Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5029 1991–92 |
Judicial elections procedureThe election laws for candidates for justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, judge of the superior court, and Superintendent of Public Instruction are revised to provide that candidates for these... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5032 1991–92 |
Chlorofluorocarbons useAfter January 1, 1992, only Underwriters Laboratories certified equipment or an institution able to meet the Society of Automotive Engineers' standards may be used for the extraction and reclamation of refrigerants from motor... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5033 1991–92 |
Credit union examinatn rprtsAll examination reports must be made available to credit union members, upon request, if the request is made more than 30 days after receipt of the report by any member of the board of directors. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5034 1991–92 |
Naches Pass tunnelThe Transportation Commission is directed to complete its plan for the Naches Pass tunnel with dispatch. The Department of Transportation is directed to commence immediate construction of a Naches Pass tunnel and cut-off on... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5035 1991–92 |
E Wash vets nursing centerThe Department of Veterans Affairs must complete planning and design work for a skilled nursing care center for veterans in time for the project to be submitted for federal veterans affairs matching funds. The matching funds... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5038 1991–92 |
Dangerous dogsA hearing process is established to determine whether or not a dog is potentially dangerous or dangerous. The animal control authority must petition municipal or district court whenever there is probable cause to believe that... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5039 1991–92 |
Biological control agentsBiological control is defined as the use of living organisms to control or suppress undesirable animals and plants and produce a lower general population. The Department of Agriculture is directed to establish the position of... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5040 1991–92 |
Air/water permits lidThe Department of Ecology may increase permit fees by an amount not to exceed 6 percent per year of the level in effect on January 1, 1990. Governed by this act are fees established: 1) under the 1917 surface water code; 2)... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5044 1991–92 |
LEOFF/industrial insuranceThere is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by fire fighters is occupationally related for industrial insurance purposes. There is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5046 1991–92 |
Consistent spare tire sizingAll new passenger cars sold in Washington after December 31, 1993 are required to have as standard equipment a spare tire that is matched in tire size designation, construction and profile to the other tires on the vehicle. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5048 1991–92 |
Controlled substance/murderThe death penalty may be imposed for a first degree murder committed during the commission of certain serious drug offenses. The offenses involve the manufacturing, delivery or possession with the intent to manufacture or... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5051 1991–92 |
No firearms in capitol bldgsA person may not possess, carry, transport, or convey any firearm while in certain government buildings located on the west state capitol campus grounds. A violation of this provision is a misdemeanor. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5054 1991–92 |
Penalties for armed crimesAn additional 60 months is added to the presumptive sentence of an offender or accomplice who uses a firearm in the commission of any felony ranked on the sentencing grid. The recommended prosecuting standards are amended to... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5056 1991–92 |
Age discriminationAge discrimination in employment is prohibited against anyone, regardless of age. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5057 1991–92 |
Min lgnth troll caught salmnChinook salmon shall be a minimum of 28 inches to be retained in any commercial troll fishery. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5058 1991–92 |
B & O tax exemptionCommercial fishing is exempt from the state business and occupation tax. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5059 1991–92 |
Pink salmon fishry enhancmntThe Department of Fisheries shall acquire all available pink salmon eggs for the purpose of operating pink salmon culture facilities in Hood Canal, south Puget Sound, and north Puget Sound. The department shall contact the... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5060 1991–92 |
Alternative environ strategyThe Commission on Environmental Policy is created. The commission is made up of at least five members appointed by the Governor, having experience and expertise in environmental policy development. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5061 1991–92 |
Monitoring child placementAs a part of statutory monitoring requirements, a child in an out-of-home placement, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and its contract provided caseworkers shall have a face-to-face visit with the child in... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5065 1991–92 |
Child's statements in courtThe child hearsay exception is expanded to include application to statements made by a child under the age of ten describing any attempted act of sexual contact with or on the child by another. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5066 1991–92 |
Subdivision alterationsA local legislative authority may not authorize the modification or alteration of an existing plat which changes the size or use of a dedication without the written consent of 75 percent of the owners of parcels benefitted by... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5071 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoint programs. The programs must meet statutory minimum standards and guidelines. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5073 1991–92 |
Restricting fabric burningNatural or synthetic fabrics, including any flag made of these fabrics, may not be burned in any residential solid fuel burning device or in an outdoor fire. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5074 1991–92 |
Puget Sound water qualityExpands the elements of the plan to enhance the water quality of Puget Sound. Requires counties and cities to adopt a storm water management program as a prerequisite to receipt of state grants or loans. Requires storm water... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5076 1991–92 |
Auto license fees exemptionRequires the employees to meet the criteria established for disabled persons under RCW 46.16.381. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |