Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2157 1993–94 |
Migratory waterfowl art commThe sunset provisions for the Migratory Waterfowl Art Committee and the stamp and artwork program are repealed. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2160 1993–94 |
Publ housing authority emplyThe definition of "business or organization" is amended to expressly include public housing authorities as entities that can request background checks on prospective employees or volunteers who will or may have unsupervised... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2169 1993–94 |
Regional transit authoritiesCounty executives from counties within regional transit authority (RTA) boundaries are made eligible to be appointed as members of an RTA. Language is added providing that only board members, not including alternates or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2180 1993–94 |
Guardians ad litem appointmtIn any judicial proceeding in which it is alleged that a child has been subjected to child abuse or neglect, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. In those dependency actions which do not involve... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2212 1993–94 |
District court judges/numberThe correct number of district court judges that have been authorized for each county is listed. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2235 1993–94 |
Periodicals/magazines B&O txThe B&O tax rate for publishers of periodicals or magazines is reduced from 2.13 percent to 0.515 percent. "Periodical or magazine" is defined as a printed publication, other than a newspaper, issued regularly at stated... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 112, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2246 1993–94 |
Substitute school employeesThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may pay for substitutes for classified employees when a classified employee is requested by the SPI or the State Board of Education to serve on a committee formed for the purpose of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2275 1993–94 |
Mortgage/rental assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is authorized to make grants to local organizations. The local organizations are authorized to establish a revolving grant and loan fund to receive repayments of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2277 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationsAfter a certificated classroom teacher or certificated support staff receives a satisfactory evaluation for four years, districts are given broad discretion in what type of evaluation to use. Districts may use a "short... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2294 1993–94 |
Student transportatn leviesSchool districts are authorized to raise levies for two years for the purchase or major repairs of school buses. These transportation levies are specifically excluded from the levy lid. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2302 1993–94 |
Irrigation district propertyThere is created separate procedures for the sale or lease of personal property and real property owned by irrigation districts. A provision of law is repealed which states that the procedures established by statute for... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2320 1993–94 |
Sewerage or disposal systemsThe Department of Ecology is authorized to delegate authority to local governments for the review and approval of engineering reports and other documents. The delegation authority applies only to the construction or... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2327 1993–94 |
Higher ed disabled studentsThe intent section states that the purpose of the legislation is to provide a clear, succinct statement of rights for students with disabilities. The Legislature does not intend to confer any new or expanded rights. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2369 1993–94 |
Cities/commission plan elctnCity commissioners are elected to staggered terms of office. The staggering occurs at the next general election when commissioners are elected occurring in 1995 or 1997, when all three commissioners positions are filed. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2382 1993–94 |
GamblingThe sections of the gambling code defining "commercial stimulant" and providing the maximum fee for play at a card room are amended. An activity is operated as a commercial stimulant only when it is an activity operated in... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2392 1993–94 |
Residential burglaryStatutes that contain a reference to burglary in the second degree that should also contain reference to residential burglary are amended to reference residential burglary. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2456 1993–94 |
Reclassified reforestatn lndThe laws relating to the taxation of reforestation timber and lands are repealed. Old reforestation timber and timberland will continue to pay the same taxes as other timber and timberland. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2477 1993–94 |
Property tax administrationA nonprofit organization, association, or corporation receiving a property tax exemption must file a renewal declaration each year with a fee of $8.75. A county board of equalization may waive the filing deadline for an appeal... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2479 1993–94 |
Excise/property tax statutesOut-of-date language is corrected in several tax statutes. For example, "board of county commissioners" is replaced by "county legislative authority," and "State Board of Equalization" is replaced by "Department of Revenue."... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2482 1993–94 |
Investment projects tax crdtThe project initiation deadline is changed from December 31, 1994, to December 31, 1998. This is consistent with the new application deadline of July 1, 1998. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2486 1993–94 |
Sunset provisionsThe sunset reviews of the following entities are repealed: Asian-American Affairs Commission, current termination date: 1996; Human Rights Commission, current termination date: 1996; Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2487 1993–94 |
Support registry emplyr reptThe construction industry special trades sic code number 17 is added to the employer reporting program. Technical changes are also made. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2523 1993–94 |
Custom slaughtering licensesIn addition to being able to suspend or revoke a license for custom slaughtering and custom meats, the Director of Agriculture may also establish conditions of probation for a designated period of time. A new civil penalty of... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2540 1993–94 |
Sex offender informationOnce a decision has been made by local law enforcement to release information regarding a soon-to-be released sex offender, a good faith effort must be made to notify the public at least 14 days before the offender is... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |