Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margaret Rayburn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2699 1993–94 |
Youthbuild violence preventnThe Washington Youthbuild Program is created in the Employment Security Department. The purpose of the program is to provide basic education skills to disadvantaged youth while they work on projects that result in the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 1159 1993–94 |
Whistleblower protectionThe definition of "retaliatory action" under the local government "whistleblower" statutes is amended to include hostile actions by another employee towards a whistleblower that were encouraged by a supervisor. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| 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 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2516 1993–94 |
Wildlife fence destructionThe owner of livestock is no longer liable for damage caused by the livestock while the livestock is trespassing on the property of others if the owner can prove that the trespass is due to damage caused by wildlife to a... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, 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 2741 1993–94 |
Watershed-based nat res planState agencies involved in watershed-based natural resource planning efforts are required to coordinate their planning and implementation processes. The various state agencies are to meet as a group and include at these... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2905 1993–94 |
Retirement cost of living adThe temporary cost-of-living adjustment known as the February COLA is made permanent as of July 1, 1995; retirees will continue to receive the same adjustment they received beginning February 1992. No additional retirees will... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2664 1993–94 |
Distressed area investmentsFor projects approved after July 1, 1994, all sales and use taxes are forgiven. The program's sunset date is extended to July 1, 2004. | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2167 1993–94 |
Race tracksLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more are no longer required to contribute any portion of their daily gross receipts to the Washington Thoroughbred Racing Fund. Additional requirements... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2646 1993–94 |
Apiary regulationThe apiary inspection program is renamed the industry apiary program. A fee is established on the use of bee pollination services by growers of agricultural crops. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 1847 1993–94 |
Vision care consumer assistnPrescribers are required to give patients their prescriptions for eye wear, without charge, at the completion of the eye examination. These prescriptions must read "OK for contacts," if patients request contacts, unless there... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2302 1993–94 |
Irrigation district propertyThere is created separate procedures for the sale or lease of personal property and real property owned by irrigation districts. A provision of law is repealed which states that the procedures established by statute for... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, 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 2523 1993–94 |
Custom slaughtering licensesIn addition to being able to suspend or revoke a license for custom slaughtering and custom meats, the Director of Agriculture may also establish conditions of probation for a designated period of time. A new civil penalty of... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, 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 2645 1993–94 |
Apple advertising commissionThe Apple Advertising Commission is authorized to accept gifts and other conveyances of real or personal property; to expend the monies derived from the conveyances; and to engage in appropriate fund-raising activities to... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2188 1993–94 |
International trade/WA portsThe federation of Washington ports is continued and the reporting requirement pertaining to the establishment of the federation is removed. The statutory termination of the authority of port districts to establish export... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2452 1993–94 |
Wine shipmentsThe pickup or delivery of wine is removed from the penalty provisions of the statute. As a result, delivery services are no longer subject to penalties for transporting wine into Washington from an unlicensed winery. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2138 1993–94 |
Rodent control responsibiltsState laws are repealed which direct WSU to administer a rodent inspection and extermination program. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |