Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5759 1993–94 |
Chem dependent/involun commtAdults incapacitated by drugs other than alcohol are subject to the involuntary commitment process used currently for adults incapacitated by alcohol. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5836 1993–94 |
Higher ed/state relationshipThe relationship between the state and its public colleges and universities is redefined and a new alignment of responsibilities is established. The colleges and universities are responsible for developing strategic plans,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5838 1993–94 |
Energy siting process reviewAn energy siting process review committee is created. The committee is charged with reviewing the siting process applicable to major thermal plants, combustion turbines, cogeneration facilities, hydroelectric facilities,... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5844 1993–94 |
At-risk children/volunteersA collaborative program permits a volunteer organization and individual to assist a public agency in attending to at-risk children. The center establishes guidelines for the collaborative programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5856 1993–94 |
State real property disposalThe Washington State Patrol is authorized, for the purpose of locating State Patrol facilities, to acquire real property on behalf of the state. Revenues generated from the sale of real property under the jurisdiction of the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5858 1993–94 |
Local gov constructn projectCounties, code cities, non-code cities and towns may not require another unit of local government or state agency to secure the performance of a permit requirement with a surety bond or other financial security device as a... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5911 1993–94 |
Economic developmentFifty percent of PNEAP's new clients should be very small business clients (gross revenues of less than $5 million). The Small Business Export Assistance Finance Center is authorized to provide services, if requested, to other... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5948 1993–94 |
Health professionals disciplIndividuals charged with a violation of the UDA may be granted up to an additional 60 days to request a hearing on the charges. The disciplinary authority may grant such requests for good cause. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5969 1993–94 |
Transp improvement brd bondsThe issue and sale of $50 million in general obligation bonds is authorized to meet urgent construction needs of state, county, and city transportation projects within urban areas. The Transportation Commission, on behalf of... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5973 1993–94 |
Voter registration tapesAny person may request a copy of the computer tape of statewide voter registrations by making a request in writing by June 15 or November 15 of each year and depositing with the Secretary of State sufficient funds to cover the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 441, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5975 1993–94 |
Extradition agentsThe requirement that the state reimburse extradition costs is eliminated. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 442, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5977 1993–94 |
Initiative/referendum verifiA statistical sampling method may be used in verifying the signature count for an initiative or referendum if the method indicates that the petition contains the required number of valid signatures (rather than 110 percent of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5981 1993–94 |
Forest practices feesFees for class II, class III and class IV forest practices are established and set at $50 per application. Application fees for class IV general forest practices dealing with conversion of forest land to other uses are set at $500. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5984 1993–94 |
Business enterprises accountRestrictions on the use of state funds in the business enterprises revolving account are eliminated. Profits from vending machines in state and local public buildings may be used for any vocational rehabilitation service on... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1562 1993–94 |
Property tax limitationsVoters of a county, city, or town may approve a ballot proposition authorizing the county, city, or town to impose additional regular property tax levies of up to 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for each of up to 10... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 1993 |
May 13, 1993 |
| HB 1922 1993–94 |
Work ethic boot camp programThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections is required to establish a work ethic boot camp pilot program effective until July 1, 1998. The department must establish the work ethic boot camp within an already existing facility. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 1993 |
May 13, 1993 |
| HB 1033 1993–94 |
Jail industries programA 21-member Jail Industries Board is created with membership representing county and city officials, jail administrators, Department of Corrections, Employment Security Department, Department of Trade and Economic Development,... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1047 1993–94 |
Solid waste/out of stateOwners or operators of solid waste disposal facilities are required to notify the Department of Ecology 60 days before receiving solid waste generated from an out-of-state source. The department must prepare reporting guidelines. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1068 1993–94 |
Death securities transferA new form of security ownership is created, enabling a security owner to designate one or more beneficiaries who will become the security owner or owners upon the current owner's death. The ownership of the security, whether... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1069 1993–94 |
Seizure of propertyA general forfeiture statute is enacted covering personal property used in or acquired through the commission of any felony crime not already covered by a specific forfeiture law. All personal property used in, or acquired... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1072 1993–94 |
Guardians ad litemCourts are expressly authorized to appoint guardians ad litem to represent the best interests of children in marriage dissolution actions, nonparental actions for child custody, and other family court matters. If the court... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1074 1993–94 |
Corporations regulationGenerally, a shareholder agreement among the shareholders of a corporation is valid even if the agreement violates other provisions of the Business Corporations Act. This authorization regarding shareholder agreements is... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1078 1993–94 |
Interests passing at deathRCW 11.02.090 is repealed and a new statute is adopted providing that an otherwise effective written instrument is not testamentary solely because the instrument contains a provision for a nonprobate transfer of property at... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1086 1993–94 |
Littering penaltiesLittering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. Littering not more than one cubic foot of material is a class 3 civil infraction with a maximum fine of $50. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1118 1993–94 |
Explosives/criminal useThe Washington State Explosives Act is amended in several ways. A new offense is created. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |