Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1592 1991–92 |
Special local election procdProvides that, if an election is to be held in conjunction with the general election, all resolutions must be submitted to the auditor not less than sixty-five days before the election date. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1593 1991–92 |
Candidates' pamphlet paymentAuthorizes the secretary of state to bill each candidate nominated for the prorated space in the pamphlet. Requires payment upon receipt of the billing. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1594 1991–92 |
Local voters' pamphletsRequires the county auditor to appoint the committees in lieu of the county legislative authority. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1595 1991–92 |
Confidentiality/signaturesProvides that, initiative, referendum, and recall petitions are not available for inspection or copying except on order of a superior court. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1596 1991–92 |
Candidates filing feesDirects the secretary of state to prescribe the information to be submitted on a petition of a candidate that he or she lacks sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1597 1991–92 |
Tobacco sales restrictionsIt is unlawful to possess or operate a tobacco vending machine. "Tobacco vending machine" does not include a machine that requires a sale to be conducted in person by the seller. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1599 1991–92 |
Timber workers unemploymentAn unemployment insurance additional benefit program is established for lumber and wood products employees and for employees in counties that have lumber and wood products employment at least twice the state average and an... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1600 1991–92 |
Timber workers employment opThe Counter-Cyclical Program is established to provide forest-related employment and job retraining assistance for dislocated timber workers residing in federal timber impact areas. The project is administered by the state... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1601 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditEstablishes a schedule for notification to state employees of their accumulated service credit. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1602 1991–92 |
Glucose monitoring equipmentExempts glucose monitoring equipment from sales and use tax. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1603 1991–92 |
Adjusted retirement allownceProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1604 1991–92 |
Safe houses/runaway youthAuthorizes the award of grants for the establishment and operation of safe houses for runaway and street youth up to eighteen years of age. Establishes criteria for award of the grants to five safe houses in Seattle, Tacoma,... | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1605 1991–92 |
Private enterprise econ opprProhibits government agency competition with private enterprise. Creates the private enterprise review commission. Provides for civil rights of action. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1606 1991–92 |
Insur agnt contract protectnProhibits the cancellation of a contract if specified conditions have been met. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1609 1991–92 |
Children's mental health serLegislative intent encouraging the development of community-based interagency collaborative efforts to plan for and provide mental health services to children is expressed. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) must perform... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1611 1991–92 |
Petroleum marketing practcesDeclares that unfair petroleum marketing practices constitutes an unfair or deceptive act for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW. Prohibits an unfair margin for the sale of motor fuel or heating oil. Declares that it is... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1612 1991–92 |
Pay-per-call services regulaRegulates the pay-per-call information delivery services to prevent unfair or deceptive practices. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1613 1991–92 |
Power line siting preemptionProvides for an application process to locate high voltage electrical transmission lines through either the local government or the energy facility site evaluation council. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1614 1991–92 |
Home families child servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to contract for specialized child care and respite care for children from homeless families. Organizations providing specialized child care and respite care, must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1615 1991–92 |
Vehicle forfeiture/drug saleRevises provisions authorizing the forfeiture of vehicles used in the sale and purchase of drugs. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1617 1991–92 |
Tobacco use/employmnt discrmProhibits employment discrimination on the basis of consumption of lawful tobacco products outside working hours. Provides that a refusal to hire an individual who uses lawful tobacco products by a religious organization or a... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1618 1991–92 |
Vehicle dealer licensingCreates additional licensing requirements for vehicle dealers. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1619 1991–92 |
Rental housing/ tax exemptnThe Department of Revenue is directed to provide a property tax exemption for physical improvements made to multifamily residential dwellings. The physical improvement is exempt from taxation for the three assessment years... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1620 1991–92 |
Low-income housing tax credtThe Department of Revenue is directed to establish a program to provide a business firm tax credits equal to 20 percent of the approved contribution to a qualified affordable housing project. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1621 1991–92 |
Multifamily rentals/tax exmpAn exemption is created for either: (a) the retail sales tax imposed on building materials used in the remodeling, rehabilitation, or new construction of an affordable housing project or the labor used to incorporate the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |