Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5404 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actRevises provisions governing leave from employment for care of family members. Provides that an employer may not discharge or discriminate against an employee who files a complaint or assists in a proceeding under RCW... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5405 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsProvides for citations to employers for violations of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 and allows an abatement period. Requires a civil penalty for a failure to correct a violation, provides for a restraining order for dangerous... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5406 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentEstablishes periodic adjustments to the state minimum wage. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5407 1991–92 |
Family care employmnt leaveExpands provisions for leave from employment for family care. Prohibits the discharge or discrimination against an employee for filing a complaint or assisting in a proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295. Repeals RCW... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5408 1991–92 |
Child and family care partnrDeclares an intent to have new growth and development pay a fair share of the cost of additional child care facilities and services. Revises provisions for the child and family care partnership. Establishes the need to... | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5409 1991–92 |
Overtime wagesRevises provisions for overtime pay requirements. Revises provisions for duty hours for fire protection and law enforcement personnel. Authorizes employees to voluntarily agree to work more than eight hours in a work day or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5410 1991–92 |
Civil infractions enforcmntIn the case of civil penalties levied under the pesticide statutes administered by the Department of Agriculture, and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, agricultural labor, and the industrial insurance program... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5412 1991–92 |
Tuition waiver/school emplysState colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and fees for employees of public school districts. These employees must enroll at the institution on a space available basis and must pay a registration fee of at least $5. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5413 1991–92 |
Local master's teacher trngThe Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to establish a pilot program for the development of local master's degree teacher training programs. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5414 1991–92 |
Veteran redefinitionDeclares that a "veteran" means a person with one or more years of active military service or discharged with less than one year of service because of injury. Requires honorable discharge. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5415 1991–92 |
Corrections officer retirmntAllows members with twenty years of service to retire and receive an allowance equal to sixty percent of the member's highest two-year average compensation. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5416 1991–92 |
Vacation time accrual/useDeletes the maximum of thirty working days accrued leave. Repeals RCW 43.01.044. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5417 1991–92 |
Emerg services voluntr/leaveAll higher education institutions shall provide paid leave for employees subject to Chapter 28B.16 RCW who are volunteers as listed above, when in training or on call. All state agencies and departments shall provide paid... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5419 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyRequires the attorney general to develop a checklist to assist departments and agencies in the identification and evaluation of policies that have property taking implications. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5420 1991–92 |
Special needs grantsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a grant program to assist eligible small school districts in meeting their special needs. The grant funds and new or existing programs enhanced by the funds shall not... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5421 1991–92 |
Motor vech insurance exmptnsCertain motor vehicles operating under a three day vehicle trip permit are exempt from the mandatory automobile insurance law. This exemption would not apply to motorhomes, other recreational vehicles, or private passenger... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5422 1991–92 |
Foster parent rightsAfter a child has been living in a foster family home for a period of six months, the foster parents acquire the right to be a party to the dependency action pertaining to the child. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5423 1991–92 |
Geothermal accountThe termination date of the geothermal account is extended for ten years, to June 30, 2001, or when thirty megawatts of geothermal power is certified as commercially available by the receiving utilities and the State Energy... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5426 1991–92 |
Fishing licenses/veteranAuthorizes disabled veterans to apply for a free hunting and fishing license if they have been residents for five years. Requires documentation to receive the license. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5427 1991–92 |
Specialized transport servcsEstablishes the specialized transportation services fund for distribution to the counties according to the designated formula. Makes an appropriation of ten million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5428 1991–92 |
Pac Ocean Resources CompactThe Pacific Ocean Resources Compact is ratified by the Legislature. The compact takes effect when one or more of the states of Alaska, Hawaii, California or Oregon ratify the compact and congressional consent is granted. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5429 1991–92 |
Vietnam veterans paymentAuthorizes the payment of two hundred fifty dollars for qualifying military service to veterans who were residents of the state prior to active duty. Authorizes the recipients to elect credit for tuition in lieu of cash... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5430 1991–92 |
Property improvement paymentMoney held by an owner, developer, prime contractor, subcontractor, or other person in charge of a construction project is regarded by law as being held in trust for the benefit of persons making the payment and those who... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5431 1991–92 |
Highway safety fund/lic feesThe entire driver's license fee shall be dedicated to the highway safety fund. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5433 1991–92 |
Voter regist address verificThe county auditor may contract with the U.S. Postal Service for use of change-of-address information. A change of address notice is a basis for instituting the voter registration validation procedure. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |