Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6485 1991–92 |
Investment advisersA person who uses the designation "ChFC" in an advertisement, on a card or letterhead, or otherwise is not considered an investment advisor. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6486 1991–92 |
Munic court judges' salariesEstablishes the salaries at a level equal to that paid to a full-time district court judge. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6487 1991–92 |
Dental prosthesesDeclares that a purchaser of a removable dental prosthesis shall have the right to rescind the transaction and receive a refund of eighty-five percent of the total purchase price. Provides that a violation of the act... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6488 1991–92 |
General obligation bondsIncreases the authorization for general obligation bonds to one billion two hundred ninety-three million dollars. Specifies authorized transfers of the funds. Creates the data processing building construction account and the... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6476 1991–92 |
Vehicular homicide penaltyIncreases the penalty for vehicular homicide. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1992 |
| SB 6477 1991–92 |
Credit card late paymentLimits the charge to not more than ten percent when the average balance is less than one hundred dollars. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1992 |
| SB 6478 1991–92 |
Energy office dutiesThe responsibilities of the State Energy Office are enlarged to include: representing the interests of the state in matters that encourage adequate supplies of energy resources for the citizens of the state; and representing... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1992 |
| HB 2292 1991–92 |
Student financial aidThe Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with an advisory committee, is authorized to develop and contract for a study examining the effects of financial need on the higher education choices of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2414 1991–92 |
Public works bidsThe Legislature finds that employees may be misclassified as independent contractors and therefore premiums are not paid for industrial insurance or unemployment insurance. The failure to pay these costs results in loss of tax... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2440 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationEducational employees who are not employed in instructional, research, or administrative capacities are permitted to receive unemployment benefits for periods of unemployment between academic terms. The change applies to weeks... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2934 1991–92 |
Conservation futures landsAuthorizes an additional levy of one and three-fourth cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2935 1991–92 |
Outdoor burning regulationDeletes references to fire district responsibilities in RCW 70.94.745 and 70.94.750. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2936 1991–92 |
State patrol officer dutiesAuthorizes an officer who is a trained fire fighter or trained flood control worker to assist during a state of emergency. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2943 1991–92 |
Polit convention nominationsRevises procedures for nominations by convention for political candidates. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6462 1991–92 |
Education t.o.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6463 1991–92 |
Medical services reimbursmntDesignates when industrial insurance must reimburse for medical services. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6465 1991–92 |
Transit fare revenuesTransit systems may use revenues derived from system operations for match to qualify for the motor vehicle excise tax. These system operating revenues include such income as farebox and advertising income but may not include... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6467 1991–92 |
Children/youth/families counIn serving children and families the state shall seek to maintain their dignity and respect while building upon their inherent strengths. The state shall focus public policy towards involving communities in all levels of... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6468 1991–92 |
Elected officials term limitLimits the terms of the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and congressional representatives. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6473 1991–92 |
Transmission line tree trimBy September 1, 1992, the Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to adopt rules for investor-owned electric utilities specifying procedures related to removing trees and vegetation that constitute a hazard to... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6474 1991–92 |
Gambling commissionProvides that the provisions regulating bingo are permissive and not mandatory. Makes the regulation of salaries or wages paid to charitable or nonprofit organization employees permissive and not mandatory. Requires at least... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 1503 1991–92 |
Safety belt enforcementThe provision limiting enforcement of the safety belt law to secondary action is removed, thus making the failure to wear a safety belt a primary traffic infraction. Law enforcement officers are prohibited from using the... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 1690 1991–92 |
Juvenile disposition stndrdsA juvenile offender who has been convicted of promoting prostitution in the first degree or a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act--narcotic sale will not be considered a minor or first offender. The offense... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 1707 1991–92 |
Wash state guard changeThroughout Title 38 RCW, the "state guard" is renamed the "state defense force." | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 1708 1991–92 |
Employee cooperative assnsThe directors of an employee cooperative corporation can change the corporation's by-laws if specifically authorized to do so by a vote of the members or by the articles of incorporation. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |