Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2516 1993–94 |
Wildlife fence destructionThe owner of livestock is no longer liable for damage caused by the livestock while the livestock is trespassing on the property of others if the owner can prove that the trespass is due to damage caused by wildlife to a... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2521 1993–94 |
Metals mining and millingApplication of New Chapter . Metals mining and milling operations are subject to the requirements established in the new chapter created by this act, in addition to requirements established in other statutes and rules. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2555 1993–94 |
Transient accomodatn lcnsngThe number of facilities inspected yearly is reduced from all to 10 percent. The Department of Health will develop and use alternative survey methods which will encourage the person operating the transient accommodation to... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2558 1993–94 |
Utility/transprtn securitiesA company that provides transportation or utility services to the public must file a notice with the UTC prior to issuing securities, but approval of the UTC is not required for the issuance. The issuance of securities must... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2583 1993–94 |
Records inspection exemptionClient records maintained by domestic violence programs that provide shelter, advocacy, or counseling are subject to discovery only by court order and are exempt from disclosure under the Public Disclosure Act to the extent... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2590 1993–94 |
Obsolete RCW referencesAll references to either the Department of Fisheries or the Department of Wildlife are changed to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. References to the Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 264, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2605 1993–94 |
Higher educationGOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION . Eight new state higher education goals are adopted. However, implementation of the goals is subject to available funds. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2688 1993–94 |
Sellers of travelSeller of Travel Defined . The statute regulating travel charter or tour operators is expanded to apply to sellers of travel. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2696 1993–94 |
Chemically related illnessBy July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries must establish interim criteria and procedures to ensure consistent and fair adjudication of claims involving chemically related illness. The final criteria and... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2737 1993–94 |
Econ devel finance authorityThe Washington Economic Development Finance Authority is authorized to develop and conduct a pilot program or programs to provide nonrecourse revenue bond financing for the project costs of not more than five economic... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2741 1993–94 |
Watershed-based nat res planState agencies involved in watershed-based natural resource planning efforts are required to coordinate their planning and implementation processes. The various state agencies are to meet as a group and include at these... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2754 1993–94 |
Closed circuit TV/court procCourts may use closed circuit television or other electronic equipment to conduct procedural hearings, unless inconsistent with court rule. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2760 1993–94 |
Transit systems/tax equalizaEffective with distributions to transit districts on January 1, 1996, sales and use tax equalization payments are made to transit agencies that collected less than 80 percent of the state per capita average in transit sales... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2812 1993–94 |
Building design/energy conse"Selected buildings" and "design standards" are defined. The State Energy Office shall develop guidelines which identify simplified methods to assure the lowest life-cycle cost alternatives for selected buildings with between... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2813 1993–94 |
Public works contractsThe dollar threshold is increased from $15,000 to $25,000 for a public works contract for which notice must be published if the work is executed by a method other than by contract or by using the small works roster process.... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2849 1993–94 |
Nonsalmon delivery licensesHolders of nonsalmon delivery licenses are exempt from the U.S. residency requirement. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2850 1993–94 |
Education provisionsStudent Learning Improvement Grants . Changes are made in the Student Learning Improvement grant program to clarify that funds may be used for planning and staff development for certificated and classified | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2867 1993–94 |
Dams/state regulationThe Department of Ecology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project which requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. The Department of Ecology may not require any licensee of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2891 1993–94 |
School activty medical covrgA person participating in a school district-sponsored, nonpaid, work-based learning experience is defined as a "volunteer" for the purposes of industrial insurance. A person participating in a school district-sponsored,... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2905 1993–94 |
Retirement cost of living adThe temporary cost-of-living adjustment known as the February COLA is made permanent as of July 1, 1995; retirees will continue to receive the same adjustment they received beginning February 1992. No additional retirees will... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5018 1993–94 |
Process service on spousesService of process may be obtained against one or both spouses of a marital community by serving either spouse personally or by leaving a copy of the summons at their home. A summons must be served on each spouse if they do... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5038 1993–94 |
Locl govmnt servce agreemntsThe county legislative authority of every county with a population of 150,000 or more must convene a meeting by March 1, 1995, to develop a process for the establishment of service agreements. Other counties may utilize these... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |