Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5388 1993–94 |
Sheltered workshops/biddingAuthorizes sheltered workshops to engage in the competitive bid procedures under chapter 43.19 RCW. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5389 1993–94 |
Insurance sellingRepeals RCW 48.30.075. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5390 1993–94 |
Conservation tariff paymentsThe Utilities and Transportation Commission may approve a tariff requested by an electric or natural gas company that contains rates or charges for energy conservation measures, services or payments provided to individual... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5391 1993–94 |
Infants exposed to drugsThe University of Washington shall develop model standards to conduct infant drug exposure assessments and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) assessments. The university shall mail the standards to all hospitals within the state... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5392 1993–94 |
Child/incompetent abuseFormal requirements for alcohol and substance abuse evaluations and treatment services in dependency cases are created. The treatment programs are required to file quarterly progress reports with the court, the department, the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5393 1993–94 |
Children and families prgrmsCurrent state programs and policies are modified to empower communities to support and respond to the needs of families and children. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5394 1993–94 |
Regional transportation systLocal governments, in consultation with the relevant regional transportation planning organization, shall notify the Department of Transportation regarding any substantial development proposal that, if approved, would impact... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5395 1993–94 |
Transportation planningThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is given authority to seek public input on selected transportation projects before the department selects a preferred alternative. Methods of soliciting public input may include any... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5396 1993–94 |
Education 2001 programReferendum . A six-year program is established to provide funds to support local educational restructuring efforts tied to statewide student learning goals. The program will go into effect only if the people of the state... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5397 1993–94 |
Residency status for studntsActive duty military personnel, their spouses, or their dependents are added to the definition of "resident student" and will pay tuition and fees at the resident student level. The active duty military, their spouses and... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5398 1993–94 |
Primary voters' pamphletThe Secretary of State must publish a candidates' pamphlet as soon as possible before each state primary election. The pamphlet contains photographs and campaign statements of candidates who wish to be included, together with... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5399 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject such... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5400 1993–94 |
Campaign contribtns/spendingThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5403 1993–94 |
Flouridation of waterPublic utility districts have the same power to fluoridate their water supply systems as water districts now have. A majority of the commissioners may authorize fluoridation or the commissioners may submit the proposition to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5405 1993–94 |
School district compet bidsSchool districts' bid limits are raised. When purchasing furniture, equipment and supplies, (other than the purchase of books), school districts must request quotations or telephone bids for purchases between $15,000 and $35,000. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5406 1993–94 |
Law enforcement service distAuthorizes the district to be initiated by either resolution of the county legislative authority or by petition of the registered voters. Requires a single ballot proposition to include language authorizing the creation of the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5408 1993–94 |
Provisional driver licensingPersons under 18 years of age, or persons who have not held a valid driver's license in Washington or any other state within the past five years, are issued a special "provisional" driver's license. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5409 1993–94 |
Pilotage actRevises provisions of chapter 88.16 RCW to strengthen the provisions of the pilotage act affecting marine safety and protection of the marine environment. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5410 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle provisionsTitle and Registration Services : Certificates of title are to be transmitted in electronic form when appropriate. The period of time in which a claim for refund may be made is extended from 13 months to 36 months. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5412 1993–94 |
Paint and coating applicatrsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A paint and coating applicator's education, testing, and certification program is established within the Department of Labor and Industries. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5413 1993–94 |
Discrimination in employmentThe legislative intent to provide a discrimination-free employment environment is expanded and the Legislature declares that employers and employees shall be trained and educated to reduce the economic and social costs of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5414 1993–94 |
Death penalty eliminationA person convicted of aggravated first degree murder after the effective date of this act will not receive a sentence of death but instead will be sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5415 1993–94 |
Death penalty/lethal injectnLethal injection is made the exclusive method of execution for defendants who commit capital offenses. If lethal injection is invalidated by the courts, then hanging will become the primary method of execution unless an inmate... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5416 1993–94 |
Workers' comp filing retaliaTermination or other adverse personnel action against an employee within 120 days following these events is presumed retaliatory: (1) filing an industrial insurance claim; (2) indicating an intent to file a claim; (3) the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5417 1993–94 |
Community action agenciesMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to implement a state-wide pilot program to demonstrate the effectiveness of case management as a tool to promote self-reliance for low-income individuals caught in chronic poverty.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |