Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6065 1991–92 |
PUD actions/UTC controlThe rates, charges and services provided by a Public Utility District are subject to approval by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 6066 1991–92 |
Surface mining operationsThe power for local government to regulate surface mining operations and surface mining siting is clarified in order to provide for appropriate local regulation to prevent environmental and social impacts and to ensure that... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 6068 1991–92 |
Fire inspection requirementsThe Director of Community Development, through the Director of Fire Protection shall assure that no delays occur in the conduct of inspections required for the issuance of business operation permits and licenses. To avoid any... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 6071 1991–92 |
Insurance agent-brokerAgents shall be allowed to act as brokers when an insurance transaction is one wherein the insurance product is offered only to brokers. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The operative language is limited and clarified to allow... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 6072 1991–92 |
Lake Wash Technical CollegeIncreases the capital appropriation for Lake Washington Technical College. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| HB 1001 1991–92 |
Nonpartisans/gnrl electionsIn judicial elections if, after the time for withdrawal of candidacies, there are no more than two candidates, there will be no primary and the names of the candidates shall be placed upon the general election ballot in an... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1002 1991–92 |
Home health care tax reliefRevises the definition of "combined disposable income" to provide property tax relief for persons receiving home health care. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1004 1991–92 |
Property tax relief/seniorsIncreases the limit for combined disposable income from eighteen to twenty-two thousand dollars. Revises the definition of "combined disposable income" to provide property tax relief for persons receiving home health care. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1005 1991–92 |
Treatment of minorsRevises the procedures for minors who are fifteen years or older. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1006 1991–92 |
Georgetown steamplant museumMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars to assist the friends of the Georgetown steam plant. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1007 1991–92 |
Child alcohol/drug abuseAuthorizes a parent or guardian to petition the superior court to commit a child to a hospital facility for evaluation of possible substance abuse. Provides for commitment to an inpatient treatment facility for a sixty-day... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1009 1991–92 |
Community councilsCommunity councils are authorized to be formed in the unincorporated areas of a county and authorized to adopt comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. They must be consistent with those portions of the county's... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1010 1991–92 |
Ntrl res enforcement officeThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to prepare a study on ways to increase efficiencies in the operation of their respective enforcement programs. An advisory group, appointed by the directors of the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1011 1991–92 |
Marine fish enhncmnt programDeclares the purpose of the program to support basic and applied research on the artificial propagation, rearing, and stocking of marine fish species. Creates a marine fish enhancement advisory panel to assist in establishing... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1012 1991–92 |
Fishing nets recoveryAbandoning or discarding a net in state waters is prohibited, except in cases in which the net is caught and cannot be freed, or is inadvertently lost. If nets must be left in state waters, the owner must notify the Department... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1014 1991–92 |
LIDs/optional procedureDeclares an intent to provide an optional set of laws to clarify, simplify, and make uniform the procedures by which local governments may create local improvement districts, impose and collect special assessments, and issue... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1016 1991–92 |
Concealed weapons permitsA license to carry a concealed pistol will not be issued to an individual ineligible to possess a weapon under federal law. Technical clarifications are made regarding the role of the Department of Licensing in license revocations. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1017 1991–92 |
Citizens' review/lcl govmntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for a temporary citizens' review committee to be elected within a county to... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1018 1991–92 |
Transition schools authorizdAuthorizes the superintendent of public instruction to contract with any state four-year public institution of higher education for the education of highly capable students. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1020 1991–92 |
Substitute teacher definedIncludes community college district teachers that contribute to teachers retirement system plan I and are considered as full-time faculty in the definition of "substitute teacher" in RCW 41.32.010. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1021 1991–92 |
Recycling/parks/port distsRequires the provision of recycling receptacles in at least fifteen state park campgrounds and in fifteen day-use areas by July 1, 1993. Directs the parks and recreation commission to require park concessionaires to recycle... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1022 1991–92 |
State energy policy devlpmntOverall Summary The State Energy Office, under the guidance of an advisory committee, shall prepare a state energy strategy by December 1, 1992. State agencies and school districts shall pursue and maintain energy-efficient... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1023 1991–92 |
Student performance enhncmntLEGISLATIVE INTENT A vision for education in Washington is included in the intent section of the bill. The vision reflects elements of the VISION: EDUCATION 2001 statement developed by the Education Vision Team. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1026 1991–92 |
Valuation/proprty tax reliefThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased for taxes due in 1992. The $18,000 exemption is increased to $22,000. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1029 1991–92 |
Property tax relief.Proposes an amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution to add a new section which would establish a maximum increase on assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential real property. Authorizes the legislature to... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |