Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5453 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsThe state Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) distribution to counties for criminal justice programs is continued indefinitely. The state MVET distribution to cities based on crime rates in excess of 125 percent of the statewide... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5454 1993–94 |
Estuaries/watersheds enhancmThe environmental and forest restoration account is created in the State Treasury. Money in the account is available for forest and stream restoration, for improving water quality in the Puget Sound basin, and for projects... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5456 1993–94 |
Prescription/insur coverageEach health plan offered to public employees and their dependents, disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, or health maintenance agreement that is issued or renewed after... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5457 1993–94 |
Credit union examinationsThe Supervisor of Savings and Loan may furnish a credit union examination report to an agent designated by the credit union. In addition, a report may be furnished to the Washington credit union league when the examined credit... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5458 1993–94 |
Drugs/insurance coverageDisability insurance companies, group disability insurance companies, health care service companies and health maintenance entities are prohibited from rejecting prescription claims based on the use of the drug, if the use is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5459 1993–94 |
Prescriptions/insur claimsDisability insurance companies, group disability insurance companies, health care service companies and health maintenance entities which have first approved, by any means, an individual prescription claim are prohibited from... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5460 1993–94 |
Pharmacist/cognitive serviceThe Medicaid program must establish a dollar value for cognitive services of pharmacists. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) may use an advisory committee to establish cognitive services fees. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5461 1993–94 |
Unemploy benefits disqualifDisqualification for benefits for voluntarily leaving employment is limited to having left the most recent work. An employee disqualified for benefits after discharge or suspension for misconduct may requalify for benefits... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5462 1993–94 |
Unemploy benefits/disqualifAn employee disqualified for benefits for having voluntarily and without good cause quit his or her job, may requalify for benefits after having obtained work and earned five times his or her suspended weekly benefit amount. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5463 1993–94 |
Unemploy comp maximum beneftThe maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit amount is increased to 100 percent of the state average weekly wage. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5464 1993–94 |
Unemploy insur disqualifictn"Misconduct" is defined as an employee's act or omission in willful disregard of his employer's interest which results in harm to the employer's business. Having been disqualified for benefits because of misconduct leading to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5465 1993–94 |
Unemployment insuranceThe existing statutory provisions granting unemployment benefits to individuals that have suffered a temporary total disability which is compensable under the state's industrial insurance or crime victims compensation laws are... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5466 1993–94 |
Unemployment insuranceThe existing statutory provisions granting unemployment benefits to individuals that have suffered a temporary total disability which is compensable under the state's industrial insurance or crime victims compensation laws is modified. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5467 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage for employees 18 years or older is increased to $5.00 per hour on July 1, 1993, to $5.75 per hour on July 1, 1994, and, on July 1, 1995 and automatically adjusted on each July 1 thereafter to 50 percent... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5469 1993–94 |
Eviron policy act thresholdWithin 30 days of receiving an application and environmental checklist, the lead agency shall either (1) issue a threshold determination, (2) respond in writing as to the application or checklist completeness, or (3) request... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5470 1993–94 |
School salary allocationThe limit prohibiting the recognition of more than 90 college quarter credit hours earned after the baccalaureate degree if those credits were earned after January 1, 1992 is removed. The number of college credits recognized... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5472 1993–94 |
Physical therapists licenseAllows the issuance of an interim permit to an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications stated in RCW 18.74.030 to practice physical therapy under graduate supervision. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5473 1993–94 |
Physical therapist assistntsThe Physical Therapy Practice Act is amended to license physical therapy assistants. Education requirements are established. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5475 1993–94 |
Property/regulatory takingsCompensation under this statute shall be paid for any diminution in fair market value and the fair market value of wetlands will be paid with wetlands being deemed that their present status is their highest and best use value. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5476 1993–94 |
HIV testing/juven sex offndrThe HIV test results of a person convicted of a sexual offense or found by a juvenile court to have committed a sexual offense may be disclosed to the victim of the offense or to the victim's guardian if the victim is under 14... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5477 1993–94 |
School levy lidsSchool districts are permitted to increase their maximum levy percentage by 5 percent for the 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 calendar years. This increased levy authority terminates after the 1997 collections. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5478 1993–94 |
Recycled paper/local governmIn an effort to further encourage recycling and the use of recycled goods, local governments are required to establish goals to procure recycled content supplies. Procurement of the supplies shall be in percentages equivalent... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5480 1993–94 |
Bilingual instructionAuthorizes the use of other methods of instruction designed to enable the pupil to achieve competency in English. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5481 1993–94 |
Felons/voter regis cancellatWithin 14 days of the entry of a judgment of conviction of an individual for an infamous crime, the clerk of the court shall send a notice of the conviction to the county auditor in the county of the convict's residence. The... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5485 1993–94 |
Semiautomatic firearmsIncludes automatic firearms in the regulations of RCW 9.41.010, 9.41.040, and 9.41.090. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |