Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ron Meyers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1552 1991–92 |
Judicial determination deferDistrict or municipal courts that have computer connections to the Department of Licensing (DOL) may provide by rule for a procedure for deferral of a finding that a traffic infraction has been committed. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1573 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle damages measurThe measure of damages for property damage to an automobile are: (1) the reasonable cost of repair; or (2) the difference between the undamaged vehicle's value and the damaged vehicle's value, whichever is less plus reasonable... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1627 1991–92 |
Chiropractic services/ind inThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to supervise the provision of health care includes the care provided by chiropractors. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1638 1991–92 |
Partial summary judgmentsThe superior court has the authority to issue a partial summary judgment in a civil action for damages. The court may enter the partial summary judgment if no material issues of fact exist regarding the causation of the... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1676 1991–92 |
DWI punitive liabilityPunitive damages may be imposed against a driver who injures or kills another in an accident that is proximately caused by the driver while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Each person the defendant injures or kills... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1689 1991–92 |
Prisoner/limitation of actnsImprisonment is removed as a disability in the tolling statute. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2272 1991–92 |
Commuter lane violationsA rebuttable presumption is made that the registered owner of the vehicle described in the complaint is the person who was driving the vehicle at the time of the HOV violation. The law enforcement officer issuing the citation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2369 1991–92 |
Salmon food fish labelingAny person that labels, advertises, or offers fresh or frozen salmon for wholesale or retail sale must identify the species of salmon by its common name as described in the bill, must identify whether the salmon is farm raised... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2387 1991–92 |
Alcohol fuel productionThe termination date for B&O, property, and leasehold excise tax exemptions is extended until December 31, 1999. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2534 1991–92 |
Wildlife violator compactThe wildlife violator compact is established in Washington. When a wildlife officer issues a citation for a wildlife violation to a person from another party state, collateral to secure appearance is not required if the... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2535 1991–92 |
Wildlife traffickingIllegal trafficking in wildlife having a wholesale value in excess of $250 is made a class C felony. Illegal trafficking in wildlife having a wholesale value of $250 or less is made a gross misdemeanor. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2602 1991–92 |
Technical school studentsFunds for high school students attending the technical colleges will be apportioned directly to the participating college by the Superintendent for Public Instruction, unless the technical college chooses to receive its... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2624 1991–92 |
Fire services mobilizationFor the purposes of this act, the state is divided into seven regions, and a regional fire defense board is created within each region. Each regional board is to develop a regional fire service plan that includes provisions... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2626 1991–92 |
Salmonid stockThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to establish a wild salmonid review and inventory team consisting of fisheries biologists and geneticists. The team is to review and inventory the status of wild salmonid... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2628 1991–92 |
Wildlife habitat protectionThe Department of Wildlife is directed to appoint a technical advisory committee to assist in developing recommended best habitat management practices for application to land management activities in agriculture and range management. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2629 1991–92 |
Salmonid stock conservationThe exemption in current law for water diversions in existence prior to 1947 from the fish screening requirement of the Department of Wildlife in RCW 77.16.220 is removed. Previously exempt diverters must provide adequate... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2630 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife educationThe Governor is given the option of adding to existing duties of the Governor's Council on Environmental Education or appointing a new Fish and Wildlife Education Council to accomplish the following goals: (1) Raise and... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2719 1991–92 |
Insurance agent-brokersAgents shall be allowed to act as brokers when an insurance transaction is one wherein the insurance product is offered only to brokers. The agent must disclose these facts to the applicant. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2729 1991–92 |
Tuition and financial aidTUITION: Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. The percentage varies between 4 and 6 percent of total tuition at the four-year institutions, and 11 and 15 percent at... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2772 1991–92 |
Health insurance exclusionsGroup disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations (HMO) may not exclude individuals from coverage under an employer sponsored group plan because of the medical condition or health... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2774 1991–92 |
Chiropractor registrationThe Chiropractic Disciplinary Board is directed to establish a registration system and develop and enforce standards for the education, qualifications, and training of chiropractors who issue professional opinions on the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | 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 2822 1991–92 |
Unauthorized insurersAny individual transacting business in the name of an unlicensed company is personally liable for resulting losses. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2823 1991–92 |
Haz substances incinerationThere is a fee on hazardous waste received at a hazardous waste incinerator. If a hazardous waste incinerator is located in a county that is also the site of a low-level radioactive waste facility, a fee of $35 per ton of... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |