Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6197 1993–94 |
Wine shipmentsThe pickup or delivery of wine is removed from the penalty provisions of the statute. As a result, delivery services are no longer subject to penalties for transporting wine into Washington from an unlicensed winery. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6198 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionQualified persons are entitled to property tax exemptions and deferrals on up to five acres of land on which the residence is situated. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6199 1993–94 |
Bicycle safetyEffective January 1995, it is a traffic infraction to ride a bicycle without an approved bicycle helmet. It is also a traffic infraction to transport a person in a restraining seat or a trailer towed by a bicycle unless the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6200 1993–94 |
Metals mining and millingIt is found to be in the interest of the state to promote a safe and environmentally secure metals mining industry. State agencies are directed to work with the mining industry to ensure practical application of statutes and... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6201 1993–94 |
Occupational disease compensCreates a presumption that injurious occupational exposure contributed to the disease only in the proportion to which the period of occupational exposure bears to the total period of injurious exposure from an occupational or... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6206 1993–94 |
Warm water game fish enhanceA warm water game fish enhancement program is created within the Department of Fish and Wildlife. A combined approach of habitat improvement and fish culture will be utilized to improve warm water fish populations. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6207 1993–94 |
Metal detectors in state prkThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may not prohibit the use of metal detectors for recreational purposes except in areas where an historic archaeological resource has been identified. In those state park areas that do... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6208 1993–94 |
Health ins form/rate filingsForms and rates for health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations are filed and cannot be used until affirmatively approved by the Insurance Commissioner. Forms and rates not affirmatively approved... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6209 1993–94 |
Insurer holding company actThe Holding Company Act is applied to health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and certified health plans. A domestic insurer must seek prior approval before obtaining control of an out-of-state... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6210 1993–94 |
Insurers' capital & surplusThe grandfather clause which provides an exception to the minimum unimpaired capital or unimpaired basic surplus requirements for insurers licensed before July 1, 1991 is eliminated. In addition to the capital or surplus... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6211 1993–94 |
Adminis rule making & reviewBefore the adoption of a final rule, an agency must prepare a written summary of comments received regarding the proposed rule, and a response to the comments by category, indicating how the rule reflects agency consideration... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6212 1993–94 |
Rule making cost/small businThe language of the Regulatory Fairness Act is clarified and amended. An agency is required to prepare a small business economic impact statement (SBEIS) if a proposed non-emergency rule will impose more than minor cost on... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6213 1993–94 |
Housing trust fundThe housing trust fund and Affordable Housing Program chapters are amended to allow loan repayment funds to be used for all activities necessary for the proper functioning of the housing trust fund and the Affordable Housing... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6214 1993–94 |
Gas vapor recovery devicesLegislative findings are made that the use of gasoline vapor recovery devices endangers the health and safety of Washington citizens. A gasoline vapor recovery device is not required at any service station that dispenses... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6216 1993–94 |
Dislocated forest prod wrkrsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Local organizations implementing the Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program for dislocated timber workers must create a revolving grant and loan fund if... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6218 1993–94 |
Self-employment assist prgrmA self-employment assistance program is established in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The department will solicit and approve applications for funds from local development organizations to use for... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6219 1993–94 |
Manufacturing extension cntrThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will assist in the organization of the Washington Manufacturing Extension Center. The department is to... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6222 1993–94 |
State horse parkFindings are made regarding the economic and recreational benefits of equestrian activities to the state. The Mount St. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6223 1993–94 |
Low-level nuclear waste dispThe authority to fulfill the responsibilities of leasing and subleasing the 1,000-acre tract of Hanford land is changed from the Department of Ecology to the Governor or his or her designee. The Governor or his or her designee... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6224 1993–94 |
Commun redevelopment financnRepeals provisions of chapter 39.88 RCW. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6225 1993–94 |
Agency lobbyistsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A lobbyist for a state agency must be an employee or officer of the agency. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6226 1993–94 |
Charter schoolsThe creation of public charter schools, operated by nonprofit or governmental organizations independently of a school district, is authorized. The State Board of Education must distribute information to the public and to... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6227 1993–94 |
Teacher contact daysProvides for five additional student contact days after the 1996-97 school year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6229 1993–94 |
State scholars programThe Washington State Scholars Program will honor three seniors residing in each legislative district. The seniors will be graduating from high school and will have distinguished themselves through academic achievement,... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6231 1993–94 |
Life-threatening animalsA person may kill a bear or cougar that is reasonably perceived to be an unavoidable and immediate threat to human life. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |