Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5238 1993–94 |
Dvlpmntl dsblty family spprtThe Legislature recognizes it is in the best interest of the state to support families who provide for their members with developmental disabilities and declares that families doing so should be nurtured and that individuals... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5240 1993–94 |
Disposable income definedPension and annuity receipts do not have to be added to adjusted gross income in the determination of disposable income to the extent they have been subject to federal income tax. Medicare premiums are excluded from the... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5242 1993–94 |
Incest law revisions"Ancestor" includes direct lineal ancestors and aunts and uncles. "Descendant" means direct lineal descendants, adopted children, and stepchildren under 18 years of age. Incest in the first degree where one person is less than... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5243 1993–94 |
Air quality operating permitInterim Fees . An interim fee for each major source shall be determined by Ecology based upon a workload analysis and operating permit program development budget for 1994. Fees shall be set according to a three-tiered model,... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5244 1993–94 |
Prevailing wagesThe Legislature declares that there is a need to assure that public agencies carry out their responsibilities under the prevailing wage law and that an enforceable standard of compliance is established. The requirement is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5246 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5247 1993–94 |
Port district creationA less-than-county-wide port district may be created if it has an assessed valuation of at least $75 million and is in a county that already has a less-than-county-wide port district. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5248 1993–94 |
Pollination agentsPollination agents are specifically added to the list of agricultural inputs exempt from the sales and use tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5249 1993–94 |
Norplant involuntary insertAuthorizes a petition to be filed with the courts for the involuntary insertion of birth control known as Norplant into the woman. Requires a licensed physician to set forth the findings in support of the allegations of the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5250 1993–94 |
Sexually explicit materialsProhibits the sale or display of matter which is harmful to minors. Provides affirmative defenses to prosecution for violations of the act. Makes a violation of the act a gross misdemeanor offense. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5252 1993–94 |
Condominium laws violationsEstablishes procedures for the administrative investigation of violations of chapters 64.32 and 64.34 RCW. Requires the director of licensing to make and enter findings of fact, serve the findings, and inform the person who is... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5253 1993–94 |
Energy savings/state faciltyProvides that state agencies may retain one-half of all net savings in the form of reduced energy costs. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5254 1993–94 |
Marine safety office fundingThe Office of Marine Safety is directed to implement a field operations program. The program is responsible for coordinating marine safety regulations with the maritime community, federal and state agencies and the public. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5256 1993–94 |
Annexation by cities & townsA city or town may not use any public facilities, including physical resources, employees, and the granting of reduced charges for services to individual users to advocate for or against a proposed annexation. City or town... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5257 1993–94 |
UTC jurisdiction/city utiltyRevises RCW 80.04.500 to extend the jurisdiction over municipal utility service outside the boundaries of the municipality. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5258 1993–94 |
Water/sewerage business feesThe limitations applicable to light and power, telephone, and gas distribution businesses are applied to water distribution and sewerage collection businesses. No city or town may impose a franchise fee upon water distribution... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5259 1993–94 |
Retirement benefits portbltyThe cities of Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma may make their city retirement systems portable with the state's retirement systems if they adopt a resolution to do so by December 31, 1993. If a city adopts a resolution,... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5264 1993–94 |
State trade office/RussiaThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to establish a trade office in the Russian Far East. A null and void clause is added, making the bill contingent upon funding in the 1993-95 biennial budget. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5266 1993–94 |
First-time drug offendersFirst-time offender means any person convicted of a felony which is not a violent offense or a sex offense and who has no prior felony convictions. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5267 1993–94 |
Nonviolent offender sentenceThe Legislature finds that two goals of the Sentencing Reform Act have not been met. Some nonviolent offenders have not been offered full opportunities to achieve self-improvement and the frugal use of state resources has not... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5268 1993–94 |
Collective bargainingThe binding interest arbitration provisions of the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act for uniformed personnel are extended to: (1)the law enforcement officers of all cities, towns, and counties; (2)peace officers... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5269 1993–94 |
Higher ed board membershipThe governance of the research universities shall be vested in an eleven-member board of regents. One undergraduate student and one graduate student will be added to the board of regents of the University of Washington. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5271 1993–94 |
Chinook salmon enhancementThe propagation, rearing, and release of chinook salmon into state waters shall be the highest priority among Department of Fisheries hatchery programs. Chinook salmon eggs shall not be sold by the department. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5272 1993–94 |
Public assistance limitationLimits any public assistance to a level the person would have received from a similar program in the state where the person most recently resided. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5273 1993–94 |
Tobacco samples and couponsThe Legislature finds that tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and that giving free samples and coupons for tobacco products at no cost constitutes distribution of such products rather than advertising and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |