Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1173 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyRequires, effective September 1, 1992, that every school bus be equipped with a crossing arm that will require students crossing in front of the bus to walk more than five feet from the front of the bus. Provides for a pilot... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1174 1991–92 |
Bus drivers/violtn reportingIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1179 1991–92 |
Natural gas/school bus fuelThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, in coordination with the Washington State Energy Office, Department of Ecology, and selected local school districts, shall prepare a report that analyzes the potential benefits, costs... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1202 1991–92 |
Firearms/state capitol bldgsFirearms are generally banned in certain buildings on the west state capitol campus. Buildings covered by the ban are: Legislative Building; John L. O'Brien Building; John A. Cherberg Building; Temple of Justice; General... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1209 1991–92 |
Candidate residency reqrmntsQualifications for Appearing on Ballot . A person filing a declaration of candidacy for an office must have the qualifications specified by law for a person who may be elected to the office. The name of a candidate for an... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1226 1991–92 |
Nursing home residentsNursing homes must hold a Medicaid resident's bed for up to four days while the resident is hospitalized. During this period, the nursing home will be reimbursed its full rate for the first three days plus the day of discharge. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1229 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs loansThe Mental Health Practitioners' Loan Repayment Program is created. The program will be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1230 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs schlrshpThe Mental Health Practitioners' Conditional Scholarship Program is established. Students pursuing degrees in a mental health profession are eligible for the program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1295 1991–92 |
Physical access/univ/collegeBy October 31, 1991, each state supported college and university will use an existing committee or convene a physical access committee to identify physical barriers to access on each of the institution's campuses. Among... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1296 1991–92 |
Disabled access to higher edThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will convene an advisory committee on access to higher education for students with disabilities. The committee will include students with disabilities, coordinators of services for those... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1303 1991–92 |
Vocational agricultural educDirects the vocational agriculture education service area to encourage greater student and teacher knowledge of environmentally sensitive agricultural and landscaping practices, water conservation, and agricultural worker... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1314 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife work forceThe Natural Resource Worker Project is established to provide jobs for dislocated timber workers. The project is administered by the state Employment Security Department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1315 1991–92 |
Displaced timber workersA five-year pilot project is established to provide education and training for dislocated timber workers and their spouses. The project is coordinated jointly by the state Employment Security Department and Skagit Valley... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1322 1991–92 |
Aquatic animal healthThe Department of Agriculture is directed to contract with Washington State University to establish and operate an aquatic animal health diagnostic and extension laboratory and certification service at the Washington State... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1343 1991–92 |
HIV testing/sex offendersA person who is named as a victim of a charged criminal offense and who requests that the accused be tested pursuant to a procedure where the court determines whether the victim may be at risk for acquiring HIV as a result of... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1349 1991–92 |
Shellfish taxationExempts shellfish from the tax imposed by RCW 82.27.020. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1350 1991–92 |
Hood Canal salmon managementPlaces special emphasis on conservation measures which will restore salmon resources in Hood Canal, with particular emphasis on chinook and coho salmon stocks. Requires all licensed commercial fishers to purchase a Hood Canal... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1359 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyRequires continued benefits to be accorded to public employees while on active duty in operation Desert Shield. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1366 1991–92 |
Terrorism/insurance liabiltyLife insurance policies, pure endowment contracts, group life insurance contracts and accidental death and dismemberment travel policies may not include acts of terrorism in the definition of war or any act of war as a basis... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1367 1991–92 |
Crime stoppers asstnce offceThe Attorney General must establish a Crime Stoppers assistance office to work in conjunction with local Crime Stoppers organizations to design model Crime Stoppers programs and to provide training and assistance. The Crime... | Todd Mielke (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1390 1991–92 |
Teen community mobilizationA grant program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services to fund up to six community-based projects for teenagers. The programs, if funded, will offer health screening and referrals; employment search and... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1391 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle liability insrThe language assessing a $250 fine for violating the section requiring compliance with the financial responsibility laws to operate a motor vehicle is eliminated. A violation of the financial responsibility laws constitutes a... | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1399 1991–92 |
Electronic equipment warrntsCertain criteria are established for warranties on home electronic equipment and home appliances. Home electronic equipment includes television monitors, radios, audio or video recorders, and accessories normally used or sold... | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1410 1991–92 |
Pregnancy/alcohol/drug educThe secretary of the Department of Health will develop public health and education strategies at the state and local level, to prevent and address problems related to the use of controlled substance and alcohol, during and... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1419 1991–92 |
Community college facultyThe Legislature places the highest priority on improving instructional quality in the community colleges. The Legislature recognizes that increasing the number of full-time faculty in the system will help to improve... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |