Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1823 1991–92 |
Sustainable forestry actRevises provisions regulating Class IV forest practices. Revises provisions for the regulation of harvest and other forest practices. Provides policies and processes to manage change in the type and condition of wildlife... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1826 1991–92 |
Packaging materials reductnProvides for the creation of an environmental registry identifying the manufacturers of packaging that is disposed of by means of landfill or incineration. Directs the department to develop and send to each manufacturer on the... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1827 1991–92 |
Election challenge actionsAn action to void an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or the levy of taxes must be brought within 180 days after the results of the election have been certified. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1829 1991–92 |
Juror list expansionRequires preparation of a plan to implement an expanded list of potential jurors. Requires implementation of the plan by July 1, 1992. Makes an appropriation of thirty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1832 1991–92 |
Insurance retaliatory provnsCompanies from states or countries that have adopted reciprocal non-retaliation laws are exempt from Washington's retaliatory tax provisions. Currently, only companies from Minnesota, New York, and Massachusetts would be exempt. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1833 1991–92 |
Insurance premium tax credtsThe insurance premiums tax credit for required contributions to the insurance guaranty fund is repealed for companies contributing to the fund after the effective date of the bill. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1834 1991–92 |
Medical insurance/retiredDirects the state health care authority to conduct the study. Requires a report of the findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 15, 1991. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1835 1991–92 |
Indust insur appeals boardEstablishes regional offices in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1836 1991–92 |
Model rivers actThe state scenic river system statutes are repealed and a more far reaching program for river protection is created. The State Parks and Recreation Commission shall prepare a list of rivers for protected river designation, and... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1837 1991–92 |
Attorney fees/costs awardsRequires the award unless the court finds that the position of the state was substantially justified. Directs the office of financial management to report annually to the legislature on the amount of fees and other expenses... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1838 1991–92 |
Retired school dist emplyeesAuthorizes disabled district employees to also continue their participation in the plans. Provides for the determination of the costs. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1839 1991–92 |
Appropriate bargaining unitsDeclares that a proposed bargaining unit that has the effect of fragmenting an existing unit shall not be considered appropriate. | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1840 1991–92 |
Property tax exmptn/retiredDesignates a formula for computing the exemption. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1841 1991–92 |
Mobile home tenant assistnceThe $50 fee that was imposed on the transfer of moble home titles and deposited into the mobile home park relocation fund to pay relocation assistance is repealed. The provisions which required mobile home park owners to pay... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1842 1991–92 |
School emplyee health careDefines "basic benefits" and "supplemental basic benefits." Establishes procedures for payment of supplemental basic benefits. | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1843 1991–92 |
Early intervention programhe Legislature finds that the local agencies currently providing services to those in poverty are best situated to reach children in poverty. Any agency designated as a Local Community Action Agency or Local Community Service... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1844 1991–92 |
Concert prerecorded vocalsRequires notice to concert ticket buyers of the use of prerecorded vocal tracts. Provides a fine for violations of the act. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1845 1991–92 |
Long-term care/support servsAuthorizes service expansions as temporary measures pending state-wide implementation of the community-based long-term care secured benefit program. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1846 1991–92 |
Scenic rock formationProvides for the protection of a rock formation in a project on I-90 near Spokane. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1848 1991–92 |
Prosecuting attorny salariesRequires a report by the association of prosecuting attorneys as to the changes as a result of the increased salaries. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1849 1991–92 |
Board of medical examinersAuthorizes the adoption of rules to provide for an inactive license status. | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1850 1991–92 |
Hunting and fishing feesHunting and fishing license fees are increased by approximately 25 percent. The most popular resident hunting and fishing licenses are increased as follows: combined hunting and fishing from $24.00 to $30.00; hunting from... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1851 1991–92 |
Water resources program feesFees for performing the various functions of the water rights program are increased and are determined by Department of Ecology rule instead of by statute. The new fee schedule does not apply to application fees for currently... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1854 1991–92 |
Forest lands regulationFees are established for Class II, III and IV forest practice permits. Class II, III and IV forest practices may not begin until the appropriate fee is paid. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1855 1991–92 |
Hydraulic project permit feeA $20 fee is established for the review and evaluation of hydraulic permit applications. The fee is not refundable if the permit is denied. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |