Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5548 1991–92 |
Adult family home providersThe existing statutory provisions allowing the Department of Social and Health Services to issue multiple licenses to providers for good cause is deleted. The department may issue multiple licenses only to providers who... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5552 1991–92 |
Water systems operator certf"Group A" water systems are defined to conform to the definition of federally regulated public water systems (those with 15 or more connections or that regularly serve 25 or more people per day). | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5576 1991–92 |
Specialized veterinary licenThe Department of Health may issue a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine to a veterinarian who holds a certification from a national specialty board or college and is not subject to any disciplinary action in... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5584 1991–92 |
Share of damages determinatnThe liability of a defendant is modified when the trier-of-fact determines that the claimant was not responsible for causing his or her injuries. If a claimant is without fault, defendants are only jointly liable for economic damages. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5650 1991–92 |
Community outreach/healthLegislative intent is to empower communities to promote health and prevent illness and injury among high-risk pregnant and parenting women and their families through active outreach programs using indigenous, non-professional... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5665 1991–92 |
Dependent childrenThe goal of the Legislature is to achieve permanency for every child as soon as possible. The first priority is reunifying the child with the natural family. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5716 1991–92 |
Water resource policy commttThe Joint Select Committee on Water Resource Policy is extended through June 30, 1993. The committee will monitor the implementation of comprehensive water resource planning and data management. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5765 1991–92 |
Water management provisionsAn exception is created to the requirement of proof of adequate water supply prior to issuance of building permits. Counties not required by law to adopt comprehensive land use plans may recommend areas to be designated as... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5782 1991–92 |
Rural health care servicesThe state's rural health systems projects (Chapter 70.175 RCW) are amended to authorize the creation of a single project to establish a rural health care services program. The program is defined as an arrangement sponsored by... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5797 1991–92 |
Diminshed private propertyOwners of real property have a cause of action for all governmental acts that diminish the value of or damage their property. Litigation expenses are recoverable. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5816 1991–92 |
Road maintaince matrial bidsA county may use haul distance as a factor in bid specifications and, when doing so, may award the contract to multiple bidders to achieve the lowest cost for the county. A county may readvertise for additional bidders if it... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5827 1991–92 |
Nursing home regulationStatutory provisions regulating the cost and frequency of certain nursing home surveys are replaced with authority for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish fees for any licensing activities it may... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5852 1991–92 |
Criminal offender work crewsThe definition of partial confinement is modified to include "work crew" as an intermediate sentencing option. Courts can impose an obligation on selected felony offenders to participate in supervised work crews. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5875 1991–92 |
Controlled substance saleThe crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5904 1991–92 |
Home heating assistanceThe program limiting winter heat termination is extended until June 30, 1995. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5989 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 · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6185 1991–92 |
Vol fire fighters pensionsRevises provisions for the volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension fund. | Stanley Johnson (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6189 1991–92 |
Higher ed institution safetyThe boards of regents or trustees of the state four-year institutions of higher education are required to establish a fully commissioned police force for their own institutions. The members of police forces established by the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6190 1991–92 |
Traffic infraction deferralRestricts the deferral to once in a three year period. Declares that a deferral does not affect imposition of monetary penalties. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6196 1991–92 |
Used vehicle warrantiesProhibits the sale or lease of a used motor vehicle without giving the consumer a written warranty. Requires a consumer to be provided a fully itemized statement or repair order. Prohibits dealers from attempting to avoid... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6200 1991–92 |
Absentee voter statusRemoves the restriction for ongoing absentee voter status that a voter be disabled or over the age of sixty-five. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6202 1991–92 |
Rural homeowners fire protctThe Rural Fire Homeowners Protection Act contains three approaches to addressing the wild land/urban interface fire problem. First, identification is made of areas having a high or extreme wildfire hazard level using a common... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6204 1991–92 |
Wildlife director appointmntThe Wildlife Commission will select the Director of Wildlife and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the Wildlife Commission. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6205 1991–92 |
Criminal street gangsPrescribes a gross misdemeanor penalty for active participation in a criminal street gang. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |