Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1247 1991–92 |
Political advertising noticeRequires a candidate for public office to notify an opponent who will be mentioned by name or inference in any campaign advertising. Requires the notice three days prior to publication. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1248 1991–92 |
PERS/spouses of studentsAuthorizes the benefits subject to the employee making the required contribution on past waived retirement payments. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1249 1991–92 |
Nursing pools/nursing homesProvides a definition of a "nursing pool." Requires the department of social and health services to establish reasonable rates of payment to nursing pools who contract, for temporary nursing services, with nursing facilities... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1250 1991–92 |
Nonconsumptive wildlife useThe Wildlife Commission is directed to appoint a blue ribbon task force by October 1, 1991 to analyze the funding base for the Department of Wildlife and to recommend how it can be broadened beyond the hunting and fishing... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1251 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesApplicants for siting oil transmission lines under the state's energy facilities siting laws are required to pay the costs of a county, city, or town that are incurred in presenting information to the council and defending... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1252 1991–92 |
Aquaculture projects/EISProvides that an environmental impact statement shall be required before deciding on an aquaculture facility site. | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1253 1991–92 |
Nursing homes/cost index lidDeclares an intent to temporarily raise the nursing services cost center lid as an incentive to attract and retain nurses in nursing homes. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1254 1991–92 |
Performing arts/high schoolEstablishes the summer performing arts grant program. Establishes criteria for award of grants. Makes an appropriation of two hundred thousand dollars to the superintendent of public instruction to carry out the purpose of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1256 1991–92 |
School-business partnershipsInternships Certificated instructional staff who complete internships with private and public sector organizations are eligible to receive continuing education credit. The credit may be awarded by the superintendent of the... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1257 1991–92 |
Practical nurses licensureRevises the membership of the state board of practical nursing. Requires an institution desiring to conduct a school/program of practical nursing to submit evidence of its ability to carry out the approved curriculum. Revises... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1259 1991–92 |
Housing assistance programHouse Bill 1259 makes two primary changes: (1) The Housing Assistance Program is established, distinct from the Housing Trust Fund (Section 1). The Housing Assistance Program is identical in purpose to the activities... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1260 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle forfeitureSpecifies exceptions to the forfeiture rule. Specifies situations when seizure of a vehicle is permissible without process. Requires notice to the owner and provides for a hearing to determine a person's claim of ownership or... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1261 1991–92 |
Pesticide recordkeepingThe workplace pesticide list required under the Worker and Community Right to Know Act no longer must include information concerning the application of pesticides. It must be updated within seven days of the day that a... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1266 1991–92 |
School earthquake prepardnesRequires development of the policy by January 1, 1992. Specifies the elements of the policy. Makes an appropriation of forty-nine thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1269 1991–92 |
Public retirementThe contribution rate for a legislator-member of TRS I is reduced from 7.5 percent of legislative salary to 6 percent, except that members eligible for the 3 percent benefit factor continue to contribute at the 7.5 percent... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1271 1991–92 |
Railroad crossing inspectionThe maximum $10 inspection fee for log and industrial grade crossing inspections is changed to an amount determined by the Commission. The fee is to be based on the cost of rendering inspection services. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1272 1991–92 |
Baggage loss/damage liabiltyThe free baggage allowance limitation is changed from a statutorily fixed amount to an amount set by the Utilities & Transportation Commission. Periodic review and rate adjustment are required by the Commission. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1273 1991–92 |
Motor carrier contractsA photocopy of each transportation service contract must accompany a contract carrier's permit application for Utilities & Transportation Commission operating authority. The original or certified copy of the contract is no... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1276 1991–92 |
School fire protection/saftyAll buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, that will be used for educational purposes through the 12th grade by 50 or more persons for more than 12 hours per week, or four hours in any one day, shall be provided with an... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1278 1991–92 |
Employer obligationsProvides that an employer that relocates, terminates, or transfers the ownership in a business is liable to the employers for severance pay at the rate of one month's pay for each year of service, not to exceed twelve months'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1282 1991–92 |
Reopening indust ins claimsIf a worker's industrial insurance claim is reopened, the worker's temporary disability compensation will be based on the worker's wages at reopening unless the Department of Labor and Industries determines that the worker's... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1283 1991–92 |
Employee benefits maintainceIf an injured worker is returned to work at light or modified duty during the period in which the worker is unable to return to his or her regular job, the employer must continue or resume the health and welfare benefits to... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1284 1991–92 |
Workplace safety bonus prgrmAny workplace safety bonus program implemented by an employer: (1) must award safety bonuses only on the basis of individual safety performance, and may not make the award contingent on the performance of other workers; (2)... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1288 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsNew procedures and penalties for enforcing the standards for the employment of minors under the industrial welfare laws are established. These penalties are exclusive remedies for child labor law violations. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1289 1991–92 |
Wage payment laws violationsRevises penalties for violations of wage payment laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |