Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5486 1993–94 |
Deferral of taxationProvides for the deferral of taxes where the deferred tax payments are for investments or costs that result in the creation of a specified number of jobs. Establishes the application procedure. Requires a report on the effect... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5488 1993–94 |
Pilots quarterly reportsPilots are required to file a quarterly report on the 15th day of January, April, July, and October. The quarterly report must list the vessels' country of registry, rather than the port of registry. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5489 1993–94 |
Longshore/harbor workersRevises insurance requirements for longshore and harbor workers. Extends the termination date to July 1, 1996. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5490 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledIt is recognized by the Legislature that living in home and community-based settings is most conducive to personal growth and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities and that it is generally more... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5491 1993–94 |
Sentencing disparitiesA task force is created to study the relationship between felony sentences under 12 months and misdemeanor sentences. The task force will discover if disparities exist in those sentencings and recommend whether legislative... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5493 1993–94 |
AFDC paymentsThe term "guardian" is deleted, clarifying that a child receiving AFDC must live with a parent or relative of specified degree. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5495 1993–94 |
Environmental policyThe requirement that conditions upon or denial of actions based upon SEPA must be based upon policies is stricken. Conditions upon or denial of actions must be based upon regulations formally designated by the agency, or... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5496 1993–94 |
Administrative searchesProhibits a court in this state from issuing an administrative search warrant for a private residence, except with probable cause of a specific violation. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5497 1993–94 |
Administrative searchesRequires a twenty day notice to the owner and occupant of a residence or other place to be inspected and requires a hearing, if requested. Limits the scope of the warrant and the hours of service. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5498 1993–94 |
Public facilities sitingEssential public facilities are defined as those that are critical for the protection of the public health and safety or those public facilities typically difficult to site. Included in essential public facilities are those... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5499 1993–94 |
Developmnt disabled studentsEstablishes a regional disabilities employment function to provide services to promote and enhance effective transition from educational or treatment programs to employment. Provides for regional advisory councils. Provides... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5500 1993–94 |
Parks landThe State Parks and Recreation Commission shall obtain prior legislative authorization before disposing or exchanging state park land where the land to be disposed or exchanged is either greater than ten acres or more than 50... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5501 1993–94 |
Conflict of interestThe restriction on former state employees accepting employment from a private business within one year of termination is expanded to include former state employees who provided substantial professional advice in the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5504 1993–94 |
Delinquent taxes/ratesAuthorizes an interest rate of the average of federal three-month treasury bill rates plus two percentage points. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5505 1993–94 |
Delinquent property taxesBeginning with taxes payable in 1995, real property taxes over 150 percent of taxes payable in the preceding year are not delinquent and are not subject to interest and penalties until April 30 of the next year if the taxpayer... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5506 1993–94 |
Administrative rule makingAny nonemergency rule, the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction, filed on or between January 1 and November 30 of a year takes effect at the end of the legislative session held the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5507 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II provisionsMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II may retire with full benefits at age 50 with five years of service. Members of LEOFF II who become disabled may receive a disability... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5509 1993–94 |
Child support of adult childThe child support schedule shall not be used for postsecondary educational support of a child over the age of 18. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5510 1993–94 |
State employees retirementThe Department of Retirement Systems is required to notify a member of any state-run retirement system who is eligible to restore withdrawn contributions of his or her ability to make the restoration, the potential service... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5512 1993–94 |
Internatnl trade agreementsThe Department of Trade and Economic Development shall conduct a study on the effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Uruguay round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade on businesses in the six most... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5513 1993–94 |
Long-term care for childrenDuties of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the purpose of agencies created for the care of children, expectant mothers, and the developmentally disabled are amended to include creation of an array of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5514 1993–94 |
Economic development grantsThe Economic Development Grants Program is created in the Office of Financial Management. The program will be operated by a managing director and at least one grant writer. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5516 1993–94 |
Health professions licensureRevises licensing provisions for veterinarians and optometrists. Requires the development of a mechanism for underserved rural or urban communities to educate students who will practice in those counties. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5517 1993–94 |
Physician assistantsModifies provisions relating to licensure and supervision of physician assistants. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5518 1993–94 |
Podiatric physician/surgeonAuthorizes the issuance of a postgraduate license if an applicant meets all the requirements in RCW 18.22.040 except for completion of one year of postgraduate training. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |