Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2874 1991–92 |
Funeral expensesThe department may consider the assets of surviving children and parents of adult decedents when determining whether a decedent is eligible for state burial assistance. The department shall establish a maximum level for... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2876 1991–92 |
Public disclosure lawsOPEN PUBLIC RECORDS Public Records Laws To Be Liberally Construed. A new section states that the public records statutes are to be liberally construed and record exemptions are to be narrowly construed to promote the public... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2887 1991–92 |
Appelate court filing feesThe docket fee and the fee for filing a petition for review are each doubled to $250 and $200, respectively. This increase is expected to raise $55,000 in the last three months of FY92, an additional $221,000 in FY93, and... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2937 1991–92 |
Fire protection contractsState agencies or institutions with facilities located in cities or towns where the value of state owned facilities is 10 percent or more of the total assessed valuation shall contract with the city or town for the provision... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2993 1991–92 |
Rural health access accountA rural health access account is established. The account may receive moneys from gifts or grants to the state to be used for rural health programs. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5342 1991–92 |
Payment by annuity/self-insrSelf-insurers are given an additional method for guaranteeing the payment of pension benefits to workers or survivors. Self-insured employers may purchase an annuity in an amount determined by the Department of Labor and... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5557 1991–92 |
Recording of surveysA record of survey is not required when it is a retracement or resurvey of boundaries already depicted on a recorded subdivision plat or short subdivision plat, provided that no discrepancy is found on other public survey records. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 106, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6023 1991–92 |
Intrntl trde in frst prodctsThe enabling statutes for CINTRAFOR are amended: 1) to place more emphasis on research and analysis for secondary forest products manufacturing; and 2) to coordinate, develop, and disseminate market and technical information... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6033 1991–92 |
Emrgncy med srvces certifctnCertifications and recertifications of physician's trained intravenous therapy technicians, airway management technicians, and mobile intensive care paramedics are valid for three years. Licenses issued to both ambulance... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6055 1991–92 |
Crime lab reports as evidnceThe results of a controlled substance analysis performed by the Crime Laboratory system of the State Patrol may be presented as evidence in a prosecution by means of a certified copy of the report signed by the supervisor of... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6069 1991–92 |
Bone marrow donor programThe intent of the Legislature is to establish a statewide bone marrow donor education and recruitment program in order to increase the number of Washington residents who become bone marrow donors, and to increase the chance... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6128 1991–92 |
Residential shoreline erosnUniformity is established in the procedures for the installation of bulkheads or other structures to protect residences and appurtenant structures against shoreline erosion. The priority for single family residences to make... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6132 1991–92 |
Shellfish protectionExisting laws authorizing creation of shellfish protection districts are revised. Duplicative provisions of existing law are repealed. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6141 1991–92 |
Antiharassment petitionsAn antiharassment action may be brought in the judicial district of the county in which the alleged acts of harassment occurred or in the judicial district of the county in which the respondent resides. An antiharassment... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6146 1991–92 |
Public works projectsForty-six project loans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized. The total cost of these loans is $43,678,008. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6220 1991–92 |
Schools for 21st centuryThe requirement that participating staff have ten extra days of planning and development time is amended to require a minimum of an average of ten additional days for all participating employees. All certificated school | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6330 1991–92 |
Drivers' license susp/revokThe statute which sets forth the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license is clarified for crimes in the third degree. A person who drives while suspended or revoked, but who is eligible for reinstatement, is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6347 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceThe Legislature finds that domestic violence is a problem of immense proportions, and it is at the core of other major social problems. Domestic violence costs the state millions of dollars annually and the crisis is growing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 111, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6357 1991–92 |
Solid waste and recyclingProvisions relating to a limitation on local government selection of solid waste facility vendors are moved to the correct sections of law addressing this subject. Grammatical changes are made to provisions of the 1991... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6386 1991–92 |
Radon testing in residencesBeginning July 1, 1992, at the time of final inspection of all new single family and ground floor units in multifamily residential buildings, the local government building inspector shall provide a radon measurement device.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6441 1991–92 |
Construction lien rightsTerms with legal significance are made more accurate and consistent throughout the act. Certain key time periods are described with more precision. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6451 1991–92 |
Surety liability limitsAdditional statutory notice is provided that a surety bond is not a contract for tort liability insurance. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6460 1991–92 |
For hire vehicle provisionsThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is no longer responsible for issuing permits to for-hire vehicle operators in jurisdictions that already issue their own permits. DOL retains its responsibility for issuing certificates, even... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |