Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5385 1993–94 |
Uniform commercial code fundBeginning July 1, 1993, the Department of Licensing (DOL) is required to deposit all fees collected from the administration of the UCC program into a dedicated fund. Moneys within the account are subject to appropriation and... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5386 1993–94 |
Home health care licensureThe sunset termination date on the in-home licensure law is repealed. The definition of a home health agency is expanded allowing agencies that provide only nursing services to voluntarily obtain licensure. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5411 1993–94 |
Fuel taxesThe definition of motor fuel distributor is changed to include any person who purchases motor fuel exempted as a fuel for export and exports it via commercial motor vehicle (i.e., truck). | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5423 1993–94 |
Public transportation policyThe Department of Transportation is directed to develop a state public transportation plan as part of an overall statewide transportation plan. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5432 1993–94 |
Discrimination/home mortgageThe Supervisor of Banking and Supervisor of Savings and Loan Associations are directed to perform a study of discrimination based on race and national origin in home mortgage lending after 1990. The study is to (1) address the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5444 1993–94 |
Hospice careThe sunset provision terminating hospice benefits provided through the medical assistance program is eliminated. Hospice benefits are extended to those categorized as medically needy as well. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5482 1993–94 |
Mobile home park tenantsQualified tenant organizations, consisting of 60 percent of the tenants in a mobile home park, that provide a written notice to the mobile home park owner of their intention to purchase the park must be notified by the park... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5487 1993–94 |
Agister liensThe process of perfecting an agister lien is modified. An agister must post notice of the lien on the premises where the animal or animals are being kept, send a copy of the posted lien notice to the owner, and conduct a UCC... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5546 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationThe RCW section dealing with unemployment compensation for corporate officers will use the definition of corporate officers supplied in the Washington Business Corporation Act. Also, a code reviser's error is corrected. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5572 1993–94 |
Transportation/environmentThe Department of Transportation is authorized to undertake a pilot program to assess the costs of environmental elements of a representative sampling of transportation projects in at least one transportation district. The... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5596 1993–94 |
Redeemed warrants destructnThe maximum retention period for redeemed warrants is reduced from two years to one year. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5693 1993–94 |
County vehicle license feesThe current refund process is changed to an exemption process. The qualification that specified that an individual had to be 61 years or older, and make less than $18,000 a year, is changed to 61 years or older and making less... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5696 1993–94 |
Retirement systems departmntThe Department is given authority to be organized into three divisions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5703 1993–94 |
Labor market info/econ analyThe Department of Employment Security is designated as the state agency responsible for labor market information and economic analysis. The department's duties to manage, coordinate and produce labor market information are... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5729 1993–94 |
Family emergency assistanceDSHS may provide emergency assistance in the form of family reconciliation services, family preservation services, home-based services, short-term substitute care, crisis nurseries, therapeutic child care, or other necessary... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5821 1993–94 |
Public works board loansPublic works board loans for capital facilities plans may be made from the appropriated emergency project fund without the requirements that they be listed and prioritized in the annual report from the board to the budget... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5831 1993–94 |
Electrc resistnce space heatIt is clarified that payments to the owners of newly constructed residential buildings are available only when the residences have electricity as the primary heat source. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5896 1993–94 |
Public restroom facilitiesAny county is allowed to use the 2 percent hotel/motel tax for the provision of public restroom facilities, if these restrooms are available for use by visitors. The application of this act is limited to Pierce County. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5905 1993–94 |
County road administr boardThe descriptions of standards of good practice and the County Road Administration Board's responsibilities are changed to more accurately reflect the services provided by CRAB to counties, and to acknowledge "the safe and... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5937 1993–94 |
Seven percent debt limitatnThe general exclusion of reimbursable bonds from the statutory 7 percent debt limit is eliminated. The effect of the change is proactive and does not affect any current bond covenants. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| HB 1792 1993–94 |
State flags and mementosThe Secretary of State may provide the state flag without charge to units of the armed forces, in memory of a state employee killed in the performance of his or her duties for the state, in memory of a current or former... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 18, 1993 |
| HB 1320 1993–94 |
Forest fire protectionThe exemption from the fire protection assessment is removed for forest landowners with parcels of two acres or less. Forest landowners with parcels of 50 acres or less will pay the minimum, flat fee assessment of $14.50 per... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 15, 1993 |
| HB 1130 1993–94 |
Furlough notificationThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections upon granting a furlough directly notifies the sheriff, or the director of public safety of the county to which the prisoner is being furloughed, the nearest Washington Sate... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1216 1993–94 |
Liquor control board fundsThe Liquor Control Board accepts and disburses, subject to appropriation, federal grants or other funds or donations from any source for the purpose of improving public awareness of the health risks associated with the misuse... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1217 1993–94 |
Seized liquorLaw enforcement agencies are required to dispose of liquor seized pursuant to a search warrant or an arrest. The board may provide liquor at no charge, including seized or forfeited liquor, to recognized law enforcement... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |