Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1384 1991–92 |
Early retirement allowanceRequires reduction of one percent per year to reflect the difference in the number of years between the age at retirement and age fifty-eight. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1385 1991–92 |
1989 valuation/1991 prop taxProvides a formula for the determination of the value of residential property for purposes of property tax assessment. Requires a seller to pay, at the time of sale of the property, an additional one percent excise tax on the... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1386 1991–92 |
Comm coll student scholrshpsEncourages outstanding students to continue their higher education by creating the community college conditional scholarship program. Directs the higher education-coordinating board to establish a planning committee to develop... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1387 1991–92 |
Federal/state permit appealsFin fish project appeals of state or federal discharge permits and shoreline management substantial development permits shall be combined if filed within a 30-day period. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1388 1991–92 |
Detergent phosphorus contentProvides that, after July 1, 1991, a person may not use, sell, or distribute a laundry detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight. Limits the phosphorus percentage by weight in dishwasher detergents to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1390 1991–92 |
Teen community mobilizationA grant program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services to fund up to six community-based projects for teenagers. The programs, if funded, will offer health screening and referrals; employment search and... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1391 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle liability insrThe language assessing a $250 fine for violating the section requiring compliance with the financial responsibility laws to operate a motor vehicle is eliminated. A violation of the financial responsibility laws constitutes a... | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1393 1991–92 |
Child abuse invest/preschoolRequires a law enforcement agency which investigates an allegation of child abuse to notify child protective services under specific conditions. Requires child protective services to investigate the allegation and provides for... | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1394 1991–92 |
Day care licensingIncludes nursery schools and kindergartens in the definition of an "agency." | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1396 1991–92 |
Military service creditDeclares that a "veteran" means a person with one or more years of active military service or discharged with less than one year of service because of injury. Requires honorable discharge. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1397 1991–92 |
Medical disciplinary boardDirects the medical disciplinary board to make a finding of professional incompetence only upon substantial evidence of demonstrable harm to a patient. | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1398 1991–92 |
Teachers' strikes prohibitedProvides that, upon a failure of negotiations and mediation between the parties, an interest arbitration panel shall be created to resolve the dispute. Establishes the procedures for conducting the arbitration hearing, issuing... | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1399 1991–92 |
Electronic equipment warrntsCertain criteria are established for warranties on home electronic equipment and home appliances. Home electronic equipment includes television monitors, radios, audio or video recorders, and accessories normally used or sold... | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1402 1991–92 |
Excise tax penaltiesFor taxes due January 1, 1992, and thereafter, the interest rate on underpaid and late taxes is changed from 9 percent to a rate that is 2 percentage points above an average of the federal short-term rate. For refunds on taxes... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1403 1991–92 |
Written marriage contractsParties to a marriage, either before or after the marriage, may enter into a written marriage contract providing that the marriage may not be dissolved except by mutual consent or by the fault of one of the parties. The party... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1404 1991–92 |
Public transit privatizationRequires public transit operators to seek competitive proposals on at least ten percent of its fixed-route bus service on an annual bases. Requires the public transit operators to adopt standards with respect to experience,... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1405 1991–92 |
County commissioner boardsRepeals section 9, chapter 252, Laws of 1990. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1406 1991–92 |
Ocean resources informationThe state of Washington is authorized to participate in a liaison program with Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and California. The program will allow the states to take maximum advantage of services offered by the Center for Ocean... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1407 1991–92 |
State funds investmentThe State Investment Board is required to compile an annual list of corporations in which the State Investment Board has invested that directly or through a subsidiary do business in Northern Ireland. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1408 1991–92 |
Liquor sales in motelsA new class M liquor license is established. The license may be issued to a motel, which is defined as a facility offering three or more self-contained units to travelers and transient guests. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1410 1991–92 |
Pregnancy/alcohol/drug educThe secretary of the Department of Health will develop public health and education strategies at the state and local level, to prevent and address problems related to the use of controlled substance and alcohol, during and... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1412 1991–92 |
Racial disproportn/juv justcThe Legislature will provide for a study to identify the causes of minority disproportionality within the juvenile justice system and to recommend changes. The study will identify key decision points in the juvenile justice... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1413 1991–92 |
African-Amer juv offendersAuthorizes a contract with a community-based nonprofit organization to establish a three-step transitional treatment program for African-American juvenile offenders. Declares that participation in the program shall be... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1414 1991–92 |
First-time homebuyers tx exmThe Department of Revenue is directed to provide an exemption of any obligation to pay a pro-rated portion of the amount of excess and regular property taxes for the year the exemption is claimed and for a period of three... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1415 1991–92 |
Driver's license suspensionProhibits reissuance of the license unless the driver demonstrates sufficient ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |