All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1907 1991–92 |
Local gov self-insuranceThe current statute governing local government self-insurance programs is repealed. The new act constitutes the sole authority for local governmental entities to self-insure property and liability risks and employee health and... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| SB 5996 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesPeriodic modifications of child support must use the current child support laws as the basis for modification. Upon motion of a party, the court must modify that portion of a decree that fails to comply with child support laws... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 1095 1991–92 |
Funds transfers to the UCCA new Article 4A, entitled Funds Transfers, is added to the state Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Article 4A governs the rights and responsibilities of parties to a funds transfer executed by or through financial institutions... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1831 1991–92 |
Ownership interest transferAn excise tax is applied to transfers of corporate ownership that are comparable to a sale of real property. The rate of tax is equal to the state real estate excise tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1856 1991–92 |
Weights & measures statutesThe Department of Agriculture is directed to study the weights and measures program. The study shall include a determination of the appropriate level and form for the program and recommendations for an appropriate funding mechanism. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 2214 1991–92 |
Muni criminal justice accntCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 26, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5444 1991–92 |
Check signature alterationsThe period of time in which a bank customer must discover and report an unauthorized signature or other alteration is changed. A customer must discover and report any such alteration within one year in order to assert the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5718 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient dayAugust 7 is recognized as Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day. It is not considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5790 1991–92 |
Auto liability insuranceA motorist must provide written proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation when asked to present it by a law enforcement officer. This applies to operators of vehicles registered in other states as well. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5988 1991–92 |
Library improvement leviesTaxes in excess of the 106% limitation are validated and may be levied by a taxing district if they were authorized by voters prior to 1988 and restricted to funding the cost of library improvements and costs of borrowing... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1058 1991–92 |
Treasurer managd funds/acctsThe distribution of interest earnings is changed such that interest earnings from the majority of funds and accounts are deposited in the general fund-state. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1231 1991–92 |
1991-93 transportatn budgetThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1991-93 fiscal biennium is enacted. In addition to technical changes, the bill increases planning efforts for regional high capacity... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 15, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1330 1991–92 |
1991-93 biennium approprtnsAppropriations from the state general fund and other special funds and accounts are made for the operating expenses of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1427 1991–92 |
Capital budgetAppropriations from the state building construction account and other special funds and accounts are made for the capital facilities of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993.... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1890 1991–92 |
Nursing home regulationThe nursing services cost lid is temporarily lifted for fiscal years 1992 and 1993. A maximum ceiling is established not to exceed 50 percent of the average rate paid during the state fiscal year 1991 for the nursing services... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1891 1991–92 |
Basic health plan/med asstncEffective July 1, 1991, the amount which must be maintained as a financial reserve for the Basic Health Plan (BHP) is reduced from 10 percent of the revenue anticipated in the trust account to 5 percent of expected medical... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1909 1991–92 |
Insurance company capitalThe capital and surplus requirements for admitted insurance companies are doubled. Surplus line brokers are also regulated regarding placement of insurance with foreign insurers, and increasing the minimum capital base of... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2231 1991–92 |
Fire sprinkler contractorsThe surety bond requirement in the fire protection sprinkler system contractor licensing bill is repealed and replaced. A contractor licensed under this chapter is required to file a surety bond of $10,000 or $6,000 depending... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2235 1991–92 |
Hunting and fishing feesHunting, fishing, trapping and other Department of Wildlife fees are increased approximately 20 percent. Senior citizens over 70 years of age must pay $3 for an annual fishing license. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2237 1991–92 |
Medicaid financingA temporary tax is imposed on medical hospitals and private psychiatric hospitals equal to 20 percent of the state Medicaid receipts. The tax expires the earlier of July 1, 1993, or the date the Secretary of Social and Health... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5052 1991–92 |
Collection of public debtsAny person who acts as a collection agency to collect restitution and other legal financial obligations, such as court fines and assessments, must comply with the requirements of the collection agency statute. Agencies may... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5075 1991–92 |
Washington condominium actA statutory committee is created to review the Washington Condominium Act, draft recommended revisions to the act, and prepare appropriate revisions to the Official Comments to the act. The committee is required to report to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5083 1991–92 |
Salmon hatcheriesThe Department of Fisheries shall reconstruct and operate the state funded salmon hatcheries on the Toutle River to the extent that state funds are appropriated for this purpose. The department shall request federal funding to... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5104 1991–92 |
Pilot examinations revisionThe requirement that the Board of Pilotage Commissioners conduct an examination for pilot applicants every two years is deleted. In lieu of that, the board is given discretion to hold exams at such times as will, in its... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |