Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2490 1991–92 |
Community placement escapeThe definition of escape is changed to mean that the inmate willfully discontinues making himself or herself available to the department for supervision by making his or her whereabouts unknown or by failing to maintain... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2502 1991–92 |
Organic agricultural prodtsThe state's organic food laws are expanded to include any agricultural product which is organically produced, not just food products. To be labeled, sold, or represented as an organic agricultural product, the product must be... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2516 1991–92 |
Unlawful bus conductPersons waiting for transportation at a municipal transit station who engage in littering, spitting, playing loud music, carrying explosives or flammable liquids, or intentionally disturbing others with loud or unruly behavior... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2555 1991–92 |
Limited dental practicesUpon the request of the dean of the University of Washington Dental School, the board is authorized to grant a limited license to university residents in post-graduate dental education to practice dentistry in connection with... | John Moyer (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2560 1991–92 |
Senior environmental corpsThe Senior Environmental Corps is established in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The corps shall carry out projects that focus on natural, environmental, and recreational resources. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2655 1991–92 |
Mun criminal justice accountThe current statute is made 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 distributed to cities... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2673 1991–92 |
Moved buildingsResidential buildings or structures that are moved into or within a county, city or town are not required to meet all of the requirements of the latest edition of the State Electrical Code. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2682 1991–92 |
Unclaimed property recoveryWashington is authorized to receive unclaimed intangible property held by out-of-state brokers when the issuer of the intangible property is located in Washington. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2735 1991–92 |
Voluntarism/citizen serviceThe bill reworks the intent section prefacing the Legislature's enactment of the act. The name of the center is changed to the Center for Volunteerism and Citizen Service. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2747 1991–92 |
Bottled water regulationDefinitions are established for a number of types of bottled water including artesian water, carbonated water, distilled water, mineral water, spring water, purified water. Natural water is defined to exclude water that is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2796 1991–92 |
Water well constructionThe Department of Ecology, by means of a memorandum of agreement, may delegate enforcement of certain portions of the water well program to local health districts and counties. Ecology must determine that the local government... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2845 1991–92 |
Auto salespersons overtimeEmployers of commissioned salespersons primarily engaged in the business of selling automobiles and trucks to ultimate purchasers do not violate state overtime compensation requirements with respect to these salespeople if the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2873 1991–92 |
Radioactive waste disposalThe statutory provisions relating to indemnification for operations and activities of low level radioactive materials licensees are deleted. The agencies are given discretion over when to require financial assurances. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2928 1991–92 |
Open space lawsLand classified under the open space program and classified and designated forest land are retained in the program when a transfer occurs due to an inheritance. The exemption from the collection of back taxes when property is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 69, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2967 1991–92 |
Intermediate care facilitiesA new business and occupation tax on intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded is created. The tax is equal to 15 percent of the gross income from inpatient services, payable on a monthly basis. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5105 1991–92 |
Collective bargainingThe Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act is made applicable to superior courts for all matters. The public employer of the court employees for collective bargaining over wage issues is the county legislative authority. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5116 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5425 1991–92 |
Old vehicle equipmentA vehicle 40 years or older may use a taillight that contains a blue or purple insert. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 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 5675 1991–92 |
Skagit river salmon restortnThe Director of the Department of Fisheries shall present a Skagit River salmon recovery plan to the Legislature by December 31, 1992. The plan shall utilize both hatchery technology and natural salmon spawning in order to... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 88, 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 6010 1991–92 |
Church day cares/B&O exemptnThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by a church that is exempt from property tax. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6032 1991–92 |
Emrgncy medical srvces cmteThe termination of the Emergency Medical Services Licensing and Certification Advisory Committee and sunset provisions are repealed. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6074 1991–92 |
Unemployment insuranceExtended timber unemployment compensation benefits are available to eligible workers who have a benefit year beginning after January 1, 1989. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6086 1991–92 |
Vet affairs advisory cmmtteeMembership on the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is increased from 15 to 17. The Soldiers' Home and Colony at Orting and the Veterans' Home at Retsil each have a representative (up to three may be nominated by the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |