Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Robert Basich
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2589 1991–92 |
Scenic/recreational highways1,360 miles of state highways are added to the scenic and recreational highways system. It removes 165 miles from the scenic and recreational highways system and places them under the control of the Scenic Vistas Act of 1971. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2602 1991–92 |
Technical school studentsFunds for high school students attending the technical colleges will be apportioned directly to the participating college by the Superintendent for Public Instruction, unless the technical college chooses to receive its... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2626 1991–92 |
Salmonid stockThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to establish a wild salmonid review and inventory team consisting of fisheries biologists and geneticists. The team is to review and inventory the status of wild salmonid... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2628 1991–92 |
Wildlife habitat protectionThe Department of Wildlife is directed to appoint a technical advisory committee to assist in developing recommended best habitat management practices for application to land management activities in agriculture and range management. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2629 1991–92 |
Salmonid stock conservationThe exemption in current law for water diversions in existence prior to 1947 from the fish screening requirement of the Department of Wildlife in RCW 77.16.220 is removed. Previously exempt diverters must provide adequate... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2630 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife educationThe Governor is given the option of adding to existing duties of the Governor's Council on Environmental Education or appointing a new Fish and Wildlife Education Council to accomplish the following goals: (1) Raise and... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2645 1991–92 |
Pension overpaymentsThe Director of the Department Retirement Systems is prohibited from recovering pension overpayments made between July 1, 1990 and February 1, 1992, that were made due to an incorrect calculation of the cost-of-living... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2695 1991–92 |
Fair start programFrom funds appropriated by the Legislature, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish the Fair Start Program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs for elementary... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2703 1991–92 |
Battered women/murder convctConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. The petitioner must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2722 1991–92 |
Professional sports franchisIn addition to owning an existing professional sports franchise, counties or cities can own an interest in the franchise when the owner of the franchise decides to sell or move the franchise. The purchase must be approved by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2729 1991–92 |
Tuition and financial aidTUITION: Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. The percentage varies between 4 and 6 percent of total tuition at the four-year institutions, and 11 and 15 percent at... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2734 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2792 1991–92 |
Fishing guide license feesThe Department of Fisheries shall charge resident fishing guide license fees to Oregon residents if the state of Oregon charges resident fishing guide license fees to Washington residents. The Department of Fisheries is... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2834 1991–92 |
Sentencing alternativesPART I - Work Responsibility and Recuperation of Inmate Wages The Corrections Industries Program is mandated to achieve a 25 percent employment increase of all physically and mentally able inmates by December 30, 1996, and by... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2846 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA Family Policy Council composed of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Secretary of the Department of Health, Commissioner of the Employment Security... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2847 1991–92 |
Mentally ill offendersThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission in cooperation with the Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Mental Health, the Department of Corrections, Washington Institute of Public Policy, and appropriate advocacy... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2848 1991–92 |
Transportation planningOn a trial basis the Department of Transportation is given authority to perform design work, conduct public hearings, and provide comprehensive environmental assessments on significant transportation projects before... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2862 1991–92 |
Involuntary commitment(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/18/92) Requires prosecuting attorneys to represent the individuals and agencies petitioning for commitment or detention and defend all challenges. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2939 1991–92 |
Publ trans policy planThe Department of Transportation is directed to develop a state transit plan as part of an overall statewide transportation plan. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2295 1991–92 |
Lake Wash. Technical CollegeThe 1991-93 biennial capital budget is amended to change the name of Lake Washington Vocational Institute to Lake Washington Technical College, and to increase the appropriation for construction of the administrative addition,... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1992 |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2785 1991–92 |
Industrial developmnt sitingCounties planning under the Growth Management Act may establish a process, in conjunction with cities, for reviewing proposals to site major industrial developments outside urban growth areas. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2884 1991–92 |
Capital investment strategyA state Capital Investment Strategy Council is created. The council is comprised of agency directors selected by the governor. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| HB 2585 1991–92 |
Labor-management coop progrmThe Industrial Insurance Labor-management Program is codified and the June 30, 1992 expiration date is repealed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2611 1991–92 |
High school volunteer servicHigh schools are encouraged to annually offer an opportunity to students to volunteer their services to community social and educational organizations. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2956 1991–92 |
Retirees cost-of-living incrProvides for cost-of-living increases to retirees of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |