Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2263 1991–92 |
Correctnl facility referncesReferences in statutes to specific correctional facilities, such as the state penitentiary, are replaced with the term "a state correctional facility." All references to the "Board of Prison Terms and Parole" are eliminated... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2294 1991–92 |
Coastal crab fishery studyThe Washington Department of Fisheries, along with the states of Oregon and California, shall conduct a coastal dungeness crab fishing study through the auspices of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The study is... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2314 1991–92 |
Medical service provisionCurrent language is deleted and replaced with wording that permits DSHS to purchase services on contract or established-rate basis. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2333 1991–92 |
Guide and service dogsThe Governor's committee on disability issues and employment, in conjunction with other organizations involved with the blind and physically disabled, will study and make recommendations on improving enforcement of the white... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2347 1991–92 |
High voltage trnsmssn accessMunicipal electric utilities may participate and enter into agreements for use of transmission facilities and capacity rights in those facilities. A city may issue revenue bonds or other obligations to finance the city's share... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2358 1991–92 |
Psychologist discipl cmmtteeThe quorum of the disciplinary committee is reduced from five to three members, one of whom must be a public member. The Secretary of the Department of Health, upon the request of the board, is authorized to appoint pro... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2360 1991–92 |
Fisheries informational matrThe Director of the Department of Fisheries is authorized to collect moneys to recover the reasonable costs of drafting and publishing informational materials. Reasonable costs are defined to include only costs of drafting,... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2391 1991–92 |
Biomedical waste regulationThe term "biomedical waste" is defined. The definition preempts any local definitions of such waste. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2543 1991–92 |
Recreational boating codeThe boating safety statutes are moved into the "Regulation of Motor Boats," Chapter 88.12 RCW, and recodified under this chapter. | John Beck (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2554 1991–92 |
Erotic sound recordingsErotic sound recordings are added to the definition of "erotic material" that may not be sold, distributed or exhibited to minors. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2633 1991–92 |
Moderate-risk waste facilitsLocal governments are required to take certain actions to incorporate private sector management of moderate-risk waste if the local government determines that a private facility offers an acceptable service at a reasonable... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2714 1991–92 |
Public transp benefit areasIf a city extends its boundaries through annexation across a county boundary line to include areas within the public transportation benefit area (PTBA), then the entire area of the city within the county that is within the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2746 1991–92 |
Tow truck impound chargesIn limited situations a landowner may pay a tow truck operator for removal of a vehicle that has an approximate fair market value equal to the scrap value in the vehicle. The vehicle must be impounded in the manner currently... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2768 1991–92 |
Ecology technical assistanceThe Department of Ecology is authorized to appoint one or more technical assistance officers to provide on-site consultation to businesses for the purpose of helping businesses comply with environmental regulations. The... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2814 1991–92 |
State information resourcesReporting and procedural requirements are established for state agencies and the Department of Information Services in requesting and reviewing information services projects. Four areas of policy and planning development are... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2821 1991–92 |
Timber impact area communityThe definition of timber impact area in the timber programs created by the 1991 legislation is broadened to include communities that are socially and economically integrated with those areas meeting the current definition. The... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2867 1991–92 |
Law enforc/fire fghtrs insurFormer employers of retired members of plan I of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) have the authority, at their discretion, to reimburse such members for the cost of Medicare part B... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6027 1991–92 |
Horticultural researchThe Director of Agriculture, with advice from an advisory committee, may establish a surcharge of up to 20 percent onto the nursery dealer license fee. The surcharge will range between $5 and $20 per year depending upon the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6028 1991–92 |
Water consrvtn revenue bondsExisting authority for cities to use bonded indebtedness to finance electrical energy conservation programs is expanded to include water conservation programs. Authority is provided for counties to engage in water conservation... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6070 1991–92 |
Physician's asst supervisionThe Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery may authorize for osteopathic physicians' assistants the use of alternative supervisors who are licensed either as osteopathic physicians or as physicians. The Board of Medical... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6076 1991–92 |
Rural health facilitiesThe certificate of need law is amended to allow a rural health care facility to reapply for hospital licensure without undergoing certificate of need review if done so within three years after the effective date of the rural... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6078 1991–92 |
State route 901State Route 901 and East Lake Sammamish Parkway are removed from the state highway system. SR 901 is also removed as a scenic highway. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6134 1991–92 |
District court sealsDistrict courts are authorized to have a state seal for use in authenticating the orders of such courts. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6135 1991–92 |
Name change orders/filingCounty auditors are required to maintain a permanent record of all name change orders. The district court is to collect the appropriate filing and recording fee, and transmit the order and the fee to the auditor's office. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6138 1991–92 |
District court referencesRevised Code of Washington 10.13 is repealed. District court judges do not have the authority to send a person to jail or require a person to post a peace bond on the basis of the judges' belief that the person might commit a crime. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |