All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5721 1991–92 |
Government liability limitsThe state and all of its political subdivisions are granted immunity from civil liability for damages caused by, or related to, the planning and design for construction, improvement, traffic control devices or signing of a... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5731 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5768 1991–92 |
Railroad rights of wayIf land adjoining an abandoned railroad right of way is offered for sale, the occupant of such property must be offered a right of first refusal to purchase the property at fair market value. If the holder of the right of... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5771 1991–92 |
Utility service paymentMunicipal electric or water utility services are required to be charged to the person receiving the service. Liens against the property of a landlord are prohibited for the failure of a tenant to pay for services. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5818 1991–92 |
Property tax assessmentThe county legislative authority may provide that property be assessed at a level that is lower than 100 percent of fair market value for local property taxes. The state levy is not affected. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5845 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment taxationA tax is imposed on the retail sale or use of adult entertainment materials and services at the rate of 18.5 percent. The tax is in addition to the 6.5 percent retail sales tax on adult entertainment materials. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5858 1991–92 |
Actions against contractorsA construction worker injured at a construction site, or their beneficiary may not sue a contractor or the contractor's employee causing the injury if the contractor had joint supervision and control over the premises with the... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5860 1991–92 |
Indian gaming compacts revieThe Joint Legislative Committee on Indian Gaming Compacts is created to review proposed compacts. The committee consists of the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader and the... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5863 1991–92 |
Rail freight property acquisReferences within the code relating to Department of Transportation management of abandoned rail lines are updated to reflect the 1990 legislative changes. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5878 1991–92 |
Replacement vehicle tire feeThe Department of Ecology is authorized to make grants to other state agencies for projects that involve recycling of or energy production from waste tires. | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5891 1991–92 |
Woodstove restrictionsPersons over 62 years old who burn wood as a source of heat in their residences are exempt from certain provisions of state and local woodstove burning bans. The exemptions from the woodstove burning bans apply to the first... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5925 1991–92 |
Federal forestry actThe Department of Natural Resources shall propose alternative rules to implement the federal Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990. The alternative rules will be designed to minimize the economic impact... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5940 1991–92 |
Electronic gambling devicesThe state lottery is prohibited from using electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which do not require a printed ticket. The authorization for charitable casino nights is eliminated. | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5958 1991–92 |
Vital records fee structureThe department shall establish fees for copies or record searches by rule at a level sufficient to operate the vital records program on a self-sufficient basis. Fee revenue shall be deposited in the state general fund. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5993 1991–92 |
Income limits/non-prof homesFor purposes of the property tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the aging, the maximum income limit of residents of nonprofit homes for the aging is increased from the income limit for property tax relief from regular... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6002 1991–92 |
Volunteer service/immunityVolunteers, including unpaid directors, officers, or trustees, are immune from civil liability for their acts or omissions which result in damage or injury. The volunteer must have been performing services for a nonprofit... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6030 1991–92 |
Bicycle helmets requiredIt is unlawful for a child under the age of 16 years of age to ride a bicycle on a public highway, street, road, sidewalk or bicycle path or trail without wearing an approved bicycle helmet. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6036 1991–92 |
Environ. policies reviewThe temporary Commission on Environmental Strategies is created. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6038 1991–92 |
Health care referralsThe Legislature finds that there is a growing practice of health care professionals referring patients to laboratory and other services in which the professional has a financial interest. Such practices may lead to... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6039 1991–92 |
Health insur premium taxSmall group disability agreements are exempt from the insurance premium tax between the effective date of the act and July 1, 1994. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Unnecessary statutory references are removed. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6053 1991–92 |
Comm/tech college tenureFaculty appointments on a reduced work load basis to positions which are part of a job-share arrangement, as designated by the Community College Governing Board, are eligible to be considered for tenure. The job-share... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6087 1991–92 |
Pet animal regulationThe state of Washington preempts the field with respect to the regulation of potentially dangerous or dangerous dogs. Local jurisdictions may enact only those ordinances and penalties relating to potentially dangerous or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6088 1991–92 |
Nursing home discriminationAny discrimination by a provider of nursing care services against anyone based upon the source of payment for those services is prohibited. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6092 1991–92 |
HIV testing of juvenilesLocal health departments are to conduct HIV tests and counseling of all persons convicted, adjudicated in juvenile court, or referred by prosecutions prior to diversion for sexual offenses, prostitution related offenses, or... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |