Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1678 1993–94 |
Operation new marketThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to work with the World Trade Center Tacoma to assist small and medium-sized businesses enhance export opportunities within current resources. Revenue: none | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1815 1993–94 |
Vessel operation provisionsThe statutes establishing the crimes of reckless operation of a tank vessel and operation of a tank vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are recodified as part of the oil spill prevention and response statutes. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1832 1993–94 |
Medical malpractice insurancA midterm blanket reduction in rate, approved by the Insurance Commissioner, for medical malpractice insurance is not considered a renewal for purposes of the renewal notice requirements of the Insurance Code. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1845 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesOne-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund are to be retained by the race organizer and must be used for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1864 1993–94 |
Accelerant detection dogsAccelerant detection dogs are defined. If a person maliciously injures, disables, shoots, or kills such an animal, the person shall be guilty of a class C felony. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1865 1993–94 |
Check cashers and sellersThe Supervisor of Banking may issue cease and desist orders or take other enforcement actions against any check casher or seller who is operating without the appropriate state license. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1893 1993–94 |
Vehicl dealers' buyer's agntA definition of "buyer's agent" is created in motor vehicle dealer statutes. A buyer's agent is any person employed by the consumer to arrange for or to negotiate the purchase of a new motor vehicle on behalf of the consumer. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1915 1993–94 |
Aircraft noise abatementA property owner whose structure is soundproofed under a port district airport noise abatement program only has to waive damages, instead of all damages, and convey an easement, instead of a full and unrestricted easement, to... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1923 1993–94 |
Historic preservation counclThe termination provision for the State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is repealed. The director of the Washington Archaeological Research Center is replaced as a council member by a representative of the Washington... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1926 1993–94 |
State publications sale/distTwo copies of the journals are provided without charge to the State Library. State elected officials and directors of state departments are provided sets of the journals only upon their request. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1991 1993–94 |
Child abuse and neglectThe five agencies named above are required to work together to develop a program plan for the Home Health Visitor Program. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent child abuse and neglect through the provision of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 2069 1993–94 |
Check cashing/higher ed instAny institution of higher education may, at its option and after the approval of the governing board, cash payroll checks, expense checks, financial aid checks, or personal checks for students and employees. If a check is... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 2073 1993–94 |
Nonprofit homes for aging/txThe study committee recommendations are implemented. Nonprofit homes for the aging financed with tax-exempt bonds requiring low income set asides are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5060 1993–94 |
Indeterminate sentencingThe statutory provision requiring the board to retain jurisdiction over habitual criminals throughout the person's natural life is stricken. Parole violations that do not result in convictions for new crimes may be the subject... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5288 1993–94 |
Solid waste collection taxThe expiration date for the solid waste collection tax is extended from July 1, 1993 until July 1, 1995. The uses of the revenues from the solid waste collection tax are specified. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5455 1993–94 |
Chemical dependencyThe statute which allows the department to prioritize alcohol treatment admissions is recodified in the new alcohol treatment chapter. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5479 1993–94 |
Children's dayA Washington State Children's Day is created. It will be observed on the second Sunday in October, but will not be treated as a legal holiday. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5494 1993–94 |
Juvenile sex offendersThe "at-risk juvenile sex offender" definition includes juveniles who are the subject of a dependency proceeding but are not in the care and custody of the state. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5520 1993–94 |
Controlled substancesPortions of the recommendations of the Uniform Law Commission for amendment to UCSA are adopted. Several definitional updates are made, in part to conform to terminology used in federal legislation. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5556 1993–94 |
Blind, deaf, sensory impairdThe mandatory requirement that the Department of Social and Health Services provide services if the state schools for the blind, deaf, and sensory impaired request services, is deleted. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5694 1993–94 |
Driver's instruction permitA nonresident who is at least 15 years of age and possesses a valid driver's license or instruction permit and is accompanied by a driver with at least five years of driving experience issued by the nonresident's home state is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5727 1993–94 |
School district health serviThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish a competitive bidding process for a contract to act as the state's billing agent for medical services provided through special education programs. School districts may... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5878 1993–94 |
Comm college posttenure revwThe community college tenured faculty performance review and evaluation statute is repealed. The community and technical college system is directed to establish a process for periodic post-tenure review of faculty through the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |