Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1895 1993–94 |
B & O tax exemption limitBusinesses below $24,000 a year in gross receipts are exempt from taxation. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1896 1993–94 |
Island counties/tax useA county, with a population of less than 50,000 that is composed entirely of islands, and any city located within such a county, may expend receipts from its excise tax on sales of real property for any capital purpose... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1897 1993–94 |
Mental healthThe Secretary of DSHS must adopt rules to eliminate duplication between regional support networks and the state, shift administrative requirements to an outcome based system and apply those requirements to mental health issues... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1898 1993–94 |
Higher education facultyDeletes tenured faculty member's peers from the definition of a "review committee" under RCW 28B.50.851. Repeals RCW 28B.50.858. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1899 1993–94 |
Environmental regulationEstablishes the commission on environmental regulatory streamlining. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1900 1993–94 |
Fraudulent use/penaltiesProvides penalties for the fraudulent use of services and fraudulent acquisition of rental property. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1901 1993–94 |
Tourism/lodging taxRequires the proceeds of a tax imposed by the county to be placed in a special fund or account to be used only for the promotion of tourism. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1902 1993–94 |
Sediment impact zonesEstablishes conditions and requirements for the issuance of sediment impact zone permits. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1903 1993–94 |
Ballot measures nomenclatureRevises ballot measure nomenclature and procedures. Authorizes the attorney general to comment on the constitutionality and enforceability of proposed ballot measures. Repeals RCW 29.79.040. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1904 1993–94 |
Model toxics control act liaCreates an exemption from liability for counties and cities under the model toxics control act. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1905 1993–94 |
Charitable gamingAuthorizes the commission to issue licenses to operate gaming facilities and specifies application procedures. Allows charitable organizations to apply for a permit to hold a charitable gaming event. Specifies requirements to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1906 1993–94 |
Midwives liability insuranceIncreases the availability of cost-effective, high-quality maternity care by making malpractice insurance available for midwives. Requires all insurers to be members of a joint underwriting association created to provide... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1908 1993–94 |
Community equalization progrThe Washington State Community Equalization Program is created in the Department of Community Development. The program administers funds in the Washington State community equalization account. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1909 1993–94 |
Enterprise zonesAn enterprise zone program is established in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The goal of the enterprise zone program is to stimulate the economy of selected areas that are experiencing high unemployment and poverty. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1913 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledState employees will continue to provide institutional services to people with developmental disabilities in residential habilitation centers. Local support networks, made up of counties or groups of counties, are created to... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1914 1993–94 |
At-risk children assistanceAny volunteer, including a volunteer organization, may assist a public agency, with the agency's approval, in a collaborative program for serving the needs of at-risk youth. Such programs are to be established in accordance... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1916 1993–94 |
Competitve strategies tsk frEstablishes the competitive strategies task force to reduce the costs of government services, improve the quality of services, and minimize the role of government. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1917 1993–94 |
Government services deliveryEncourages the delivery of high quality services to the citizens in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. Authorizes the purchase of services through contracts with individuals or business entities. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1918 1993–94 |
New business start-upsPromotes the creation and success of new small businesses through entrepreneurial training, technical assistance, and tax credit and deferrals. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1919 1993–94 |
Hate crimes preventionEstablishes a task force to develop and make available to school districts curriculum and programs designed to reduce the incidence of hatred against individuals and groups. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1920 1993–94 |
Telecommuting task forceCreates a telecommuting task force to examine transportation congestion in King county and potential ways telecommunications technology could be used to mitigate the problem by allowing people to work in their homes. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1921 1993–94 |
Biomedical waste transportatEstablishes the conditions and requirements for the issuance of a permit. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1924 1993–94 |
Historic preservationRevises penalty provisions for violation of the historic preservation requirements of chapter 27.53 RCW. Authorizes nonprofit corporations to protect one or more abandoned cemeteries. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1925 1993–94 |
Whitewater river raftingPersons carrying passengers for hire on whitewater river sections must register with the Department of Licensing. The registration requires evidence of $300,000 per person liability insurance coverage, and a certification that... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1927 1993–94 |
General fund/appropr levelsEstablishes a budget limitation committee to set an upper limit on general fund-state appropriations after review of the November economic and revenue forecast. Requires passage of appropriation levels and signature by the... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |