Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2438 1993–94 |
Financial institutions dept.Many statutory references are corrected to reflect the transfer of responsibilities to the Department of Financial Institutions. Statutory references to the director of General Administration, Supervisor of Banking, and... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2452 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. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2481 1993–94 |
Use tax on personal propertyThe time limit for using the reasonable rental value for use taxation of property temporarily in this state is changed from 90 to 180 days. Statutory language prohibiting use taxation before the transportation of an article... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2582 1993–94 |
Leasehold excise taxesAppeal rights are clarified for lessees and sublessees if the Department of Revenue establishes a market value rent for the leasehold excise tax. A lessee or sublessee, in the case where the sublessee is responsible for paying... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2601 1993–94 |
911 system fundingCounties are authorized to impose a 911 excise tax of up to $.25 per month per cellular telephone subscriber line. Counties implementing this tax must provide 60 days notice, and include in their ordinances a refund mechanism... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2614 1993–94 |
Self-insured employersSelf-insured employers' authority to close certain industrial insurance claims is reinstated and made permanent. The claims may include time-loss compensation or both medical treatment and time-loss compensation but may not... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2814 1993–94 |
Nonprofit corportn purchasesThe Office of State Procurement (OSP) is authorized to enter into agreements with public benefit nonprofit corporations that receive local, state or federal funds to participate in state purchasing contracts. These agreements... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 5057 1993–94 |
Right of privacy exceptionsThe statute listing exceptions to the Privacy Act is amended. Subsection (a) contains the reference to common carrier services. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 5697 1993–94 |
Amateur radiosNo city, town, code city, or county shall enact or enforce regulation that fails to conform to the Federal Communications Commission's limited preemption statement, "Amateur Radio Preemption," 101 FCC 2d 952 (1985). | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 5800 1993–94 |
Human remains violationA person who has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a dead human body is guilty of a class C felony. The crime is added to the criminal code and ranked at seriousness level V for the purposes of the Sentencing Reform Act. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6000 1993–94 |
Abandoned vesselsThe Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to "secure" vessels located on park property that are on the property without authorization; present a nuisance or threat to the environment, public health or park property; or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6021 1993–94 |
Emrgncy serv cmmnctn dstrctsFollowing a public hearing on the issue, a county legislative authority may consolidate less than county-wide emergency service communication districts, if the county legislative authority finds the action to be in the public... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6028 1993–94 |
Local option electionsIt is clarified that annexation by a city does not extend that city's prohibition against the sale of liquor under class H liquor licenses to the territory of the county so annexed. Only another election held by the expanded... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6037 1993–94 |
Rewards for informationThe Department of Natural Resources is authorized to offer and pay a reward up to $10,000 for information regarding violations of any statute or rule relating to the state's public lands and the state's natural resources. The... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6188 1993–94 |
Natnl Voter Registration ActTerminology : The general definitions in the election code are amended to add the term "special ballot." Registered voters are distinguished as either "active" or "inactive." The term "deputy registrar" is changed to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6195 1993–94 |
Publ employ relations commisThe language establishing a procedure for PERC to prevent unfair labor practices is simplified. PERC is authorized, once it is determined that someone is engaging in an unfair labor practice, to immediately petition a superior... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6202 1993–94 |
Vehicle size and weightA combination consisting of a truck-tractor and single trailer may operate on the public highways without a permit if the trailing unit is 53 feet or less in length. The maximum length allowed by special overlength permits... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6276 1993–94 |
TrademarksThe Secretary of State must establish by rule fees for the registration, renewal, and assignment of trademarks. Registration of a trademark is effective for six years, and may be renewed for successive terms of six years. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6282 1993–94 |
Indust safety/health appealsWhen an employer indicates an intent to appeal a department order under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, the department may reassume jurisdiction. The time limit for this reassumption of jurisdiction is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6305 1993–94 |
Minor employment law variancAn exemption from the law restricting the employment of minors under 14 is provided for children employed as actors or performers in film, video, audio, or theatrical productions. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6367 1993–94 |
MicrobreweriesBeer manufacturers are allowed to advertise, pour or dispense their beer at beer tasting or judging events. Special occasion licensees may purchase beer or wine from a licensed beer or wine retailer or a licensed beer or wine... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6461 1993–94 |
Oil spill liability damagesThe protection of individuals from claims asserted against the commission is amended to include incident commanders. The commission may include an indemnification provision in its contracts regarding losses arising from... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6487 1993–94 |
Espresso machinesAll electric boilers having a tank volume of not more than one and one-half cubic feet, with a maximum working pressure of 80 pounds per square inch or less, and meeting certain national or international standards are exempt... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6564 1993–94 |
Snohomish Co. hotel/motel txThe legislative body of a county with a population of over 400,000 north of the northernmost boundary of King County may levy an additional excise tax up to 2 percent on the furnishing of lodging. This tax is in addition to... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |