Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6526 1993–94 |
Juv offender job skills traiThe Director of the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation (DJR) and the several school districts serving juvenile institutions are to operate a job skills training program to provide youth with skills necessary to locate,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6527 1993–94 |
At-risk youth job programThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to operate an at-risk youth job placement and training program which provides grants to local groups. The local groups are to use the grants to match at-risk... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6528 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busiLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6529 1993–94 |
Sexist/explicit/violnt movieProvides for civil actions for damages caused by pornography in the form of sexist, explicit, and violent movies or video recordings. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6530 1993–94 |
Open space land sale/transfrProvides that the sale or transfer of land within two years after the death of the owner of at least a fifty percent interest in such land will result in the land not being subject to the additional tax, interest, and penalty... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6531 1993–94 |
Child care zoningDeclares that a family day-care provider's home shall be a permitted use in all areas zoned for residential or commercial purposes. Allows zoning restrictions which are not more restrictive than conditions imposed on other... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6533 1993–94 |
Public water suppliesAfter January 1, 1995, counties and cities are required to impose conditions on building permits that require connection to an existing public water system approved by the state Board of Health, except in specific areas of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6534 1993–94 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysProhibits the giving away of cigarettes or tobacco products in person, through the mail, or by redemption of a coupon at no cost. Designates enforcement procedures. Repeals RCW 70.155.050, 70.155.060, and 70.155.070. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6535 1993–94 |
Two-tier property tax systemRequires the study to determine the effectiveness of revitalizing the downtown cores of Washington cities for multiple uses. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6536 1993–94 |
Water rights authorityIn a regulatory situation where a water right or all water rights have been authorized by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) through a permit or certificate, Ecology may regulate the right or rights. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6537 1993–94 |
Recreation landowner liabiltLimits the liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to outdoor recreation users taking part in state-certified hunter or aquatic education courses. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6539 1993–94 |
Recycled paper useLegislative findings are made that increased recycling will protect and enhance the environment and economy of Washington State. After January 1, 1995, an attorney may not submit a document to a court or a document concerning... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6540 1993–94 |
Child labor restrictionsRestricts the hours which a minor under sixteen may work. Specifies a list of occupations which are prohibited for all minors. Requires employers to obtain and keep on file the listed personal data. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6541 1993–94 |
Higher ed contract servicesAuthorizes the contracts without the necessity of showing that classified employees could not provide the service if the purchases would be fiscally prudent and result in reduced expenditures of public funds. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6542 1993–94 |
Assault/nurse/health care prAssault on a nurse or other health care worker while in the performance of his or her official duties is a class C felony. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6543 1993–94 |
Ballot propositns/publ fundsProvides that an agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues or membership fees to an entity that uses any portion of the funds for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Does not apply to funds forwarded... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6544 1993–94 |
Juv parolees learning centrsFunding is restored for learning centers. The programs are funded at the same level as they were in the 1991-93 biennium. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6545 1993–94 |
Unpaid rent recoveryProvides that a landlord may recover unpaid rent from a tenant who is on public assistance if the debt is reduced to judgment by a court and proper notice is given. Authorizes the development of rules for the disclosure of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6546 1993–94 |
Highway construction fundingMakes an appropriation of fifty million dollars for major noninterstate highway construction projects identified as category "C" projects. Requires across-the-board reductions in state general fund allotments to all state... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6548 1993–94 |
Electricians/elec installatnExempts telegraph and telephone companies that are regulated by the utilities and transportation commission under chapter 80.36 RCW. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6549 1993–94 |
Liquor/false identificationImposes a minimum fine of two hundred fifty dollars on any person who is convicted of a violation of this section. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6550 1993–94 |
Mobile home relocationProvides that, if a mobile home park is closed or converted to another use, all affected low-income park tenants owning a mobile home are entitled to relocation assistance in the form of reimbursement for actual expenses.... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6551 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitn projAn extended day school-to-work transition program is created in the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The program is to fund and coordinate five projects at vocational skills centers to provide extended day... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6552 1993–94 |
School distrct indemnificatnAuthorizes school districts to enter into indemnification agreements with other governmental agencies. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6553 1993–94 |
Seismic retrofitting/transpoSB 6553 was introduced by title only. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: An earthquake safety program that provides funding for seismic retrofitting of transportation facilities is established. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |