All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5847 1993–94 |
Business/job retention prgrmThe business and job retention program is established in the Department of Community Development. The managing director of the program is to appoint an advisory committee to assist in carrying out the implementation of the program. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5848 1993–94 |
Orchard crops/consignmentOrchard crops delivered to a business for consignment remain the property of the farmer until the farmer receives payment for the crop, and are excluded from claims of the consignee's creditors. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5850 1993–94 |
FarmersA statutory definition of farmer is created within the agricultural statutes. The sales and use tax exemption on inputs for farmers is modified to clearly exempt farmers who sell their products at either wholesale or retail. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5852 1993–94 |
Crime victims' compensationIncludes hit and run-injury accidents under RCW 46.52.020(4) in the definition of a criminal act for crime victims' compensation. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5853 1993–94 |
Public assistance programsAllows recipients of aid to families with dependent children to exempt savings accounts with balances up to an additional one thousand five hundred dollars. Directs the immediate implementation of designated policy changes.... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5854 1993–94 |
Business projects/tax creditThe definition of an eligible area for the B&O tax credit program is expanded to include timber impact areas and areas which the Department of Revenue expects will experience distress in the near future, such as areas... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5855 1993–94 |
Child support enforcementProvides for the operation of an administrative process for the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support orders and the establishment of paternity. Establishes a child support hearings unit in the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5857 1993–94 |
Food services and handlersOwners or supervisors of food service establishments must maintain an adequate supply of single-service food service gloves. The state Board of Health is directed to adopt rules concerning required use of single-service gloves... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5859 1993–94 |
Health professions regulatnThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Legislature is removed from its role in regulating health care professionals. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5860 1993–94 |
Unemployment insur financingThe existing unemployment tax schedule is modified, and a new reduced rate of AA is added to the tax schedule. The reduced AA rate is in effect upon the balance in the unemployment trust fund reaching 3.9 percent and above of... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5861 1993–94 |
Competition/gov servicesThe limitations on private contracts for state services are removed for both institutions under the Higher Education Personnel Act and for agencies covered by the State Civil Service Law. In both civil service laws, the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5862 1993–94 |
Competitive strategies taskThe Competitive Strategies Task Force is created to develop strategies for reducing the cost of public sector activities, improving the quality of services without increasing costs, and minimizing the role of government where... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5863 1993–94 |
Employment agenciesMakes technical revisions to chapter 19.31 RCW relating to employment agencies. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5864 1993–94 |
Park/recreation excess levieStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation districts are altered to increase the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5865 1993–94 |
Conservation futures/leviesA county may levy an additional 1 3/4 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the sole purpose of funding maintenance and operation of real property that is owned in fee simple or less than fee simple and is either acquired... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5866 1993–94 |
Gambling commissionNo more than one member of the Gambling Commission may be a current holder of a gambling license or be otherwise involved in gambling-related business. A member of the commission who holds a gambling license or is otherwise... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5867 1993–94 |
Administrative law officeCreates the office of administrative law to review all administrative rules delivered to it for filing with the office of the code reviser. Authorizes the office to approve or disapprove a rule. Provides for review of the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5869 1993–94 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsRequires an appointment to a vacancy within ninety days. Prohibits service in a position unless confirmed by the senate. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5870 1993–94 |
New construction tax valueThe 12 month period is deleted. The county assessor has the option to appraise the building or buildings covered by the permit, or place the improvements on the tax roll at the time notice is received of the final inspection... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5871 1993–94 |
Aggrav first degree murderCommitting a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5872 1993–94 |
Athletic trainersProhibits the practice of athletic training without a valid license after January 1, 1994. Designates the conditions and requirements to be approved for a license. Authorizes the granting of a Washington license to an... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5873 1993–94 |
Work force training fundingThe Department of Revenue is required to collect a payroll tax from all employers of 2 cents for each hour of work by each employee. One-half of the tax levied on the hours of an employee is to be deducted from the employee's pay. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5874 1993–94 |
Recreational fishingA recreational fishing improvement program is developed and implemented for Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Hood Canal waters. A sports fishing program administrator position is created in the Department of Fisheries. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5877 1993–94 |
Teachers/health professionlsThe Future Teacher Conditional Scholarship Program and the Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program are separated from the terms and conditions of the federal guaranteed student loan program. The interest... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5880 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesIncludes a new motor vehicle which has been disabled three times within an eighteen-month period for any reason in the reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to the warranty. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |