All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5336 1991–92 |
Caller identification servcsLegislative findings are stated that citizens have a constitutional and statutory right to privacy, and that it is desirable to make available to citizens such technological advances as caller identification in a manner that... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5337 1991–92 |
Human resource systemsRevises the department of personnel to be the department of personnel and human resources. Creates the Washington management service to establish a management identity in state government through separate personnel rules that... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5338 1991–92 |
Superior court judges addedThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: in King County, the number of superior court judges is increased from 46 to 58; in Snohomish County, the number of superior court judges is... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5339 1991–92 |
Water resource fundingAn interagency committee for water resource funding is created. The committee consists of representatives of the Departments of Community Development, Ecology, Fisheries, Wildlife, Agriculture, and Health, plus five members... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5340 1991–92 |
Nurse/student ratiosSchool districts are required to maintain specified ratios of students to school nurses on a trial basis from the 1991-92 school year through the 1996-97 school year. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5344 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance beneftsMakes the limit enforceable even if the employer promoted or sponsored the recreational activity. Provides exceptions to the limitations. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5348 1991–92 |
Legislative race primariesNo primary is held for the position of state senator or representative if, after the last day when candidates may withdraw, no more than one candidate has filed for the position from each major political party. The county... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5349 1991–92 |
Official misrepresentationProhibits any misrepresentation to public officials of the federal, state, or local governments in conjunction with an inspection of the facility. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5352 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living allwnBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 70 percent of that at age 65. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5353 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives a minimum benefit of $16.72 per month per year of service. At the same time, the 3 percent COLA will also be applied, raising the minimum benefit to $17.22 per month per... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5354 1991–92 |
Retirees/cos-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree who is at least 65 years of age receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 60 percent of that at retirement. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5355 1991–92 |
Puget Sound water qualityThe chair of the Authority is chosen by Authority members and rotated annually among the members. Votes are cast by Authority members rather than alternates or designees. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5356 1991–92 |
Jurors/just verdictIn criminal jury trials in either district or superior court, the court is required to instruct jurors of their natural right to judge both the law and the facts pertaining to the case before them to determine whether justice... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5360 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngRequires the state association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information regarding crimes of malicious harassment. Requires annual reports... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5361 1991–92 |
Child protectionThe Criminal Justice Training Commission will offer an annual intensive, week-long training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for 20 prosecuting attorneys and deputy prosecuting attorneys. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5362 1991–92 |
Commencement/actions periodThe statute of limitations for a suit in adverse possession is increased from ten to twenty years. The minimum period of possession of real property prior to bringing an action in adverse possession is increased from ten to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5365 1991–92 |
Juvenile disposition stndrdsNew schedule of categorizing offenses . The number of offense seriousness levels is increased from 10 to 13 to allows for more sentencing options. The categories now range from the lowest "M1" offenses that are equivalent to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5366 1991–92 |
Certificated instrctnl staffThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. Credits earned in excess of ninety credits beyond the bachelors degree by teachers who do not have masters degrees may be counted on the state... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5368 1991–92 |
Homeowner tax reliefBeginning with taxes payable in 1992, increases in the assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property valued at less than $200,000 is limited to 6 percent per year. This value threshold is adjusted upward yearly by... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5369 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesDeclares a need for a new system of land use planning and governance to provide for the growth and continued vitality of the state's diverse communities and regions. Designates the desirable elements of the new system. Defines terms. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5370 1991–92 |
Student responsible expressnStudents in public schools are given the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press. Certain types of expressions are prohibited. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5372 1991–92 |
State lands timber exportDirects the department of natural resources to report annually to the legislature on timber export levels. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5373 1991–92 |
Timber export limitationDirects the department of revenue to prepare an enforcement plan for the 1990 federal timber law that limits the export of timber from state trust lands. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5376 1991–92 |
Employees' benefits boardIncreases the membership of the board from seven to eight members. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5377 1991–92 |
Child care coordinatng commMakes an appropriation of one million dollars to fund the child care coordinating committee. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |