Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Nancy Rust
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1144 1991–92 |
State building codeThe Legislature finds that many places of public assembly are not equipped with adequate toilet facilities for women. The portion of Appendix C in the Uniform Plumbing Code relating specifically to assembly places for public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1152 1991–92 |
Food stamp eligibilityThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to exclude child support as income in determining the need and eligibility for food stamps. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1171 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrRequires that every pupil in grades K to 6 shall annually receive eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| 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 1178 1991–92 |
School financingSpecifies the types of food products which do not qualify for sales tax exemption. Creates the education construction account for receipt of the taxes on non-exempt food products. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1215 1991–92 |
Excess school levies continuProvides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 of the state Constitution allowing school districts to continue existing excess levies is approved by the voters at the November 1991... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1300 1991–92 |
Property tax valuation avrgeAn assessed value growth limit is established: Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2)... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1380 1991–92 |
Misrepresentation by officlsProhibits any misrepresentation to public officials of the federal, state, or local governments in conjunction with an inspection of the facility. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1388 1991–92 |
Detergent phosphorus contentProvides that, after July 1, 1991, a person may not use, sell, or distribute a laundry detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight. Limits the phosphorus percentage by weight in dishwasher detergents to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1439 1991–92 |
Travel charter/tour operatrsRequires travel promoters to be registered to conduct business in the state. Authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice prohibited by the act. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1453 1991–92 |
Water well regulationRevises provisions regulating water wells. Directs the department of ecology to initiate a pilot project for identifying and tagging existing water wells. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1459 1991–92 |
Recyclable material marketsPackaging : Plastic bottles must have a label depicting the type of plastic resin used in its manufacture. The amount of certain toxic metals in packaging is reduced over a six-year period. | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1461 1991–92 |
Magnet school programEstablishes a grant program to operate magnet schools offering programs capable of attracting students of varied racial or ethnic backgrounds. Designates the requirements for the approval of grant applications. Designates the... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1471 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actFamily Leave and Family Care Size of a Covered Employer - The employers covered by family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more.... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1474 1991–92 |
Family care leaveBroadened coverage The employers covered by the family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more. The definition of "child" is broadened... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1486 1991–92 |
Pest management proceduresIntegrated pest management is defined as a strategy that uses various combinations of pest control methods, including biological, cultural and chemical, in a compatible manner to achieve satisfactory control of pests and... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1490 1991–92 |
Flood control managementCounties may adopt a new type of comprehensive flood control management plan for any drainage basin located wholly or partially within the county. The plan must include: designation of areas susceptible to flooding; land use... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1491 1991–92 |
Flood control study commissThe Department of Community Development shall convene a 22-member state Flood Reduction Commission. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1516 1991–92 |
Candidacy residence reqrmntsRequires a person filing a declaration of candidacy for an office to have a residence in the district or other jurisdiction from which a candidate for the office is elected. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1517 1991–92 |
Pac Ocean Resources CompactThe Pacific Ocean Resources Compact is adopted. The compact may be joined by the states of Oregon, Alaska, California, and Washington and the Province of British Columbia. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |