Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Silver
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2134 1991–92 |
Targeted jobs tax credit prgRequires the development of strategies, by January 1, 1992, to significantly reduce the paperwork associated with the program and to increase by two hundred percent the number of employers participating. | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2136 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyDirects a regulating agency to furnish an applicant for a permit or license with a written statement of all applicable regulations to be complied with to obtain the license or permit. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2166 1991–92 |
Property valuationProvides a procedure for determining values of property for tax assessment purposes. Authorizes taxpayers to request reassessment of the property. Provides for reimbursement of taxing districts for lost revenue from the state... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2177 1991–92 |
Controlled substance/childrnRequires a sentence of not less than ninety-nine years of total confinement. Provides that it shall not be a defense that the accused did not know the age of the individual protected by the act. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2183 1991–92 |
Little Spokane RiverAdds the Little Spokane river to the scenic river system. Makes an appropriation of thirty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2185 1991–92 |
State employment growth capPlaces the limit on the number of state employees for the 1991-1993 biennium at eighty-one thousand five hundred thirty. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2186 1991–92 |
Fire protection contractsAuthorizes a separate contract for fire protection between a city or town and a state agency. Repeals RCW 35.21.775. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | 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 2249 1991–92 |
Real estate interest dsclsreRequires all parties to a real estate transaction who have any financial or ownership interest in the escrow company being utilized in the transaction to disclose that interest in the real estate contract. | Arthur Broback (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2252 1991–92 |
Industrial ins premium ratesRequires the average industrial insurance premium rate under Title 51 RCW for the 1992 calendar year to be fixed at a rate no greater than that set by the department of labor and industries for calendar year 1991. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2258 1991–92 |
Intrntl marketing centerRepeals RCW 43.131.329 and 43.131.330. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1376 1991–92 |
Computer software taxationCustom software is exempt from property tax. Master or golden copies of software are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 1330 1991–92 |
1991-93 biennium approprtnsAppropriations from the state general fund and other special funds and accounts are made for the operating expenses of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2235 1991–92 |
Hunting and fishing feesHunting, fishing, trapping and other Department of Wildlife fees are increased approximately 20 percent. Senior citizens over 70 years of age must pay $3 for an annual fishing license. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2237 1991–92 |
Medicaid financingA temporary tax is imposed on medical hospitals and private psychiatric hospitals equal to 20 percent of the state Medicaid receipts. The tax expires the earlier of July 1, 1993, or the date the Secretary of Social and Health... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1211 1991–92 |
Retirement benefits revisionThe Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is required to make a direct payment, either on a monthly basis or in one lump sum, to an ex-spouse to satisfy a property division obligation. The dissolution order must specifically... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 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 1487 1991–92 |
Check cashers and sellersThose entities defined as a "check casher or seller" must meet certain licensing and regulatory requirements. The act does not apply to financial institutions or to other organizations that cash checks as a convenience, as a... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1821 1991–92 |
Fire protection sprinklr sysA person is guilty of a class C felony if he or she willfully and maliciously constructs, installs, or maintains a fire sprinkler system and knows that the system is inoperable. A person is also guilty of a class C felony if... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1262 1991–92 |
Tow truck restrictionsA tow truck performing an initial tow is not subject to the statutory height, weight, length, axle loading and spacing requirements, regardless of the destination. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, 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 1997 1991–92 |
Sex offender registrationVarious rules and deadlines for registration of sex offenders are established depending upon the custodial status of the sex offender and when the offender committed or was convicted of the sex offense. Sex Offenders in Custody. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2132 1991–92 |
Insurance salesperson/B&O txThe Legislature intends to use the federal tax statutory definition of employee to define life insurance sales people for purposes of business and occupation tax (B&O) status because of difficulty in distinguishing between... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1243 1991–92 |
Teacher preparation programsEducator preparation programs at colleges and universities in the state, annually, shall develop and implement a plan to increase the level of collaboration and interaction between the program's faculty and K-12 schools in the... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |