Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6030 1991–92 |
Bicycle helmets requiredIt is unlawful for a child under the age of 16 years of age to ride a bicycle on a public highway, street, road, sidewalk or bicycle path or trail without wearing an approved bicycle helmet. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6036 1991–92 |
Environ. policies reviewThe temporary Commission on Environmental Strategies is created. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6038 1991–92 |
Health care referralsThe Legislature finds that there is a growing practice of health care professionals referring patients to laboratory and other services in which the professional has a financial interest. Such practices may lead to... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6039 1991–92 |
Health insur premium taxSmall group disability agreements are exempt from the insurance premium tax between the effective date of the act and July 1, 1994. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Unnecessary statutory references are removed. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6053 1991–92 |
Comm/tech college tenureFaculty appointments on a reduced work load basis to positions which are part of a job-share arrangement, as designated by the Community College Governing Board, are eligible to be considered for tenure. The job-share... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6087 1991–92 |
Pet animal regulationThe state of Washington preempts the field with respect to the regulation of potentially dangerous or dangerous dogs. Local jurisdictions may enact only those ordinances and penalties relating to potentially dangerous or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6088 1991–92 |
Nursing home discriminationAny discrimination by a provider of nursing care services against anyone based upon the source of payment for those services is prohibited. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6092 1991–92 |
HIV testing of juvenilesLocal health departments are to conduct HIV tests and counseling of all persons convicted, adjudicated in juvenile court, or referred by prosecutions prior to diversion for sexual offenses, prostitution related offenses, or... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6100 1991–92 |
Prejudice of judgesIn judicial districts where cases are assigned from a master calendar on the date of trial, a motion for prejudice must be filed with the assigned trial judge immediately upon the judge's arrival in his courtroom. EFFECT OF... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6106 1991–92 |
Weapons in restricted areasThe current prohibition against possessing a firearm in a courtroom or judge's chamber while either is being used for judicial proceedings is expanded to include weapons. The weapons prohibition also includes the waiting area... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6109 1991–92 |
Forfeited firearms disposalA new division is made of the proceeds from the sale of forfeited firearms, and law enforcement agencies are given an alternative to sale for disposing of firearms. The agency that seizes and sells the firearms may keep 60... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6112 1991–92 |
Juror limitations"Juror time of availability" and "jury term" mean the time period the juror is required to remain available for jury service although the juror need not be actually present at the court facility. "Juror time of service" means... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6129 1991–92 |
Vehicle registrationThe Department of Licensing (DOL) shall not issue a driver's license to any person who is a new resident unless that person has obtained a Washington registration for all vehicles they own. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6139 1991–92 |
Deferred prosecutionA court may require a petitioner seeking a deferred prosecution order to waive his or her right to a trial by jury as a condition of granting the deferred prosecution. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: As a condition of having a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6142 1991–92 |
Appearance bondsA bonding company or surety must make a demand for the return of a forfeited bond prior to the adjudication of the defendant's case. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Technical changes are made. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6145 1991–92 |
Trailer tax exemptionsThe use tax exemption for private automobiles of nonresidents and nonresident members of the armed forces is expanded to include all motor vehicles and trailers of the nonresident. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The exemption... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6152 1991–92 |
County hospital boardsThe Legislature acknowledges the role of county hospitals as university teaching facilities that serve the poor and infirm and provide clinical resources to the state. The restructuring of the governance of such hospitals... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6156 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. The title of the position is changed from warrant "server" to warrant "officer." Warrant officers are expressly authorized to make... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6157 1991–92 |
Weapons on school premisesThe prohibition against any student carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapons on school premises is expanded to include any person. The exemptions still apply and are expanded to include any person involved in security... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6160 1991–92 |
Forest land baseForest landowners may charge an access fee and still have limited liability. A right to practice forestry is established by expanding the protection from nuisance lawsuits in a manner similar to those allowed for agricultural... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6162 1991–92 |
Shoreline management policyLocal government zoning ordinances are included in the implementation of the state's policy to manage shorelines. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6173 1991–92 |
Ballot propositns/publ fundsA state or local governmental agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues to an entity that uses any portion of the dues for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: It is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6182 1991–92 |
School activity interferenceThe misdemeanor of interfering with school activities is created. A person commits the misdemeanor if the prohibited conduct is committed while school is in session and the person is on public premises next to any public or... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6183 1991–92 |
Security of dogsState or local government may not prevent a dog owner from using an electronic locating collar to protect the dog from loss. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6194 1991–92 |
Automobile adjustment progmsWithin 90 days of the adoption of an adjustment program, manufacturers are to notify eligible consumers of the program's terms and conditions. Manufacturers are to provide the purchasers of new motor vehicles, at the time of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |