Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5129 1991–92 |
High school dropouts/drivingAny individual under the age of 18 who has dropped out of high school, or who has 10 consecutive or 15 days total unexcused absences from high school during one semester is not eligible to receive or keep a driver's license... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5131 1991–92 |
Veteran's assistance fundCounties must levy an amount no less than two cents per $1,000 of assessed value for the veteran's assistance fund. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5132 1991–92 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsIf a vacancy occurs or a term expires for an appointive office subject to Senate confirmation, the Governor must make a new appointment within 90 days. Any gubernatorial appointee subject to confirmation must be confirmed or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5133 1991–92 |
Boundary review board elctnsMembers of boundary review boards shall be elected without a primary election to four-year terms. The election shall be nonpartisan and countywide. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5134 1991–92 |
Real estate brokers/cont edThe number of years given to brokers and salespersons for the completion of the required 30 hours of continuing education is increased from two to four years. An additional 15 course hours taken beyond the 30 hours in four... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5136 1991–92 |
Health boards rulemakingLocal health boards may only adopt local rules which are directly necessary and limited to the purpose of preserving, promoting and improving the public health. Financial considerations may not be used to coerce persons into... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5137 1991–92 |
Zoning restrictions/LID assmWhen determining the amount of an assessment by a LID or ULID, a parcel of real estate may be valued based on usage not permitted by existing zoning or land use laws. The owner of a parcel of real estate subject to a LID or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5138 1991–92 |
Boundary review boardsDeletes the reference to boundary review boards in statutory provisions. Repeals statutory provisions. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5142 1991–92 |
Wrecker regulation exmptionsProvides that persons or firms which deal only in motor vehicles and second-hand parts that are thirty years old or older are not included in the term "motor vehicle wrecker". | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5144 1991–92 |
Presidential electorsProvides that each party shall nominate one elector from each congressional district and two electors at large. Requires the electors to vote for the candidates winning the popular vote in the districts, and the electors at... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5146 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1991. Repeals sections 17 and 18, chapter 297, Laws of 1990 . | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5149 1991–92 |
Gifts/public office fundsA separate account shall be established from which all public office fund expenditures are made. Registration with the PDC is required within two weeks of the day the public office fund is created. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Passed Legislature Passed Legislature · no Governor action recorded |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5152 1991–92 |
Contractor registrationAuthorizes the department of labor and industries to require that persons registering as contractors attend a seminar on laws and practices applicable to the business of contracting in the state. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5153 1991–92 |
Plumbing regulationRequires the department of labor and industries to establish separate certification requirements for backflow preventer assembly installers and backflow preventer assembly testers. Takes effect July 1, 1991. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5154 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsThe director of the Department of Labor and Industries is to issue written citations for violations of the child labor standards of the state's industrial welfare law. For first-time, nonserious violations, an abatement period... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5155 1991–92 |
Wage payment laws violationsAuthorizes the assessment of interest on back wages and the imposition of civil penalties and criminal penalties for violations of wage laws. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5157 1991–92 |
Indian hunting/fishng rightsUnless the Wildlife Commission first determines that under federal law, a nontreaty tribe or its members have reservation hunting or fishing rights off the reservation, the Department of Wildlife may not grant any special... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5159 1991–92 |
Universal auto insuranceThe Washington Automobile Insurance Corporation (WAIC) is created to operate on a nonprofit basis a plan of universal compulsory automobile insurance without regard to the age, marital status or sex of applicants. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5160 1991–92 |
Clear Creek dam rebuildingMakes an appropriation of one million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars to rebuild the Clear Creek dam. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5161 1991–92 |
Diabetics supplies/tax exempSyringes and glucose monitoring tabs, strips, and equipment prescribed for a diabetic's individual treatment by a licensed physician or osteopath are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5162 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5163 1991–92 |
Alternative dispute resolutnThe provisions of the arbitration statute (RCW 7.04) shall apply to arbitration agreements between public agencies. Arbitration standards are provided for disputes occurring between any governmental health departments. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5164 1991–92 |
Firearms access to minorsA person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he or she improperly stores or leaves a loaded firearm, and if a child subsequently gains access to the firearm without lawful permission or supervision and exhibits the firearm in a... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5165 1991–92 |
Health dept reference revsnsNumerous state statutes are amended to make correct references to the Department of Health which was created in 1989 as a separate department of state government. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5166 1991–92 |
Exploitation of minorsDefines terms. Prohibits a person from recklessly, and with knowledge of its character, displaying matter which is harmful to minors. Makes a violation a gross misdemeanor offense. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |