All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6054 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe act is intended to expand the chiropractic scope of practice only with regard to adjustment of extremities in connection with a spinal adjustment. Chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include the diagnosis or... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 3, 1992 |
| HB 1495 1991–92 |
Land development regulationsRegistration of a public offering statement with the Department of Licensing is no longer required. A developer is required to provide a purchaser with a public offering statement at least two days prior to the closing of a sale. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 1736 1991–92 |
Real property improvementMoney released to or obtained by an owner, developer, prime contractor, subcontractor, or other person in charge of a public or private construction project is held in trust for the benefit of persons making the payment and... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2025 1991–92 |
Employee payroll deductionsPublic employees may authorize deductions for payments to banks, savings banks, or savings and loan associations. Payments to any of these institutions would be allowed if two conditions are met: 1) the institution must be... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2053 1991–92 |
Electrical licensing exmptnsNo license is required from, and no inspection is authorized for, any utility or contractor whose installation, repair or maintenance work on lines, wires, apparatus, or equipment is subject to final approval or acceptance by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2259 1991–92 |
Pension fund designationsVarious funds in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) are eliminated, including income funds in both TRS and PERS, and ancillary benefit funds in TRS. The director of the... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2274 1991–92 |
Employee privacyAn employer is not permitted to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage individuals because they consume lawful products while not at work. An employer may differentiate between individuals when offering insurance policies... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2368 1991–92 |
Deputy sheriff practicng lawDeputy sheriffs are allowed to practice law under certain circumstances. The deputy sheriff: (1) must not engage in duties closely related to the function of the court; (2) must limit his or her law practice to areas not in... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2459 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesSeventeen Judicial positions are reauthorized in the five counties in which they were authorized but not funded in 1991. The numbers of superior court judges in the five counties are increased as follows: King County - from 46... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2470 1991–92 |
Supplemental operating budgtAppropriations for the 1991-93 fiscal biennium are modified. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 232, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2501 1991–92 |
Landlord claims/tenant propA forfeiture of money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other tangible or intangible property is subject to a claim by a landlord for damage to the property caused by a law enforcement officer or by the tenant. The... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2552 1991–92 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1991 capital budget is amended to modify previously authorized capital projects and to authorize new projects for the agencies and institutions of the state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 233, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2643 1991–92 |
Vehicle licensing/resistratnThe expiration date of June 30, 1992, on the subagent fee increase granted during the 1991 legislative session is removed. The previous service fee of $2 is increased. | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2659 1991–92 |
Public works contractsThe language governing contract retainage reserved by public bodies from the earnings of contractors to ensure payment of labor, materials, and taxes is clarified. A public body cannot reserve moneys earned by a contractor... | David Cooper (D-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2660 1991–92 |
Vehicle license registrationWhen the director of the Department of Licensing (DOL) notifies a person of a cancellation of a vehicle title, the notification shall be sent by regular mail service. An affidavit of mail service shall be attached to a copy of... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 222, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2672 1991–92 |
Cellular communicationsThe Department of Revenue is directed to study and define cellular communications, and recommend to the Legislature how cellular communications should be taxed. The department is to form an advisory committee to assist in the study. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2676 1991–92 |
Economic development projctsCounties and cities, as part of their planning process, may identify economic development related projects of regional or state significance. The county or city may request that the region plan for the project. | Senator (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2680 1991–92 |
Tax assessment/collectionVarious statutes are repealed or amended to correct statutory references. The statute extending the hotel/motel tax exemption to homeless organizations is changed to clarify that the taxes do not apply to lodging provided for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2686 1991–92 |
Contractor licensingBoth construction and electrical contractors are required to provide information about their workers' compensation coverage to the Department of Labor and Industries when applying for registration or licensure. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |