Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5672 1993–94 |
Vision care consumer assistnEstablishes procedures for the separation of eye exams and the dispensing of ophthalmic goods. Provides for the maximizing of competition. Eliminates the bans on commercial practices. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5673 1993–94 |
Telecommuting work centersThe Department of Ecology (Ecology) is directed to survey state office facilities and develop an inventory of unused office space that could be used for telecommuting and assess the amount of office space that could be saved... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5674 1993–94 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeThe Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shall execute an interagency agreement to coordinate FAS services and programs.... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5676 1993–94 |
Greenways planning/coordinatLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of greenways. Greenways are defined as corridors that link parks, protected areas, rivers and other water bodies, historic sites and scenic settings by means such as urban... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5677 1993–94 |
Tuition waiversAllows the waivers for permanent part-time employees. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5679 1993–94 |
Telephone assistance programChanges the name of the lifeline service to the Washington telephone assistance program. Repeals section 8, chapter 170, Laws of 1990 (uncodified), and section 12, chapter 229, Laws of 1987 (uncodified). | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5680 1993–94 |
Minority/women's businessOMWBE is authorized to adopt rules establishing fees to be charged businesses, local governments and state agencies using the services of the office. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5681 1993–94 |
Public works project loansLoans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized for 61 public works projects totaling $51,059,758, a $1,000,000 loan pool for emergency public works projects, and $300,000 for capital facilities plan loans. The... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5682 1993–94 |
Insurers/exempt entitiesA publication, organization, or its subscribers are not an insurer under state law if it acts as an organizational clearinghouse matching subscribers in need with those able to pay so long as there is no contract or obligation... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5683 1993–94 |
Auto insurance eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5684 1993–94 |
Property insur eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5685 1993–94 |
Renter's insur eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5687 1993–94 |
Trust management accountsFunds deposited into the Resource Management Cost Account may be pooled for the purpose of trust land management. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5690 1993–94 |
Telecommunications companiesA telecommunications service provided by a telecommunications company shall be classified as competitive by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission if the service is provided by another telecommunications... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5691 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesDeclares that one-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund be retained for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built and operating in Western Washington. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5700 1993–94 |
Immunization sched/incentiveDirects the state board of health to establish an immunization schedule. Provides financial incentives to local health jurisdictions to improve immunization rates among children under four years of age. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5701 1993–94 |
Unemployment insuranceThe eligibility requirement for individuals who are denied unemployment benefits due to (1) voluntary quit; (2) discharge or suspension from work; or (3) having failed to apply for or accept available work are modified. Such... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5705 1993–94 |
Empty log trucksExempts unladen log trucks from scale checks. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5706 1993–94 |
Unattended children/dependntProhibits leaving a child or dependent person unattended under circumstances creating an unreasonable risk of imminent harm to the individual's health, welfare, and safety. Makes a violation a gross misdemeanor offense. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5707 1993–94 |
Operating agency exec boardThe compensation of the Executive Board is limited to $50 a day. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5708 1993–94 |
Domestic insurers' investmntRevises provisions regulating investments by domestic insurers. Establishes a formula for determining the permitted amount of acquisition of lower and medium grade obligations. Does not require an insurer to sell or otherwise... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5709 1993–94 |
Credit for reinsuranceRevises the credit requirements for the issuance of letters of credit in connection with reinsurance. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5710 1993–94 |
Medicare supplement insurancRevises RCW 48.66.041 relating to the authority of the insurance commissioner to adopt rules that establish disclosure standards for replacement of policies or certificates by persons eligible for medicare. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5711 1993–94 |
Insurance commissnr accreditThe Washington insurance code is amended to conform to the NAIC's recommended financial regulation standards and regulatory statutes. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5712 1993–94 |
Pharmacy servicesDesignates pharmacist responsibilities to provide comprehensive pharmacy services. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |