All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6230 1993–94 |
Business organizatn licensesThe Secretary of State shall set the base revenue amount exemption for charity filing by rule rather than having the amount set by statute. The specific reference to a "toll free" number for consumer information is changed to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6254 1993–94 |
Indigent funeral expensesThe county legislative authority may file a claim against any property of a decedent which reverts to the state for funeral or burial expenses the county is required to incur. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6255 1993–94 |
Children removd from parentsThe new definitions for "current placement episode," "dependency guardian," "guardian," and "out-of-home care" are provided for the dependency statute. The permanency plan shall be developed no later than 60 days after the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6266 1993–94 |
Sewer district commissionersThe sewer commissioners of the merging district shall hold office as commissioners of the new consolidated sewer district until their respective terms of office expire. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6278 1993–94 |
Restroom facilities/visitorsThe limitation to cities of 5,000 or less in population is removed. Any city or town may use the hotel/motel tax to provide public restroom facilities intended for the use of visitors. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6284 1993–94 |
Real estate brokers/salesperIndividuals seeking a real estate broker's license must complete 120 clock hours of instruction in real estate, including specific course work in brokerage management, real estate law, and business management. Individuals... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6285 1993–94 |
Financ institutns/securitiesSecurities : Several sections are amended in anticipation of the Securities Registration Depository where filings will be made electronically. The term "investment advisor representative" replaces "investment advisor... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 256, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6339 1993–94 |
Environmental laws integratnGrowth Planning Hearings Boards The growth planning hearings boards may appoint hearings examiners to carry out board functions as directed by the board, including issuing recommended decisions. A board member or hearings... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6428 1993–94 |
Water systemsBallot measures for the creation of a water district are not to appear on September or November ballots and the requirement for a 60 percent majority approval vote is eliminated. The date for the establishment of the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6447 1993–94 |
Transfer students fundsWhen a student is released under the choice program, the student's home school district shall send maintenance and operation levy dollars to the receiving school district. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6466 1993–94 |
Environmental permit processInternal WSDOT processes incorporate environmental considerations throughout the entire construction process, beginning with the earliest planning stages and extending through final construction. The department, in cooperation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6547 1993–94 |
Mental health systms auditngThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a single project to streamline accountability systems for mental health programs by: identifying rules; monitoring functions and other requirements leading to... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6556 1993–94 |
Publ lands rental/TV distrctA nonprofit television reception improvement district that leases space from the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of supplying television signals to homes, businesses or other entities that would otherwise be... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6571 1993–94 |
Residential mortgage informtA lender must provide the borrower with true and complete copies of the appraisals, inspections, and other reports reflecting the condition and value of the residence within five days of closing. The borrower may waive the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6584 1993–94 |
Family emergency assistanceAs part of the 1993-95 DSHS-Division of Children and Family Services budget, CEAP was expanded so as to receive $13 million in federal matching funds for family reconciliation and child protective services that had previously... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2664 1993–94 |
Distressed area investmentsFor projects approved after July 1, 1994, all sales and use taxes are forgiven. The program's sunset date is extended to July 1, 2004. | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 1009 1993–94 |
Lis pendens filingsA claimant in an action not affecting title to real property against which a lis pendens is filed is liable to an aggrieved party who prevails on a motion to cancel the lis pendens for (1) actual damages caused by filing the... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 1122 1993–94 |
Park/recreation distr leviesStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district or park and recreation service area may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 1756 1993–94 |
Certified electricians useLimits are placed on two exemptions from having to use a certified electrician. The exemption for work done on one's own home, farm, business, or property does not apply if the electrical work is on construction of a new... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 1928 1993–94 |
Regional transportation planThe duties of regional transportation planning organizations (RTPOs) are expanded to require: (a) preparation and adoption of a regional transportation strategy for the region, including addressing alternative transportation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2167 1993–94 |
Race tracksLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more are no longer required to contribute any portion of their daily gross receipts to the Washington Thoroughbred Racing Fund. Additional requirements... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2190 1993–94 |
Housing trust fund/bond procThe housing trust fund and Affordable Housing Program chapters are amended to allow loan repayment funds to be used for all activities necessary for the proper functioning of the housing trust fund and the Affordable Housing... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2226 1993–94 |
Solid waste rate increasesCities are required to notify the public of a change in solid waste rates 45 days prior to the proposed date of the rate change. This requirement applies to cities that choose not to use a solid waste collection company... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2333 1993–94 |
Custodial interferenceCustodial interference in the first degree is amended to provide that a parent commits the crime if the parent takes or conceals a child from the other parent who has a right to time with the child under a parenting plan and... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |