Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Locke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1457 1993–94 |
School competitive biddingProjects . The $7,500 ceiling on the cost of projects before a competitive bidding process must be used is raised to $15,000 if more than one craft or trade is involved, or $10,000 if a single craft or trade is involved. The... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 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 1000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan continuedThe BHP sunset termination statute is repealed and BHP is authorized permanently, pending future statutory modification. The bill contains an emergency clause. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1141 1993–94 |
Driving under influenceThe mandatory minimum incarceration penalties for DWI are changed. For a first conviction, the defendant may be sentenced 40 hours of community service in lieu of one day in jail. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1180 1993–94 |
Union Bay wildlife habitatThe Union Bay portion of Lake Washington is recognized as a prime wetland area that is of significant importance for wildlife habitat, educational opportunity, and recreation. By December 31, 1994, the Department of Wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1187 1993–94 |
Unincorporated area councilsAuthorizes voters of the unincorporated areas of the state to establish unincorporated area councils to adopt a proposed community zoning ordinance. Revises provisions of chapter 36.105 RCW to substitute unincorporated area... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1193 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnRequires destruction of the firearm unless the local government has provided for an auction by enactment of an ordinance. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1194 1993–94 |
Campaign financingThe prohibition in Initiative 134 against the use of public funds in financing political campaigns for local offices is repealed. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1295 1993–94 |
RCW 41.26.281 recodificationThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1327 1993–94 |
Telephone solicitationsA telephone company shall identify in its directories customers who do not wish to receive telephone solicitations. A telephone solicitor who solicits a person who has been so identified is subject to the civil penalties and... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1332 1993–94 |
Acupuncture licensingThe regulatory terminology of the practice of acupuncture is changed from certification to licensure, and only persons qualifying for licensure may practice acupuncture, unless otherwise authorized by law in other practice... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1337 1993–94 |
Family planning servicesThis bill extends coverage of family planning services for six months after the month in which pregnancy ends. This represents an additional four months to the First Steps expansion group clients and six months for those women... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1359 1993–94 |
Public hazards/civil courtCourts may not enter an order or judgment that has the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard. Any agreement or contract that has the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard is void, contrary to public policy,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1377 1993–94 |
Timber recovery programsThe Timber Recovery Coordinator, the Agency Timber Task Force, and the Economic Recovery Coordination Board are extended to June 30, 1995. The timber programs in the Public Works Trust Fund and the Community Economic Recovery... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1387 1993–94 |
DUI vehicle forfeitureUpon a second conviction for DWI within a five-year period, the vehicle driven by the offender is subject to seizure and forfeiture. When a person who has had a conviction for DWI within the previous five years is charged with... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1403 1993–94 |
Economic dev finance authrtyRepeals provisions of chapter 43.163 RCW. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1404 1993–94 |
Personal service contractsLegislative intent is expanded to include open competition for subcontracts to personal service contracts. "Subcontract" is defined to mean a contract assigning some of the work of a contract to a third party. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1405 1993–94 |
Hospice agencies licensureDeclares that hospice agencies that do not receive fees for services are exempt from licensure under RCW 70.127.020(2). | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1406 1993–94 |
Legislative budget committeeThe name of the Legislative Budget Committee is changed to the Joint Committee on Performance Audits. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1443 1993–94 |
Human rights commissionDiscrimination based on "sexual orientation" is added to the coverage of the state's law against discrimination. "Sexual orientation" is defined to include heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality. Discrimination based... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1446 1993–94 |
Civil service requirementsThe civil service citizenship requirements for city firefighters, county deputy sheriffs, and city police officers are eliminated. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1468 1993–94 |
Higher ed collective bargainAcademic personnel and other nonclassified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1475 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe expiration of the WSC on July 1, 1993, is repealed. The commissioner may enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer, and at other times of the year that may compliment their school curriculum. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1491 1993–94 |
Employer-sponsord child careProvides for tax credits for employer-sponsored child care facilities. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1494 1993–94 |
Administrative rules reviewAll state agencies must, by July 1, 1996, review specified rules adopted before January 1, 1989, that impose requirements or costs on small businesses and: (1) repeal the rule; (2) amend the rule; or (3) complete a rule review. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |