Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5244 1991–92 |
Hazardous substances/workplcThe Right-to-Know Advisory Council is to advise the Department of Labor and Industries on the revision of standards regarding workplace exposure to substances which the department finds may cause birth defects or constitute a... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5246 1991–92 |
Property tax increase limitProvides that the aggregate tax increase on residential property for purposes of property tax assessment is limited to six percent per year. Declares that the act shall take effect if a constitutional amendment is approved by... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5247 1991–92 |
Property tax reimbursementEstablishes conditions for a person to be entitled to a reimbursement of the amount of excessive property taxes paid in the calendar year. Requires publication of the qualifications and manner of making claims. Provides that... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5248 1991–92 |
Current use valuation/proptyDefines " residential property." Directs that current use valuations be applied in the taxation of residential property. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed Constitutional amendment is approved by the... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5249 1991–92 |
Low-income housing tax exmptEstablishes the qualifications and procedures to receive a property tax exemption for low-income housing. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed Constitutional amendment is approved by the voters in November 1991. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5250 1991–92 |
Property tax billingsMakes technical revisions to provisions affecting the payment, assessment, and appeals of property tax. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5252 1991–92 |
School security monitorsFunds are appropriated from the general fund for matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. School districts may apply for grants of up to 75 percent of the district's total yearly expenditure for school security. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5253 1991–92 |
Pesticide notification reqmtWhen pesticides are applied by a certified applicator to public and private school yards, day care centers, public recreation areas, or residential property, the applicator is required to post warning signs. Signs must be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5254 1991–92 |
Teachers for 21st centuryThe Teachers for the Twenty-First Century pilot program is created to foster change in the state educator preparation system. The State Board of Education awards grants to public higher education institutions in the state for... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5255 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationProvides that an individual shall not be considered to have left work voluntarily without good cause if the individual leaves work voluntarily to relocate with his or her spouse. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5257 1991–92 |
Military service retrmnt crdAuthorizes the member to receive one year's credit for each five years served. Limits the credit to a maximum of five years. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5258 1991–92 |
Port district resolutionsProvides that resolutions of port districts shall not go into effect before thirty days from the time of passage and shall be subject to referendum. Excepts certain resolutions from referendum. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5259 1991–92 |
Cigarette sales regulationThe Unfair Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act is reestablished and the transfer of the cigarette licensing provisions to the Tax on Cigarette Act scheduled to take effect July 1, 1991 is repealed. The criteria for establishing the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5262 1991–92 |
Utilities service chargesCharges for all utility services are made to the customer receiving the service. Utility companies are prohibited from placing liens against the property of a landlord based upon the failure of a tenant to pay for services. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5265 1991–92 |
Insurance commissioner feesThe Insurance Commissioner shall be authorized to collect examination fees sufficient to cover all examination development and administration costs. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5267 1991–92 |
Insurance liability limitsNo life insurance policy, annuity or pure endowment contract may limit its liability for death claims occurring as a result of war or any act of war. Neither may an insurer limit its liability for the death of an insured for... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5268 1991–92 |
Insurer requirements changesThe pro rated assessment fee for each insurer paid to fund the Insurance Commissioner's regulatory account shall not exceed 1/6 of 1 percent of receipts. Insurers shall not offset the amount paid in assessment to a guaranty... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5270 1991–92 |
Senior citizen income limitsIncreases the maximum income limits for senior citizens and retired persons' tax exemptions. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5271 1991–92 |
Low-income property tx exmptProvides the required conditions for the exemption from any legal obligation to pay all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5272 1991–92 |
Low-income temp prop tx relfAuthorizes a person to receive assistance for all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes in accordance with a specified formula. Provides that a person signing a false claim with the intent to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5273 1991–92 |
Prop tx administrative practRequires revaluation of all taxable real property within the county on an annual basis instead of once every four years. Provides more complete information about property tax information. Modifies qualification requirements... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5274 1991–92 |
Property valuation averagingRevises provisions for property assessments. Provides a mechanism for averaging of large property tax valuation increases. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5279 1991–92 |
Student performance enhncmntEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - The Legislature declares its intent to appropriate sufficient funds to allow all low-income four-year-old children to participate in either the Head Start or ECEAP programs beginning with the... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5280 1991–92 |
Consumer dispute resolutionThe Attorney General is directed to establish consumer dispute resolution centers and establish procedures for their operation and the encouragement of their use in appropriate cases. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5281 1991–92 |
DSHS financial partnshp planRecipients and/or other responsible parties will share in the cost of providing social and health service assistance based on an ability to pay. Determination of the level of financial participation will be standard across... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |