Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6382 1993–94 |
Publ emplys collective bargnThe intent of the Legislature not to make any substantive change in the law is stated. Sections previously subject to multiple amendment are merged. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6383 1993–94 |
Customized equipment use taxSpecialized equipment used in manufacturing is exempt from use tax if: (1)The equipment is of original design and is not otherwise available; (2)Sales tax has been paid on all of the materials and components used in its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6384 1993–94 |
County hospital trusteesThe county legislative authority appoints 13 trustees for county hospitals created after the act's effective date. For the hospital already established prior to the effective date of this act, in class AA counties, the... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6385 1993–94 |
Environmental permitsFindings are made that existing media-specific environmental operating permit programs increase administrative costs due to duplication, are confusing to applicants, and impede the achievement of comprehensive environmental... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6386 1993–94 |
Oil spill response accountsDeletes the fifty thousand dollar threshold for payment of oil spill response costs. Authorizes the treasurer to transfer funds necessary for the current authorized level and essential requirements level of expenditures for... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6387 1993–94 |
Grizzly bear managementThe Department of Wildlife shall not transplant or introduce grizzly bears into the state. Only native grizzly bears may be managed by the department in areas with suitable habitat. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6388 1993–94 |
Cigarette vending machinesBingo establishments are exempt from the tobacco vending machine regulations. A tobacco vending machine may be located within ten feet of an entrance or exit when the machine is controlled by an electronic locking device that... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6389 1993–94 |
Physical fitness services txDeletes physical fitness services from the definition of "sale at retail" and imposes a reduced tax to be determined by the gross income of such business multiplied by the rate of 0.471 percent. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6390 1993–94 |
Salmon and steelhead reinstaThe section specifying the development of proposals to reinstate fish runs in the Tilton and upper Cowlitz Rivers is repealed. The studies and proposals have been developed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6391 1993–94 |
Hunting postmature animalsThe Washington trophy hunt is repealed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6392 1993–94 |
Salmon long-term policyRCW 75.50.020, requiring long-term regional policy statements, is repealed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6393 1993–94 |
Prescription drug abuseRequires medical service providers to complete continuing education on prescriptive drug diversion and abuse prevention, including clinical methodology for identification of at risk patients. Directs the board of pharmacy to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6394 1993–94 |
Retirement system restructurDeclares an intent to create a new public retirement system that balances flexibility with stability, provides both increased employee control of investments and responsible protection of the public's investment in employee... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6395 1993–94 |
Econ devel finance authorityWEDFA is authorized to develop and conduct a program or programs to provide nonrecourse bond financing for the eligible project costs of economic development facilities. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6396 1993–94 |
Public agency lobbyistsProvides for the regulation of public agency lobbyists. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6397 1993–94 |
Retirement contrib & paymntsAuthorizes the department to charge interest on member and employer contributions owing to any of the retirement systems. Establishes procedures for the recovery of overpayments and for restoration of withdrawn contributions.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6398 1993–94 |
Pension statutes cross-referProvides cross references to existing statutes that affect calculation of pensions under the retirement systems authorized by Chapters 41.40 and 41.32 RCW to the relevant definition sections of those chapters. Declares the act... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6399 1993–94 |
Child care facilitiesWhen awarding state matching funds for school construction or modernization projects, the State Board of Education is required to provide some priority weighting to a school district that has implemented or has made a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6400 1993–94 |
Grays Harbor pilotage servceThe Legislature finds that declining vessel calls in the Grays Harbor Pilotage District has impaired competitive pilotage service to waterborne commerce in the district and declares it is legislative intent to provide... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6401 1993–94 |
Environmental equityBy June 30, 1995, the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health are to jointly prepare a report to the Legislature providing information on the distribution of environmental risks in relation to minority and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6402 1993–94 |
Retired senior volunteer proMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6403 1993–94 |
Court reportingRepeals RCW 18.145.060, 18.145.070, and 18.145.110. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6405 1993–94 |
Transient accomodationsThe number of facilities inspected yearly is reduced from all to 10 percent. The Department of Health will develop and use alternative survey methods which will encourage the person operating the transient accommodation to... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6406 1993–94 |
Publ emply collectve bargainOn July 1, 1995, the binding arbitration provisions of the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act will apply to, among others, law enforcement officers employed by any city, town, or county regardless of population, to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6407 1993–94 |
Smoking & tobacco productsTobacco products may not be sold or distributed in those portions of buildings or vessels that are publicly owned or leased. An exception is allowed for correctional institutions. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |