Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by George Orr
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1471 1993–94 |
Crab fisheryLegislative findings are made that the commercial crab fishery in coastal waters is overcapitalized, and that it is in the best interest of the industry to reduce the number of fishers taking crab in coastal waters, and to... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2176 1993–94 |
City/town incorprtn/annexatnA person proposing the incorporation of a city or town files a notice with the county legislative authority together with a $100 filing fee. The local boundary review board holds a public meeting on the proposed incorporation... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2157 1993–94 |
Migratory waterfowl art commThe sunset provisions for the Migratory Waterfowl Art Committee and the stamp and artwork program are repealed. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2327 1993–94 |
Higher ed disabled studentsThe intent section states that the purpose of the legislation is to provide a clear, succinct statement of rights for students with disabilities. The Legislature does not intend to confer any new or expanded rights. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2702 1993–94 |
Public works bonds retainageThe requirement is deleted that the consent of a public body that awards a public works contract is necessary for a contractor to provide a bond in lieu of retainage under the contract. However, the bond must be in a form... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2178 1993–94 |
Fire fighters transfer rghtsA fire fighter who transfers into the civil service system of a city, town, or fire protection district because of a merger, annexation, consolidation, or incorporation, and who already completed a probationary period as a... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2419 1993–94 |
Law enforcement medal/honorA State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. The bronze medal is to be awarded by the Governor to any law enforcement officer who has been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty or who has been distinguished... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2843 1993–94 |
Long-term disability rateThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to conduct two pilot projects. Both projects include an effort to shift resources to the early management of the most difficult claims in an attempt to prevent system failures... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1005 1993–94 |
Hghr ed inst bd stdnt membrsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1018 1993–94 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of county sheriff in a noncharter county is changed from a partisan office to a nonpartisan office. The sheriff is designated as the chief law enforcement officer of the county rather than the chief executive... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1039 1993–94 |
Law enforcmnt medal of honorCreates the state law enforcement medal of honor committee to nominate candidates for the award. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1042 1993–94 |
Ballast discharge dataThe administrator of the Office of Marine Safety is directed to advise owners and operators of any vessel capable of discharging ballast into Washington state waters of the availability of the "International Guidelines for... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1045 1993–94 |
Working hours for minorsThe Department of Labor and Industries may not restrict the hours of work for minors aged 16 or 17 except as follows: During the school year, minors aged 16 or 17 may work no more than six hours on a school day preceding... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1049 1993–94 |
Video card gamesAuthorizes video card games and requires a minimum payout of eighty percent of the amounts played into the machine. Levies a tax on licensed video card games. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1050 1993–94 |
Public servant obstructionMakes a violation of the prohibition against the knowing obstruction of a public servant a gross misdemeanor offense. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1070 1993–94 |
Crimes committed while armedIf an offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm while committing certain felonies, then the judge may increase the amount of time that is added to the presumptive sentence pursuant to the deadly weapon enhancement as... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1071 1993–94 |
Crimes committed by paroleesDesignates circumstances when sentences for crimes committed by parolees must be served consecutively. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1091 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesDeclares an intent to simplify the department of fisheries recreational licensing system. Provides an increase in recreational license fees and commercial landing taxes to avoid reductions in enhancement programs. Repeals RCW... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1092 1993–94 |
Family planning drugs taxatnRemoves the taxes from prescriptions issued for family planning purposes. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1094 1993–94 |
Higher ed class availabilityInstitutions of higher education may co-sponsor educational programs with nonprofit corporations. Under certain conditions, tuition fees for educational programs that are co-sponsored by an educational institution and a... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1095 1993–94 |
Health care benefits waiverRCW 41.05.050 is amended to permit members of the Washington State Legislature to waive public health insurance benefits if the employee benefits from a spouse's coverage or benefits are awarded by other employment. The... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |