All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5149 1993–94 |
Littering penaltiesLittering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. Littering not more than one cubic foot of material is a class 4 civil infraction with a maximum fine of $25. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5150 1993–94 |
Food stamp eligibilityChild support payments are excluded, to the extent permitted by federal statute, in determining food stamp eligibility. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5151 1993–94 |
Studded snow tiresThe use of studded tires is prohibited in Washington, including emergency vehicles and school buses. Drivers of vehicles may continue to use chains. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5152 1993–94 |
Low-income housing valuationCounties are authorized to base valuation of property with buildings that are devoted primarily to low-income housing and contain at least three low-income dwelling units, or mobile home parks that contain at least three... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5153 1993–94 |
Mobile home park accessDeclares that a landlord may not prohibit political meetings in the park community or recreation halls. Declares that a landlord may not prohibit a public official or candidate from meeting with or distributing information to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5155 1993–94 |
Community councilsA community council may also be created in unincorporated areas in counties with a population of over one million (King). | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5156 1993–94 |
AFDC/student eligibilityFull-time students under 20 years of age, and reasonably expected to complete high school or vocational/technical training are eligible for assistance. Earnings of the full-time student shall be disregarded for purposes of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5158 1993–94 |
Reporter of decisions dutiesThe reporter of decisions shall include in its reports of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions the dates on which each case is argued and decided. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5160 1993–94 |
Firearms provisionsA number of substantive revisions is made to the state Firearms Act. Definitions . "Semiautomatic firearm" means a firearm having an automatic chambering mechanism but requiring the manual operation of the trigger for each... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5161 1993–94 |
State patrol retirementRevises retirement system provisions for the Washington state patrol. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5163 1993–94 |
Local office ballot positionOn primary and election ballots, offices are listed in the following order: Offices in jurisdictions not specifically designated (local offices), county officers, State Senator, State Representative, U.S. Senator, U.S.... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5164 1993–94 |
Nprft crdt srvs/B&O tax exptExempted from B&O tax is income received by nonprofit organizations from: (1) Presenting individual and community credit education programs, including credit and debt counseling; (2) Obtaining creditor cooperation in allowing... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5165 1993–94 |
Health care reformCreates two health insurance purchasing cooperative regions in the state. Directs the insurance commissioner to establish state-wide health care operating standards. Designates the requirements for operating as a health care... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5167 1993–94 |
Naches pass tunnel constrctnThe Transportation Commission is directed to complete its plan for the Naches Pass tunnel with dispatch. The Department of Transportation is directed to commence immediate construction of a Naches Pass tunnel and cutoff on... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5168 1993–94 |
Health care certfcte of needThe certificate of need is extended for an additional 24 months for projects located in eligible or distressed areas. A county qualifies as eligible if the county unemployment rate has exceeded the state average by 20 percent... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5169 1993–94 |
Presidential prefrnce prmryVoters participating in a presidential preference primary make an oral request for the party ballot they wish to vote and no record may be made of which party's ballot a voter received. The Secretary of State includes the cost... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5170 1993–94 |
Timber recovery programsThe expiration dates of the statutes authorizing the timber recovery coordinator, the agency timber task force, the economic recovery coordinating board and the loans and grants for timber impact areas by the Community... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5171 1993–94 |
Debts owed state/collectionState agencies are required to assign all contractual debts that are 90 days or more past due to a licensed collection agency. The assignment must comply with the personal services contracts law, which requires competitive... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5172 1993–94 |
Impaired insurers/notice ofDuties and penalties relating to the financial impairment of an insurer are imposed upon various persons. The chief executive officer is required to notify the Insurance Commissioner and the insurer's board if the insurer... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5173 1993–94 |
Gambling fund appropriationsProvides that money in the gambling revolving fund may be appropriated by a favorable vote of sixty percent of the members of the legislature. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5174 1993–94 |
Child support collectionThe Office of Support Enforcement is granted the cumulative authority to collect child support from an employer and impose a civil penalty when the employer interferes with collection efforts or colludes with the employee to... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5175 1993–94 |
Child support/tax rtrn infoIn the case of child support calculations, a presumption is created that tax return information is accurate. An unsuccessful rebuttal of this presumption shall obligate the challenger for the payment of the obligor's... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5177 1993–94 |
Auto liability insuranceAn insurer may not refuse to issue or increase the rate charged for a personal automobile liability insurance policy because the applicant has never purchased a policy or has not been covered by a policy prior to the date of... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5178 1993–94 |
Fireworks provisions revisedThe use and retail sale of "common fireworks" is prohibited in the state of Washington. Public fireworks displays continue to be authorized. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |