Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5145 1991–92 |
Storm water regulationA person may not substantially increase the flow of a natural watercourse where the flow exceeds the capacity of the watercourse that existed prior to the person's action. "Watercourse" is defined as a channel, depression or... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5202 1991–92 |
Civil judgmentsNotice of assignment of a judgment occurs upon recording a certified copy of the assignment with the county recording officer. Assignments made to the Office of Support Enforcement are not required to be recorded. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5225 1991–92 |
Environmental interpretationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is given the authority to provide environmental interpretive activities for visitors to state parks that: (1) explain ecosystems; (2) explain the effect of human behaviors on the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5263 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksThe five-year period when local sensitive area requirements may apply to in-place upgraded tanks is removed. Tanks that meet state, federal and local standards for tank upgrading and installation are exempt from having to meet... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5269 1991–92 |
Net pens waste disposalThe Department of Ecology shall eliminate the requirements for waste disposal permits for cooperative aquaculture fin fish net pens authorized under the statutes that empower the Department of Fisheries and the Department of... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5303 1991–92 |
Initiative/ref ballot titlesWhen practicable, all initiative and referendum ballot titles, whether state or local, must be written to present to the voter the choice: "For the proposed law" (followed by a statement of the nature of the proposed law) or... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5432 1991–92 |
Traffic safety program fundsStarting with the 1993-95 biennium, the revenue currently going to the PSEA shall be divided into two separate accounts. Seventy percent shall go to the current PSEA for crime victims' compensation as well as other currently... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5435 1991–92 |
Auto products/redeemable crdThe state business and occupation tax statutes are amended. A new definition of "redeemable credits or deposits" is established. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5480 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksProvisions of the Uniform Fire Code that are not as strict, and that do not directly conflict with state underground storage tank rules are not preempted by the state rules. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5534 1991–92 |
Water discharge permit feesA "cap" on the fees paid by municipalities for wastewater facility permits is removed. Permit fees are to be established in amounts to recover fee eligible expenses provided for in existing law, except for indirect and... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5564 1991–92 |
Van pool studyThe Department of Transportation (DOT), through a contract with the University of Washington, shall conduct a van pool study. This study shall examine incentives to operate and participate in van pools, alternatives to the... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5623 1991–92 |
Offender sentencingAfter the entry of a guilty plea or guilty verdict in a criminal case, or a request for a predisposition study in a juvenile case, the case is to be, except in certain circumstances, referred to a victim-offender mediation... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5653 1991–92 |
Homeless parents/child careThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to contract with eligible providers for specialized child care and respite care for children of homeless parents. A minimum of $25,000 per fiscal year is... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5680 1991–92 |
Electrical transmissn sitingThe Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is given authority to approve the siting of electrical transmission lines constructed to operate at nominal voltages above 100,000 volts, including transmission lines serving... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5682 1991–92 |
Energy self-sufficiency cmsnAn energy self-sufficiency commission is created within the State Energy Office to study the production and use of ethanol in the state. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5704 1991–92 |
Flood control/local governmtIn any county or city in which a flood plain exists that has not adopted a flood management ordinance meeting the minimum requirements of the national flood insurance program, the Department of Ecology shall adopt by rule a... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5739 1991–92 |
Serious habitual juv offendrA Serious Habitual Offender Program is established in the Department of Community Development. The program will provide financial assistance for the creation of units to identify and disseminate information on serious habitual... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5748 1991–92 |
Long-term care of childrenDuties of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the purpose of agencies created for the care of children, expectant mothers, and the developmentally disabled are amended to include creation of an array of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5753 1991–92 |
Upland game bird enhancementThe Legislature finds that the state's upland wildlife habitats are in transition and that the state's population increases preservation of upland wildlife habitat will require greater protection and maintenance. The... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5760 1991–92 |
Licensing agents/subagentsCurrent statute is clarified to give the director of the Department of Licensing (DOL) final appointment authority over subagents, who are recommended by a county auditor. By February 1 of each year a county auditor or... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5841 1991–92 |
Crop lien coverage/filingCrop liens are modified to clearly indicate that for supplies and services provided, the lien attaches to the proceeds of the crop for all amounts due at the time of the lien filing and for any future advances of supplies or... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5876 1991–92 |
Oil spill response liabilityPersons responding to remove oil from the state's waters are not liable for oil removal costs or damages resulting from their response actions, as long as their actions are consistent with the National Contingency Plan, a... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5913 1991–92 |
Pesticide application noticeWhen pesticides are to be applied by a certified applicator to public and private school yards, day care centers, parks, playgrounds, or residential property, the applicator is required to provide the owner or owner's... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6077 1991–92 |
Shellfish sanitary requirmtsDeclares that the provisions of chapter 69.30 RCW does not apply to shellfish commercially obtained for nonhuman consumption. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6079 1991–92 |
Property owner tax noticeIn circumstances where the original real estate tax statement is being sent by the county treasurer to a lienholder rather than the vested owner of property in the county, when requested in writing by a vested owner, the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |