Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ron Meyers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1241 1991–92 |
Construction liensMaterialmen's liens for furnishing materials, supplies or equipment for the alteration or repair of a single family residence may not exceed the amount of the construction contract. Liens may be enforced against the property... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1245 1991–92 |
Public works compliancePrevailing wages must be paid when a state or local government agency causes new construction of a facility and the agency will lease or purchase more than 50 percent of the facility. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1249 1991–92 |
Nursing pools/nursing homesProvides a definition of a "nursing pool." Requires the department of social and health services to establish reasonable rates of payment to nursing pools who contract, for temporary nursing services, with nursing facilities... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1253 1991–92 |
Nursing homes/cost index lidDeclares an intent to temporarily raise the nursing services cost center lid as an incentive to attract and retain nurses in nursing homes. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1276 1991–92 |
School fire protection/saftyAll buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, that will be used for educational purposes through the 12th grade by 50 or more persons for more than 12 hours per week, or four hours in any one day, shall be provided with an... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1294 1991–92 |
Personal injury insuranceMotor vehicle liability insurance policies shall provide personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for reasonable and necessary medical, hospital, funeral, income loss and household services payment expenses. Minimum benefit... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1309 1991–92 |
Child support obligationsDesignates the manner in which veteran's disability pensions or regular compensation for disability incurred in military service are to be treated in calculating child support obligations. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1333 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance appealsIf an industrial insurance appeal is filed by an injured worker, the Department of Labor and Industries may reassume jurisdiction over the claim only if the department obtains prior written consent of the worker. Technical... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1334 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe attorney general must develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991, to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. Policies that have... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1340 1991–92 |
Unemployment comp benefitsThe amount of a claimant's weekly earnings that will be disregarded for purposes of computing the claimant's unemployment compensation benefits is raised from $5 to $25. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1351 1991–92 |
Pen register use authorizedRequires a court order to install or use a pen register or a trap and trace device. Provides that violations shall be gross misdemeanor offenses. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | 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 1374 1991–92 |
At-risk student motivationDeclares a further purpose to provide funds for retrieval outreach efforts for students who have dropped out of school. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1384 1991–92 |
Early retirement allowanceRequires reduction of one percent per year to reflect the difference in the number of years between the age at retirement and age fifty-eight. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | 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 1415 1991–92 |
Driver's license suspensionProhibits reissuance of the license unless the driver demonstrates sufficient ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1418 1991–92 |
At-risk youth servicesDirects the department of social and health services to conduct an evaluation of the family reconciliation services program. Directs the department to expand the program to serve an additional one thousand families. Requests... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1421 1991–92 |
Affordable housing projectsSales of real estate by or to a nonprofit organization that is eligible to receive assistance through the Washington housing trust fund and used for affordable housing is exempt from the state's portion of the real estate... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1424 1991–92 |
African Amer scholarship prgThis bill establishes the African American Endowed Scholarship program. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1433 1991–92 |
Boot camp pilot programThe Washington State Institute of Public Policy is required to prepare a report on "boot camps," "shock incarceration programs," and other structured residential programs that provide education, rehabilitation activities,... | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1434 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsA system is established for limiting campaign expenditures and for providing matching funds for the election campaigns of candidates for state executive and legislative offices. The matching monies are available to candidates... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1437 1991–92 |
Game fish enhancementThe formation of nonprofit Regional Game Fish Enhancement Groups is authorized. The groups shall enhance game fish resources, maximizing the use of volunteers to do so. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1441 1991–92 |
Auto insurance sale/renewalNo auto insurer may refuse to renew the liability or underinsured motorist coverage of a policy because of an accident which was not the fault of the insured. No auto insurer may refuse to sell an automobile insurance policy... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |