Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5673 1991–92 |
Timber workers/Skagit countyDirects Skagit Valley Community College to develop a training program for dislocated timber workers and their spouses with the goal of providing qualifications for employment in the natural resources professions. Takes effect... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5674 1991–92 |
Natural resource worker prjtDirects the department of employment security to establish the natural resource worker project. Locates the project in Skagit county to provide employment and training opportunities for dislocated timber workers in the areas... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5676 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesOil transmission lines must conform to all city, town, municipal and county zoning and environmental codes. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A finding is made that oil pipelines can be harmful to the public welfare, and it is in... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5677 1991–92 |
Oil heat tank pollutionThe Legislature recognizes the cost to homeowners if a residential home oil heat tank leaks or spills and directs the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency of Washington to administer a program to fill the cost gap left... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5679 1991–92 |
County road vacationWhen counties vacate portions of county roads that abut salt or fresh water they may, in addition to the other public purposes already provided, sell the property to the party from which it was originally obtained by the county. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5681 1991–92 |
Geothermal resource leasingThe Legislature finds that there is substantial interest among private utilities, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Northwest Power Planning Council to investigate the potential for geothermal resources in the... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5683 1991–92 |
Pharmacy practices revisionThe 60 day period during which late renewals can be renewed without penalty is eliminated, and assess the late penalty on pharmacy assistants and manufacturers who intend to distribute drug samples within the state. The... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5685 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon fishingThe Department of Fisheries shall establish commercial net fishing areas at the mouth of Quinault Indian reservation rivers for the purpose of providing salmon fishing opportunities to non-Indian commercial fishermen. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5686 1991–92 |
Auction sales by lot noticeRequires an auctioneer or auction company to explicitly notify the audience, orally, that the sale is by lot. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5687 1991–92 |
Disposable diapers ban"Disposable diapers" are defined as those designed, marketed or intended for one-time use. No person may sell, or offer to sell, or dispose, or offer to dispose, disposable diapers as of July 1, 1992. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5688 1991–92 |
Consumer protection commissnThe Washington State Consumer Protection Commission is created. The commission consists of five members appointed by the Governor. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5689 1991–92 |
Consumer protectionWhen an individual or the state is injured, directly or indirectly, by a violation of unfair business practices or consumer protection laws, the individual or the state may sue in superior court. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5690 1991–92 |
Water conservation standardsProhibits the sale or installation of a plumbing fixture which does not meet the provided standards after July 1, 1992. Directs the building code council to establish methods and procedures for testing and identifying fixtures... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5691 1991–92 |
School bus replacementThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) may adopt rules for a new school bus replacement program designed to maintain a statewide school bus fleet that meets contemporary design and manufacturing standards. The method... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5692 1991–92 |
Tobacco/alcohol outdoor adsProvides civil and criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5693 1991–92 |
Wasington State Earth DayDesignates the third Saturday in September as Washington state earth day. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5694 1991–92 |
Dental hygienist licensingThe creation of a two-tiered system of dental hygiene licensure is authorized. Dental hygienists II are authorized to practice the current full scope of practice of dental hygiene. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5695 1991–92 |
Prosecuting attorney salaryThe salaries for prosecuting attorneys are tied to the salaries of the superior and district court judge's salaries. In class AA and A counties and counties of the first through fourth class, the prosecuting attorney's salary... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5697 1991–92 |
Student motivation programsIn addition to the dropout data they currently report, school districts must annually report to OSPI, for each of their high school programs: (1) number of students eligible for graduation in fewer than four years; (2) number... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5698 1991–92 |
Teacher training/recruitmentCenters for Improvement of Teaching . Each ESD shall establish a Center for the Improvement of Teaching. The centers shall administer, coordinate, and act as fiscal agent for programs related to the recruitment and training of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5700 1991–92 |
Regulating small businessesA cap is placed on the monthly late fees charged by DOE on delinquent wastewater permit fee accounts. DOE may charge a monthly fee of not more than 2 percent of the outstanding balance of the delinquent account, excluding penalty fees. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5701 1991–92 |
Redistricting commission memAt least two members of the commission must reside east of the crest of the Cascade Mountain range. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5703 1991–92 |
LEOFF retirement systemRevises provisions for the retirement system for law enforcement officers and fire fighters. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5705 1991–92 |
Dissolution of marriageFault-based grounds for divorce are reinstated, eliminating divorce based upon "irretrievably broken" marriage. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |