Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1560 1993–94 |
Interstate family supportThe Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA) is repealed and replaced with the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) effective July 1, 1994. UIFSA makes a number of changes to the provisions governing... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1595 1993–94 |
Publ employee retirement sysThe ability for members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who are in an elective office to retire but continue serving in the elective office is extended to any elected official, not just those from towns or cities. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1662 1993–94 |
Community econ revitaliz brdThe expiration date of the statue authorizing CERB is extended indefinitely. The board must report to the Legislature by June 30, 1999, on the effectiveness of the CERB program. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1667 1993–94 |
On-site sewage disposal systThe use, sale and distribution of septic tank additives is prohibited beginning July 1, 1994. The Department of Health may review and approve an additive for sale within the state. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1708 1993–94 |
Student learning commissionThe size of the Commission on Student Learning is increased by two members, from nine to 11, by having Governor Lowry appoint five members instead of only three. The deadline for the final appointments is extended from... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1758 1993–94 |
Public safety directorsMembership in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) is extended to public safety officers and directors of public safety in cities and towns of less than 10,000, as long as the job duties... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1801 1993–94 |
Dental hygienist licensingThe Department of Health is directed to issue a temporary license to any applicant who holds a valid license in another state. The person must currently be engaged in active practice and be able to document with the Secretary... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1849 1993–94 |
Automatd teller machne securOperators of automated teller machines and night depositories must adopt procedures for evaluating the safety of automated teller machine and night deposit facility sites. Such operators must provide lighting at such... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1910 1993–94 |
State facilities inventoryThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) must develop and maintain an inventory system to account for all owned or leased facilities utilized by the state. "Facilities" is defined as buildings with walls and a roof. Roads,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5134 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org property useThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans organizations is not lost by: 1.The use for pecuniary gain for periods of not more than three days in a year. 2.An... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5245 1993–94 |
Blood/breath alcohol analysAny sample of a person's blood or breath taken within two hours of the alleged offense for the purpose of alcohol content testing, which indicates the person was legally under the influence of intoxicants, will be evidence... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5387 1993–94 |
Water pollution control fundThe State Treasurer may invest and reinvest moneys in the water pollution control revolving fund in the manner provided by law. All earnings from such investment is credited to the water pollution control revolving fund. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5404 1993–94 |
Model toxic control actParties involved in the cleanup of a site contaminated with hazardous substances may bring a claim for contribution or for declaratory relief for recovery of remedial costs under MTCA. Remedial action costs may include cleanup... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5523 1993–94 |
District court judgesA nonattorney who has passed the qualifying exam for a district court judge may serve as a pro tem judge in a court district with a population greater than 5,000 persons if the presiding judge makes a determination that the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5567 1993–94 |
Emergency med serv volunteerVolunteer EMSD workers are covered under the existing volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension provisions. A board of trustees in each county with an EMSD administers the pension and relief provisions. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5851 1993–94 |
Legislative systems committeThe Joint Legislative Systems Committee shall consist of four members: A member from each of the two largest caucuses in the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and a member from... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5971 1993–94 |
School breakfast/lunch progrBeginning in school year 1993-94, all school districts with a lunch program must institute a breakfast program. Beginning in 1994-95, all school districts not having a breakfast or lunch program must institute one or the other... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5056 1993–94 |
Seaweed harvestingThe maximum daily wet weight harvest or possession of seaweed for personal use from all private and state tidelands and state bedlands is 10 pounds per person. A lesser amount may be established for harvest and a seaweed... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1993 |
May 11, 1993 |
| SB 5260 1993–94 |
Salmon food fish labelingAll fresh and frozen salmon sold in this state will be labeled with its common species name, its source (farmed or commercially caught), and its origin (domestic, imported, Washington-grown or Washington-caught). A sign near... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1993 |
May 11, 1993 |
| SB 5751 1993–94 |
Rural library districtsRural partial-county library districts may be created. The process is initiated by the petition of at least 10 percent of the registered voters residing in the area proposed to be included in the district. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1993 |
May 11, 1993 |
| HB 1686 1993–94 |
Administrative proceduresThe authority of the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee to review an agency's policy statements, guidelines, and other issuances of general applicability is expanded to include review of whether these issuances... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 2054 1993–94 |
Public employmentCIVIL SERVICE Administration . The Department of Personnel (DOP), the Higher Education Personnel Board (HEPB), and the State Personnel Board are abolished effective July 1, 1994. In their place, the Department of Human... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 2119 1993–94 |
Professional athletic commisThe Professional Athletic Commission is abolished. Its powers, duties, and functions are transferred to the Department of Licensing (DOL). | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| SB 5634 1993–94 |
Interagency disputesAll state agencies, including the offices of the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Natural Resources are required to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |