Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1956 1993–94 |
Health insurance informationIt is the intent of the Legislature to improve the process of third-party payment of health benefits through the computerized compilation and exchange of insurance coverage information. The Legislature also intends to ensure... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 9, 1993 |
| SB 5191 1993–94 |
Impaired/insolvent insurersThe Washington Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association (WLDIGA) may assume or guarantee the performance of contractual obligations of an impaired life or disability insurer. An insurer is impaired if: (1) the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 17, 1993 |
| HB 1153 1993–94 |
Property divisionsThe exemption from the platting and subdivision laws for divisions of property made by a will or through other methods of inheritance is deleted. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 16, 1993 |
| HB 1303 1993–94 |
Highway bondsUp to $200 million in bond authority is authorized to be used for continuing the Department of Transportation's interstate completion program using the advanced construction concept. The bond authorization will enable the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1993 |
Mar 16, 1993 |
| SB 5401 1993–94 |
Political telemarketingPersons who engage in political telemarketing are required to disclose the sponsor's name and a statement indicating the candidate on whose behalf the advertising is being done. Telemarketing means a non-random, organized... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 1993 |
| SB 5166 1993–94 |
Revenue bond authorizationThe sale of up to $15 million in bonds is authorized for the purpose of retiring the 1963 bond issue. The need for the Department of Transportation to follow restrictive bond covenants is eliminated. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1993 |
Mar 12, 1993 |
| SB 5956 1993–94 |
Ethics in government/campaigA Commission on Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices is established. The commission shall study and make recommendations on legislation to: (a) promote public trust and confidence in government; (b) promote fair... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1993 |
Mar 12, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |