Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5366 1991–92 |
Certificated instrctnl staffThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. Credits earned in excess of ninety credits beyond the bachelors degree by teachers who do not have masters degrees may be counted on the state... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5368 1991–92 |
Homeowner tax reliefBeginning with taxes payable in 1992, increases in the assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property valued at less than $200,000 is limited to 6 percent per year. This value threshold is adjusted upward yearly by... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5369 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesDeclares a need for a new system of land use planning and governance to provide for the growth and continued vitality of the state's diverse communities and regions. Designates the desirable elements of the new system. Defines terms. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5370 1991–92 |
Student responsible expressnStudents in public schools are given the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press. Certain types of expressions are prohibited. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5372 1991–92 |
State lands timber exportDirects the department of natural resources to report annually to the legislature on timber export levels. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5373 1991–92 |
Timber export limitationDirects the department of revenue to prepare an enforcement plan for the 1990 federal timber law that limits the export of timber from state trust lands. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5376 1991–92 |
Employees' benefits boardIncreases the membership of the board from seven to eight members. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5377 1991–92 |
Child care coordinatng commMakes an appropriation of one million dollars to fund the child care coordinating committee. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5378 1991–92 |
Ferry emplys collectv bargngRevises the collective bargaining process for ferry employees. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5379 1991–92 |
Low-income housing relocatnThe authority to require property owners to pay relocation expenses of low income tenants impacted by the demolition or rehabilitation of housing units is repealed. Local governments may not use proceeds from an excise tax on... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5382 1991–92 |
Early childhood educationThe Legislature emphasizes its intent to provide the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to all eligible children not served by a comparable federal program. The limit on serving 5,000 children is removed. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5384 1991–92 |
Cllctve brgng/uniformd prsnlDeletes previous requirement for cities to have more than fifteen thousand population for the provisions to be applicable. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5387 1991–92 |
Beer alcohol content labelngMicrobreweries that produce less than 60,000 barrels of malt beverages in a calendar year are exempt from rules requiring brewers to state the alcohol content of malt beverages on individual containers. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5388 1991–92 |
Public hazards disclosureCourts may not issue protective orders or judgments with the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard or information about a public hazard, or information useful in protection from public hazards. Agreements with the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5390 1991–92 |
Personal property tax exmptnThe renting or leasing of tangible personal property is exempt from retail sales and use taxes if the property is used in making another retail sale. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5392 1991–92 |
Supplemental capital budgetAdopts a supplemental capital budget. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5393 1991–92 |
General obligatn/revn bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of one billion eight hundred thirty-five million nine hundred fifty-three thousand dollars to finance the projects described and authorized in the capital and... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5394 1991–92 |
Capital budgetAppropriations from the state building construction account and other special funds and accounts are made for the capital facilities of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993.... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5396 1991–92 |
Biennial budget 1991-93Appropriations from the state general fund and other special funds and accounts are made for the operating expenses of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5397 1991–92 |
Privacy of common carrierThe Privacy Act does not apply to caller ID services, including enhanced 911 emergency service, operated by a common carrier and approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5398 1991–92 |
65 mph speed limit/four laneEstablishes a maximum speed limit of sixty-five miles per hour on four lane roads. | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5399 1991–92 |
Implied consent exceptionsThe order revoking a person's driving privilege will be rescinded by DOL upon notification from a court that the officer's belief or the person's refusal was based on a nonalcohol or nondrug related medical condition, and the... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5400 1991–92 |
Water well constructionThe maximum civil fine is increased from $100 per day to $250 for failure to submit notification to the Department of Ecology 72 hours prior to commencing the construction of a well. The $250 penalty is to be applied to the... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5402 1991–92 |
School class size ratioFor the purposes of state funding allocation, for grades K-3, the ratio of certificated instructional staff to students shall be 53.3:1000 for the 1993-94 through 2000-01 school years. For grades 4-6, the current ratio of... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5403 1991–92 |
School staffing ratiosFor the purposes of state funding allocation, for grades K-3, the ratio of certificated instructional staff to students shall be 51:1000 for the 1991-92 through 2000-01 school years. For grades 4-6, the ratio shall be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |