Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1428 1993–94 |
Telephone assistance programWTAP is extended indefinitely. "Department" is defined to mean the Department of Social and Health Services. An outdated reference to the "lifeline service" is corrected to read the "Washington telephone assistance program." | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1501 1993–94 |
Higher ed state supportBeginning on July 30, 1993, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will annually develop and distribute information on the amount of state support received by students at public and private colleges, universities, and... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1508 1993–94 |
Prescription insur claimsDisability insurance companies, group disability insurance companies, health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations which have first approved, by any means, an individual prescription claim are... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1541 1993–94 |
EMT trainingProvisions requiring a written or practical examination are repealed. The Secretary of Health is directed to adopt requirements for ongoing training and evaluation, as approved by the county medical program directors, and... | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1559 1993–94 |
Child care programsThe Child Care Coordinating Committee develops a plan for a statewide system of school-aged child care programs. The plan includes a statement of needs; identification of target children and ideas for local community... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1645 1993–94 |
Initiatives and referendaNew requirements regarding initiative and referendum petitions and the collection of signatures on such petitions are established. Certain Forms of Compensation Prohibited. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1751 1993–94 |
Forest practices board membrThe Forest Practices Board is reclassified for compensation purposes from a Class Three to Class Four group. The rate of compensation is raised from not more than $50 per day to not more than $100 per day. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1769 1993–94 |
Recreational trailsIn addition to the entities identified above, the IAC is also expressly authorized and encouraged to consult with special districts identified in Chapter 85.38 RCW. These special districts include diking and drainage districts... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1802 1993–94 |
Marriage/family therapistsMinimum educational requirements for licensure include a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a master's or doctoral degree in a behavioral science and completion of an equivalency training program.... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1870 1993–94 |
Bail bond agentsA statewide licensing program is established for bail bond agents and bail bond agencies. This program is administered by the Department of Licensing. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1911 1993–94 |
Fire protection districtsIf a newly incorporated city or town is located in a single fire protection district, the city or town remains in the fire protection district during the first year after the official date of incorporating the city or town,... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1948 1993–94 |
Hispanic affairs commissionTo the extent practicable, appointments to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs are made to achieve a balanced representation based on population distribution, geographic considerations, sex, age, and occupation. Specific... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1988 1993–94 |
Employment and training servContributions by businesses currently paid to the federal unemployment insurance trust fund (UITF) for unemployment insurance benefits are changed. Employer contributions are reduced by 0.12 percent; this reduction is offset... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 2130 1993–94 |
HIV/AIDS insurance programDSHS is authorized to pay for the continuation of health insurance coverage for individuals with acquired human immunodeficiency syndrome who meet eligibility requirements set by the department. General fund-state savings are... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5309 1993–94 |
Urban land/land bank exchngeThe notice requirement is clarified and broadened to include the widest range of public agencies given a chance to purchase land. Land transfers may be made to public agencies without public auction. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5310 1993–94 |
Public land trespass/wasteLiability for trespass is established and damage to Department of Natural Resources lands will be compensated at treble damages plus reimbursement for reasonable costs to resolve the problem. The state may recover the value of... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5332 1993–94 |
Underwater parks systemThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may establish a system of underwater parks. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5342 1993–94 |
Alcohol used as fuel tx crdtRCW 82.36.225, which provides a fuel tax exemption and credit for alcohol used in motor vehicle fuel, is repealed. A new section is added to Chapter 82.36 RCW that provides for a fuel tax exemption and credit at the same... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5352 1993–94 |
Retirement agreementsAny payments made to an employee covered by one of the state's retirement systems that are based either on an agreement by the member to retire, or on notification to the employer of intent to retire, will affect the... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5492 1993–94 |
Secretary of state/feesThe Secretary of State is required to establish by rule a variety of fees with regard to for-profit and nonprofit corporations. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5503 1993–94 |
Injured workers/retrn to wrkThe loss of earning power benefit is changed to 80 percent of the actual difference between the worker's present wages and earning power at the time of injury. This figure is subject to two limitations: the combined total of... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5723 1993–94 |
DSHS revenue collectionDSHS may recover from private parties the costs of mental health and long-term care by filing a lien to secure a debt for state hospital care without obtaining a superior court order. Insurance carriers, health care services... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5837 1993–94 |
Government financingGovernmental entities are authorized to enter into a payment agreement in connection with specific obligations for the purpose of managing or reducing exposure to fluctuations or levels of interest rates. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5875 1993–94 |
National guard counter-drugsStatutory authority is provided for the Governor to enter into a compact for the use of National Guard troops in support of local law enforcement agencies who are fulfilling controlled substance statutes. Washington is... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5879 1993–94 |
Child passenger restraintsA child who is less than two years old is required to be restrained in a child restraint system that is in compliance with the United States Department of Transportation standards. The child restraint system must be secured in... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |