Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5325 1991–92 |
Liquor control bd directorProvides for the office of the director of the liquor control board. Repeals RCW 66.08.016. Takes effect January 1, 1992. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5326 1991–92 |
Air quality laws changesFindings and Intent : A finding is made that ambient air pollution is the most serious environmental threat in Washington State. The legislative intent is to protect public health, including the most sensitive members of the... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5327 1991–92 |
Commercial fish net identftnRequires the development of a system for marking and identifying commercial fishing nets to determine the ownership of lost or abandoned nets. Makes an appropriation of thirty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5328 1991–92 |
Building permit requirementsWhen an applicant for a building permit receives a letter verifying the existence of an adequate water supply, the letter shall also include a statement and evidence that providing the service to the building will not, under... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5330 1991–92 |
Ferry beer sale banProhibits the sale of malt beverages on all state ferries. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5331 1991–92 |
Institutional trust landsThe Board of Natural Resources must implement a management plan for institutional trust lands located in Thurston County that allows "direct use" of these lands by persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5333 1991–92 |
Insurance fraud investigatnPermits the organization of fraud bureaus for the investigation of fraudulent insurance practices and claims committed by policyholders. Requires the bureaus to be licensed. Directs the bureaus to report criminal violations to... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5334 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine purchsProvides that policies issued after January 1, 1992, may not limit purchase of prescription medicines to a designated pharmacy. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5336 1991–92 |
Caller identification servcsLegislative findings are stated that citizens have a constitutional and statutory right to privacy, and that it is desirable to make available to citizens such technological advances as caller identification in a manner that... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5337 1991–92 |
Human resource systemsRevises the department of personnel to be the department of personnel and human resources. Creates the Washington management service to establish a management identity in state government through separate personnel rules that... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5338 1991–92 |
Superior court judges addedThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: in King County, the number of superior court judges is increased from 46 to 58; in Snohomish County, the number of superior court judges is... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5339 1991–92 |
Water resource fundingAn interagency committee for water resource funding is created. The committee consists of representatives of the Departments of Community Development, Ecology, Fisheries, Wildlife, Agriculture, and Health, plus five members... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5340 1991–92 |
Nurse/student ratiosSchool districts are required to maintain specified ratios of students to school nurses on a trial basis from the 1991-92 school year through the 1996-97 school year. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5344 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance beneftsMakes the limit enforceable even if the employer promoted or sponsored the recreational activity. Provides exceptions to the limitations. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5348 1991–92 |
Legislative race primariesNo primary is held for the position of state senator or representative if, after the last day when candidates may withdraw, no more than one candidate has filed for the position from each major political party. The county... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5349 1991–92 |
Official misrepresentationProhibits any misrepresentation to public officials of the federal, state, or local governments in conjunction with an inspection of the facility. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5352 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living allwnBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 70 percent of that at age 65. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5353 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives a minimum benefit of $16.72 per month per year of service. At the same time, the 3 percent COLA will also be applied, raising the minimum benefit to $17.22 per month per... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5354 1991–92 |
Retirees/cos-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree who is at least 65 years of age receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 60 percent of that at retirement. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5355 1991–92 |
Puget Sound water qualityThe chair of the Authority is chosen by Authority members and rotated annually among the members. Votes are cast by Authority members rather than alternates or designees. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5356 1991–92 |
Jurors/just verdictIn criminal jury trials in either district or superior court, the court is required to instruct jurors of their natural right to judge both the law and the facts pertaining to the case before them to determine whether justice... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5360 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngRequires the state association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information regarding crimes of malicious harassment. Requires annual reports... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5361 1991–92 |
Child protectionThe Criminal Justice Training Commission will offer an annual intensive, week-long training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for 20 prosecuting attorneys and deputy prosecuting attorneys. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5362 1991–92 |
Commencement/actions periodThe statute of limitations for a suit in adverse possession is increased from ten to twenty years. The minimum period of possession of real property prior to bringing an action in adverse possession is increased from ten to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5365 1991–92 |
Juvenile disposition stndrdsNew schedule of categorizing offenses . The number of offense seriousness levels is increased from 10 to 13 to allows for more sentencing options. The categories now range from the lowest "M1" offenses that are equivalent to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |