Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5787 1991–92 |
Small business financingThe Department of Trade and Economic Development may seek to expand small business financing. The department may encourage the development of additional venture capital funds by groups of individual investors and... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5788 1991–92 |
Liability for terminated empRequires a medical evaluation to separate previous disabilities from subsequent injuries to establish an adequate medical baseline. Authorizes employers to petition for an expedited preliminary review for a determination if a... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5789 1991–92 |
Targeted jobs tax credit prgRequires the development of strategies, by January 1, 1992, to significantly reduce the paperwork associated with the program and to increase by two hundred percent the number of employers participating. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5791 1991–92 |
Property tax noticesA taxpayer holding solely a security interest on property must notify the assessor's office of the name and address of the person making payments pursuant to the security interest. The assessor must provide to that person any... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5792 1991–92 |
Chiropractic peer reviewA peer review committee is established composed of one licensed chiropractor from each of the state's congressional districts plus one representative of the health care industry. The committee is to be selected by the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5793 1991–92 |
Architect registrationAuthorizes application for registration within ten years after July 28, 1985. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5794 1991–92 |
Hospital B&O tax deductionNo business and occupation tax deduction is allowed for public or 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... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5795 1991–92 |
UW Tacoma branch closureThe University of Washington is directed to suspend all operations of the Tacoma branch campus until the Legislature takes specific action to resume such activities. The university is to cease all operations and all activities... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5798 1991–92 |
Sewage disposal systemsThe practice of certified on-site septic system design is added to the list of exempt activities under state regulation of engineers. The State Board of Health is authorized to adopt rules governing the certification and... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5799 1991–92 |
Private passenger insuranceAutomobile insurers may not refuse to issue private passenger liability insurance or charge a higher rate to a person based solely on the fact that a person has never had auto insurance or has not purchased or been covered by... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5800 1991–92 |
Freight brokers/forwardersEstablishes requirements for freight brokers and forwarders domiciled in the state. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5802 1991–92 |
Preoperative surgical careSurgical, preoperative and postoperative care are defined. Surgical care includes, but is not limited to, the treatment of diseases, injury and deformity by manual operative procedures or localized application of mechanical or... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5803 1991–92 |
Growth strategies provisionsDefines terms. Revises the planning goals of RCW 36.70A.020. Revises the mandatory and optional elements of comprehensive plans. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5804 1991–92 |
Growth strategies provisionsDefines terms. Revises the planning goals of RCW 36.70A.020. Revises the mandatory elements of comprehensive plans. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5805 1991–92 |
Growth strategies provisionsDefines terms. Revises the planning goals of RCW 36.70A.020. Revises the mandatory elements of comprehensive plans. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5808 1991–92 |
Erwin O. Rieger memorial hwyDesignates a portion of state route number 501 as the "Erwin O. Rieger Memorial Highway." | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5809 1991–92 |
Growth strategy provisionsDeclares a need for a new system of land use planning and governance to provide for the growth and continued vitality of the state's diverse communities and regions. Designates the desirable elements of the new system. Defines terms. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5811 1991–92 |
Statute of limitns/sex abuseThe Legislature finds that childhood sexual abuse is pervasive, traumatic to the victim, and victims may repress memories of the incident or be unable to connect it to any injury until after the statute of limitations has run.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5813 1991–92 |
Denturitry practice regulatnRequires certification to practice denturitry. Specifies the permissible practice of a denturist. Creates a state denturist advisory committee. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5814 1991–92 |
Increased enrollment/hghr edProvides the funding necessary for additional state-funded enrollments at state institutions of higher education. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5815 1991–92 |
Nonpowered vehicle equipmentExempts converter gear and tow dollies from licensing provisions. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5819 1991–92 |
Education provisionsCertificated Instructional Classroom Teachers . The term "basic educational certificated classroom teacher" is used instead of the term "basic education certificated instructional staff" in determining the ratio of students to... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5822 1991–92 |
Local control of educationThe public policy purpose of the bill is to provide school boards greater authority to determine the fundamental policies and practices related to education, including authority to structure the local education program to meet... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5823 1991–92 |
Insurance rate regulationThe Insurance Commissioner can only disapprove a rate used in a competitive market if the rate is inadequate. If the rate is filed for use in a noncompetitive market, the commissioner may disapprove the rate if the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |