Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1959 1993–94 |
Indus safety/health citatnsThe time period for issuing citations under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act is amended. The requirement is deleted that a citation must be issued within six months after a compliance inspection or investigation... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1960 1993–94 |
Problem gamblingThe Gambling Commission, and Lottery Commission, shall provide the following services: (1) maintain a toll-free compulsive gambling telephone number to provide crisis counseling and referral services; (2) establish and expand... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1961 1993–94 |
Hyogo prefecture sister statThe sum of $45,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Office of International Relations and Protocol for the biennium ending June 30, 1993, and any amounts remaining on June 30 are reappropriated. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1962 1993–94 |
Local optional taxesAuthorizes the establishment of new local option taxes to fund the provision of adequate county-wide services. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1963 1993–94 |
Naturopathic services/insurnRequires insurance coverage for certain naturopathic services under disability insurance contracts, group or blanket liability insurance contracts, and comprehensive health care service contracts. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1964 1993–94 |
Social security numbers/IDProvides for use of social security numbers for student identification. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1965 1993–94 |
Geographic information servcEstablishes user fees for geographic information system services and products that are calculated to recover a reasonable portion of the costs associated with developing and maintaining a geographic information system.... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1967 1993–94 |
Sick leave/food service emplRequires food and beverage service establishments to provide sick leave to their employees. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1968 1993–94 |
Building code enforcementDefines a "stand-alone ordinance". Requires a stand-alone ordinance to be submitted to the building code council for approval. Requires the building code council to adopt clear criteria for the review of local amendments to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1970 1993–94 |
Limited jurisdiction courtsRequires adequate notice to defendants of any charges being made against them. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1971 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the authority to establish and coordinate a pilot long-term care insurance program referred to as the Washington Long-term Care Partnership. The Department of Social and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1972 1993–94 |
Ride sharing and vanpoolsReduces the passenger capacity requirement for ride-sharing vehicles to be exempt from retail sales and excise taxes. Makes an appropriation of thirty million eight hundred one thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1974 1993–94 |
Nursing home auditing/reimbuRevises nursing home auditing and cost reimbursement provisions. Repeals RCW 74.46.495. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1975 1993–94 |
Nursing home reimburs ovrpayThe Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) authority to withhold payments in the event of an overpayment is modified in three ways. First, when a contract is terminated, the number of days of final payment which can... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1976 1993–94 |
Trigger-locking devices"Handgun" is added to the list of firearms defined as having a barrel less than 12 inches long. "Trigger-locking device" also is defined. Before selling a handgun, a licensed firearms dealer must offer the purchaser a... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1979 1993–94 |
Offenders/literacy trainingRequires the development and implementation of a literacy testing and training program. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1980 1993–94 |
Public water suppliesExemption for Withdrawals of Ground Water The exemption remains for ground water withdrawals of 5,000 gallons per day for specific uses. However, the Department of Ecology is directed to determine by rule areas within urban... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1981 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/gov propertyProvides a property tax exemption for certain government property leased to nonprofit organizations. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1982 1993–94 |
Housing authorities/financngAuthorizes a state public body to lend or donate money to a housing authority or provide financial guarantees to enhance projects for affordable housing. Limits the amount of the guarantees. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1983 1993–94 |
Math, science, technologyCreates a council on mathematics, science, and technology to enhance the education of Washington's youth and work force and to recommend state-wide science and technology policies to the governor and the legislature. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1984 1993–94 |
Pilotage lawsIf a designee of the assistant secretary of Marine Transportation of the Washington State Department of Transportation is made a commissioner on the Board of Pilotage Commissioners (BPC), he or she will report directly to the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1985 1993–94 |
Liquidators' rights/premiumsA liquidator of an insolvent insurance company may collect from the insurer's agent or broker, or from a premium finance company, unpaid premiums whether earned or unearned. An agent, broker, or premium finance company is not... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1986 1993–94 |
Neighborhood reinvestmentThe Neighborhood Reinvestment Act (NRA) is an effort to coordinate the efforts and resources of government, business, and the community to create an environment in which reinvestment in the neighborhood can occur. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1987 1993–94 |
N Amer free trade agreementA temporary committee on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is created to review NAFTA and analyze its impact on Washington State. The committee is comprised of several agency directors and representatives of... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1989 1993–94 |
Economic development grantsAn economic development grant program is created in the Office of Financial Management. The program provides technical assistance to communities for economic development efforts, such as economic diversification, by helping... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |