Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2838 1991–92 |
Salary increasesRequires budgets submitted by the governor pursuant to RCW 43.88.060 to provide the linkage. | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2839 1991–92 |
Genetically engineered prdctCreates a biotechnology review board. Prohibits the sale or release into the environment of a genetically engineered organism unless a permit has been issued by the board. Establishes fines and penalties for improper releases. | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2849 1991–92 |
Historic places designationRequires written consent of the property owner prior to a designation of a historic place. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2850 1991–92 |
Higher ed bid proceduresRevises the requirement for formal sealed bidding for purchases not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2851 1991–92 |
Volunteer service creditEstablishes the program in at least three sites, through which individuals may volunteer services and in return earn service credits that may be subsequently exchanged for services for themselves if they become disabled and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2852 1991–92 |
Women in athletic leadershipDirects the state board for community and technical colleges to establish an information clearinghouse for recruiting women as coaches, athletic directors, and athletic administrators. Authorizes the board to contract with a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2853 1991–92 |
Gender equity in athleticsAuthorizes waivers at community colleges to achieve gender equity in athletics. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2854 1991–92 |
Naturopathy sunset lawsRepeals RCW 18.36A.910 and 18.36A.911. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2855 1991–92 |
State resident hiring prfrncPrescribes a preference in hiring Washington state residents in situations in which the legislature or the governor has initiated a reduction in force. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2856 1991–92 |
Dairy products commissionAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of one million five hundred thousand dollars to assist in the construction of a building to house the dairy products commission. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2859 1991–92 |
Women's health protectionProvides that an abortion may not be performed upon an unemancipated minor unless she has first obtained the signed consent of her parents or guardian. Establishes procedures for situations when a parent or guardian is... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2863 1991–92 |
Motorcycle lawsDeclares a policy to maintain a traffic environment sufficiently safe for motorcyclists, to deny the privilege of operating motorcycles to those persons who have demonstrated indifference for traffic rules, and to discourage... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2864 1991–92 |
Investment tax exemptionEstablishes a tax exemption program for distressed areas and for circumstances where the exempted tax payments are for investments that result in the creation of a specified number of jobs. Repeals provisions of chapter 82.60 RCW. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2866 1991–92 |
Newborn infant testingRequires the testing of newborn infants for "Group B Streptococcus." | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2868 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice defenseRequires the secretary of the department of health to institute a program to define and determine acceptable health care practice parameters which can provide an affirmative defense. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2869 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon licensesRequires a plan to reduce the number of commercial salmon fishing licenses to meet a target number by January 1, 2000. Establishes minimum poundage requirements for issuance of a license after January 1, 1993. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2870 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurSpecifies the applicability and scope of the act. Places restrictions on premium rates. Establishes renewability and availability of coverage provisions. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6218 1991–92 |
Mental health servics/minorsThe purpose of the Mental Health Services for Minors Act is clarified to ensure that a continuum of culturally-relevant services are available to both minors and their families. Mental health care and treatment providers must... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6300 1991–92 |
Paint/coating applicatorsPaint or coating applicators must obtain a license from the Department of Labor and Industries after completing an education and testing program. Such applicators are defined as persons who for compensation apply paint or... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6323 1991–92 |
Public records accessThe Community Economic Revitalization Board statute is added to the list of those programs currently exempt under the Public Records Disclosure Act and thereby exempt from public inspection and copying. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6400 1991–92 |
System improvements mitigatnProhibits duplication of mitigation for system improvements. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6403 1991–92 |
Death benefits interestThe 8 percent minimum interest obligation on life insurance proceeds is removed and new proof of loss standards are established. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6406 1991–92 |
Court reporting schoolsGraduates of a community or technical college court reporting school are issued a certificate by the Department of Licensing without further examination. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6410 1991–92 |
Incompetents treatmentDeclares that a defendant shall not have the right to refuse treatment after a finding of incompetency and an order of commitment is in effect. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6411 1991–92 |
Public disclosure lawsOpen public records : The definition of "writing" includes motion pictures, film and video recordings, diskettes, sound recordings, and data compilations from which information may be obtained or translated. Agencies must... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |