Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5549 1991–92 |
Tourism projects tax deferrlExtends the investment project tax deferral eligibility to certain tourism projects. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5550 1991–92 |
U.S. census data useIn years ending with a "1," the mayor of a city annexing territory may use the federal population data from the decennial census of the previous year. The annexed area must contain at least 1,000 people and the annexation... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5551 1991–92 |
Drinking water system permitEach public water system is required to obtain an operating permit from the Department of Health. This requirement shall apply to water systems that deliver water for human consumption that have two or more connections. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5553 1991–92 |
Removal for misrepresentatnThe contract of employment for presidents of state institutions of higher education shall include the provision that the board of regents or trustees of the institution have the full authority and responsibility to remove the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5556 1991–92 |
Apprentices/prevailing wagesRevises provisions for prevailing rates for apprentice workers. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5560 1991–92 |
Liquor control board dutiesThe duty to enforce the cigarette and tobacco laws is transferred to the Liquor Control Board. Appropriations, personal property, and personnel used by the Department of Revenue in enforcing the cigarette and tobacco laws are... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5561 1991–92 |
Keep right signs requiredIn order to improve traffic conditions on the state's roads, the Department of Transportation must place more signs on multilane state and interstate highways that remind motorists to keep right except when passing. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5563 1991–92 |
Martha lake purchase fundsA general fund appropriation of $1.6 million is made to the IAC as matching funds to Snohomish County for the Martha Lake park project. The IAC shall hold the matching funds until the IAC has approved the final project plans... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5565 1991–92 |
Students/learning problemsThe pilot program is extended through the 1994-95 school year and can include up to ten school districts. School districts will be reimbursed upon the number or the percentage, whichever is greater, of specific learning... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5567 1991–92 |
Tobacco laws changesThe Legislature finds that the current system of health care and public health has not made efforts to reduce death and disability from preventable noncommunicable diseases. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5569 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste incineratorsThe location of a facility for incinerating extremely hazardous waste, hazardous waste, moderate-risk waste, or dangerous waste is prohibited within five miles of commercial agriculture, which is defined as farming activities... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5570 1991–92 |
Invalidated local lawsRequires the legislative authority to pass a substantial revision to a law which has been rejected by a court. Declares the revised law shall not be presumed valid. Establishes personal liability damage awards for the... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5571 1991–92 |
Property/damage collectionA governmental agency can no longer defend against a damage suit regarding the issuance of a permit based on a statute or agency regulation adopted after the filing of an application for a permit. The requirement that an... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5573 1991–92 |
Satsop nuclear facilityRequires the suspension to be permanent. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5574 1991–92 |
Nonprofit hospitals tax exmpNo business and occupation tax deduction is allowed for nonprofit hospitals unless the hospital provided charity care in the reporting period in an amount equal to or exceeding 1.5 percent of total patient revenue of the... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5575 1991–92 |
Urban hazardous waste prevenWhen pesticides are applied to public and private school grounds, day care centers, parks and playgrounds and residential areas, the applicator shall post warning signs. Prior to application, the applicator shall notify the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5578 1991–92 |
Electrician continuing educEstablishes continuing education requirements for electricians. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5579 1991–92 |
School nurses/excess leviesSchool districts are authorized to run separate one-year levies to support school nurse programs. The amount of the levy is limited to the amount of funds necessary to provide one school nurse for every 2,000 fulltime... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5582 1991–92 |
Handicapped chng to disabledChanges references to "handicapped" to "disabled". | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5587 1991–92 |
Washington state guard changThroughout Title 38 RCW, the "state guard" is renamed the "state defense force." | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5588 1991–92 |
Nursing homes/cost index lidFor state fiscal years 1992 and 1993, prospective rates of reimbursement for nursing services are exempt from statutory provisions which provide limits on the nursing staff and require cost increases to be based upon an index.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5589 1991–92 |
Nursing pools/nursing homesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to establish reasonable rates of payment for nursing pools who contract with nursing homes in the state's Medicaid nursing home program. Each nursing pool is... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5593 1991–92 |
Private schools"Approved private school" is defined as a state-approved private school or a church-approved private school. "Church-approved private school" is defined as an integral and inseparable part of a church ministry, offering a... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5594 1991–92 |
Arbitration/public transportProvides that, if an agreement has not been negotiated within sixty days, either party may demand that the issues be submitted to a mediator, and if an agreement is not reached in thirty days, the issues may be submitted to an... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5595 1991–92 |
Municipal utility chargesLimits charges on municipal utility customers who live outside the municipality. Limits taxes on a utility business. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |