Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6454 1991–92 |
Water system valuationEstablishes the deductions from the valuation of the public water system. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| SB 6455 1991–92 |
Drinking water qualityEstablishes the procedures for a request to analyze water quality, for the conduct of the tests, for any necessary hearing, and for action when the water does not meet state standards. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| SB 5820 1991–92 |
Long-term care policy/childDuties of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the purpose of agencies created for the care of children, expectant mothers, and the developmentally disabled are expanded to include creation of an array of... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6034 1991–92 |
Health care and planningThe Good Health Care Account is created in the state treasury. An appropriation of about $131 million is made from the state general fund to the account. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6429 1991–92 |
Gill net salmon licensesPuget Sound gillnet salmon licenses may not be operated by additional operators. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6431 1991–92 |
Discrimination in housingDeclares a goal of providing a decent home in a suitable environment for every resident of the state. Revises tax provisions relating to affordable housing developments. Provides that certain property conveyances are exempt... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6435 1991–92 |
Education t.o.Basic Education Goals The goals of the Basic Education Act are amended to provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to: 1)Demonstrate their ability to communicate with words,... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6436 1991–92 |
Video card gamesAuthorizes video card games by businesses primarily engaged in the selling of food or drink for consumption on the premises. Requires the games to have a minimum payout of eighty percent of the amounts played into the machine.... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6437 1991–92 |
Gambling commission limitatnDeletes statutory limitations and authorizes the gambling commission to establish the limits on gambling activities. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6438 1991–92 |
Resident student scholarshipBeginning with the 1993-94 school year, the state is required to provide a scholarship to every resident school age child. The scholarships are defined as grants of aid to the children and not to the schools in which the... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6439 1991–92 |
Dependent child definedRevises the definition of a "dependent child" in RCW 74.12.010. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6440 1991–92 |
Businesses offering job listA business that provides job lists only and no other employment service is not considered an employment agency. Job listing services that provide job lists are to disclose in advertisements that the business is not an... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6443 1991–92 |
Growth management deadlinesThe deadline for all counties and cities not planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt development regulations to protect critical areas is moved from March 1, 1992 to June 1, 1992. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6445 1991–92 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantAuthorizes a termination of a tenancy for alleged misconduct which constitutes a criminal offense and for a material misstatement on the tenant's application for tenancy. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6446 1991–92 |
Nursing home residents dischRequires a provider to hold open the recipient's bed for a minimum of three days immediately following the day of discharge. Requires the recipient to be readmitted during the three day period. Provides for reimbursement to... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6447 1991–92 |
Timber management/harvestDeclares that only those department of natural resources rules that are in effect at the time of planting are applicable to the management and harvesting of the stand of timber. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6449 1991–92 |
Vessels transporting freightDeletes the exemption previously provided by RCW 81.84.010. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| HB 1747 1991–92 |
Homelessness prevention progThe Homelessness Prevention Program is created in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The department is directed to select at least five eligible organizations to implement homelessness prevention programs at a local level. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2331 1991–92 |
Littering as civil infractnThe penalty for littering is reduced from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. Littering in amounts of one cubic foot or less is subject to a fine of $25. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2562 1991–92 |
Crime victims benefitsRevises the provisions of RCW 7.68.060 relating to time limitations for benefits for victims of childhood crimes. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2653 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesEliminates the remaining preemption of county, city, and town planning and regulatory authority for the siting and regulating of oil transmission lines. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2654 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesRequires the applicant to pay all reasonable costs incurred by a city or county for activities directly related to the site application process for oil transmission lines. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2701 1991–92 |
Oil transmission pipelinesEstablishes strict liability for any damages caused by discharge of petroleum products into the aquifers. | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2832 1991–92 |
Health care cost shiftingRequires study of the issue of health care providers charging some purchasing groups more for services than other purchasing groups for the purpose of recovering the full cost of doing business. Requires a review of the... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2837 1991–92 |
Outdoor burningRevises the restrictions on outdoor burning. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |