Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2111 1993–94 |
Transportatn budget/supplemeAn additional appropriation authority of $17,000 is provided to the BPC for settlement of pending litigation. For sales tax owed on the Polaroid contract $149,000 is provided to DOL ; and $394,500 is provided for the system... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5075 1993–94 |
Hazing at higher ed institns"Hazing" is defined as a method of initiation into a student organization or living group that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm, or serious mental or emotional harm, to any student or other person... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 514, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5076 1993–94 |
Health care reform(DIGEST AS ENACTED) Defines "seasonal employee." Authorizes the commission to develop a rate for employees that provides nominal variance between the rate for individual employees and employees with dependents. Requires... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 494, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5186 1993–94 |
Luring of minor/incompetentThe new crime of "luring" is created. A person is guilty of luring when he or she, without consent from the guardian or parent, unreasonably requests or persuades a child or incompetent person to 1) enter an area that is... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 509, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5300 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe Executive-Legislative Committee on Economic Development is created. The committee consists of six Senators, six House members, the Governor and five gubernatorial appointees. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5304 1993–94 |
Health care cost and accessBasic Health Plan Transfer and Expansion . The Basic Health Plan (BHP) is moved, for administrative purposes, to the Health Care Authority. Enrollment is expanded statewide during the 1993-1995 biennium to those who are not... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 492, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5474 1993–94 |
DiscriminationThe definitions of discrimination are revised by deleting the term "handicap" and substituting "disability or the use of guide dogs by disabled persons." The maximum penalty for humiliation and mental suffering is increased... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 510, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5502 1993–94 |
Mining reclamationThe purpose of the chapter is to: 1) require surface mined lands restoration; 2) provide for statewide consistency in the regulation of surface mines; 3) apportion regulatory authority between state and local governments; 4)... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 518, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5689 1993–94 |
Liquor sales in motelsA new class M liquor license is established. The license may be issued to a motel, which is defined as a facility offering three or more self-contained units to travelers and transient guests. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 511, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5702 1993–94 |
Unemployment insurance"Misconduct" is defined to require a willful act which causes harm to the employer's business. The current Social Security pension offset from benefits provision is removed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5736 1993–94 |
Chiropractic care/workers coChiropractic care must be available to injured workers under the industrial insurance system. The care given must be within the scope of practice for chiropractic care, and may include only treatment for acute conditions. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 515, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5888 1993–94 |
Retirement system benefitsCost-of-Living Adjustments : A member of Plan I of the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Teachers' Retirement System who is currently receiving the cost-of-living adjustment granted in the 1991-1993 budget act will... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 519, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1007 1993–94 |
Transportation planningThe responsibilities of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in regard to transportation planning are defined. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 446, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1085 1993–94 |
Transportation demand mangmtThe governing boards of institutions of higher learning may impose either a voluntary or mandatory transportation fee on their employees and students to fund transportation demand management programs that reduce the need for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1214 1993–94 |
Health care record disclosurDirectory information includes, for the purpose of identification, the name, residence, and sex of the patient. The reasonable fee a health provider may charge for searching and duplicating health information contained in a... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 448, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1218 1993–94 |
Claims against local governmThe statutes relating to lawsuits against local governments for damages are altered and repealed to establish a uniform procedure. Volunteers of a local government are treated like an officer or employee of a local government... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1346 1993–94 |
Family leaveThe provisions of the Washington family leave law are repealed that: (1)direct the Department of Labor and Industries to cease enforcement of the state law on the | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1395 1993–94 |
Family services fundingCounty legislative authorities may establish an additional fee for a marriage license, not exceeding $15, to fund family services, such as family support centers. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1444 1993–94 |
Identification requirementsSeven specific types of identification that would be acceptable in order to be issued a driver's license or identicard are put in statute. All seven types of identification must contain a signature and a photograph. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1490 1993–94 |
Child careThe importance of constructing partnerships at state and local levels in the provision of quality, affordable child care is established. The role of the statewide child care resource and referral network in supporting... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 453, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1505 1993–94 |
Contractor registrationThe Departments of Labor and Industries and Revenue are encouraged to work together to identify unregistered contractors. The requirement that contractors have knowledge of registration requirements before they can be charged... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1582 1993–94 |
Insurance agent-brokersWith the approval of the insurer, an agent of the insurer who also holds a broker's license may act as a broker for certain policies where the insurer only deals with brokers. An agent may only participate in this arrangement... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1631 1993–94 |
Going out of business salesA business is required to record a notice of a going out of business sale with the county auditor two weeks before the sale. A business may make either a complete list of inventory as of the date of recording the notice or a... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1689 1993–94 |
Law enforcement impersonatnThe crime of criminal impersonation is amended to include two degrees. The existing crime is designated first-degree criminal impersonation. | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1721 1993–94 |
Health/welfare benefit trustLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |