Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Irv Newhouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6296 1991–92 |
Infant mortality reviewsAll medical records, reports, statements, documents or summaries or analyses of such information used for the purpose of infant mortality reviews are confidential as to the identity of the infant and the infant's parents. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6055 1991–92 |
Crime lab reports as evidnceThe results of a controlled substance analysis performed by the Crime Laboratory system of the State Patrol may be presented as evidence in a prosecution by means of a certified copy of the report signed by the supervisor of... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6460 1991–92 |
For hire vehicle provisionsThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is no longer responsible for issuing permits to for-hire vehicle operators in jurisdictions that already issue their own permits. DOL retains its responsibility for issuing certificates, even... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6461 1991–92 |
Master license systemA master license fund is created to collect fees from business license applicants and to account for administrative costs for the master license program. The fee for a master original business license application is raised to $15. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5465 1991–92 |
Pharmacy assistant ratioPharmacies located in nursing homes or who provide services to patients in nursing homes are permitted to allow three level A pharmacy assistants to be under the supervision of one licensed pharmacist. Pharmacies providing... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5986 1991–92 |
Tenant duties expandedThe list of statutory tenant duties under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is expanded to include a prohibition against engaging in any activities which endanger the premises or any neighboring premises or persons. Certain... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6155 1991–92 |
Milk marketing ordersFor purposes of the Milk Pooling and Pricing Act, the definition of milk is limited to milk from cows. The definition of milk dealer is amended to include only those plants which process milk from cows and which actually... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6184 1991–92 |
Real estate brokers/salesThe Director of Licensing is required to institute a program of real estate education that includes the establishment of minimum levels of ongoing education for licensees and the development and implementation of curricula... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 92, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6212 1991–92 |
Fruit commission assessmentsThe cap on the assessment that may be levied by the Tree Fruit Commission on producers of soft tree fruit is increased from $12 to $18 per 2,000 pounds of fruit except for cherries and pears. The cap for cherries is increased... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6241 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org life insuranceThe definition of a life insurance contract insurable interest is extended to certain qualifying nonprofit organizations. The Insurance Commissioner is granted rule-making authority to exempt 501 C-3 corporations existing less... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6270 1991–92 |
Munic criminal justice acctThe legislation makes the current statute consistent with the current distribution methods used by the State Treasurer for high crime cities. Moneys not distributed under the 200 percent category because of the cap are... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6289 1991–92 |
Fax/phone use at hearingsIf possible, a rule-making agency must accept comments by telefacsimile transmission or telephonic communication if suitable equipment is available. Appropriate telephone numbers must be included in the notice of a rule... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6292 1991–92 |
Brewer and winery salesLicensed brewers are authorized to obtain a beer or wine retailers' license for on-premise consumption at the brewery or domestic winery. The alcoholic beverages that are not produced by the brewery are required to be... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6295 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA court may require a person who is convicted of a DWI or who enters a deferred prosecution program to attend a DWI victims impact panel. The victims impact panel is an educational program focusing on the emotional, physical,... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5345 1991–92 |
Disability claims closureThe July 1, 1990 "sunset" date is removed from the authority of self-insurers to close claims which involve only medical treatment and/or temporary time loss, which are not contested, and in which the injured worker has... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5389 1991–92 |
Water rights claim filingA person who has a claim to divert water with a priority date prior to the 1917 water code may file a water right claim with the Department of Ecology if a signed written statement is provides that: 1) the person witnessed a... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5524 1991–92 |
Free hospital tax limitsSales to hospitals which do not charge patients for health care of items reasonably necessary for the operation of and the provision of health care by the hospital are exempt from sales and use tax. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5526 1991–92 |
Employee noncompetitn agreemEmployee noncompetition agreements entered into after December 31, 1992, are void and unenforceable by any court of this state unless: (a) The agreement is entered into on the initial employment of the employee by the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5746 1991–92 |
Environ protectn requiremntsThe Department of Ecology may designate one or more employees as a technical assistance officer, and organize them into one or more technical assistance units. Their duties are to provide technical assistance for the voluntary... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5807 1991–92 |
Water rights transfersA right to groundwater that can be used only on a seasonal basis may be transferred or changed to a right that can be used throughout the year without loss of priority. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6057 1991–92 |
Crime lab analysis feeThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A State Patrol Crime Laboratory analysis fee of $100 is charged to adults convicted of a crime or minors adjudicated as juvenile offenders in those cases in... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |