Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Clyde Ballard
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2240 1991–92 |
Student performance enhanced(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/28/91) Revises early childhood education provisions. Establishes a fair start program to provide prevention and intervention services at the elementary school level. Establishes the commission on... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2247 1991–92 |
Traffic safty eductn fundingIncreases the appropriation for traffic safety education programs from $5,321,000 to $15,721,000. Limits the subsidy for each student receiving traffic safety education to $137.27 per student. | Richard Neher (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1268 1991–92 |
Retirement service creditThe provisions for earning service credit in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. The provisions defining "eligible position" in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1426 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsCenter and Lab Created; Appropriation . A Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University and must operate with or without additional state funding. A Food and... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1440 1991–92 |
Mobile home regulationsA fee of $15 is imposed on every transfer of title of new or used mobile homes. The fee does not apply to transfers that are a part of a property settlement in a divorce. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1489 1991–92 |
Common carrier privacySection 9.73.070 of the Washington Privacy Act is amended to provide that Chapter 9.73 does not apply to any common carrier automatic number, caller, or location identification service, including an enhanced 911 emergency... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1954 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week on which they may be conducted. The definition of agricultural activity is changed from the activities associated with growing... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 317, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1137 1991–92 |
Criminal justice purposesCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 311, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1757 1991–92 |
Driving under influence/drugIn various statutes, this measure replaces the word "intoxicated" with the phrase "under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug." Technical changes are also made for organizational purposes. | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1317 1991–92 |
Oxygen tax exemptionThe exemption for medically prescribed oxygen is expanded to include purchase or rental of oxygen concentrator, oxygen enricher, liquid oxygen, and gaseous, bottled oxygen systems. The oxygen system must be purchased or rented... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1142 1991–92 |
Processor/preparer liensThe definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include milk and milk products. A person owing money to a dairy processor, who has a processor lien attached to an account... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1336 1991–92 |
Prospective residntl tenantsA landlord is prohibited from requiring a fee from a prospective tenant for the privilege of being placed on a list to be considered as a tenant for a dwelling unit. A landlord may charge a prospective tenant a fee for... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1740 1991–92 |
Public housing authoritiesRevisions are made to the state's housing authority and housing cooperation laws in the following areas: 1) general powers of the public housing authority; 2) the issuance of bonds; 3) establishment and operation of group... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1051 1991–92 |
Student exchange organizatnsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is responsible for maintaining a registry of international student exchange organizations that place students in Washington public schools. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 128, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1096 1991–92 |
Smoke detection devicesThe state fire protection law is amended so the replacement of batteries for smoke detection devices are the responsibility of the tenant. The fine for failing to install or maintain a smoke detection device is increased from... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1287 1991–92 |
Adoption provisions revisnsConsent forms will contain a statement stating whether the child to be adopted is Native American or an Alaska native. Adoption facilitators will submit sworn statements documenting how they determined whether the federal... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1401 1991–92 |
Taxpayers' rights/responsbltTaxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2027 1991–92 |
Student tuition refundFor the purposes of this legislation, the term "eligible student" is defined. An eligible student must meet three conditions. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2069 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur chargesAn employer's experience rating account will not be charged for benefits paid to its part-time employees who are receiving unemployment benefits. This applies only during the time an employer continues to employ the claimant. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1352 1991–92 |
L&I confidential informationInformation obtained by the Department of Labor and Industries through consultation or training services offered to an employer at the employer's request is confidential and not open to public inspection. However, employers... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 2137 1991–92 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverages tax is changed from a first possession tax to a tax on the wholesale sale of carbonated beverages or syrup in the state. A compensating tax is applied to retail sales of carbonated beverages or syrups... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |