Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1227 1993–94 |
Poultry products processingThe adulteration and misbranding provisions of the state's Meat Inspection Act are amended to apply to operations of retail meat dealers which are exempted from inspection under the act. The misbranding restrictions imposed in... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1263 1993–94 |
State patrol promotion testsThe State Patrol examination for promotion to the rank of sergeant or lieutenant will consist of one or more of the following components: oral examination, written examination, service rating, personnel records, and assessment... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1292 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationFor purposes of unemployment compensation law, employment does not include services performed by a licensed massage practitioner in a massage business, if the use of the business facilities is contingent upon compensation to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1317 1993–94 |
Parks' volunteer organizatnsThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may enter into cooperative agreements with private nonprofit groups as well as allow for the use of state park property and facilities for the purpose of raising money for state parks.... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1351 1993–94 |
Self-insurers/hospital definThe authority for hospitals to form industrial insurance self-insurance groups is amended by deleting the reference to a repealed definition of "hospital." A new definition is added that includes hospitals under the hospital... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1352 1993–94 |
Workers' comp medical aidThe requirements are changed for adopting medical fee schedules by the Department of Labor and Industries. The fee schedules may be changed periodically at the discretion of the director, after consultation with interested persons. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1353 1993–94 |
Asbestos disease benefitsThe program expiration date is deleted. In addition to being conditioned on a worker's or a beneficiary's cooperation with the department's efforts to determine liability, benefit payments are also conditioned on a worker's or... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1389 1993–94 |
Work crews for offendersOffender work crews are allowed to perform civic improvement tasks for the benefit of the community without restriction to ownership of the property where the work is performed. The state, in addition to counties, is... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1407 1993–94 |
Legislative auditor/attrn gnThe authority of the Legislative Budget Committee to refer matters to the Attorney General is expanded to include any alleged act of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by a state officer or employee. The Attorney General... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1415 1993–94 |
Over-the-counter medicationsThe implementation date for identifying over-the-counter medications manufactured and distributed in this state is deferred until January 1, 1994, and these medications may not be sold in this state after January 1, 1995. The... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1435 1993–94 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1992 capital budget is amended to authorize the Department of General Administration to enter into a financial contract for acquisition of land and buildings in Yakima and to reduce the Department of Ecology's... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1454 1993–94 |
Workers' compensationUnder the industrial insurance law, the exception from the term "acting in the course of employment" is amended to add that the term does not include time spent going to or coming from work on a public transport system using a... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1477 1993–94 |
Fuel tax exemptionFor purposes of providing fuel tax refunds, the Department of Licensing is authorized to establish by rule formulas for determining power takeoff unit fuel use when direct measurement of the fuel used is not feasible. Formulas... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1497 1993–94 |
Foreign branch campusesAuthority to Operate : The Foreign Degree-Granting Institution Approved Branch Campus Act is adopted. A foreign degree-granting college or university that wishes to operate a branch campus in the state must provide the Higher... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1518 1993–94 |
Water trail recreation progrA state water trail recreation program is created in statute to be administered by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission is authorized to plan, construct and maintain facilities for water trail activities. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1530 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionsAn otherwise qualified senior citizen or retired disabled person who is in a hospital or nursing home remains eligible for property tax relief if the person's residence is rented for the purpose of paying hospital or nursing... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1532 1993–94 |
Physical therapist licensesThe Department of Health, with the approval of the Physical Therapy Board, may issue interim practice permits. Candidates for licensure as physical therapists, who have taken the licensure examination, may practice under... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1535 1993–94 |
Juv court diversion servicesCounty legislative authorities may authorize juvenile court administrators to establish fees to cover the costs of administration and operation of juvenile diversion services. Parents or guardians are liable for the costs of... | James Johanson (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1543 1993–94 |
Longshore and harbor workersOperation of the state longshore and harbor workers' insurance plan is extended until July 1, 1995. The plan is amended to exclude the participation of the state's excess workers' compensation insurers. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1555 1993–94 |
Public corporation funds useA public corporation created by a municipality to help finance the cost of industrial development facilities may transfer nonencumbered funds to the municipality for bond payments or anticipated administrative expenses. Funds... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1587 1993–94 |
Single parent/higher educatnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2.5 percent long-term loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. The awards are intended to assist single parents with their... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1618 1993–94 |
Defunct boards & commissionsThe following defunct boards, commissions, and committees are repealed: The Advisory Committee on Agricultural Labor; the Business License Center Board of Review; the Columbia Interstate Compact Commission; the Economic... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1622 1993–94 |
Fertilizer regulationRegistrations and Licenses . Registrations are now required only for packaged fertilizers. However, if commercial fertilizer is delivered in bulk form, written information similar to registered label information for the... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1637 1993–94 |
Municipal street railwaysThe definition of public work is amended to delete the exclusion of municipal street railways. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |