All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1458 1993–94 |
Retail charge agreementsThe Retail Installment Sales Act is amended to specifically authorize the assignment of retail charge agreements to finance companies and other creditors. The legislation is applied prospectively. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1761 1993–94 |
Growth management act datesThe dates by which some of the actions under the Growth Management Act are required to have been taken for the initial group of counties, cities, and towns that plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act are... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1969 1993–94 |
Washington serves programThe Washington Serves Program is created in ESD. The program provides fulltime community service opportunities to people over the age of 21. The program is coordinated with all other federal or state funded volunteer service... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 2055 1993–94 |
Fish & wildlife departmentThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is established. Effective July 1, 1994, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are abolished and all of their powers, duties, and functions are transferred to the new... | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 2114 1993–94 |
Treasury account earningsAll interest earned on the money in the following transportation accounts will accrue to the state general fund rather than 20 percent of interest earnings to the state general fund and 80 percent of interest earnings to the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 2123 1993–94 |
Graduate service/insuranceThe governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities and The Evergreen State College may provide health care benefits for recipients of graduate service appointments. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 2129 1993–94 |
Agency purchasingState agencies are allowed to purchase materials, supplies, services, and equipment directly from vendors when the Department of General Administration is notified that the items may be purchased more cost effectively than... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5370 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe purposes for which bond proceeds may be used under 47.10.761 RCW is expanded to include projects that have been selected for funding by entities other than the WSDOT and require a funding contribution by the WSDOT. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5521 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsSixty million dollars will be distributed for local criminal justice purposes from motor vehicle excise tax revenue beginning on January 1, 1994. Of this amount, $42.9 million will be distributed to counties and $17.1 million... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5717 1993–94 |
1993-95 capital budgetAppropriations backed by general fund indebtedness under the statutory debt limit are $864,000,000. Total appropriations equal $1,624,000,000. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 22, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5719 1993–94 |
General obligation bondsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $926,737,000 in state general obligation bonds to finance new construction and other state projects contained in the 1993-95 capital budget. Of this total, $903,000,000 is... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5724 1993–94 |
Nursing home auditing/reimbuNursing home payment rates will increase by an estimated $132 million in 1993-95, rather than by the $150 million they would increase without this change in the law. This reduced rate of increase is due to eight primary... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5753 1993–94 |
Cowlitz county judgeshipAn additional superior court judge is authorized for Cowlitz County, increasing the number of superior court judges in Cowlitz County from three to four. The additional superior court judge becomes effective only if Cowlitz... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5925 1993–94 |
Lodging taxThe legislative body of any county with a population greater than 75,000 in which is located all or part of a national monument may levy an additional excise tax up to 2 percent on the furnishing of lodging. This tax is in... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5966 1993–94 |
State veterans' homesThe Department of Veterans Affairs is authorized to operate nursing care units at the two veterans homes as Medicaid nursing homes, under contract with the Department of Social and Health Services. Statutory language regarding... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5967 1993–94 |
State revenues increaseSALES AND USE TAX State and local retail sales taxes are extended to the sale of selected personal services. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 25, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5968 1993–94 |
1993-95 operating budgetThe 1993-95 omnibus appropriations act. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5972 1993–94 |
Transportation budgetThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1993-95 fiscal biennium is enacted. The total appropriation for transportation agencies is $3.3 billion. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 23, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5980 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesRecreational fishing licenses are consolidated into resident and nonresident personal use and shellfish licenses. Two-day licenses are also available. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5982 1993–94 |
Higher education tuitionTuition statutes are revised to provide tuition increases of 9 percent and 22 percent. Student and Activities fees (S&A fees) are held at the current law 1993-95 rates. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5983 1993–94 |
Agriculture feesVarious adjustments are made to fees collected by the Department of Agriculture in order to provide the additional revenue necessary to support a portion of the administrative functions of the agency. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5989 1993–94 |
Correctional industriesState agencies and the Legislature are to purchase goods and services from DOC Correctional Industries II programs if the goods and services would otherwise be purchased from outside the state. A formula is set forth in... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1135 1993–94 |
Alternative livestockIt is declared to be the policy of the state to encourage the development and expansion of appropriate alternative livestock farming. Any nonresident vertebrate species can be declared as alternative livestock through joint... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1183 1993–94 |
Minors under the influenceIt is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to be in a public place while under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug. Exceptions to this prohibition are provided for: oLiquor or drugs given under... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |