Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5713 1993–94 |
Drug dispensing outletsRequires each drug dispensing outlet to be licensed and pay a fee for such license. Establishes enforcement provisions. Requires prescription products to be clearly labeled and have safety standard caps or covers. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5715 1993–94 |
Flexible networks for businsThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to develop a flexible network training program, which shall be open to public and private sector participants, and a broker training handbook. The department is also... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5716 1993–94 |
Supplementl operating budgetMakes supplemental appropriations. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5718 1993–94 |
State agency building fundsAuthorizes funds for state agency buildings in Tukwila and Yakima. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5721 1993–94 |
Cash management systemThe Office of Financial Management is authorized to approve agencies' use of electronic and other technological means to transfer funds and information, and to eliminate paper documentation wherever possible. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5722 1993–94 |
Jobs training programThe requirement that nonexempt parents under age 24 and at least one nonexempt parent in the AFDC-Employable program participate in job search and training activities is eliminated. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5725 1993–94 |
Computerized health insurancThe Medical Assistance Administration is directed to provide computerized information to private insurers regarding client eligibility and coverage. Private insurers will use this information to identify joint beneficiaries. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5726 1993–94 |
Nursing home reimbursementRevises RCW 74.46.640 and 74.46.690 relating to nursing home reimbursement overpayments. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5728 1993–94 |
Maternity care/family planngFamily planning services may be provided to women receiving medical assistance under the maternity care access program, or to women eligible for emergency labor and delivery services as specified. Coverage for family planning... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5730 1993–94 |
Land use in fire risk areasRequires comprehensive plans, short plats, and final plats to consider the degree of fire hazard in providing for the location and extent of allowable residential uses in high fire-risk forested areas, and in providing for... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5731 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationThe provision authorizing the deduction of Social Security pensions from unemployment insurance benefits is repealed. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Technical language is added to conform with federal standards. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5732 1993–94 |
Beer dispensing at eventsAuthorizes a holder of a class G license to sell, at no more than two events per year, limited quantities of beer in unopened bottles or malt liquor in kegs for consumption off the premises. Requires an additional fee of ten... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5733 1993–94 |
Forest practice applicationsThe Department of Natural Resources may not approve a Class III forest practices application covering any land lying within an urban growth management area which is established under the Growth Management Act. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5734 1993–94 |
Water access facilities feesThe State Parks and Recreation Commission shall consider levels of service in setting fees for use of water access facilities. Fees shall be based on the extent to which a facility is developed and maintained for year-round use. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5735 1993–94 |
Animal cruelty penaltiesMembers and agents of an incorporated society that are sworn in the same manner as peace officers are not permitted to make arrests for violations of animal cruelty laws. Their authority to carry a weapon is limited to... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5737 1993–94 |
Retired/suppl health insuranDirects the offer to all retired or disabled employees of at least two medicare supplemental insurance policies that conform to the requirements of chapter 48.66 RCW. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5738 1993–94 |
School district annexationThe average student enrollment in grades K-8 that constitutes grounds for dissolution of a school district is increased from five to 150. Any district subject to dissolution under this section shall indicate in writing to the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5739 1993–94 |
Small business regulationThe language of the Regulatory Fairness Act is clarified and amended. An agency is required to prepare a small business economic impact statement (SBEIS) if a proposed non-emergency rule imposes certain specified costs... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5740 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle retirementIn an effort to further reduce motor vehicle emissions and reduce air pollution, the Department of Ecology is required to establish a program to retire older motor vehicles. The program applies to motor vehicles with the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5741 1993–94 |
Emergency services departmntA new Department of Emergency Services is created, consolidating the programs of emergency management and fire protection services. Each program is organized in its own division. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5742 1993–94 |
Transportation facilitiesThe Legislative Transportation Committee may designate select transportation projects as immediately necessary for the health, safety or welfare of the traveling public. Once a project has been so designated, permits from... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5743 1993–94 |
State Route 92State Route 92 is extended to run all the way through Granite Falls, until it becomes Mountain Loop Highway, a county road. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5746 1993–94 |
Family planning servicesFamily planning services, including information about Norplant, are provided to women receiving medical assistance or eligible for emergency labor and delivery. Coverage for family planning services continues for six months... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5747 1993–94 |
Legislative accountabilityProhibits gubernatorial appointees from serving until confirmed by the senate. Establishes civil penalties on the legislative members and the governor for each day beyond the date for adoption of the budget. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5748 1993–94 |
Administrative rules/publicProvides for a third party to be selected to ensure that the comments of the public are being considered before the adoption of rules. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |