Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5168 1991–92 |
Property tax exemptionPersons whose combined disposable household incomes are less than $18,000 are authorized a partial property tax exemption on their principal residences and up to one acre of land on which they are situated according to the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5169 1991–92 |
Property tax valuationThe increase in the assessed value of owner-occupied residential property is limited to 5 percent per year, but the assessment cannot exceed fair market value. Property would be revalued to fair market value on sale or change... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5171 1991–92 |
False political advertisingPolitical advertising that contains a false statement of a material fact, that falsely represents that a candidate is an incumbent, or that falsely indicates that a person or organization supports or endorses the candidate,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5172 1991–92 |
Medical disciplinary boardProvides a definition of "nontraditional healing arts." | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5173 1991–92 |
Death penalty/certain rpistsA person who commits rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first degree must be sentenced to death if: 1) the person has been previously convicted of either rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5175 1991–92 |
Unlicensed contractorsIncreases the levels of offense for crimes by unlicensed contractors from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor offense. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5176 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksState and local agencies must award a public contract for public works to the lowest responsible resident bidder whose bid does not exceed 10 percent over the lowest responsible nonresident bidder. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5177 1991–92 |
Voter registrationVoter registration files for all precincts are closed against original registration or transfers from other precincts for 15 days immediately preceding every election and primary to be held in such precincts. Reference to... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5178 1991–92 |
Sick leave cash outProvides an option for state employees to receive benefits for the reimbursement of medical expenses. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5179 1991–92 |
Troubled deaf youth/pilot prAn advisory board for a pilot project for "troubled deaf youth" is established to oversee the project. Oversight shall encompass reviewing and making recommendations to the Washington State School for the Deaf in the areas of... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5182 1991–92 |
Educ services demo projectsGrants are provided to school districts to develop special services demonstration projects to encourage blending of categorical program resources including funds for handicapped, learning assistance, bilingual and federal... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5183 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsSpill Prevention and Response Office . An Office of Spill Prevention and Response is established within the Department of Ecology. The administrator of the division will have overall authority for state programs relating to... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5186 1991–92 |
Mobile home park land useCities, towns, municipal corporations and counties that require downzoning of mobile home parks, that require payment of relocation expenses under RCW 59.21 or that provide for low-income affordable housing as part of any land... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5187 1991–92 |
Mobile home insurnce procedsMobile home owners who are tenants in a mobile home park are required to make repairs to their mobile home or remove the mobile home prior to receiving payment from an insurance company for the loss. The landlord must verify... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5189 1991–92 |
School district apportionmntSchool districts have the option of receiving their annual apportionment from the state general fund in 12 equal installments. School districts could continue to receive funds in proportional shares according to a schedule... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5191 1991–92 |
School dist directors' distsSchool district boards of directors determine the boundaries and changes to those boundaries for director districts within their school districts. Standards are established for when the school district board of directors... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5192 1991–92 |
School district indebtednessSchool districts are permitted to issue limited tax general obligation bonds for the purchase of real and personal property without a vote of the people. The bonds are subject to the existing debt limits in state law. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5194 1991–92 |
Treasurer-managed fundsRevises the fee system for treasurer-managed funds and accounts. Revises the disposition of earnings of investments of balances in state accounts. Repeals various provisions. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5196 1991–92 |
Information disclosureActuarial formulas, statistics, cost and utilization data, or other proprietary information submitted to the Health Care Authority by health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, contracting insurers or... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5197 1991–92 |
Voluntary payroll deductionsEffective July 1, 1992, employees of state agencies and institutions of higher education may authorize employee payroll deductions for any insurance or self insurance regulated by the State Insurance Commissioner if the plans... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5198 1991–92 |
Aquatic animal health srvicsThe Department of Agriculture is required to contract with Washington State University to establish and operate an aquatic animal health diagnostic and extension laboratory and certification service. Washington State... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5200 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance compRemoves the time constraints for state employees covered by chapter 41.06 RCW and higher education personnel covered by chapter 28B.16 RCW to receive compensation for temporary total disability. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5201 1991–92 |
Transitional living servicesPermanency planning means the process by which a child is diagnostically assessed and provided treatment services based on his or her unique individual and developmental needs. Transitional living programs provide shelter and... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5205 1991–92 |
Terrorism/insurance liabiltyInsurers may not limit liability under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts under a "war" exclusion if the death for which the claim is made is the result of an act of terrorism. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5206 1991–92 |
Search and rescue fundingThe Legislature recognizes the efforts of the 8,000 volunteers in Washington State who are active in search and rescue operations. Volunteer emergency management worker, search and rescue worker, and official search and rescue... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |