Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roy Ferguson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1735 1991–92 |
Disabled persons servicesGrants the authority to cease operations of Interlake school and Fircrest school. Requires the reduction of the population of the state's residential habilitation centers by at least thirty percent by June 30, 1995. Creates a... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1738 1991–92 |
Women/minority bus utilitiesRequires electric, gas, and telephone corporations with gross annual revenues exceeding twenty-five million dollars to submit annually a plan for increasing women and minority business enterprise procurement. Requires annual... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1741 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsProvides that victims of domestic violence are entitled to receive appropriate counseling and a one-time assistance award to aid in emergency relocation. Revises assault and reckless endangerment penalties. Requires domestic... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1753 1991–92 |
Tobacco laws changesThe Legislature finds that the current system of health care and public health has not made efforts to reduce death and disability from preventable noncommunicable diseases. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1758 1991–92 |
Rapist sentencingRequires the sentence for every person eighteen years of age or older who commits the rape of a victim under the age of twelve. | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1759 1991–92 |
Sewer system tort liabilityImposes the liability on a political subdivision, municipal corporation, or quasi-municipal corporation which collects fees for a sewer system. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1764 1991–92 |
Academic/vocational integratEstablishes an academic and vocational integration development program to fund and coordinate three pilot projects to develop model secondary school projects. Requires the projects to combine academic and vocational education... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1766 1991–92 |
Law enforcment medal of honrEstablishes a decoration of the state law enforcement medal of honor. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1768 1991–92 |
Driver's lic/school attendncProvides for the revocation of an individual's drivers license if that individual withdraws from school. Provides for a case-by-case evaluation of the revocation. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1770 1991–92 |
Flood damage alleviationRevises provisions relating to flood damage. Directs local governments to include provisions for the establishment of livestock flood sanctuary areas in their flood plain management regulations. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1794 1991–92 |
Public hospital distrct elctThe term of public hospital district commissioners is reduced to four years, except for those commissioners whose terms of office would have expired on January 1, 1992. Commissioner districts are authorized for residency... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1798 1991–92 |
Sporting dog facilityProposes the facility to be developed on property deeded to the state for such purposes. Establishes an advisory committee to assist in the planning and development of the facility. Makes an appropriation of forty-five... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1817 1991–92 |
Wetland lands classificationDefines "wetland land." Includes wetland land in current use assessment provisions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1836 1991–92 |
Model rivers actThe state scenic river system statutes are repealed and a more far reaching program for river protection is created. The State Parks and Recreation Commission shall prepare a list of rivers for protected river designation, and... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1837 1991–92 |
Attorney fees/costs awardsRequires the award unless the court finds that the position of the state was substantially justified. Directs the office of financial management to report annually to the legislature on the amount of fees and other expenses... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1868 1991–92 |
Transportation dept restructThe Governor appoints the Secretary of Transportation with the consent of the Senate. The Secretary answers directly to and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1869 1991–92 |
Exceptional faculty awardsWithin specified limits, foundations established by community colleges may participate in the Washington Community College Exceptional Faculty Awards Program. College foundations may receive state matching money. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1896 1991–92 |
Oil heat tank pollutionCreates the oil heat advisory committee. Creates the oil heat pollution liability fund and authorizes the director to use the fund to pay remedial action costs, to pay legitimate third-party liability claims, and to pay the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1897 1991–92 |
Public hospital dist cmmsnrsRevises procedures for the election of public hospital district commissioners. Repeals RCW 70.44.055 and 70.44.057. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1904 1991–92 |
Community partnership progrmThe community partnership program is created in the Department of Community Development. A program director position is established to: (1) solicit volunteer assistance; (2) work with other agencies that rely on... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1921 1991–92 |
Functional disabilities cnclReplaces the state council on aging and the nursing home advisory council with the interdepartmental advisory council for persons with functional disabilities. Repeals provisions of chapter 43.20A and 18.51 RCW. | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1926 1991–92 |
Contract services purchasingDirects the department of general administration and the higher education personnel board to adopt rules regulating the purchase of services by state agencies. Requires a report by January 1994. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1928 1991–92 |
Port district feesThe act pertaining to municipal airports is amended to provide that port districts may not impose a charge or fee based upon the gross receipts of a business that derives some of its income from airport-related activity if... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1933 1991–92 |
Health insurance cancellatnProhibits the cancellation of or refusal to renew health care services insurance policies due to the submitting of claims. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1934 1991–92 |
Pedestrians in intersectionsAt signalized arterials, vehicle operators are required to stop to allow a pedestrian to cross the arterial when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is travelling. All vehicle operators are... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |