Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6258 1991–92 |
Water system rate techniquesConservation of water is defined as those practices, projects and technologies that reduce the consumption of water, reduce the loss or waste of water, improve the efficiency in the use of water or increase the recycling and... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5018 1991–92 |
EMS districts tax levyAn excess levy for emergency medical service districts is authorized. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5020 1991–92 |
Per diem/local officialsThe per day compensation for members of the boards of diking commissioners, drainage commissioners, diking, drainage, and sewerage improvement supervisors, and intercounty diking and drainage commissioners is increased from... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5050 1991–92 |
Lieutenant Governor securityThe Chief of the State Patrol is expressly authorized to provide security and protection for the Lieutenant Governor. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5068 1991–92 |
Chng provisns/vehicle offensThe burden of proof on the issue of causation is shifted to the defendant for the offenses of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. The defendant may raise the defense that no negligent act on his or her part was a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5072 1991–92 |
Indigent defense task forceThe Indigent Defense Task Force is reinstituted through June 1994. The eleven members of the task force are appointed by the Governor, the Chief Justice, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Washington... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5097 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. The definition of agricultural activity is changed from the activities associated with growing crops to the condition or... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5098 1991–92 |
Processor liens coverageThe definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include dairy products and aquaculture products. The possibility of a processor paying twice for the same raw products is... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5126 1991–92 |
Pen register use authorizedA law enforcement officer may apply to superior court for an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device. The court must issue an authorizing order if the law enforcement officer has... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5185 1991–92 |
Criminal justice purposesCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5199 1991–92 |
Assault on institution staffThe custodial assault statute is amended to include assaults on staff, educational personnel, personal service providers, or vendors when they are performing official duties at any state hospital for the mentally ill. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5213 1991–92 |
Vendor billing periodThe deadline for submitting charges for eligible medical assistance recipients to DSHS by health care providers is extended from 120 days to 12 months. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5243 1991–92 |
Vet affairs advisory committA representative of the Submarine Veterans of World War II is added to the membership of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, bringing the total to 16. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5275 1991–92 |
Child molestationChild molestation in the first degree is committed if a person has sexual contact with a child less than 12 years old and the perpetrator is at least 24 months older than the victim. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5292 1991–92 |
Nursing home auditingLanguage is added to the nursing home reimbursement statute to clarify that land upon which nursing homes operate must be depreciated according to existing capitol depreciation procedures. Current statutes regulating the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5309 1991–92 |
Income tax/other jurisdictnsWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on pension or retirement benefits paid to a Washington resident who was formerly employed in the taxing state, the full value of any homestead and all of the resident's... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5310 1991–92 |
Other states' income taxIt is the policy of this state to ensure the well-being of its citizens by protecting them from income tax imposed by other states on their retirement income. The courts of this state shall not recognize claims for income... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5320 1991–92 |
Child removed from homeManifest danger is defined to include emotional or mental illness or mental deficiency of such nature and duration as to render the parent incapable of providing proper care for the child and the other parent is incapable of... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5347 1991–92 |
Regional health programsThe Legislature finds that state, local and private agencies have been established to plan and deliver social and health services to arrest, treat or cure illnesses and injuries, not to prevent them or the conditions under... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5350 1991–92 |
Faculty English proficiencyA person who has received a graduate assistant or faculty appointment to provide classroom instruction or work with students in participatory and activity courses such as clinics, studios, seminars, and laboratories is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5364 1991–92 |
Public school sitingWhen a municipal, county, or regional authority has made a final decision refusing to permit a public school to be located on a particular site under a land use plan adopted by the municipality, code city, county or region,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5424 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsStatewide officials, state legislators, and their employees may not solicit or accept campaign contributions during the period beginning 30 days prior to and ending 30 days past the close of a regular legislative session. The... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5540 1991–92 |
Infectious disease immunizatA state policy is established declaring that it is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian of every child to ensure that the child complies with the recommended immunizations for infectious diseases. The state Board... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |