Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5274 1993–94 |
Boiler regulation exemptionsMiniature locomotives, boats, tractors, and stationary engines which are built and maintained as hobbies are granted a special permit after inspection. An exemption from this chapter is created for antique fire engines with... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5276 1993–94 |
Fisheries B & O tax limitExempts the initial wholesale or retail sale in this state of fish caught outside the waters of the state. Applies only to unprocessed fish and fish eggs. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5277 1993–94 |
Health care reformCreates the Washington health insurance purchasing cooperative board to design and update the uniform benefit package. Requires certified health plans to abide by the rules of participation designated in the act. Creates the... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5278 1993–94 |
Hydraulic permit exemptionsA public or private project that is designed to improve fish passage, fish habitat, or wildlife habitat and which has been given a hydraulic permit by the appropriate agency is exempt from the requirements of the Shoreline... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5279 1993–94 |
Toxics cleanupThe Legislature finds that the needs for clean up of toxic substances far exceed the financial resources available. In order to direct funding for actual cleanup of hazardous materials from the toxic control account, the 1... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5281 1993–94 |
Fish/wildlife enhancementProperty owners may enter into agreements with the Department of Fisheries and/or the Department of Wildlife, depending on the habitat to be enhanced. Under the agreement, the agreeing department will consult with the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5282 1993–94 |
Animal cruelty penaltiesThe intent of the measure is to update existing animal cruelty statutes. Definitions are given and expanded of "animal," "owner," "person," and "physical injury." Humane Society officers are not permitted to make arrests for... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5283 1993–94 |
Public notices/local governmFor all classified and unclassified cities, towns, and code cities, the title of each ordinance is published promptly after adoption at least once in the official city or town newspaper. The publication includes the city or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5284 1993–94 |
Reserve fire fighters/policeThe legislative body of any city or town may, by two-thirds vote, authorize any of its members to serve as volunteer firefighters or reserve law enforcement officers. Such members will receive the same compensation, insurance... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5285 1993–94 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is increased from nine to 11 voting members. The two additional members increase the total legislative representation to four members. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5286 1993–94 |
Nursing home salesThe definition of gain on sales of a nursing home is eliminated. DSHS is prohibited from recapturing depreciation from the purchaser of a nursing facility to the extent there is a gain on sale. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5287 1993–94 |
Livestock theft/restitutionIf the court has ordered a person convicted of theft of livestock in the first or second degree to make restitution and the person fails to make restitution under the terms of the court order, the person may be imprisoned.... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5289 1993–94 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 16 members. Eleven of these members are authorized to vote on matters before the board. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5291 1993–94 |
Boating safetyDefinitions of certain boating terms are updated. All of the definitions in the chapter are consolidated into one definitions section. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5292 1993–94 |
Assessed valuation by countyAuthorizes a county assessor to establish the value of a building by a physical appraisal or by an assessed valuation based on the cost of construction adjusted to one hundred percent of true and fair value. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5293 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan IRevises standards governing applications for disability retirement and for reexaminations of persons receiving disability benefits. Revises provisions for judicial review of department determinations. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5294 1993–94 |
LEOFF provisions recodifiedThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5295 1993–94 |
Vacation leave/state employeThe maximum accrual of annual leave is increased from 30 to 40 days. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5296 1993–94 |
Shared leaveA special shared leave pool is created by the Department of Personnel (DOP), which must adopt rules for implementation of the process. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5297 1993–94 |
Shared leaveAn employee may donate sick leave if the employee retains a minimum accumulation of 100 hours. An employee may also donate his or her personal holiday as shared leave. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5298 1993–94 |
Emergency emplyees/paid leavProvides the paid leave for employees in training or on call as volunteer fire fighters, law enforcement officers, search and rescue team members, or emergency medical technicians. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5299 1993–94 |
Community development accntsThe low-income weatherization assistance account and the Washington State development loan fund will receive their proportionate share of interest earnings on surplus balances. Monies in the development loan fund must be spent... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5301 1993–94 |
Parks' volunteer organizatnsThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with private nonprofit groups. The commission may assist nonprofit groups by providing necessary agency personnel and services, if available. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5303 1993–94 |
Upland game bird permitsThe fee for the western Washington upland game bird permit which allows for ten birds is reduced from $35 to $20 for the full season option, and $10 for the juvenile or two-day option (the language allowing for early and late... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5305 1993–94 |
School/library electionsSJR 8209, the State Constitutional amendment that provides for a simple majority of voters to authorize school district and library district levies and bonds is implemented, if SJR 8209 is approved by the voters at the state... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |