Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Elmira Forner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1587 1993–94 |
Single parent/higher educatnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2.5 percent long-term loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. The awards are intended to assist single parents with their... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1618 1993–94 |
Defunct boards & commissionsThe following defunct boards, commissions, and committees are repealed: The Advisory Committee on Agricultural Labor; the Business License Center Board of Review; the Columbia Interstate Compact Commission; the Economic... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1845 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesOne-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund are to be retained by the race organizer and must be used for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1893 1993–94 |
Vehicl dealers' buyer's agntA definition of "buyer's agent" is created in motor vehicle dealer statutes. A buyer's agent is any person employed by the consumer to arrange for or to negotiate the purchase of a new motor vehicle on behalf of the consumer. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1017 1993–94 |
Sexual exploitation of childA certificate to teach cannot be issued to a person who has pled guilty or been convicted of a felony involving one or more specified sex offenses involving a child, even if the guilty plea or conviction occurred more than 10... | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1064 1993–94 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsCorporal punishment in the common schools is prohibited. The State Board of Education, in consultation with office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must adopt a policy by February 1, 1994, prohibiting the use of... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1347 1993–94 |
Alpaca/llama disease controlThe authority of the director of the Department of Agriculture to prevent, control, and suppress diseases in llamas and alpacas is the same as the director's authority regarding any other domestic animal. The authority of the... | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1476 1993–94 |
Fair housing act requirementThe state's human rights laws are amended to make them substantially equivalent to federal law by: (1) adding families with children as a protected class in real estate transactions and public accommodations; (2) providing an... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1978 1993–94 |
Libraries on park/rec landsA county may permit a public library to be located on land owned by the county that is used for park and recreation purposes, unless a covenant or other binding restriction precludes such uses. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| 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 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2676 1991–92 |
Economic development projctsCounties and cities, as part of their planning process, may identify economic development related projects of regional or state significance. The county or city may request that the region plan for the project. | Senator (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2842 1991–92 |
System improvements mitigatnA person who is required to pay an impact fee for system improvements under the Growth Management Act shall not be required to pay a fee under SEPA for the same system improvements. A person who is required to pay a fee under... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2947 1991–92 |
PERS/TRS early retirementPlan I members of the Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement systems (PERS and TRS) who meet certain criteria can retire, as long as they notify their employer and apply to retire no later than June 15, 1992, and actually... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2344 1991–92 |
Street gang activity penaltsCommitting any felony in association with, or at the direction of, or for the benefit of a criminal street gang is an aggravating circumstance under the Sentencing Reform Act. That aggravating circumstance may be used to... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2745 1991–92 |
Protection/antiharassmentThe Domestic Violence Protection Act and the Antiharassment Act are amended to provide, under certain circumstances, for service of process by publication, entry of a permanent protection order or orders that last longer than... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2812 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng$500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for the 1991-1993 biennium. The monies appropriated are allocated by DTED to a technical or community college for a vocational training... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2932 1991–92 |
Washington technology centerThe enabling legislation creating the Washington Technology Center (WTC) is modified. The mission of the Washington Technology Center is to perform research on a statewide basis, and to help commercialize this research, that... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |