All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5061 1993–94 |
Abusive parents/restrictionsThere is a rebuttable presumption that a court will deny residential time or visitation and enter a permanent restraining order if there has been a conviction in a criminal court or a court finds by clear and convincing... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5692 1993–94 |
Conservation investmentsWith approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) investor-owned utilities may issue conservation bonds. Investor-owned utilities may pledge conservation investment assets as collateral for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5819 1993–94 |
Voting by mailThe county auditor may conduct elections by mail in any precinct, in any primary, special or general election during the two year period commencing with the effective date of this act. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5918 1993–94 |
Ride-sharing incentivesMajor employers in the state's eight largest counties affected by the commute trip reduction law are provided a credit on their business and occupation tax or public utility tax if they provide financial incentives to their... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6003 1993–94 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6007 1993–94 |
Crime provisionsAttempted Murder : The crime of attempted murder in the second degree is a class A felony. Witness Intimidation and Tampering : The crimes of bribing, intimidating a witness, and tampering with a witness include inducing a... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6018 1993–94 |
Real proprty excise tax usesIt is clarified counties, cities, and towns under 5,000 population planning under the Growth Management Act and any county, city, or town not planning under the Growth Management Act may use the revenues from the 1982... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6023 1993–94 |
Emergency managementThe Military Department, instead of the Department of Community Development (DCD), administers the state's comprehensive emergency management program. Sections 1 through 6 accomplish this purpose by substituting the "military... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6025 1993–94 |
Cities and townsThe petition requesting the reduction of city or town limits must be signed by at least 10 percent of the number of voters voting at the last general election. Alternatively, the city or town legislative body may, by... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6039 1993–94 |
Vehicle dealer franchisesNew motor vehicle franchisees are allowed to protest the establishment or relocation of a same line motor vehicle dealership within a geographic area. A "relevant market area" is established around each new motor vehicle dealership. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6047 1993–94 |
Alcohol and drug crimesDeferred Prosecution . A person is not eligible for a deferred prosecution program more than once. If a person on deferred prosecution fails to perform any condition of the treatment plan, the provider must inform the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 275, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6053 1993–94 |
County assessor assistanceOnce the assessor gives the Department of Revenue and the county legislative authority written notice of his or her intent to implement a classification and salary plan, the committee is then formed. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6068 1993–94 |
Environmental hearings offceShorelines Hearings Board The Shorelines Board may decide the following types of appeals by a three-member panel of the board: single family residences and appurtenances, including docks or piers. At least one and not more... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6069 1993–94 |
Nonvoter approved munic debtCounties, cities and towns are limited to an indebtedness amount not exceeding 1 1/2 percent of the value of the taxable property in such city or town without approval of 60 percent of the voters voting at an election held to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6071 1993–94 |
Industrial development levyA third six-year industrial development levy is authorized for a port district in a county bordering on the Pacific Ocean, subject to the same voter approval requirements as the second six-year industrial development levy. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6074 1993–94 |
Award for excellence in educBeginning with 1994 recipients, the current three fiscal options available to teachers, principals or administrators, classified staff, and the superintendent are reduced to a single recognition award of at least $2,500 for... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6080 1993–94 |
Ag/forest lands prop damageLegislative findings are made that forest lands and agricultural lands are particularly vulnerable to wrongful property damage, especially vandalism and theft. Every person who wrongfully uses or occupies agriculture or forest... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6081 1993–94 |
Biological septic tank addtvBiological additives are not specifically exempt from regulation. The deadlines, notification procedures, and approval standards in existing law for additives regulation are substantially modified. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6082 1993–94 |
Forest products/intrnl tradeCINTRAFOR is directed to assist in the development of commercialization support for manufactured products and the development of research and analysis on the quality and availability of wood resources. The center is to give... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6100 1993–94 |
Pesticide application actAdded to those that must keep records are those who fail to license or who perform landscape applications such as schools, day cares, apartment complexes, golf courses and parks. In addition to the current areas that are... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6107 1993–94 |
Comm/trade/econ develop feesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the Clean Washington Center are authorized to charge reasonable fees for services and products provided and expend the fees for the purposes for which they were... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 284, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6123 1993–94 |
Model toxics control actLegislative findings are made it is in the public's interest to integrate land use policies with cleanup policies, and to clean up and reuse contaminated industrial properties. In addition to other types of enforcement orders... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6124 1993–94 |
Homeowners' equityRoofing and siding contracts must be in legible written form and a copy provided to the homeowner at the time of signing. Work must be itemized and grade or quality of materials designated. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6125 1993–94 |
Hunting/fishing licensesA sport recreational license is created to include the personal use food fish, game fish, hunting, hound and eastern Washington upland bird licenses, and warm water game fish surcharge. The license may also include provisions... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 255, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6204 1993–94 |
Seaweed harvestingThe Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife may establish seaweed harvest limits of less than ten pounds for conservation purposes. The commercial harvesting of seaweed from private and public... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |