Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2445 1991–92 |
Cable television service taxIncludes the cable television services in the term "sale at retail" or "retail sale" for the purposes of RCW 82.04.050. Requires an amount equal to eighty-three percent of the proceeds of the tax to be deposited into the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2446 1991–92 |
Gambling activity excise taxImposes a tax equal to the gross proceeds multiplied by the rate of three percent. Takes effect June 1, 1992. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2449 1991–92 |
Traffic safety educationImposes a tax of two dollars per day on each retail sale which is a lease or rental of a motor vehicle licensed for hire. Makes an appropriation of eight million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| SB 6117 1991–92 |
FranchisesAuthorizes the director to make revisions as deemed necessary for the protection of franchisees who lack the customary education, business experience, or English language skills. Authorizes the courts to grant rescission of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| SB 6118 1991–92 |
Fish passage enhancementIn the construction and maintenance of road culverts, counties, cities and the state will have authority to enter upon adjoining lands regardless of ownership to accommodate the construction of fish passages. State and local... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| SB 6123 1991–92 |
Sports collectibles salesThis bill applies to any sale to a consumer of an autographed sports item of $50 or more by a dealer of sports memorabilia. A dealer is required to furnish a written certificate of authenticity to the consumer whenever he/she,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2018 1991–92 |
Port dist unclaimed propertyIf the owner of personal property that comes into the possession of a port district in connection with its official duties does not claim the property within 60 days, then the port district may dispose of the property. The... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2321 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsMakes technical revisions to provisions of chapter 35.58 RCW. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2325 1991–92 |
Education reformSpecifies student learning goals. Establishes procedures for the award of a certificate of initial mastery and designates the requirements for obtaining the certificate. Designates the steps to be implemented when a student is... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2332 1991–92 |
Background checks/schoolsRequires school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors to require a background check, including a fingerprint check, before hiring an employee who will have unsupervised access to children under the... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2336 1991–92 |
B&O tax exemptionsIncreases the threshold amount in RCW 82.04.300 from one to eight thousand dollars per month. Takes effect July 1, 1992. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2339 1991–92 |
Legislator salary reductionProvides that a member of the legislature may elect to refuse an increase or request a decrease in the member's annual salary during the term of office. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2342 1991–92 |
Library board of trusteesRevises provisions for the initial appointment and subsequent election of library board trustees. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2343 1991–92 |
Superior court finesRequires any retained revenues to be used to fund criminal justice programs. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2351 1991–92 |
School bus driver backgroundRequires the background check to be based on the applicant's fingerprints, and at the applicant's expense. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2352 1991–92 |
Game taking or possessingProhibits private landowners from charging fees to hunters which vary based on whether a hunter was successful in bagging an animal. Provides that rules adopted under RCW 77.12.040 shall not apply uniquely to private property. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2353 1991–92 |
Drug enfrcmnt/eductn accountRequires specification of the amount of the remittance that is from fines and penalties resulting from violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and is designated for deposit in the drug enforcement and education account. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2355 1991–92 |
DWI conviction imprisonmentRequires at least seventy-two hours of imprisonment for persons convicted of driving while intoxicated. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2357 1991–92 |
Pesticide posting and recrdsRevises provisions for pesticide recordkeeping and posting. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2365 1991–92 |
Ballast water dischargeRequires the adoption of rules regulating the discharge of ballast water by requiring open ocean exchange of ballast water prior to entry into state waters. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2367 1991–92 |
Fishing vessel safetyRequires permanent revocation of the license of applicants who are subsequently found not to be in compliance with the federal law. Takes effect January 1, 1993. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2372 1991–92 |
Out-of-state contractorsRequires the contractors to open an account with the department or qualify as a self-insurer in order to provide coverage for all employees. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2377 1991–92 |
Earned vacation time paymentRequires the monetary equivalent of the earned vacation time to be paid to the employee as part of the final compensation at his or her final rate of pay. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2378 1991–92 |
Liquor advertising taxLevies a tax on each sale of advertising time or space promoting the sale of liquor equal to ten percent of the selling price of the advertising time or space. Creates the alcohol counteradvertising account for deposit of the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2379 1991–92 |
TV liquor advertisingMakes it a gross misdemeanor to knowingly advertise the sale of liquor on any television broadcast originating inside the state between the hours of six a.m. and eight p.m. Authorizes injunction actions and civil penalties of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |