Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1583 1991–92 |
Public forest commissionThe Washington Public Forest Commission is established. The commission shall have 11 members. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1584 1991–92 |
Minimum wage tip creditEstablishes procedures for providing credit for tips against the state minimum wage. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1585 1991–92 |
Public advocate officeCreates the office of the public advocate. Establishes, within the office, the division of citizen complaints to receive and investigate complaints relating to the administrative action or inaction of an agency. Requires the... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1587 1991–92 |
Traffic safety commissionAdds the secretary of health to the traffic safety commission. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1588 1991–92 |
Accountancy board regulationTwo members are added to the Board of Accountancy, bringing the number of members to seven. The two new members must have held valid Washington CPA certificates for at least 10 years but do not have to meet the public practice... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1589 1991–92 |
School construction fundsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, the additional taxes on alcohol products shall be deposited in the common school building account instead of the drug enforcement and education account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1590 1991–92 |
Energy self-sufficiency commA temporary commission is created until March 1, 1993, to study the goals of energy independence, a cleaner environment through cleaner fuels, and expanding agricultural markets to include raw farm products for ethanol and... | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1591 1991–92 |
Gasohol at state facilitiesRequires that gasohol be dispensed at state facilities. | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1592 1991–92 |
Special local election procdProvides that, if an election is to be held in conjunction with the general election, all resolutions must be submitted to the auditor not less than sixty-five days before the election date. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1593 1991–92 |
Candidates' pamphlet paymentAuthorizes the secretary of state to bill each candidate nominated for the prorated space in the pamphlet. Requires payment upon receipt of the billing. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1594 1991–92 |
Local voters' pamphletsRequires the county auditor to appoint the committees in lieu of the county legislative authority. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1595 1991–92 |
Confidentiality/signaturesProvides that, initiative, referendum, and recall petitions are not available for inspection or copying except on order of a superior court. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1596 1991–92 |
Candidates filing feesDirects the secretary of state to prescribe the information to be submitted on a petition of a candidate that he or she lacks sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1597 1991–92 |
Tobacco sales restrictionsIt is unlawful to possess or operate a tobacco vending machine. "Tobacco vending machine" does not include a machine that requires a sale to be conducted in person by the seller. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1599 1991–92 |
Timber workers unemploymentAn unemployment insurance additional benefit program is established for lumber and wood products employees and for employees in counties that have lumber and wood products employment at least twice the state average and an... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1600 1991–92 |
Timber workers employment opThe Counter-Cyclical Program is established to provide forest-related employment and job retraining assistance for dislocated timber workers residing in federal timber impact areas. The project is administered by the state... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1601 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditEstablishes a schedule for notification to state employees of their accumulated service credit. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1602 1991–92 |
Glucose monitoring equipmentExempts glucose monitoring equipment from sales and use tax. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1603 1991–92 |
Adjusted retirement allownceProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1604 1991–92 |
Safe houses/runaway youthAuthorizes the award of grants for the establishment and operation of safe houses for runaway and street youth up to eighteen years of age. Establishes criteria for award of the grants to five safe houses in Seattle, Tacoma,... | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1605 1991–92 |
Private enterprise econ opprProhibits government agency competition with private enterprise. Creates the private enterprise review commission. Provides for civil rights of action. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1606 1991–92 |
Insur agnt contract protectnProhibits the cancellation of a contract if specified conditions have been met. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1609 1991–92 |
Children's mental health serLegislative intent encouraging the development of community-based interagency collaborative efforts to plan for and provide mental health services to children is expressed. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) must perform... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1611 1991–92 |
Petroleum marketing practcesDeclares that unfair petroleum marketing practices constitutes an unfair or deceptive act for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW. Prohibits an unfair margin for the sale of motor fuel or heating oil. Declares that it is... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1612 1991–92 |
Pay-per-call services regulaRegulates the pay-per-call information delivery services to prevent unfair or deceptive practices. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |