Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6588 1993–94 |
Research on animalsThe exemption from the animal cruelty statutes that presently applies to colleges and universities is extended to a research facility registered with the United States Department of Agriculture and regulated under the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6589 1993–94 |
Adoption placementsRequires all adoptive placements to be made based on the best interest of the child. Specifies criteria to be considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6590 1993–94 |
AIDS education in schoolsRevises RCW 28A.230.070 to make technical changes relating to AIDS education in public schools. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6591 1993–94 |
Definition of farmingDeletes forestry or forestry operations from the definition of farming in RCW 46.04.183. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6592 1993–94 |
Early release time prohibtnProhibits earned early release time for persons convicted of a most serious offense. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6594 1993–94 |
Solid waste handlingMinimum functional standards for solid waste handling adopted by the Department of Ecology after October 1, 1993 are to affect existing municipal solid waste landfill units to the minimum extent possible. Existing municipal... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6595 1993–94 |
BlacklistingDoes not prevent a former employer of an employee from imparting a fair and unbiased opinion of the employee's qualifications if solicited to give an opinion by a later or prospective employer of the employee. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6596 1993–94 |
Retail charge agreementsRevises the definition of "retail charge agreement" for purposes of RCW 63.14.010. Establishes criteria for the pursuit of a remedy alleging a violation of chapter 63.14 RCW. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6597 1993–94 |
Pharmaceutical pricesDeclares an intent that consumers pay a fair price for drugs and not subsidize large discounts for others due to formularies and other nonvolume-based pricing mechanisms. Prohibits state agencies from purchasing drugs from a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6598 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accntsProvides that employers may offer a medical care savings account to the employees. Authorizes residents to establish their own medical care savings accounts. Provides for an account administrator. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6599 1993–94 |
Armed crimes/penaltiesIncreases penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6600 1993–94 |
Property tax system analysisAn appropriation is made to the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of employing a consultant to conduct a study of the property tax system of Washington and other states. The goal of the study is to analyze... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6602 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accountProvides that the medical care savings account study shall be expanded to include all state residents. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6603 1993–94 |
Water rights adjudicationCreates the water adjudication department within the superior court to have jurisdiction over all proceedings for the determination of water rights under RCW 90.03.110. Requires the preparation of a plan for initiating and... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6607 1993–94 |
Health care reform act errorClarifies that revenues received by nonprofit and public hospitals from governmental entities for health and social services are subject to the business and occupation tax as intended by chapter 492, Laws of 1993. Provides... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6609 1993–94 |
Fiscal matters T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6610 1993–94 |
Fiscal matters T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6099 1993–94 |
Weights and measuresThe department is allowed to collect a fee after the device is inspected, whether or not it was approved. Authority is granted to the department to establish fees for reinspection of equipment that failed previous inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 4, 1994 |
| HB 2443 1993–94 |
Seasonal workers/health beneThe Health Services Commission must adopt rules requiring all employee enrollee premiums be paid through deductions from wages or earnings. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6345 1993–94 |
Community, trade, econ develThe date for completion of the merger is moved up to March 1, 1994. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6346 1993–94 |
Fisheries and wildlife mergeThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are merged into the Department of Fish and Wildlife effective March 1, 1994. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6073 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationThe Department of Employment Security is directed to promptly contact employers requesting wage information on the claimant's last completed calendar quarter. The existing statutory exemption from UI coverage for licensed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1994 |
Feb 26, 1994 |
| SB 6112 1993–94 |
Fair campaign practicesThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The prohibition on use of public resources for political campaigns is tightened. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1994 |
| HB 2724 1993–94 |
Legislative sessions/odd-yrRegular sessions of the Legislature held in odd-numbered years commence on the second Monday of February. On the second Monday of January of each odd-numbered year, the Legislature is required to meet to: canvass the votes for... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1994 |
| HB 1309 1993–94 |
Wild salmonid protectionA wild salmon and trout policy shall be developed jointly between the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and Indian tribes. The departments shall assess the feasibility of selective marking to minimize the catch of wild salmonids. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |