Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6461 1991–92 |
Master license systemA master license fund is created to collect fees from business license applicants and to account for administrative costs for the master license program. The fee for a master original business license application is raised to $15. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 1258 1991–92 |
Nursing home administrationThe State Board of Examiners for the Licensing of Nursing Home Administrators is renamed as the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators. Membership requirements on the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators are made... | William Day (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1378 1991–92 |
Superior court feesSeveral filing fees for civil actions in superior court are increased. The initial filing fee for a civil lawsuit, probate proceeding, or appeal is increased to $110. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1664 1991–92 |
Sign language requirementThe only sign language that meets a foreign language requirement for high school graduation or college admissions is American Sign Language. The State Board of Education is directed to adopt rules pertaining to the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1932 1991–92 |
School excess levy limitsThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2260 1991–92 |
Retirement law correctionsThe recodification of statutes pertaining to public retirement systems authorized in Chapter 35, Laws of 1991 (Substitute House Bill 1270) is ratified and the Code Reviser is authorized to correct all statutory references to... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2262 1991–92 |
Community protection actThree months before the anticipated release of a person who may be eligible for civil commitment, the agency that has jurisdiction over the person must refer the person to the appropriate county prosecuting attorney. "Agency"... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2284 1991–92 |
County law librariesCounty law libraries : Counties with a population between 125,000 and 300,000 are required to maintain a law library, and the statutory provisions applicable to counties with a population under 125,000 are made applicable to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2305 1991–92 |
Fire commissioner districtsA fire protection district may create commissioner districts if a resolution submitting the ballot proposition to the voters is adopted by a unanimous vote of the fire commissioners and the voters of the district approve a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2316 1991–92 |
IMPACT sunset terminationThe IMPACT program and center at Washington State University (WSU) are removed from termination under the Sunset Act. This bill is null and void unless specific funding for IMPACT is provided in the supplemental budget. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2330 1991–92 |
Forest land base maintenanceSpecial Benefits Assessments . Lands classified as timberland under the Open Space Act (RCW 84.34) and forest lands classified or designated under RCW 84.33 are exempt from special benefits assessments for local improvement... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2371 1991–92 |
Conserv dist special assessmThe period of time over which a county legislative authority may impose special assessments for a conservation district is expanded from one year to up to 10 years. If the county authorizes a system of special assessments for... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2374 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsThe Department of Community Development will distribute appropriated funds to retired senior volunteer programs according to the following formula: 65 percent according to criteria determined by the department, up to 20... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 65, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2389 1991–92 |
Oil spill prevntn/clean-upSeveral incorrect statutory cross-references are corrected, duplicative provisions are removed, and grammar is improved in existing statutes relating to oil spill prevention and response. The Department of Ecology and the... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2394 1991–92 |
Limitations for jurorsThe existing definition of "jury term" is changed to mean the time during which summoned jurors must be available to report for juror service and a jury term is limited to one month. "Juror service," is defined as the time a... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2465 1991–92 |
Telecommunications chargesFor certain telecommunications services, a utility tariff that temporarily reduces or waives existing charges shall be considered a tariff that decreases a rate, charge, rental, or toll. If the utility files with the Utilities... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2490 1991–92 |
Community placement escapeThe definition of escape is changed to mean that the inmate willfully discontinues making himself or herself available to the department for supervision by making his or her whereabouts unknown or by failing to maintain... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2502 1991–92 |
Organic agricultural prodtsThe state's organic food laws are expanded to include any agricultural product which is organically produced, not just food products. To be labeled, sold, or represented as an organic agricultural product, the product must be... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2516 1991–92 |
Unlawful bus conductPersons waiting for transportation at a municipal transit station who engage in littering, spitting, playing loud music, carrying explosives or flammable liquids, or intentionally disturbing others with loud or unruly behavior... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2555 1991–92 |
Limited dental practicesUpon the request of the dean of the University of Washington Dental School, the board is authorized to grant a limited license to university residents in post-graduate dental education to practice dentistry in connection with... | John Moyer (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2560 1991–92 |
Senior environmental corpsThe Senior Environmental Corps is established in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The corps shall carry out projects that focus on natural, environmental, and recreational resources. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2655 1991–92 |
Mun criminal justice accountThe current statute is made consistent with the current distribution methods used by the State Treasurer for high crime cities. Moneys not distributed under the 200 percent category because of the cap are distributed to cities... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2673 1991–92 |
Moved buildingsResidential buildings or structures that are moved into or within a county, city or town are not required to meet all of the requirements of the latest edition of the State Electrical Code. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2682 1991–92 |
Unclaimed property recoveryWashington is authorized to receive unclaimed intangible property held by out-of-state brokers when the issuer of the intangible property is located in Washington. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |