Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Susan Karahalios
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1115 1993–94 |
Child abuse and neglectLaw enforcement agencies are authorized to access all relevant records of the reported child abuse or neglect from the reporters. Medical practitioners must request a release of information from a victim's parent or guardian... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1559 1993–94 |
Child care programsThe Child Care Coordinating Committee develops a plan for a statewide system of school-aged child care programs. The plan includes a statement of needs; identification of target children and ideas for local community... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1769 1993–94 |
Recreational trailsIn addition to the entities identified above, the IAC is also expressly authorized and encouraged to consult with special districts identified in Chapter 85.38 RCW. These special districts include diking and drainage districts... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1988 1993–94 |
Employment and training servContributions by businesses currently paid to the federal unemployment insurance trust fund (UITF) for unemployment insurance benefits are changed. Employer contributions are reduced by 0.12 percent; this reduction is offset... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| 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 1532 1993–94 |
Physical therapist licensesThe Department of Health, with the approval of the Physical Therapy Board, may issue interim practice permits. Candidates for licensure as physical therapists, who have taken the licensure examination, may practice under... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, 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 1637 1993–94 |
Municipal street railwaysThe definition of public work is amended to delete the exclusion of municipal street railways. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1991 1993–94 |
Child abuse and neglectThe five agencies named above are required to work together to develop a program plan for the Home Health Visitor Program. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent child abuse and neglect through the provision of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, 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 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 1452 1993–94 |
Adoption informationThe types of nonidentifying information which can be provided to adoptive parents when they adopt a child are enumerated. The Department of Health is required to provide a noncertified copy of the original birth certificate to... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, 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 1812 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationWhen evaluating a certificated employee employed for more than four years, districts are required to use an evaluation program adopted by rule by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The full evaluation with 60 minutes of... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| HB 1238 1993–94 |
Juvenile release noticeThe crime of stalking is added to the list of crimes requiring notice by the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services when an offender departs from a juvenile facility for certain reasons. Notification of... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1578 1993–94 |
Offenders under jurisdictionThe Department of Corrections is responsible for tracking only those felony cases involving offenders sentenced to prison or ordered under the supervision of the department. The date for tolling of a sentence when an offender... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1790 1993–94 |
Public works appropriationsLoans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized for 61 public works projects totaling $51,059,758, a $1,000,000 loan pool for emergency public works projects, and $300,000 for capital facilities plan loans. The... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 9, 1993 |