All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5646 1991–92 |
Helmets/snowmobilersAll snowmobile operators and riders must wear a protective helmet that is attached with a chin or neck strap and has full ear protection. The helmet must conform to the helmet rules adopted by the State Patrol. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5647 1991–92 |
Steamboat operators regulatnThe Transportation Commission is authorized to declare its intention to operate a ferry crossing by adopting a written resolution declaring such intention to operate within two years, thereby precluding the Washington... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5648 1991–92 |
Rental to condominium converProhibits the conversion for a period of ten years. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5649 1991–92 |
Northern Ireland investmentsDirects the state investment board to invest the assets of the state funds, after January 1, 1992, in such a manner that the investments in institutions and corporations doing business in or with Northern Ireland shall reflect... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5652 1991–92 |
Syringes/tax exemptionSyringes are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5654 1991–92 |
Commun mental health workersBeginning July 1, 1991, the Secretary of Social and Health Services must include funds in the regional support networks' (RSNs) allocation to ensure that community mental health practitioners in positions comparable to state... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5655 1991–92 |
Insurance discriminationDiscrimination with respect to insurance contracts on the basis of the insured's choice of health care provider is restricted. "Health care provider" is defined to include all regulated health professions except embalmers and... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5656 1991–92 |
Timber areas/pub works loansThe Public Works Board is authorized to provide low interest and interest-free loans to timber impacted areas for construction of new public works facilities that stimulate economic growth or diversification. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5657 1991–92 |
Family-school partnershipThe Family-School Partnership Program is created in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). OSPI shall help schools, parents, and school districts develop family involvement programs by providing grants... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5658 1991–92 |
Driver record confidentl useThe state Medical Disciplinary Board is granted authority to obtain a copy of a physician's driving record to assist it in identifying impaired physicians. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5659 1991–92 |
Automated client eligibilityPlaces conditions and limitations on expenditures for the automated client eligibility system for DSHS. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5660 1991–92 |
Music students/tuition waiveThe boards of regents or trustees of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may waive the tuition and services and activities' fees for up to 25 percent of the graduate students... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5662 1991–92 |
Prevailing wage statutesEmployers are required to pay their workers no less than the prevailing hourly wage on all public works projects estimated to cost more than $100,000. Document posting requirements apply to contracts in excess of $100,000. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5663 1991–92 |
County vehicle license feesRepeals RCW 82.80.020. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5664 1991–92 |
DSHS complaint processA standard procedure is created to review grievances pertaining to a division policy or procedure or the application of a division policy or procedure. The procedure may be utilized by clients of the Department of Social and... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5668 1991–92 |
Mental health providersThe Legislature intends that licensed service providers under the Community Mental Health Act pay salaries adequate to recruit and retain qualified personnel. Nothing in the act should be construed to unduly limit the ability... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5671 1991–92 |
Commun mental health progrmsExisting Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements regarding community mental health programs under Chapter 71.24 RCW are expanded to include employment services. Employment services include supported... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5673 1991–92 |
Timber workers/Skagit countyDirects Skagit Valley Community College to develop a training program for dislocated timber workers and their spouses with the goal of providing qualifications for employment in the natural resources professions. Takes effect... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5674 1991–92 |
Natural resource worker prjtDirects the department of employment security to establish the natural resource worker project. Locates the project in Skagit county to provide employment and training opportunities for dislocated timber workers in the areas... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5676 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesOil transmission lines must conform to all city, town, municipal and county zoning and environmental codes. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A finding is made that oil pipelines can be harmful to the public welfare, and it is in... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5677 1991–92 |
Oil heat tank pollutionThe Legislature recognizes the cost to homeowners if a residential home oil heat tank leaks or spills and directs the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency of Washington to administer a program to fill the cost gap left... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5679 1991–92 |
County road vacationWhen counties vacate portions of county roads that abut salt or fresh water they may, in addition to the other public purposes already provided, sell the property to the party from which it was originally obtained by the county. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5681 1991–92 |
Geothermal resource leasingThe Legislature finds that there is substantial interest among private utilities, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Northwest Power Planning Council to investigate the potential for geothermal resources in the... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5683 1991–92 |
Pharmacy practices revisionThe 60 day period during which late renewals can be renewed without penalty is eliminated, and assess the late penalty on pharmacy assistants and manufacturers who intend to distribute drug samples within the state. The... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5685 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon fishingThe Department of Fisheries shall establish commercial net fishing areas at the mouth of Quinault Indian reservation rivers for the purpose of providing salmon fishing opportunities to non-Indian commercial fishermen. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |