Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1463 1993–94 |
Hood Canal salmonidDirects the investigation of opportunities for salmonid habitat improvement in Hood Canal tributaries. Modifies methods of commercial salmon fishing to allow escape of naturally spawning salmonids, while harvesting hatchery... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1464 1993–94 |
Local gov 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 amended to conform with the practices of general... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1465 1993–94 |
Tax deferral programsThe sales tax deferral and job creation B&O credit programs are extended until July 1, 2000. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1467 1993–94 |
Law enforcement pension credAuthorizes credit for a plan I member's service as a police cadet. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1468 1993–94 |
Higher ed collective bargainAcademic personnel and other nonclassified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1470 1993–94 |
Youth suicide preventionDirects the superintendent of public instruction to develop a youth suicide prevention program for use in the public schools. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1472 1993–94 |
Handgun safety trainingExempts certain individuals from the restrictions. Directs the department of wildlife to adopt standards for the training courses and to adopt the test for use in lieu of training. Authorizes exemptions from civil liability... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1473 1993–94 |
Concealed handgun permitDirects the department of wildlife to adopt standards for training courses and to adopt a test for use in lieu of training. Exempts governmental agencies and officials from civil liability while performing official duties in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1474 1993–94 |
Citizen councilor programCreates the office of citizen councilors. Authorizes any registered voter to become a citizen councilor. Establishes procedures to determine suggested issues for public discussion. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1475 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe expiration of the WSC on July 1, 1993, is repealed. The commissioner may enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer, and at other times of the year that may compliment their school curriculum. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1478 1993–94 |
Pilots' quarterly reportsRevises RCW 88.16.110 pertaining to pilots' quarterly reports. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1482 1993–94 |
Forest land regulationRequires an applicant to pay a fee at the time an application is submitted to cover the costs of the department in processing and reviewing the application. Directs the funds to be deposited in the state general fund. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1483 1993–94 |
Surface mining reclamationA new surface mining reclamation account is created in the state treasury. Fees for operating permits, funds received by the department for mining research, and fines collected for surface mining violations are deposited into... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1485 1993–94 |
Property tax valuationCreates a procedure to limit the rate of increase of the assessed values of owner-occupied real property so that the effect of rapidly rising property taxes is spread over a period of years. Designates the procedure for... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1486 1993–94 |
Electricians/competencyDirects the department to contract with a professional testing agency to develop, administer, and score the journeyman and specialty electrician certification examinations. Provides for the acceptance of electrician... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1487 1993–94 |
Wetlands inventory and mapRequires notification to landowners prior to public hearings on the adoption of the proposed designation of wetlands. Requires transmittal of the regulations and inventory map to the county assessor within sixty days of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1488 1993–94 |
Property/regulatory takingDeclares that a reduction of the fair market value of real property to less than fifty percent of the value at the time of acquisition by a regulatory program is a taking of the property for public use. Imposes compensation... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1489 1993–94 |
DUI multiple convictionsProvides for punishment for a felony as prescribed under RCW 9.92.010. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1491 1993–94 |
Employer-sponsord child careProvides for tax credits for employer-sponsored child care facilities. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1492 1993–94 |
Growth management planningIncludes an economic development element that includes a profile of the patterns, potentials, strengths, and weaknesses and a summary of the local economic development strategy. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1494 1993–94 |
Administrative rules reviewAll state agencies must, by July 1, 1996, review specified rules adopted before January 1, 1989, that impose requirements or costs on small businesses and: (1) repeal the rule; (2) amend the rule; or (3) complete a rule review. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1498 1993–94 |
Package delivery servicesProvides for the issuance of permits for transporting parcels each weighing twenty-five pounds or less to qualified applicants. Requires the applicant to establish safety fitness and proof of minimum financial responsibility. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1499 1993–94 |
Computer-based textbooksRequires institutions of higher education to encourage publishers to make the materials available. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1502 1993–94 |
Modified zero-base budgt revProvides for greater fiscal responsibility and accountability during the budget adoption process by providing for a modified zero-base budget review. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1503 1993–94 |
Braille instructionAuthorizes students to receive instruction in Braille reading and writing as part of their individualized education program. Requires teachers to demonstrate competency in teaching legally blind and visually impaired children. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |