Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6195 1991–92 |
Violence-preventn in schoolsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is required to develop violence-prevention materials for use in local school districts. OSPI may use materials developed by local school districts or they may... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6197 1991–92 |
Hood Canal fish preservationThe Department of Fisheries is required to conduct a study on the causes of the decline in Hood Canal origin coho salmon. A report is due to the Legislature by January 1, 1993 to include corrective actions and costs. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6198 1991–92 |
Beneficiaries of trustsThe provisions concerning the notice provided to trust beneficiaries are modified. Within 90 days after the trust becomes effective, the trustee must notify all beneficiaries in writing of the entire contents, terms, and... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6207 1991–92 |
State employee campaigningOnce an individual has announced as a candidate or filed for election, he or she may not appear in an official capacity in any public broadcast announcement, including a public service announcement. If such an announcement is... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6208 1991–92 |
PUD electrical serviceIf a Public Utility District (PUD) offers electrical service and directly assesses its customers a service installation charge, customers may contract with a qualified electrical contractor to install services. Written... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6210 1991–92 |
Sentencing alternativesDrug Offender Treatment Option : Eligibility for this option is limited to those convicted of a drug offense other than offenses involving selling for profit, minors, protected zones, firearms, homicide or the manufacture of... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6232 1991–92 |
Municipal solid waste faciltNo municipal corporation or other governmental subdivision that is an owner, operator or user of a solid waste incineration or landfill facility shall be liable to a person on the basis of strict liability if the facility is... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6239 1991–92 |
Vision care consumer asstnceThe bill may also be cited as the Vision Care Consumer Assistance Act. The Legislature finds that the risk of a health professions board adopting a rule that restricts competition is especially high in the optical industry. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6240 1991–92 |
Educational employeesBefore hiring an employee, school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors shall require a criminal record check and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6248 1991–92 |
Boating safetyThe state Parks and Recreation Commission shall determine by rule the capacity of watercraft if the federal Coast Guard required capacity label or the carrying capacity information by the manufacturer is missing or absent. Any... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6253 1991–92 |
Government commercial actvtyNo state agency may engage in commercial activities except as provided in law. An exemption is provided from this policy for a number of agency functions. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6257 1991–92 |
Wildlife/recreation landsLegislative findings are made regarding acquisition of areas for wildlife and recreation, and the need for an increase in funding for operation and maintenance of such lands and facilities. The state wildlife and recreation... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6260 1991–92 |
Fetal alcohol syndrome/effctDisabilities attributable to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE) are included in the definition of developmental disability. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Passage is made contingent upon funds being... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6264 1991–92 |
Process server registrationCounty clerks are required to develop a registration process for maintaining a register of process servers in the county. The clerks may collect an annual fee of up to $10 from each process server. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6265 1991–92 |
Malt liquor keg registrationSmall groceries or other off premise class E licensees may sell malt liquor in kegs of up to five and one-half gallons without being required to obtain a class A or class B license if all such sales comply with laws concerning... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6266 1991–92 |
Employee privacyThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: An employer is not permitted to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage individuals because they consume lawful products while not at work. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6274 1991–92 |
Animal health regulationThe powers of the Department of Agriculture to control the spread of dangerous diseases is expanded to include exotic wild animals. Exotic wild animals are defined as terrestrial wild animals that are not native to Washington... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6277 1991–92 |
Metropolitan park districtsThe election procedure for commissioners of a metropolitan park district is changed from elections at-large to elections from districts. A metropolitan park district is divided into five electoral districts. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6278 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Washington State Rural Development Council is formally recognized by the state of Washington. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6279 1991–92 |
Urban/rural econ partnershpsThe Legislature intends to establish a partnership between urban and rural areas of the state and, in so doing, improve the quality of life and provide quality job opportunities for each citizen of the state. The requirement... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6310 1991–92 |
Tropical hardwood productsAfter December 31, 1992, the Department of General Administration and cities, counties or taxing districts will not buy any products made from tropical hardwoods. The Department of General Administration shall adopt rules... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6317 1991–92 |
Gross weight permitsThe Department of Transportation's (DOT) annual additional tonnage permit and fee structure are incorporated into the combined license fee collected by the Department of Licensing. Distribution of the revenue from the combined... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6325 1991–92 |
Initiative/referendum signatPaying or receiving compensation for soliciting signatures on initiative or referendum petitions is made a gross misdemeanor if any part of the compensation is based on the number of signatures collected. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6334 1991–92 |
Child resident/treatmnt servThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to develop a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary diagnostic/assessment tool, to be utilized in conducting assessments of children for determining appropriate levels of... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6335 1991–92 |
Salmon commodity commissionThe Legislature finds that the marketing of commercially caught and delivered salmon in the state of Washington is affected by the public interest and that the salmon industry needs to participate more fully in the production,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |