All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2810 1991–92 |
Nursing home advisory counclThe sunset dates of the Nursing Home Advisory Council are repealed and the council is continued. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2817 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurThe Insurance Commissioner must study ways to improve small employer access to health insurance and report back to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2819 1991–92 |
Meat products adulterationThe adulteration and misbranding provisions of the state's Meat Inspection Act apply to operations of retail meat dealers which are exempted from inspection under the act. The misbranding restrictions imposed in this manner do... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2822 1991–92 |
Unauthorized insurersAny individual transacting business in the name of an unlicensed company is personally liable for resulting losses. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2823 1991–92 |
Haz substances incinerationThere is a fee on hazardous waste received at a hazardous waste incinerator. If a hazardous waste incinerator is located in a county that is also the site of a low-level radioactive waste facility, a fee of $35 per ton of... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2830 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsAn alternative procedure is provided for a county with a population of 1 million or more to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metro within its boundaries. Under this alternative procedure, the county... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2834 1991–92 |
Sentencing alternativesPART I - Work Responsibility and Recuperation of Inmate Wages The Corrections Industries Program is mandated to achieve a 25 percent employment increase of all physically and mentally able inmates by December 30, 1996, and by... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2835 1991–92 |
Waste management advsry cnclThe Nuclear Waste Advisory Council membership is changed to eliminate legislative members. The total membership is thereby reduced from 19 to 11. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2843 1991–92 |
Liquor licensesThe requirement that a retail license may not be issued to a person who has not resided in the state for at least one month is stricken. A retail license may not be issued to a corporation having any officer or director who... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2846 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA Family Policy Council composed of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Secretary of the Department of Health, Commissioner of the Employment Security... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2847 1991–92 |
Mentally ill offendersThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission in cooperation with the Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Mental Health, the Department of Corrections, Washington Institute of Public Policy, and appropriate advocacy... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2848 1991–92 |
Transportation planningOn a trial basis the Department of Transportation is given authority to perform design work, conduct public hearings, and provide comprehensive environmental assessments on significant transportation projects before... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2860 1991–92 |
Personal injury insuranceAutomobile liability insurance companies must provide PIP coverage under non-business auto insurance policies unless the named insured or spouse rejects PIP coverage in writing. Insurers need not provide PIP coverage for... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2861 1991–92 |
Adult family home advis cnclAn Adult Family Home Advisory Council is established. The 21-member council is made up of representatives from appropriate divisions within the Department of Social and Health Services, adult family home owners, residents, a... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2862 1991–92 |
Involuntary commitment(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/18/92) Requires prosecuting attorneys to represent the individuals and agencies petitioning for commitment or detention and defend all challenges. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2886 1991–92 |
Insurance fraud advisory brdThe Insurance Fraud Advisory Board is created. The board consists of the Insurance Commissioner as ex officio member and eight other members. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2892 1991–92 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property of certain volunteer nonprofit charitable fund-raising organizations is exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2894 1991–92 |
Mobile home park relocationLanguage is added to clarify that low-income owners of recreational vehicles are entitled to receive relocation assistance from the mobile home park relocation fund. The mobile home park relocation fund is not subject to... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2904 1991–92 |
Mobile home park health inspThe Department of Health is required to meet with the Office of Mobile Home Affairs within the Department of Community Development, the Department of Ecology, and representatives of mobile home park owners, mobile home owners,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2905 1991–92 |
Preschool regulation stratgyPreschool programs will be brought into compliance with licensing requirements of the Department of Social and Health Services by 1997. The Child Care Coordinating Committee will develop a schedule to phase-in the regulation... | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2924 1991–92 |
Property annual revaluationAll counties are required to annually revalue real property by January 1, 1999. Physical inspections of real property must occur at least once every six years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2925 1991–92 |
County board of equalizationProperty owners are allowed to appeal their valuation directly to the state Board of Tax Appeals when the assessor, owner, and a majority of the county board of equalization agree. The state Board of Tax Appeals may return... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2926 1991–92 |
Sen citizen property tax exmAll applicants for property tax exemption under the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program are required to provide documents that verify income. An application must be renewed at least once every four years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2930 1991–92 |
Convention/trade centerThe Center is authorized to issue $2.3 million in bonds at 6.25 percent for 10 years. Proceeds are to be used with the parking revenues to meet the minimum annual $975,000 payment. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2931 1991–92 |
Nursing facilities/medicareThe bill amends the 15 percent requirement to say that a portion of a facility's beds must be Medicare certified. In addition, the Department of Social and Health Services may grant exemptions to this if the department decides... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |