Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1929 1993–94 |
Regional transportation planThe size requirements for regional transportation planning organizations (RTPOs) are reduced to require that the RTPO have a population of at least 50,000 instead of 100,000 or contain at least two counties instead of three.... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1930 1993–94 |
Old traffic ticketsFor the purpose of disposition of traffic infractions only, a judge may not consider the defendant's driving record beyond the most recent three year period immediately preceding the date of infraction. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1932 1993–94 |
Property owner impact statmnRequires local governments to submit a property owner impact statement and hold a public hearing for any action that would have a potential impact on the rights of property owners. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1933 1993–94 |
Land use proposals notifictnRequires local governments to notify private property owners of proposed land use actions by local governments. Specifies the owners who have standing to contest an action. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1934 1993–94 |
Private land for public useProvides that when a governmental body designates a private property as a wetland, open space, or other public benefit property, full compensation to the owner must be paid by the designating jurisdiction. Requires payment of... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1935 1993–94 |
DUI offenders/penaltiesProvides more stringent requirements for obtaining or renewing a driver's license or identicard after conviction of alcohol violations. Increases the fees for issuance or renewal of driver's licenses or identicards. Makes it... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1936 1993–94 |
Flood damage reductionDirects the department to adopt rules establishing zero-rise floodway by July 1, 1994, for all unincorporated areas designated as within the one hundred year flood plain. Provides for the adoption of comprehensive flood hazard... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1937 1993–94 |
State investment boardEstablishes statutory standards regarding conflict of interest and ethical conduct to further promote and sustain public trust and maintain integrity in government. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1938 1993–94 |
Campaign financing/treasurerPrescribes campaign financing limitations for the office of state treasurer. Includes the assistant treasurer, deputy treasurer, legal counsel, and investment officer in the definition of an "executive state officer" under RCW... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1939 1993–94 |
State govrnmnt hiring freezeProvides that the number of employees employed by each agency of state government shall not exceed the actual employment level of the agency on July 1, 1993. Makes certain exceptions. Expires on June 30, 1995. | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1940 1993–94 |
Fishing guide licensesNew requirements are established for fishing guides for game fish and salmon, and are administered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. These include: a current first aid certification, a current cardiopulmonary... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1941 1993–94 |
Weapons at school/notificatnEach school district must adopt and implement a policy for notifying the parents or guardians of any student violating the law prohibiting dangerous weapons on school premises. The policy must require prompt notification of... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1942 1993–94 |
Transportation planningTransportation facilities and services of statewide significance are identified. Any improvements to transportation facilities and services of statewide significance included in the statewide multimodal transportation plan... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1944 1993–94 |
Pest & vegetation managementRequires a utility company to act in accordance with a county pest and vegetation management policy for construction or maintenance on the county's easements. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1945 1993–94 |
Parents seminarFamily law judges and court commissioners are expressly authorized to order parents to attend parenting seminars. If court rules are adopted to implement parenting seminars, the rules must include certain provisions. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1946 1993–94 |
FarmersGeneral definitions of "farmer" and the "agricultural products" they produce are added to the state's agricultural laws. Agricultural products are the products of plant cultivation or animal husbandry, including the substances... | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1947 1993–94 |
Children's sports injuriesA parent may not release a third party from liability to a parent or a child for injury to the child. However, a parent may agree to indemnify a third party for liability for injury to a child caused by the third party's... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1950 1993–94 |
State operated auto insurancRequires that all registered vehicles not specifically exempted be required to carry automobile liability insurance provided through the Washington automobile insurance corporation. Requires the insurance to be provided... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1951 1993–94 |
Cruelty to animalsDesignates additional persons that may investigate any violations under chapter 16.52 RCW. Specifies the elements of cruelty to animals which constitute a gross misdemeanor offense. Provides that any individual or organization... | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1952 1993–94 |
Dangerous animalsProhibits the passage of any law or ordinance that prevents the rightful ownership of animals. Imposes liability for damages inflicted by a canid or canid-hybrid. Establishes hearing procedures to determine whether a canid or... | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1953 1993–94 |
Energy siting process reviewThe Energy Siting Process Review Committee is created. The committee is to review the siting processes currently applicable to energy facilities including various types of generation plants, pipelines, and transmission lines. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1954 1993–94 |
Dislocated aerospace workersEstablishes requirements and procedures for enrolling dislocated aerospace workers in the basic health plan. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1957 1993–94 |
Medical health coverage commThe Medical Health Coverage Benefit Determination Committee is created in the office of the Insurance Commissioner. The board shall be comprised of seven members appointed by the Insurance Commissioner. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1958 1993–94 |
PNWER-Net working groupCreates the PNWER-Net working group to facilitate the interlibrary electronic sharing of volumes from universities of the Pacific Northwest region. Creates the PNWER-Net account. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |