Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5116 1993–94 |
Cities and towns provisionsA wide number of technical and substantive changes are made. Third class cities are eliminated and are made second class cities. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5117 1993–94 |
Municipal courtsEstablishes procedures for enumeration of judges when a municipal court is terminated. Establishes requirements for the election of municipal court judges. Deletes authorization for local courts to exercise discretion in... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5118 1993–94 |
Municipal ordinancesThe clerk of every city and town must provide the Municipal Research Council or its designee a copy of each regulatory ordinance promptly after adoption. The Municipal Research Council or its designee may develop a list of... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5119 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle purchase/leaseA consumer may rescind the purchase or lease of a new or used vehicle from a dealer until midnight of the third business day following completion of the transaction or the delivery of the notification and rescission forms,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5120 1993–94 |
Consumer protectionProof of injury to the public interest is not required in a consumer protection lawsuit. Public interest or injury is required to be proven prior to any award above actual damages relating to an unfair or deceptive act or practice. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5121 1993–94 |
Auto purchase/lease costMotor vehicle leases are distinguished from other consumer leases and a lessor is required to disclose in a lease with option to purchase a comparison between the lease purchase and a purchase. The capitated cost and... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5122 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle dealersThe motor vehicle dealer licensing statute is amended to provide greater protection to consumers. It is a violation of the dealer licensing statute and the Consumer Protection Act for a dealer not to comply with implied... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5123 1993–94 |
Automobile adjustment prgrmsDisclosure obligations are imposed on automobile manufacturers and dealers who adopt warranty adjustment programs. Within 90 days of the adoption of an adjustment program, a manufacturer must notify eligible customers of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5127 1993–94 |
Retirement system leavesPublic employees who take leave to engage in labor relations activities are explicitly authorized to receive service credit for purposes of the public employee retirement system. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5129 1993–94 |
Educational service distrctsEducational service districts are authorized to provide services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not conflict with other... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5130 1993–94 |
Attorneys' feesThe offer of settlement statute is amended to clarify that an offer of settlement of $10,000 or less by either the plaintiff or the defendant applies to the statute. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5131 1993–94 |
Confiscated firearmsNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5132 1993–94 |
Parents' liabilityParents of a child who willfully or maliciously destroys property or willfully and maliciously inflicts personal injury on another are liable for damages up to $10,000 to the owner of the property or to the person injured. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5133 1993–94 |
Youth recreation opportunityAn assessment in the amount of 25 cents is imposed on every admission to a professional or public or independent collegiate sporting event held within this state. The assessment shall be ten cents per ticket if the total... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5135 1993–94 |
Referenda ballot titlesThe ballot title for referendum measures shall consist of three parts: an identification of the enacting legislative body; a concise statement summarizing the enactment being referred; and a question asking whether the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5136 1993–94 |
Vesting of property rightsThe common law vesting of rights doctrine followed by the State Supreme Court is expressly reversed and vesting of the rights of an applicant for a building permit shall occur when the building permit is issued. The right to... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5137 1993–94 |
Nonpartisan sheriffThe office of county sheriff is a nonpartisan office unless the position is declared to be partisan by a county's home rule charter. All elections for county sheriff are nonpartisan unless a county's home rule charter declares... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5138 1993–94 |
Minors under influenceIt is unlawful for any person to permit a person under the age of 21 years to consume liquor on his or her premises or on any premises under that person's control. Premises includes real property, houses, buildings, and other... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5140 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle damagesIn a legal proceeding where a person is seeking to collect compensation for damage to a motor vehicle, the measure of damages is the reasonable cost of repair or the difference between the value of the vehicle before the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5141 1993–94 |
Pacific yew harvestPacific yew parts are included in the definition of specialized forest products and will require a specialized forest products permit to be harvested. The specialized forest product statute is reorganized to achieve clarity. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5142 1993–94 |
Special license platesA new license plate is established that indicates the recipient supports the state efforts to protect salmon and other food fish listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. In addition to the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5143 1993–94 |
Early retirementEstablishes requirements for the retirement of members who provide hands-on care in state-owned and operated institutions or facilities. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5144 1993–94 |
Credit card number saleMakes a violation of the prohibition an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce under chapter 19.86 RCW. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5146 1993–94 |
Absentee ballots/militaryAny voter who is a member of the armed forces may apply for status as an ongoing absentee voter. The ongoing absentee status for the military voter is terminated on January 1 of each year. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5147 1993–94 |
Credit union personnelRequires the personnel to discharge the duties of their respective positions in good faith and makes a violation a gross misdemeanor offense. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |