Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1552 1991–92 |
Judicial determination deferDistrict or municipal courts that have computer connections to the Department of Licensing (DOL) may provide by rule for a procedure for deferral of a finding that a traffic infraction has been committed. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1573 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle damages measurThe measure of damages for property damage to an automobile are: (1) the reasonable cost of repair; or (2) the difference between the undamaged vehicle's value and the damaged vehicle's value, whichever is less plus reasonable... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1598 1991–92 |
Future teacher scholarshipThe way that a scholarship recipient may meet his or her service obligation is expanded. A recipient may either teach in the public schools for 10 years, or the recipient may teach in an approved education program for the same... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1610 1991–92 |
Landlord-tenant actA park owner may no longer evict a tenant without cause. Reasons for eviction include all the current reasons, plus making a material false statement when applying for tenancy, and drug-related activity, as defined, which need... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1616 1991–92 |
Property forfeiture/felonyAll personal property used in the commission of, or as compensation for, a felony, is subject to forfeiture. The law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the property is authorized to seize the property and, after... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1627 1991–92 |
Chiropractic services/ind inThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to supervise the provision of health care includes the care provided by chiropractors. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1634 1991–92 |
Parking in disabled spaceThe fine for unauthorized parking in a place reserved for disabled persons is set at $50. That portion of the fine that is retained by the local jurisdiction must be used for law enforcement. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1636 1991–92 |
Emergency response expenseIf a person has been found guilty of operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, public agencies may bill the individual for up to $1,000 of the cost for emergency responses to... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1638 1991–92 |
Partial summary judgmentsThe superior court has the authority to issue a partial summary judgment in a civil action for damages. The court may enter the partial summary judgment if no material issues of fact exist regarding the causation of the... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1651 1991–92 |
Public hospital chaplainsPublic hospital districts are authorized to employ chaplains for their hospitals, health care facilities, and hospice programs. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1655 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurances, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1676 1991–92 |
DWI punitive liabilityPunitive damages may be imposed against a driver who injures or kills another in an accident that is proximately caused by the driver while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Each person the defendant injures or kills... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1689 1991–92 |
Prisoner/limitation of actnsImprisonment is removed as a disability in the tolling statute. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1715 1991–92 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of county sheriff is to be a nonpartisan office unless the position is declared to be partisan by the county's home rule charter. All elections for county sheriff are nonpartisan unless a county's home role charter... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1726 1991–92 |
Tribally controlled collegesNeedy students attending certain tribally controlled colleges may be eligible to participate in various state funded financial aid programs. These programs include the state need grant, state work study, future teachers... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1731 1991–92 |
Businesses recvng pub assistPrivate businesses that receive $25,000 or more in business assistance are required to: (1)provide notice of any reduction in business operations in compliance with federal or state plant closure laws; (2)continue to recognize... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1737 1991–92 |
Minority/women's businessesThe Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) shall provide technical assistance to minority and women-owned businesses, including those with the capacity to participate in international trade. DTED may contract with... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1760 1991–92 |
City/town consolidationIt is clarified that community municipal corporations may be formed whenever two or more code cities consolidate or whenever unincorporated territory is annexed to a city or town if the service area meets the statutory size... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1787 1991–92 |
Uniform anatomical gift actIn the absence of donor consent, the document for an anatomical gift must be signed by another person and two witnesses in the presence of the donor. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1797 1991–92 |
Uniform Commerc Code/leasesA new article governing lease transactions is added to the state Uniform Commercial Code. The new article defines various types of leases and contains five parts addressing the formation and construction of lease contracts,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1816 1991–92 |
Long-term transport planningA new chapter is created in Title 47 defining state transportation planning requirements for the Department of Transportation. These plans must reflect the policies in the state Transportation Policy Plan and federal planning... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1825 1991–92 |
Mandatory arbitration provnsMandatory arbitration in courts that have adopted it covers lien foreclosures as well as cases in which the only relief sought is a money judgment. The optional upper limit of $35,000 on cases in superior court that are... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1847 1991–92 |
Administrative law judgesThe Executive Conflict of Interest Act is amended. A person formerly employed by a state agency may not act as an administrative law judge in any hearing, rule-making, or investigatory proceeding involving an action of that... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1903 1991–92 |
Handgun trigger-lock deviceA licensed firearms dealer is prohibited from selling a handgun unless the dealer offers to sell the purchaser a trigger-locking device and explain its operation. The dealer must obtain from the purchaser a receipt for the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1939 1991–92 |
Name change upon marriageEither party to a marriage may take the surname of the other party. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |