Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6057 1991–92 |
Crime lab analysis feeThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A State Patrol Crime Laboratory analysis fee of $100 is charged to adults convicted of a crime or minors adjudicated as juvenile offenders in those cases in... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6060 1991–92 |
Public assistance programsRecovery of interim assistance duplicate payment is enhanced by treating such payment as a debt due the state and subject to available legal remedies. Resource eligibility is based upon resource limitations consistent with... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6063 1991–92 |
Corporation statutes crrctnTechnical changes in language are added for clarification purposes. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6064 1991–92 |
High voltage trans facltiesCities of the first class operating electric generating facilities and electric distribution systems may use and obtain capacity rights to jointly owned electric generating and transmission facilities. These cities may issue... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6067 1991–92 |
Elected officials residencyUniform terminology requiring that candidates be registered voters in the jurisdiction from which they seek election is established for all state and local offices. Gender inclusive language is adopted in statutes which are... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6073 1991–92 |
Out of state driver's permitA nonresident who is at least 15 years of age and possesses an instruction permit is allowed to drive in the state. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6080 1991–92 |
Voters' pamphlet statementsThe Attorney General's summary of a ballot measure must include a summary of any sections of law to be repealed. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6082 1991–92 |
Criminal impersonationThe crime of criminal impersonation is committed if a person falsely claims to be a law enforcement officer or creates a false impression that he or she is a law enforcement officer, and does an act with intent to convey the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6083 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle repossessionWhen a motor vehicle is repossessed, the holder of any personal property found in the vehicle that is not named in the security agreement must return it to the debtor within 48 hours. Costs associated with the return of the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6089 1991–92 |
Comp. health care reformThe study responsibilities of the Washington Health Care Commission are expanded to include: (1) proposing alternative uniform benefit packages and estimate costs of each; (2) analyzing effects of the federal ERISA act on... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6095 1991–92 |
Flood control constructionHydraulic Permits : The Department of Fisheries and Department of Wildlife shall give equal consideration to the protection of human life, public land and/or private property, and fish life in deliberating permit approval for... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6096 1991–92 |
Wetland regulationThe stated purposes of the act are to: 1.Provide additional direction to local governments in the regulation of wetlands while maintaining a degree of local flexibility in the implementation of the Growth Management Act;... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6113 1991–92 |
Shoreline management permitsReview by the Shoreline Hearings Board of local government permit decisions shall be on the record developed by local government and supplemented with additional evidence submitted before the board where determined necessary... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6114 1991–92 |
Med costs/support enforcemntNecessary health care is defined to include prenatal, delivery, and postnatal medical care relating to the birth of the child. The Department of Social and Health Services is required to make every effort to collect... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6116 1991–92 |
Cogeneration facilitiesThe program allowing a sales and use tax deferral is extended to include the acquisition or installation of machinery, equipment and property for the primary purpose of cogeneration by a person or corporation other than an... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6121 1991–92 |
Patient information/recordsInformation and records of a deceased mental patient may be disclosed to a patient's next of kin, guardian, or conservator in the event of the patient's death. The personal representative of the deceased has all the rights of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6122 1991–92 |
Arrest without warrantA police officer may make a warrantless arrest if he or she has probable cause to believe that a person unlawfully possesses firearms or dangerous weapons on school premises. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6124 1991–92 |
Long-term care ombudsmanThe Department of Community Development's contract for long-term care ombudsman services must require that long-term care ombudsmen are placed or are available throughout the state at locations convenient to long-term care... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6125 1991–92 |
Offender subsistence paymntsA subsistence account is established by the Department of Corrections on behalf of and for the use and benefit of each inmate upon the inmate's release from confinement. Any interest earned by the inmate subsistence account... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6126 1991–92 |
Salmon guide licensesFor the purposes of operating as a guide for salmon for personal use in fresh water rivers and streams, a person shall be licensed as a professional salmon guide. The department will issue professional salmon guide licenses to... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6130 1991–92 |
Vehicle registrationThe Department of Licensing (DOL) shall inform all new residents at the time of issuance of a driver's license of the legal obligation to register all vehicles within 30 days of becoming a resident. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6137 1991–92 |
Alcoholic beverage violatnsThe general penalty statute of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act is standardized to be consistent with other penalties for misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes. The statute is amended to allow courts the authority to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6144 1991–92 |
Telecommunications chargesFor certain telecommunications services, a utility tariff that temporarily reduces or waives existing charges shall be considered a tariff that decreases a rate, charge, rental, or toll. If the utility files with the Utilities... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6150 1991–92 |
Salmon and steelhead accntngThe Director of Fisheries and the Director of Wildlife shall cooperatively develop a plan to improve the catch accounting of salmon and steelhead. The directors shall work with the federal government, the Indian tribes, and... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |