Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5596 1991–92 |
Newspaper sales tax exemptnProvides a definition for "newspaper." | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5597 1991–92 |
Rural health care facilitiesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to prepare a plan that would provide reasonable payments for the delivery of essential access services to medical assistance clients in rural areas. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5598 1991–92 |
International relations offcSpecifies the desired activities of the office. Authorizes the creation of temporary advisory committees. Transfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of trade and economic development pertaining to... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5599 1991–92 |
Civil rights act provisionsRevises provisions of the laws against discrimination. Directs the attorney general to establish a civil rights division. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5600 1991–92 |
Mail ballotingGives the authority to a county auditor to determine whether a nonpartisan special election may be conducted by mail ballot. Limits the authority to precincts with less than two hundred registered voters. Provides that persons... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5601 1991–92 |
Convention and trade center$2,990,000 is added to the appropriations made to the Washington State Convention and Trade Center from the convention and trade center account, for the fiscal period ending June 30, 1991. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5602 1991–92 |
Timber impact area facilityThe Legislature finds that the state's economic development efforts can be enhanced by providing "federal timber impact areas" with support for public facility improvements which are necessary to achieve long-term economic... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5603 1991–92 |
Legal advertising in mediaThe requirement to publish notice of laws authorizing state debts is eliminated. Newspaper notices required under this act must be supplemented with an equivalent amount of radio and television advertisements. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5604 1991–92 |
Forest lands regulationProvides that applications for Class II, III, and IV forest practices shall be charged a forest practices fee. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5605 1991–92 |
Basic health plan/med assistRevises expenditure limits for the basic health plan trust account. Requires individuals to complete the eligibility determination process prior to enrollment in the plan. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5606 1991–92 |
Fire services fund/fireworksCreates the fire services trust fund and specifies the approved expenditures from the fund. Revises annual fees for fireworks dealers. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5607 1991–92 |
Nonprofit corp filing feesIncreases fees for nonprofit corporation filings. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5608 1991–92 |
Water discharge feesA limit on the fee paid by municipalities for domestic wastewater facility permits is removed. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5609 1991–92 |
Hydraulic projects permt feeHydraulic permit applications shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $1000 for commercial activity requiring Corps of Engineers permits, $650 for other commercial activity, $50 for noncommercial activity, and $25 for... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5610 1991–92 |
Budget request requirementsProvides for a capital plan consisting of proposed capital spending projects for at least four fiscal periods succeeding the next fiscal period. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5614 1991–92 |
Mosquito and weed control"Owner" in the statutory provisions relating to mosquito and noxious weed control districts is clearly defined to include state agencies with management control over federal or state public lands. Appropriations are not... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5615 1991–92 |
Vehicle dealer licensingGender references are updated from "his" to "his or her." A person that lists, brokers, solicits, negotiates or arranges for the sale of new or current model vehicles must provide the Department of Licensing with a... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5616 1991–92 |
Sustainable forestry actRevises provisions regulating Class IV forest practices. Revises provisions for the regulation of harvest and other forest practices. Provides policies and processes to manage change in the type and condition of wildlife... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5617 1991–92 |
Public disclosure commissionRequires the reports to be sent to the candidate, elected official, and to any political committee supporting or opposing a ballot proposition. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5618 1991–92 |
Absentee voter registrationProhibits any person from voting unless he or she has registered to vote at least thirty days before the election. Authorizes an individual to register to vote at least twenty days prior to an election and apply for an absentee ballot. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5620 1991–92 |
Election costs allocationThe state shall assume a prorated share of the costs of elections whenever federal offices, statewide offices, legislative offices or state measures are voted upon at a state primary, special election, or state general election. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5621 1991–92 |
Initiative signature privacyInitiative and referendum petitions filed under Article II, Section 1 of the State Constitution and RCW 29.79.120 are not available for inspection or copying except by order of the Thurston County Superior Court. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5622 1991–92 |
Active duty/license fee exmpAuthorizes the issuance of a license upon payment of ten dollars for each year of active duty. Exempts the purchaser from the sales tax, use tax, and excise tax during active duty. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5625 1991–92 |
Public works appropriationsMakes appropriations for public works projects. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5627 1991–92 |
Motor fuel testing/enforcmntAuthorizes the director of agriculture to employ a petroleum expert to analyze motor fuel samples, discern compliance levels, and make recommendations concerning enforcement procedures. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |