All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5015 1993–94 |
Initiative signature reqrmntRequires a pro rata share of the necessary minimum number of signatures to be obtained in each congressional district. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5016 1993–94 |
City/county utility liensThe provisions of the bill relate only to utilities operated by cities, towns, counties, sewer districts, and water districts. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5017 1993–94 |
Landlord-tenant regulationDeclares that the state fully occupies and preempts the entire field of landlord-tenant regulation within the boundaries of the state. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5019 1993–94 |
Dog electronic locat. collarProvides that no entity of state or local government may prevent the owner of a dog from using an electronic locating collar to protect the dog from loss. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5020 1993–94 |
Defective vehicle equipmentMotorists stopped for minor equipment deficiencies shall be given at least 10 days to correct the problem. If the equipment is not fixed within the time period specified on the repair notice, a traffic infraction shall be issued. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5021 1993–94 |
Earned early release timeRequires each inmate to complete a high school education or achieve an equivalent score on the general education development test before any earned time credits may be used to reduce the person's term of total confinement. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5022 1993–94 |
Charitable solicitationsThe Secretary of State retains registration and rule-making authority over charitable organizations. Enforcement authority is transferred to the office of the Attorney General and veterans' organizations are required to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5023 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxDeletes amounts deducted for loss from the definition of disposable income. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5024 1993–94 |
Homestead exemptionThe homestead exemption's maximum dollar amount is increased to $35,000. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5027 1993–94 |
Affordable housingAuthorizes local governments to issue zoning variances, special use permits, or conditional use permits for the creation of second units in single-family or multifamily zones in accordance with specified criteria and procedures. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5028 1993–94 |
On-site sewage additivesAfter July 1, 1994 the use, sale, and distribution of septic tank additives are prohibited unless the product has been approved by the Department of Health. A product evaluation fee may be charged by the department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5029 1993–94 |
Prop tax increase deferralSpecifies a formula for determining the portion of property taxes eligible for deferral. Designates criteria for eligibility for deferral of taxes. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5030 1993–94 |
Residence valuation/prop taxDesignates a formula for determining the taxable valuation of the residence. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5031 1993–94 |
Marine fish enhancementA marine fish enhancement and research fund is created from user fees on recreational and commercial fishers. A research program is established to conduct basic and applied research on marine fish species, with emphasis on:... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5032 1993–94 |
Lost fishing net recoveryAbandoning or discarding a commercial fishing net is prohibited, except in cases in which the net is caught and cannot be freed, or is inadvertently lost. The Department of Fisheries must be notified of lost or abandoned nets. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5033 1993–94 |
County research servicesThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and counties shall be in proportion to the moneys appropriated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5034 1993–94 |
Navigable waters/leased bedsThe department will lease tidelands to the city and will return 75 percent of the water dependent lease fees and 25 percent of the non-water dependent lease fees to the city for water dependent uses. The remaining funds will... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5036 1993–94 |
Noise pollutionStatutory authority for the state's noise pollution control program is transferred from the Department of Ecology to the Department of Health. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Technical changes are made. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5037 1993–94 |
Local govern revenue bondsThe authority of certain local governments to issue revenue bonds, other than by the uniform procedure enacted in 1986, is repealed. The uniform procedure is the exclusive rather than an alternative authority. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5039 1993–94 |
Lcl gvmnt altrn citizen revwA process referred to as the citizens' review process is necessary. An advisory group of local government officials assists such a citizens' review committee in its deliberations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5040 1993–94 |
Traffic mngmnt impct fee useThe use of impact fees is expanded to also include traffic management and traffic programs addressed in the capital facilities plan element of local comprehensive plans. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5041 1993–94 |
GMA relocation assistanceCounties which opt under the Growth Management Act and the cities within those counties are authorized to require property owners to provide relocation assistance to low-income tenants. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5042 1993–94 |
Real prprty excise tax usesIt is clarified that counties, cities, and towns under 5,000 population that are 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... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5043 1993–94 |
Metro municipal corp revisnsRevises provisions regulating the functions of metropolitan municipal corporations. Repeals RCW 35.58.118, 35.48.420, 35.58.440, and 35A.57.010. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5044 1993–94 |
City/town incorprtn procdursAny area abutting the limits of an incorporated city or town may incorporate if the area contains not less than 3,000 inhabitants. A proposed incorporation may not include territory located beyond an urban growth area. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |