500 1991–92 |
Court commissioners useDesignates the qualifications of a court commissioner. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2504 1991–92 |
Free hospital tax exemptionProvides that retail sales and use taxes do not apply to sales of items reasonably necessary for the operation of free hospitals. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2507 1991–92 |
Boundary review boardsProvides that the extension of permanent water or sewer service by a city, town, or special district outside its existing corporate boundaries may not require review by a boundary review board. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2508 1991–92 |
Private sector liquor saleDeclares that liquor may be sold at wholesale or retail only by private sector enterprises. Repeals RCW 66.08.020, 66.08.030, and 66.08.050. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |