Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Beck
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2594 1991–92 |
Wildlife/rec lands managemntIt is the policy of the state of Washington to provide adequate and continuing funding for operation and maintenance needs of state-owned fish and wildlife habitat, natural areas, parks, and other recreation lands in order to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2990 1991–92 |
State trust lands purchaseNothing restricts or modifies the Department of Natural Resources' management, control, or use of lands and timber identified for transfer to State Parks until the date the land and timber are paid for and transferred to State... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2330 1991–92 |
Forest land base maintenanceSpecial Benefits Assessments . Lands classified as timberland under the Open Space Act (RCW 84.34) and forest lands classified or designated under RCW 84.33 are exempt from special benefits assessments for local improvement... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2543 1991–92 |
Recreational boating codeThe boating safety statutes are moved into the "Regulation of Motor Boats," Chapter 88.12 RCW, and recodified under this chapter. | John Beck (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1205 1991–92 |
Forest fire fighting dutiesA public duty doctrine is established for the Department of Natural Resources when the department is acting in its fire fighting and suppression capacity. This duty is owed to the public in general and not to any individual or... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1362 1991–92 |
Pub employees/coll bargainngThe binding interest arbitration provisions of the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act are extended to the law enforcement officers of all cities, towns, and counties. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1636 1991–92 |
Emergency response expenseIf a person has been found guilty of operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, public agencies may bill the individual for up to $1,000 of the cost for emergency responses to... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2471 1991–92 |
Children's investment trustA children's investment trust fund is established in the state treasury, to be supported by general appropriations, gifts, grants, and unspecified "earmarked" revenue. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2528 1991–92 |
Child care programsThe promotion of before-and-after-school child care programs located in or near public school buildings is established as state policy. Mini-centers are deleted from current policy. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2544 1991–92 |
Boating safetyNo person shall operate a vessel loaded or powered beyond its capacity as stated on the United States Coast Guard capacity label. In the absence of a capacity label, no person shall exceed the capacity of the boat as... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2583 1991–92 |
Vehicle fuel excise taxFor purposes of providing fuel tax refunds, the Department of Licensing is authorized to establish by rule formulas for determining power take-off unit fuel use when direct measurement of the fuel used is not feasible.... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2661 1991–92 |
Insurance premium financingPremium finance companies may charge interest on loans at 1 1/2 percent per month and an administrative charge of $30. | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2722 1991–92 |
Professional sports franchisIn addition to owning an existing professional sports franchise, counties or cities can own an interest in the franchise when the owner of the franchise decides to sell or move the franchise. The purchase must be approved by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2817 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurThe Insurance Commissioner must study ways to improve small employer access to health insurance and report back to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2846 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA Family Policy Council composed of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Secretary of the Department of Health, Commissioner of the Employment Security... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2847 1991–92 |
Mentally ill offendersThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission in cooperation with the Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Mental Health, the Department of Corrections, Washington Institute of Public Policy, and appropriate advocacy... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2862 1991–92 |
Involuntary commitment(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/18/92) Requires prosecuting attorneys to represent the individuals and agencies petitioning for commitment or detention and defend all challenges. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2905 1991–92 |
Preschool regulation stratgyPreschool programs will be brought into compliance with licensing requirements of the Department of Social and Health Services by 1997. The Child Care Coordinating Committee will develop a schedule to phase-in the regulation... | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2924 1991–92 |
Property annual revaluationAll counties are required to annually revalue real property by January 1, 1999. Physical inspections of real property must occur at least once every six years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2427 1991–92 |
General assistance lawsThe general assistance program is recodified as a new chapter in Title 74. Provisions are reorganized and clarified. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2975 1991–92 |
Capital budget expendituresReduces capital expenditures in the 1991-93 capital budget. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2952 1991–92 |
Nonresid prop owners votingDirects the secretary of state to adopt rules to ensure that such specially registered voters do not cast more than one vote. | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |