Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Reams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2829 1993–94 |
Agency rule-making authorityLimits agency rule making to those matters specifically authorized by the legislature or required by federal law, lessens reliance on general grants of authority, and requires grants of rule-making authority to be narrowly... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2834 1993–94 |
Regulations/business impactDirects the departments of revenue, employment security, ecology, labor and industries, health, fish and wildlife, and licensing to engage in a cooperative compliance partnership pilot project to assist businesses that... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2852 1993–94 |
Rule making criteriaEstablishes criteria for administrative rule making. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2887 1993–94 |
Judicial review fees & costsProvides that a party that prevails in a judicial review of an agency action shall be awarded costs not to exceed ten thousand dollars. Requires the costs to be paid by the agency. Requires an annual report to the legislature... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2889 1993–94 |
Early release eliminatedRevises RCW 9.94A.150 to eliminate early release for incarcerated offenders. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2890 1993–94 |
Child abuse/child care cntrsDesignates the membership of the task force, specifies their duties and responsibilities, and requires a report by December 15, 1994. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2894 1993–94 |
Gun owners' names disclosureProtects information and records compiled by a state or local agency regarding the application or issuance of a concealed weapons permit, a firearm dealer license, or the purchase or sale of a firearm. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2724 1993–94 |
Legislative sessions/odd-yrRegular sessions of the Legislature held in odd-numbered years commence on the second Monday of February. On the second Monday of January of each odd-numbered year, the Legislature is required to meet to: canvass the votes for... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1994 |
| HB 1218 1993–94 |
Claims against local governmThe statutes relating to lawsuits against local governments for damages are altered and repealed to establish a uniform procedure. Volunteers of a local government are treated like an officer or employee of a local government... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1721 1993–94 |
Health/welfare benefit trustLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1733 1993–94 |
Productivity awards programsThe Governor is added as co-chair of the Productivity Board, along with the Secretary of State. The terminology for the teamwork incentive program is clarified. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1824 1993–94 |
Affordable housingThe Department of Community Development's central register of publicly-owned property that is available for sale, lease, or exchange is expanded to include surplus and under-utilized land and buildings under the control of the... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1367 1993–94 |
Election recountsThe provisions of the election code which require that a mandatory recount of the votes cast for an office be conducted manually are amended. A mandatory recount is conducted manually if the difference in the vote totals for... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1644 1993–94 |
Voting by mailVote-By-Mail in Small Precincts : The maximum size of a precinct in which the auditor may choose to conduct any primary or election exclusively by mail ballot is increased to 200 registered voters. Vote-By-Mail Primary : In an... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1646 1993–94 |
Absentee voter statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2054 1993–94 |
Public employmentCIVIL SERVICE Administration . The Department of Personnel (DOP), the Higher Education Personnel Board (HEPB), and the State Personnel Board are abolished effective July 1, 1994. In their place, the Department of Human... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 1259 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1645 1993–94 |
Initiatives and referendaNew requirements regarding initiative and referendum petitions and the collection of signatures on such petitions are established. Certain Forms of Compensation Prohibited. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1751 1993–94 |
Forest practices board membrThe Forest Practices Board is reclassified for compensation purposes from a Class Three to Class Four group. The rate of compensation is raised from not more than $50 per day to not more than $100 per day. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1911 1993–94 |
Fire protection districtsIf a newly incorporated city or town is located in a single fire protection district, the city or town remains in the fire protection district during the first year after the official date of incorporating the city or town,... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1778 1993–94 |
State employee child careThe state employee child care project is clarified as statewide, rather than limited to Olympia. Partnerships between agencies, employees, labor organizations and private employers are encouraged, in order to expand... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1832 1993–94 |
Medical malpractice insurancA midterm blanket reduction in rate, approved by the Insurance Commissioner, for medical malpractice insurance is not considered a renewal for purposes of the renewal notice requirements of the Insurance Code. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1926 1993–94 |
State publications sale/distTwo copies of the journals are provided without charge to the State Library. State elected officials and directors of state departments are provided sets of the journals only upon their request. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, 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 1017 1993–94 |
Sexual exploitation of childA certificate to teach cannot be issued to a person who has pled guilty or been convicted of a felony involving one or more specified sex offenses involving a child, even if the guilty plea or conviction occurred more than 10... | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |