Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5180 1993–94 |
Legisltve transprtion cmmtteThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). The party split for appointees from each house is made equal. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5181 1993–94 |
Securities advisers formsInvestment advisors must forward a copy of a new account form to the client within 30 days of opening the account so that the client can verify the accuracy of the information. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Both investment... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5182 1993–94 |
Securities/dispute resolutnSecurities clients are granted certain rights in the selection of an arbitration panel assembled to resolve a dispute between the client and a securities-broker. A securities client may elect to have any future disputes... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5183 1993–94 |
Securities advising/fiducryAny person who receives consideration for securities advice owes a fiduciary duty to clients if (1) the person has discretion over the account; or (2) the person has substantial control and influence over the client's... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5184 1993–94 |
Securities brkrs recvry acctThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: The securities brokers recovery account is created within the Department of Licensing. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5185 1993–94 |
Excssve securities transctnsA securities client whose account has been churned may recover damages, costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and all commissions paid for the transactions. Damages may include restitutionary and benefit-of-the-bargain (e.g.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5187 1993–94 |
Ins prem tax credit elimntnInsurers will no longer be able to offset any assessments paid to state guaranty associations against premium taxes owed to the state. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Technical conforming amendments are made. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5188 1993–94 |
Homeowner ins/item valuationThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Insurers are required to offer coverage in homeowners' policies for specified items at agreed values. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5189 1993–94 |
Ins holding compny acquistnThe pre-1983 law is reinstated. The acquisition of a domestic insurance company may proceed unless the Insurance Commissioner disapproves it within 20 days. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5190 1993–94 |
Credit card payment creditAll financial institutions operated in Washington are required to credit a credit card account on the same day payment is received if: (1) the financial institution issued the credit card, and (2) the cardholder pays by a... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5192 1993–94 |
Overlapping homowner polciesThe insurer from which the furniture is being moved from is designated as the primary insurer, thereby eliminating fights between insurers regarding who must pay a claim. The other insurer(s) is required to make up the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5193 1993–94 |
State operated auto insrnceThe nonprofit Washington Automobile Insurance Corporation (WAIC) is created to operate a plan of universal compulsory automobile insurance. The Governor appoints eight qualified individuals to the board of directors, who are... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5194 1993–94 |
Dept of financial institutnsThe Department of Financial Institutions, Securities, and Corporate Affairs is created. The department is comprised of the following four divisions: a Division of Banking, a Division of Credit Unions, a Division of Securities,... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5196 1993–94 |
Ins premium tax increaseThe premium tax on insurance companies is increased to 2.3 percent. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5197 1993–94 |
Scrty brokers/apprenticeshipProvides for a one-year apprenticeship with a duly licensed broker. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5198 1993–94 |
Wild salmon protectionBeginning January 1, 1995 all hatchery produced coho and chinook salmon shall be marked in an easily observable conspicuous manner. Beginning January 1, 1998 it shall be unlawful to harvest a wild chinook salmon, a wild coho... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5199 1993–94 |
Fisheries/wildlife officersThe enforcement divisions of the Department of Fisheries and Department of Wildlife are combined and transferred into the State Patrol. Employees have the option to remain in the retirement system in which they are members... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5200 1993–94 |
Prvt whistleblowers prot actPrivate employers are prohibited from taking retaliatory action against employees for certain protected reporting. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5201 1993–94 |
Naturopathic pilot programThe Health Care Authority must establish a pilot project to determine if the availability of naturopathic care would result in improved health and cost savings. The pilot program is open to state employees covered by the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5202 1993–94 |
Hysterectomy/informed consntRequires the physicians to obtain a verbal and written informed consent. Requires insurers to consider cost implications of the requirement in establishing rates of provider payment. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5203 1993–94 |
Employment/training servicesThe Washington benefit reserve trust fund is created by setting aside 20 percent of existing employer unemployment taxes. The fund is to be administered by the Commissioner of Employment Security solely for payment of... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5204 1993–94 |
Sheriff's employees transferAny county sheriff's employee laid off or who will be laid off due to cutbacks in the department resulting from annexation or incorporation of an area of unincorporated county by a municipality may transfer to the municipal... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5206 1993–94 |
Health care reformEstablishes health care policy that will reduce and stabilize costs, assure access for all residents, improve the public's health, and ensure that health care cost increases do not endanger business viability. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5207 1993–94 |
Tenants pet depositsPrescribes initial maximum pet deposits and maximum monthly payments until the total deposit is paid. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5208 1993–94 |
Securities enforcementThe enforcement powers of the Director of the Department of Licensing are modified with regard to the securities industry. The director is authorized to censure or fine the securities company, or its officer, director, or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |