Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan continuedThe BHP sunset termination statute is repealed and BHP is authorized permanently, pending future statutory modification. The bill contains an emergency clause. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1001 1993–94 |
Community service leviesThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1002 1993–94 |
Disabled vets hunting licensRequires certification of the disability by the department of veteran's affairs. Requires residency in the state for not less than one year. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1004 1993–94 |
Ecnmc dvlpmnt athrty elimntdRepeals provisions of chapter 43.163 RCW. Deletes references to the economic development finance authority in RCW 42.17.2401 and 42.17.310. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1005 1993–94 |
Hghr ed inst bd stdnt membrsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1008 1993–94 |
City/town hiring proceduresThe city council of a third class city determines the duties and fixes the compensation of employees, as well as of all officers. Employees are included in the list of persons appointed by the mayor of a town. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1010 1993–94 |
Unincorp nonprofit assn actProvides that a nonprofit association in its name may acquire, hold, encumber, or transfer an estate or interest in real or personal property. Prescribes a statement of authority as to real property. Establishes liability in... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1011 1993–94 |
Simultaneous death actThe existing Uniform Simultaneous Death Act is repealed and replaced with the 1991 version of the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act. When the title to property depends on the priority of death, a person is deemed to have... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1016 1993–94 |
Liability insurance proofRequires every application for an original or renewal vehicle license to be accompanied by proof of the current insurance required by RCW 46.30.020. | Betty Edmondson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1018 1993–94 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of county sheriff in a noncharter county is changed from a partisan office to a nonpartisan office. The sheriff is designated as the chief law enforcement officer of the county rather than the chief executive... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1019 1993–94 |
City/town meetingsNotice requirements for special meetings by third class cities and towns are made consistent with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act. The mayor of a third class city or of a town, or three town councilmembers, may... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1020 1993–94 |
Property management by townsTowns are specifically authorized to dispose of real and personal property by lease, sublease, or conveyance. | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1021 1993–94 |
Municipal ordinancesCities and towns are encouraged to send a copy of their ordinances to the Municipal Research Council after their adoption. The Municipal Research Council will indicate to cities and towns the types of ordinances it is... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1023 1993–94 |
Termination of employmentProhibits the termination of an employee who is at least fifty years of age without good cause. Specifies what constitutes good cause. Authorizes an aggrieved employee to file suit in a superior court. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1027 1993–94 |
Municipal bidding practicesThe uniform procedures for awarding public works projects from a small works roster and for awarding small contracts for purchases are made applicable to cities, fire districts, public utility districts, port districts, sewer... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1029 1993–94 |
Manufactured home purchasersProvisions concerning the warranty and delivery of manufactured homes are modified. The statutory warranty period that must be provided for all new mobile home sales begins to run when the mobile home is delivered instead of... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1030 1993–94 |
City/town incorporationsThe minimum population of an area that may incorporate is increased from 300 to 1,000 and the additional restriction is retained that a city may not incorporate within five air miles of a city with a population of 15,000 or... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1031 1993–94 |
County research servicesCreates an account in the state treasury to be known as the county research services account. Authorizes the transfer of excess revenues from the county sales and use tax equalization account to the county research services... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1032 1993–94 |
Local gov official reimburseThe provisions for reimbursing members of local government legislative bodies for travel expenses are standardized. Members are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses actually incurred in connection with official... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1034 1993–94 |
Noneconomic damages limitatnThe statute that placed a limit on the amount of noneconomic damages that a plaintiff could recover is repealed. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1039 1993–94 |
Law enforcmnt medal of honorCreates the state law enforcement medal of honor committee to nominate candidates for the award. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1040 1993–94 |
Razor clam hatcheryThe Department of Fisheries is directed to construct and operate a razor clam hatchery located at or near the Willapa shellfish laboratory on the Long Beach peninsula. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1042 1993–94 |
Ballast discharge dataThe administrator of the Office of Marine Safety is directed to advise owners and operators of any vessel capable of discharging ballast into Washington state waters of the availability of the "International Guidelines for... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1043 1993–94 |
Execution methodLethal injection is made the exclusive method of execution for defendants who commit capital offenses after the effective date of this act. If, however, lethal injection is invalidated by the courts, then hanging will become... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1044 1993–94 |
Presidential prefer primaryDeletes the requirements for designation of a party preference or affiliation during a presidential preference primary. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |