All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5519 1993–94 |
Health professn discipliningAdds health care assistants to the professions subject to the uniform disciplinary act. Removes the board of funeral directors and embalmers from boards having authority under the act and adds the board of pharmacy. Increases... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5522 1993–94 |
Pregnancy/alcohol & drug useFour pilot projects are created to provide pretreatment drug and alcohol services for high risk women of child bearing age. Two of the programs are located at public health clinics, and one each at a correctional facility and... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5524 1993–94 |
Candidate reporting requirmnCandidates, elected officials and agencies from jurisdictions with less than 2,500 registered voters are exempt from the reporting requirements of the public disclosure statute. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5525 1993–94 |
Public assistance eligibiltyDirects the secretary to seek federal waivers as necessary to accomplish the provisions of RCW 74.04.005 (6) (a) (i) and 74.08.025(3). | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5526 1993–94 |
Columbia riv resource tsk foThe President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are required to appoint two members, one from each caucus, to represent the state of Washington on the Columbia River Resource Task Force. Legislative... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5527 1993–94 |
Selling tobacco to minorsProvides for an injunction from the otherwise lawful sale of tobacco for one year. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5529 1993–94 |
Water rights feesFees are established in statute for water rights applications processed by the Department of Ecology. Fees are increased for filing applications, examinations, permits, and changes and transfers of water rights. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5530 1993–94 |
Unemployment insuranceThe definition of "reasonable assurance" for employees of educational institutions is modified. An offer of employment that is contingent on funding, enrollment, or program changes is not considered "reasonable assurance" of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5531 1993–94 |
Local effort assistance distThe state payment schedule for levy equalization amounts is modified shifting 17 percent of the October payment to August. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: An emergency clause is added and provides for the act to take effect... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5532 1993–94 |
Cruelty to animalsHumane Society officers are approved by superior court judges. They have power to investigate any animal cruelty violations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5533 1993–94 |
Dangerous animalsThe term "dog" is changed throughout to read "canid or canid-hybrid." A city, county, town or municipality is prohibited from passing any laws or ordinances preventing the rightful ownership of animals or their full use and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5536 1993–94 |
Exceptional sentencesThe court may impose an exceptional sentence if the defendant is convicted of an offense involving the use or threatened use of physical force and the court finds the defendant poses a future danger which is not sufficiently... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5537 1993–94 |
Alternate operator serviceThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) may suspend the registration of an alternate operator services (AOS) company if the WUTC finds that the rates of an AOS company are not for the public convenience... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5538 1993–94 |
Housing equivalencyProhibits discrimination against families with children and against persons with disabilities. Grants jurisdiction to the superior courts to enjoin unfair practices in violation of RCW 49.60.222 through 49.60.225. Makes it an... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5539 1993–94 |
Franchisee protectionThe Department of Licensing is granted additional authority to prescribe different classes of franchise agreements. In the case of franchisee exploitation due to lack of education, business experience and language skills, the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5540 1993–94 |
Legislative accountabilityRevises provisions relating to legislative accountability. Provides that a violation of RCW 42.17.130 is a gross misdemeanor. Authorizes the appointment of a special prosecutor. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5542 1993–94 |
Concealed weapon permitsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The term of the initial concealed pistol license or a renewal is from the date of issuance until the next expiration of the applicant's Washington State... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5543 1993–94 |
Product packaging regulationThe state's authority to preempt local government's authority to impose certain bans or taxes on products or product packaging is extended from July 1, 1993 to July 1, 1997. The Clean Washington Center shall make a... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5544 1993–94 |
Street utility financingCities and towns may elect to levy the street utility charge only on residential properties. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5547 1993–94 |
Problem gamblingAddresses the issue of problem gambling by establishing appropriate programs and providing funding to further the understanding, assessment, and treatment of problem gambling. Creates the compulsive gambling account. Deletes... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5548 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesEstablishes the notice and bidding requirements for the purchase of jumbo ferries. Requires bidding documents to outline the criteria for the ferries and to be sent to all requesting firms. Designates evaluation and selection... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5549 1993–94 |
Contractor registrationCurrently, all advertising must include the contractor's current registration number. An additional requirement is made that an advertiser shall not accept these advertisements without verification of the contractor... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5550 1993–94 |
Indus insur death benefitsRevises the amount of industrial insurance death benefits under RCW 51.32.050. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5551 1993–94 |
Self-insurersRevises RCW 51.14.150 to declare a hospital as one defined in RCW 70.41.020 (2) or a psychiatric hospital regulated under chapter 71.12 RCW, but does not include beds utilized by a comprehensive cancer center for cancer research. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5552 1993–94 |
Indus insur medical aid feesAuthorizes the director of labor and industries to adopt a fee schedule for industrial insurance medical aid. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |