Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1471 1993–94 |
Crab fisheryLegislative findings are made that the commercial crab fishery in coastal waters is overcapitalized, and that it is in the best interest of the industry to reduce the number of fishers taking crab in coastal waters, and to... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1743 1993–94 |
Pollution prevention plansThe Department of Ecology shall develop a pilot program to coordinate all the department's actions affecting a facility. By January 1, 1994, the department shall designate an industry type and up to ten facilities to... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2147 1993–94 |
Higher ed expenditure reqrmtThe 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. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2153 1993–94 |
Sexual harassment policyBy December 31, 1994, SPI is to develop criteria for use by school districts in developing sexual harassment policies. The criteria shall address grievance procedures, remedies, disciplinary actions and other subjects at the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2154 1993–94 |
Long-term care facilty residMost of the rights currently enjoyed by nursing home residents are extended to residents in veteran's homes, adult family homes and boarding homes and include the right: to receive written notice of rights, periodic notice of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2164 1993–94 |
Residentl habilitatn centersInterlake School is deleted from the list of state residential habilitation centers which are "permanently established." | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 215, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2176 1993–94 |
City/town incorprtn/annexatnA person proposing the incorporation of a city or town files a notice with the county legislative authority together with a $100 filing fee. The local boundary review board holds a public meeting on the proposed incorporation... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2210 1993–94 |
Comm/tech college distrct 30A new district, District 30, is added to Washington's community and technical college system. The new district will include the land encompassed by the Lake Washington and Riverview School Districts in King County and the... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2224 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle/vessel lcnsingMopeds are considered vehicles except in the case of dealer licensing statutes. A formula is provided to determine annual snowmobile fuel usage. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2228 1993–94 |
Gambling policy clarificatnThe following statement of Washington's public policy toward gambling is codified: "The public policy of the state of Washington on gambling is to keep the criminal element out of gambling and to promote the social welfare of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2237 1993–94 |
State facilties/capital bdgtSeveral changes are made to the procedures used in developing the capital budget, acquiring state-owned and leased facilities, and accounting for the cost of those facilities. The Governor and the Office of Financial... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2242 1993–94 |
Juvnl crrctnl instns/trnsfrsA child under the age of 18 may be transferred from an adult correctional institution to a juvenile institution and may remain there until the age of 21. The Secretary of the Department of Corrections is required to make an... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2270 1993–94 |
Probate and trustThe Bar Association proposals regarding probate and trust law are adopted. Jurisdiction and Proceedings. | James Johanson (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2278 1993–94 |
Local office vacanciesMany of the specific provisions of law relating to the election procedures for cities, towns, and special districts where the franchise is not limited to property owners are altered to conform with the practices of general... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 223, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2300 1993–94 |
Offender work programsReferences in the law to the inmate work program are changed to "offender work program" and the participants are referred to as "offenders." An offender who is employed in the Class I Program of Correctional Industries is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2326 1993–94 |
Gasohol tax exemptionThe fuel tax exemption and credit for alcohol used as motor vehicle fuel is repealed. From May 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995, increased gas tax revenue resulting from the repeal is placed in the newly created gasohol exemption... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2347 1993–94 |
Glazing, doors, skylightsWindows must be tested according to appropriate standards of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). The State Building Code Council may approve alternative testing methods for windows. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2412 1993–94 |
Rental car registrationA number of drive-by shootings targeted at rental vehicles occurred last year in the state of Florida. In order to avoid such problems in Washington State, HB 2412 removes the existing language requiring rental vehicles to be... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2478 1993–94 |
Timber/log purchaser reportnBuyers of privately-owned timber in excess of 100,000 board feet are required to report the details of those transactions to the department. Buyers who fail to report are liable for a penalty of $250 for each failure to report. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2488 1993–94 |
Child support enforcementWithin 20 days of entry of a court order requiring a parent to provide health insurance coverage, the parent must provide proof of the coverage or proof that the coverage is unavailable. Provisions relating to immediate income... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2511 1993–94 |
Involuntary treatmentThe definitions used in the involuntary treatment statute for persons disabled by alcohol or drugs are modified to include the "likelihood of serious harm" standard as used in the mental disorder statute. | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |