All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1157 1993–94 |
Emancipation of minorsA minor who is at least 16 years of age and a resident of this state may petition in Superior Court for a declaration of emancipation. The petition must allege that the petitioner has the ability to manage financial, personal,... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1168 1993–94 |
Leasing beds of tidal watersThe maximum lease length for an aquatic lands lease for the purposes of planting and cultivating oyster beds, cultivating clams or other edible shellfish, or other aquaculture use is extended from 10 to 30 years. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1169 1993–94 |
Marine finfish rearing facltThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules by October 31, 1994, setting criteria for allowable sediment impacts from net pens. The Department of Ecology is also directed to adopt rules by June 30, 1995, setting... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1195 1993–94 |
Disposition of own remainsThe right of a person to control the disposition of his or her remains is explicitly provided. These wishes are accomplished through a written authorization, signed by the decedent in the presence of a witness. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1209 1993–94 |
Education reformSTUDENT LEARNING GOALS The goals of the Basic Education Act are modified. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1211 1993–94 |
Educ service district boardsEducational service districts are authorized to provide cooperative and informational services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1246 1993–94 |
Temporarily disabled workersIf an injured worker is returned to work at light or modified duty during the period in which the worker is unable to return to his or her regular job, the employer must continue or resume the health and welfare benefits to... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1260 1993–94 |
Solid waste collection tarifThe advance notice required to the public and the UTC by a solid waste collection company of a proposed rate change is extended from 30 to 45 days. The maximum period the UTC may suspend a proposed rate is increased from seven... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1271 1993–94 |
Vehicle length limitsWashington's statutes are brought into compliance with ISTEA's vehicle length provisions: (1)The legal length of a double trailer combination is increased from 60 to 61 feet to accommodate the operation of a combination... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1307 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe six-month service period for the Washington Service Corps (WSC), and possible six month extension, is replaced with an 11-month service period. The post service scholarship is changed from one year to two years, after... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1316 1993–94 |
City council/police reserveBy resolution adopted by a simple majority vote of the full legislative body, the legislative body of any city or town could authorize any of its members to serve as reserve law enforcement officers and receive the same... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1325 1993–94 |
Local gov/state purchasingThe state must meet with local governments before soliciting bids for air service. Local governments must be included within the invitation for bids, but if no airline is willing to include local governments in an air service... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1356 1993–94 |
Public water system requirmnThe Department of Health may impose a maximum penalty of $5,000 for violation of its rules or statutes relating to public water systems. There is no minimum penalty. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1357 1993–94 |
Public water systm operatorsThe Department of Health may assess fees on public water systems, in addition to fees on certified operators, to support the waterworks operator certification program. The department shall establish two schedules of fees, one... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1379 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle programsMotor vehicle certificates of ownership are currently issued in paper form. Certificates of title are authorized to be transmitted in electronic form when appropriate. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1384 1993–94 |
School employment contractsAll school districts may employ the spouse of an officer of the district as a substitute teacher, if the board of directors has found a shortage of substitute teachers in the district. The terms of the contract must be... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1401 1993–94 |
Tax foreclosed propertyA county may sell real property acquired through a tax foreclosure sale by private negotiation when (1) the county legislative authority determines that it is not practical to build on the property either due to the physical... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1461 1993–94 |
Mandatory local measured serThe prohibition on Utilities and Transportation Commission approval of a telecommunications tariff for mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 1998. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1500 1993–94 |
Hearing aid regulationThe nomenclature of the council is changed to Board on Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Aids. Its membership is reduced to seven persons. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1507 1993–94 |
Abandoned vehiclesThe last registered owner of record is presumed liable for the abandonment of a vehicle unless the owner has filed a seller's report or vehicle theft report. If an unauthorized vehicle is unredeemed, then the last registered... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1521 1993–94 |
Auditor municipal corp divisCosts of preparing the annual local government comparative statistics will no longer be supported at the expense of the state. The expense of maintaining and operating the Division of Municipal Corporations is added to the... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1529 1993–94 |
Timber programs reauthorizedThe timber programs in the Public Works Trust Fund and the timber Community Economic Recovery Board (CERB) are extended to June 30, 1995. Unemployment benefits for dislocated timber workers are extended to cover workers who... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1545 1993–94 |
New municipal courts prohbtdA city that terminates a municipal court cannot establish another municipal court for a ten-year period. All municipal court judges must be elected, except in cities with less than one full-time equivalent (FTE) judge and... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |