Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2379 1993–94 |
Gvrnmnt actions/compensationAuthorizes property owners to bring legal actions to obtain relief from an agency which acts in an arbitrary or unlawful manner in handling an application for a permit. Requires the owner to file a claim requesting damages... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2381 1993–94 |
Children/severe medicl problThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to contract with existing community based facilities serving children with severe medical problems prospectively to ensure the availability of beds for children in need.... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2383 1993–94 |
Property tax deferralsProvides that the land on which the residence stands must not exceed five acres at the time of first filing by a claimant. Takes effect for taxes collectable in 1994. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2384 1993–94 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish and operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. Available state, military, or federal facilities or land must be considered when the camp is sited by... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2385 1993–94 |
Water right permitsWater Right Applications The priority date of a water right is based on the date that a completed water right application is filed with the Department of Ecology. The department is directed to adopt rules by January 1, 1995,... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2386 1993–94 |
Agr/forest lands prop damageProvides that a person who wrongfully causes damage to the lands is liable to the injured party for treble the amount of the damages. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2387 1993–94 |
Early retirementEstablishes conditions for early retirement for public employees. Prohibits agencies from contracting for the services of the persons who elect early retirement. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2389 1993–94 |
Electricians certificatesA journeyman or specialty electrician certificate of competency must be renewed every three years. However, the language requiring that the certificate be renewed on or before the holder's birth date is stricken. | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2391 1993–94 |
Retirement service creditRemoves the time limitation within the state's retirement system for the restoration of service credit represented by employee contributions withdrawn and for the crediting of service that was not creditable at the time it was... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2393 1993–94 |
Emergency services voluntrsAuthorizes an emergency services volunteer to claim an exemption of twenty percent of the tax due under RCW 82.44.020(1) and (2) for one motor vehicle registered to the volunteer per registration year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2394 1993–94 |
Federal officers' arrestsSpecifies the circumstances when a federal agent may make arrests for violations of state law. Provides the same immunity from suit as a state or local officer. Requires delivery of the person arrested to a magistrate or state... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2395 1993–94 |
Public election commissionAbolishes the public disclosure commission and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the public election commission. Provides for appointment of the commissioners by the secretary of state. Creates two divisions: the... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2396 1993–94 |
Inmate medical careA DOC inmate, unless they are unable to pay, must make a $5 co-payment for medical visits. The inmate may pay at the time of the visit or have the co-payment deducted from his or her personal account. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2397 1993–94 |
School sitingDefines a severely noise-impacted area as an area within the sixty-five Level day night (Ldn) contour. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2398 1993–94 |
Homosexuals/child placementProhibits a homosexual, bisexual, transsexual, or transvestite person from becoming an adoptive, foster, or placement parent or having a minor child under his or her care, custody, or control. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2399 1993–94 |
Parents' rights in educationProvides that parents have the right to know what their children are being taught. Requires school districts to make instructional material available for parental inspection. Requires parental permission for the placement of a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2400 1993–94 |
Homosexuality/school prohibtProhibits schools from presenting homosexuality, bisexuality, transsexuality, or transvestism as positive, normal behavior, as acceptable, legitimate conduct, or as a natural, alternative lifestyle. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2402 1993–94 |
Public facilities districtsThe county treasurer is the treasurer of a public facilities district. Public facility district directors receive compensation at a rate of $50 per meeting or day of work for the district and may purchase insurance benefits... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2403 1993–94 |
Higher ed added tuition feesProvides that revenue from these additional fees shall be distributed between the institutions local operating fee account and its state building fee account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2404 1993–94 |
Liquor stores privatizationRequires an examination of whether privatizing state retail liquor operations could save tax dollars and maintain or improve upon current service levels. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2405 1993–94 |
Reckless endangermentThe bill elevates the seriousness level of first degree reckless endangerment to level IV and reclassifies the crime as a Class B felony. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2406 1993–94 |
Sea urchins & sea cucumbersAuthorizes the director to adopt rules further limiting the numbers of individuals participating in the sea cucumbers and sea urchins fisheries. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2407 1993–94 |
Child abuse/neglect preventnAll of the appointed members of the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect serve three-year terms. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2408 1993–94 |
Firearms/presumptive sentncsIncreases the presumptive sentence of RCW 9.94A.310 by an additional eight years for offenses committed with the use of a firearm. Prohibits early release during that portion of a sentence. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2409 1993–94 |
International trade officesCreates the office of international trade within the office of the governor and appoints a state trade representative to establish a viable, coordinated, and comprehensive approach to the state's international trade efforts.... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |