Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6206 1991–92 |
Employer insurable interestThe definition of a life insurance contract insurable interest is extended to employer sponsored trusts. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6209 1991–92 |
Transportation authoritiesPart I : A governance structure for metropolitan municipal corporations authorized to provide public transportation services as of July 1, 1992 (METRO in King County) is established. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| HB 2277 1991–92 |
Franchise investment protctnIf a franchise offering circular is not in the primary language of the prospective franchisee, the following statement, in both languages, must be attached to the offering circular and signed and dated by the prospective... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2497 1991–92 |
Excess lottery revenuesDedicates excess lottery revenues to construction of common school facilities. Takes effect July 1, 1993. | Fred May (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2500 1991–92 |
Court commissioners useDesignates the qualifications of a court commissioner. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2504 1991–92 |
Free hospital tax exemptionProvides that retail sales and use taxes do not apply to sales of items reasonably necessary for the operation of free hospitals. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2507 1991–92 |
Boundary review boardsProvides that the extension of permanent water or sewer service by a city, town, or special district outside its existing corporate boundaries may not require review by a boundary review board. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2508 1991–92 |
Private sector liquor saleDeclares that liquor may be sold at wholesale or retail only by private sector enterprises. Repeals RCW 66.08.020, 66.08.030, and 66.08.050. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2509 1991–92 |
Small business tax exemptionProvides that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research under the small business innovation research program. | Roland Carlson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2510 1991–92 |
Awarding court costsExcludes actions for personal injury or wrongful death from the authorization for award of fees and expenses. Directs the office of financial management to report annually on the amount of fees and expenses awarded. | Todd Mielke (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2512 1991–92 |
Flood control fundingRequires transfer of funds to the flood control assistance account at the beginning of each biennium so that the account will equal no less than four million dollars and no more than ten million dollars. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2513 1991–92 |
PUD electionsRevises RCW 54.12.010 pertaining to public utility district elections. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2515 1991–92 |
Work opportunities programEstablishes the work opportunities program to foster job training, provide a productive work force for the state, and encourage financial independence from public assistance. Requires the program to be administered through... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2521 1991–92 |
Hospital dist commissionersProhibits a majority of the commissioners of a public hospital district from holding hospital privileges or being employed by the public hospital district. Subjects a violator to the penalties provided in RCW 42.23.050. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2522 1991–92 |
Master's degree for teachersRequires a study of current requirements for the certification of teachers and administrators and a report to the legislature that includes options for improving the system. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2523 1991–92 |
Hazardous sub spill liabiltyProvides the respite to persons who have complied with the department's remedial order under RCW 70.105D.050, or with a settlement in the form of a consent decree under RCW 70.105D.040. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2524 1991–92 |
Crimes committed w/ firearmIncreases the penalties for persons who commit certain crimes while armed with a firearm. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2525 1991–92 |
Urban/rural econ partnershpsEstablishes a project to assist businesses in high-growth urban areas in the Puget Sound region to locate new or expanded business operations in rural communities throughout the state. Requires a report by January 1, 1993, on... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2530 1991–92 |
Sexual abuse criminal chrgesRevises RCW 9A.04.080 to extend the statute of limitations for bringing criminal charges of sexual abuse. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2531 1991–92 |
Pesticide regulationClarifies the department of agriculture's authority to regulate pesticides. Prohibits local governmental regulation of pesticides. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2542 1991–92 |
Amer Indian languages/culturRequires the study of American Indian languages and cultures in the common schools. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2545 1991–92 |
Pac Ocean Resources CompactAdopts the Pacific Ocean Resources Compact. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6147 1991–92 |
Boards and commissionsThe legislative members of the State Gambling Commission, Advisory Committee on Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, Air Transportation Commission, Horse Racing Commission, and Correctional Industries Board of Directors... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6148 1991–92 |
Liquor and gambling licensesThe Liquor Control Board and the Gambling Commission are directed to develop and adopt one set of application forms to be completed by those applicants seeking licenses from these two agencies. The forms must be adopted by... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6149 1991–92 |
Death and funeral noticesA daily or weekly newspaper which qualifies as a "legal" newspaper must print a death or funeral notice without charge if the deceased was a Washington resident, and if the notice is submitted by an immediate family member or... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |