Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1777 1991–92 |
New prison constructionThe public works laws are temporarily amended to expedite the prison construction process to provide concurrent preparation of design plans, specifications and competitive bidding of construction contracts. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2005 1991–92 |
Freight brokers/forwardersA bond or deposit of security in a minimum amount of $5,000, as determined by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), is established for brokers or forwarders engaged in intrastate commerce. An interstate broker or... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1118 1991–92 |
Bus length restrictionsOperation of an articulated auto stage with a maximum overall length of 61 feet is allowed on Washington highways. The language authorizing the DOT or a local legislative authority to restrict the routing of an auto stage or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1470 1991–92 |
Public works projects apprpsSixty-five public works projects totaling $51,900,000 are recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1991. The appropriation for these projects was included in the 1989-91 capital budget. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1143 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| HB 2187 1991–92 |
Nonprofit orgs tax exemptnsAny public benefit nonprofit organization is exempt from paying B&O tax and from collecting sales taxes on amounts received from fundraising auctions if the organization does not conduct more than one auction per year and the... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |