Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6044 1993–94 |
Native American residencyMembers of 32 specific native American tribes, whose traditional boundaries include part of the state of Washington, or whose tribe was granted reserved lands within the state, shall be considered residents of Washington for... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6045 1993–94 |
Execution of judgmentsA party who has been awarded a judgment may apply within 90 days before the original ten-year enforcement period expires for an additional ten-year extension. The party seeking the extension must pay a fee equal to half the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6057 1993–94 |
Aliens firearms restrictionsThe requirements for obtaining an alien firearm license certificate are modified. The Department of Licensing (DOL) may issue such a license only if the consul has (1) given the director a certified copy of the alien's... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6063 1993–94 |
Local voters' pamphletsThe county legislative authority must adopt an ordinance authorizing the county auditor to publish and distribute a local voters' pamphlet. The county auditor shall then notify cities and towns a voters' pamphlet will be produced. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6065 1993–94 |
Defaulting defendent/costsCosts, not to exceed $100, may be imposed upon a defendant to cover the expense of preparing and serving a warrant for failure of the defendant to appear at court. These costs constitute a judgment against the defendant at the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6070 1993–94 |
Public records managementA $20 surcharge is assessed on superior court filings of warrants for unpaid taxes. These warrants are filed by the state of Washington, predominately by the Departments of Revenue, Employment Security, and Labor and... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6093 1993–94 |
Collection agency definedA person is not considered a "collection agency" if the person is located in another state and is collecting debts from debtors located in this state by means of interstate communications, such as telephone, mail, or FAX. If... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6111 1993–94 |
Ethics for state officrs/empThe laws prescribing ethical standards for state employees and statutory definitions pertaining to those laws are consolidated into a single chapter which applies to all branches of state government except where an individual... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6138 1993–94 |
Obstructing law enfrc officrThe crime of obstructing a public servant is renamed obstructing a law enforcement officer. The crime is committed if a person makes a willfully untrue, misleading, or exaggerated statement to a law enforcement officer, or if... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6143 1993–94 |
Retirement service creditMembers who have failed to meet statutory deadlines for restoring service credit, for establishing allowable membership service not previously credited, or for restoring service credit represented by a lump sum payment in lieu... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6203 1993–94 |
Rural part-county libr distsThe condition that a rural partial county library district have an assessed valuation of not less than $50 million is repealed. If, at the time of creation, a rural partial county library district has an assessed valuation of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6217 1993–94 |
Unemployment ins task forceThe Joint Task Force on Unemployment Insurance is reauthorized in order to: (1) undertake more in-depth review of targeted issues concerning unemployment insurance; (2) work collaboratively with the Employment Security... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6283 1993–94 |
Real estate disclosuresWithin five days of the signing of an agreement for the purchase and sale of a residential property, the seller must provide to the buyer a real property transfer disclosure statement on a prescribed form. Residential property... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6298 1993–94 |
Liquor licensing/enforcementIndividuals who transfer an identification card to another person for the purpose of gaining admission to an establishment or portion of an establishment that is off-limits to persons under the age of 21 may be charged with a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6356 1993–94 |
Cigarette machine locationsA tobacco vending machine may be located within ten feet of an entrance or exit under the following conditions: (1) if the machine is visible from outside the premises, the employees who exercise control over it can see the... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6377 1993–94 |
Insurance brokers compensatnInsurance agents licensed as brokers may receive commissions paid by the insurer, fees paid by the insured, or a combination of the two. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6408 1993–94 |
Mental health systems/tribesThe term "tribal authority" includes a federally recognized Indian tribe or a major Indian organization recognized by the Secretary of Social and Health Services. Upon their request, a tribal authority must be included as a... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6438 1993–94 |
Running start programPublic institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate degrees may participate in the Running Start program. This option may provide access to students in geographical areas not served by a community or technical college. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6492 1993–94 |
Agricultural associationsInstead of making payment to dissenters of the sale or merger of a cooperative association within 30 days, the agricultural cooperative association may make the payment of the member's equity interest over the same time... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6493 1993–94 |
State energy strategyIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the state energy strategy shall provide primary guidance for implementation of the state's energy policy. The State Energy Office will cooperate with state agencies,... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6585 1993–94 |
Veterans' tuition exemptionsThe tuition and fees exemption for Vietnam veterans and Persian Gulf veterans is extended to June 30, 1997. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6601 1993–94 |
Governmnt performance/accounThe Washington Performance Partnership Council is created, consisting of the Governor, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leaders of each house, and two statewide... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 1466 1993–94 |
Motorized wheelchairsMotorized wheelchair manufacturers must give at least a one-year express warranty to motorized wheelchair consumers. If a manufacturer fails to provide a one year warranty, the motorized wheelchair is covered by an implied warranty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1847 1993–94 |
Vision care consumer assistnPrescribers are required to give patients their prescriptions for eye wear, without charge, at the completion of the eye examination. These prescriptions must read "OK for contacts," if patients request contacts, unless there... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |