Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5631 1991–92 |
Osteopathic medicine/surgeryRevises osteopathic medicine and surgery statutes. Provides for the issuance of an inactive license. Provides for practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery upon supervision for students enrolled in an accredited school, for... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5633 1991–92 |
Employment agency definedRevises the definition of an "employment agency." | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5636 1991–92 |
Lump-sum bonuses/port commsnProhibits a port commission from compensating its nonunion employees in the form of lump-sum or bonus payments. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5637 1991–92 |
Gambling activities/taxationProvides for taxation of net, not gross, receipts from punch boards and pull-tabs. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5638 1991–92 |
Gambling activities taxationProvides for taxation of social card games at ten, not twenty, percent of the gross revenue from such games. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5641 1991–92 |
Teachers'retirement creditRevises provisions for teachers' retirement credit for members whose public school service is interrupted by active military duty. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5642 1991–92 |
HIV insurance programDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1991, for the health insurance coverage. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5643 1991–92 |
State agency internal auditsThe legislative purpose is to strengthen internal control of state agencies by establishing a program of internal auditing. Agencies which are required to establish an internal audit program include all of those that have... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5646 1991–92 |
Helmets/snowmobilersAll snowmobile operators and riders must wear a protective helmet that is attached with a chin or neck strap and has full ear protection. The helmet must conform to the helmet rules adopted by the State Patrol. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5647 1991–92 |
Steamboat operators regulatnThe Transportation Commission is authorized to declare its intention to operate a ferry crossing by adopting a written resolution declaring such intention to operate within two years, thereby precluding the Washington... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5648 1991–92 |
Rental to condominium converProhibits the conversion for a period of ten years. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5649 1991–92 |
Northern Ireland investmentsDirects the state investment board to invest the assets of the state funds, after January 1, 1992, in such a manner that the investments in institutions and corporations doing business in or with Northern Ireland shall reflect... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5652 1991–92 |
Syringes/tax exemptionSyringes are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5654 1991–92 |
Commun mental health workersBeginning July 1, 1991, the Secretary of Social and Health Services must include funds in the regional support networks' (RSNs) allocation to ensure that community mental health practitioners in positions comparable to state... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5655 1991–92 |
Insurance discriminationDiscrimination with respect to insurance contracts on the basis of the insured's choice of health care provider is restricted. "Health care provider" is defined to include all regulated health professions except embalmers and... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5656 1991–92 |
Timber areas/pub works loansThe Public Works Board is authorized to provide low interest and interest-free loans to timber impacted areas for construction of new public works facilities that stimulate economic growth or diversification. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5657 1991–92 |
Family-school partnershipThe Family-School Partnership Program is created in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). OSPI shall help schools, parents, and school districts develop family involvement programs by providing grants... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5658 1991–92 |
Driver record confidentl useThe state Medical Disciplinary Board is granted authority to obtain a copy of a physician's driving record to assist it in identifying impaired physicians. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5659 1991–92 |
Automated client eligibilityPlaces conditions and limitations on expenditures for the automated client eligibility system for DSHS. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5660 1991–92 |
Music students/tuition waiveThe boards of regents or trustees of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may waive the tuition and services and activities' fees for up to 25 percent of the graduate students... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5662 1991–92 |
Prevailing wage statutesEmployers are required to pay their workers no less than the prevailing hourly wage on all public works projects estimated to cost more than $100,000. Document posting requirements apply to contracts in excess of $100,000. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5663 1991–92 |
County vehicle license feesRepeals RCW 82.80.020. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5664 1991–92 |
DSHS complaint processA standard procedure is created to review grievances pertaining to a division policy or procedure or the application of a division policy or procedure. The procedure may be utilized by clients of the Department of Social and... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5668 1991–92 |
Mental health providersThe Legislature intends that licensed service providers under the Community Mental Health Act pay salaries adequate to recruit and retain qualified personnel. Nothing in the act should be construed to unduly limit the ability... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5671 1991–92 |
Commun mental health progrmsExisting Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements regarding community mental health programs under Chapter 71.24 RCW are expanded to include employment services. Employment services include supported... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |