All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6573 1993–94 |
Manufacturing tax impactThe Department of Revenue is required to study the current state tax structure as it applies to manufacturers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6582 1993–94 |
Apple grades and standardsThe grades and standards shall be applied to and used on those containers of apples packed within the state of Washington. It is a violation of state law to sell apples in containers marked with Washington State grade... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6604 1993–94 |
Medicaid/incapacitated persnThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) shall establish in rule the maximum amount which guardians may charge DSHS-assisted residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Guardians may not charge... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 1133 1993–94 |
Unlawful conversion of goodsClaims as well as judgments may be assigned by a merchant who has suffered the theft of goods or services. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1339 1993–94 |
Municipal court commissionrsA judge of a municipal court organized under Chapter 3.50 RCW may appoint one or more court commissioners. A commissioner holds office at the pleasure of the appointing judge. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2138 1993–94 |
Rodent control responsibiltsState laws are repealed which direct WSU to administer a rodent inspection and extermination program. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2159 1993–94 |
Skokomish tribal landsThe Skokomish Tribe is added to the list of tribes which may request that the Governor retrocede criminal jurisdiction previously acquired by the state. The Governor is authorized to retrocede criminal jurisdiction over the... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2170 1993–94 |
Special services demonstratnDistricts that have projects designed to reduce unnecessary labeling of students as handicapped can use the prior handicapped enrollment as the basis for funding. The restriction on using this only during the duration of the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2187 1993–94 |
Fire protectn distrct mergrsAnyone elected fire commissioner at the election which approves the merger is specifically included among the commissioners on the expanded board. All the commissioners retain the same terms of office that they held at the... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2191 1993–94 |
Minority/women-owned businssReferences to contracts being awarded to the next lowest bidder in order to meet the goals for minority and women-owned participation are amended to refer to the next lowest responsible bidder. A state agency or institution of... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2266 1993–94 |
Publ works board prjct loansA list of 48 proposed projects has been developed by the Public Works Board for legislative approval. The list of projects total $44.8 million and a $1.0 million loan pool for emergency public works projects. | Thomas Moak (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2271 1993–94 |
Funeral directors/embalmersThe funeral directors and embalmers profession is removed from the purview of the Uniform Disciplinary Act. Disciplinary procedures and sanctions for unprofessional conduct are provided for funeral directors and embalmers that... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2282 1993–94 |
District court judges pro tmAn additional exception is added to the 30-day limit on a district court judge's use of judges pro tempore. A judge's salary will not be reduced if the reason a judge uses a pro tempore judge is that the judge is disqualified... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2377 1993–94 |
Optical imagingThe Uniform Photographic Copies of Business and Public Records as Evidence Act is amended to explicitly allow the use of optical imaging as a way of producing copies admissible as evidence. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2428 1993–94 |
Spouses of school dist offrsLanguage is added to clarify that the exceptions involving officers of a school district apply only to employment contracts. Any school district may contract with the spouse of an officer of the district to serve as a... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2492 1993–94 |
Medical assistanceMinimum requirements set by the federal government for the recovery of Medicaid payments made for nursing home recipients who die in nursing homes or under related care are enacted. The Department of Social and Health Services... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2541 1993–94 |
Newspaper/periodical taxThe definition of "newspaper" for excise tax purposes is changed to include those issued at least twice per month. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2561 1993–94 |
Atmsphr contrl fruit storageGala and Jonagold varieties of apples need to be in controlled atmosphere storage for at least 45 days before they can be classified as having been stored in controlled atmosphere storage. For other varieties, the minimum... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2562 1993–94 |
Delinquent assessment liensAdded to the list of taxes and assessments which encumber property sold through a foreclosure proceeding for delinquent irrigation district assessments are mosquito district assessments. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2566 1993–94 |
Immunity/donatns to childrenImmunity from liability for ordinary negligence is provided for donors and distributing organizations that supply "children's items" to needy persons free of charge. The immunity extends to injuries resulting from the "nature,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2608 1993–94 |
Port property saleThe $2500 limit on the value of property which the managing official of the port district can be authorized to sell is raised to $10,000 with annual adjustments based on the governmental price index. | Thomas Moak (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2750 1993–94 |
Joint operating agenciesA joint operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant which seeks to enter into a competitively negotiated contract shall execute a contract with the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2771 1993–94 |
Fire suppression practiceWithout obtaining a permit from the local air pollution control authority or the Department of Ecology, fire protection districts may set fire to structures for training purposes if the structures are located outside of an... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2843 1993–94 |
Long-term disability rateThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to conduct two pilot projects. Both projects include an effort to shift resources to the early management of the most difficult claims in an attempt to prevent system failures... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 5154 1993–94 |
Mobile home park maintenanceA mobile home park owner is prohibited from transferring the responsibility for the maintenance or care of permanent structures in the park to the park tenants. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |