Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6046 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife enfrcmnt agntsThe Department of Fisheries' patrol officers and Department of Wildlife's agents are transferred into the Washington State Patrol effective July 1, 1993. The Washington State Patrol is given the authority to enforce the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6048 1991–92 |
Sturgeon fisheryDeclares it is unlawful to fish for sturgeon from Bonneville Dam on the Columbia river downstream to Cape Horn from April 1 to June 30 of each year. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6049 1991–92 |
Physician referral to labsHealth care laboratory services include, but are not limited to, bioanalytical, laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic imagery services. Licensed physicians are prohibited from referring patients to health care laboratory... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6050 1991–92 |
Water rights for countiesModifies water rights for counties with water reservations. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6056 1991–92 |
Fingerprinting of personsRequires fingerprinting of all persons convicted under Title 26 RCW, Domestic Relations. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1025 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesThe 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) is modified and expanded. Who Must Plan: The classes of counties that are required to plan under the GMA are expanded to include any county with a population of 100,000 or more. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 16, 1991 |
| HB 1376 1991–92 |
Computer software taxationCustom software is exempt from property tax. Master or golden copies of software are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 1430 1991–92 |
General obligatn/revenu bndsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $1,086,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to finance new construction and other state projects contained in the 1991-93 capital budget. The bonds are supported by the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 1907 1991–92 |
Local gov self-insuranceThe current statute governing local government self-insurance programs is repealed. The new act constitutes the sole authority for local governmental entities to self-insure property and liability risks and employee health and... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| SB 5996 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesPeriodic modifications of child support must use the current child support laws as the basis for modification. Upon motion of a party, the court must modify that portion of a decree that fails to comply with child support laws... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 1095 1991–92 |
Funds transfers to the UCCA new Article 4A, entitled Funds Transfers, is added to the state Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Article 4A governs the rights and responsibilities of parties to a funds transfer executed by or through financial institutions... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1831 1991–92 |
Ownership interest transferAn excise tax is applied to transfers of corporate ownership that are comparable to a sale of real property. The rate of tax is equal to the state real estate excise tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1856 1991–92 |
Weights & measures statutesThe Department of Agriculture is directed to study the weights and measures program. The study shall include a determination of the appropriate level and form for the program and recommendations for an appropriate funding mechanism. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 2214 1991–92 |
Muni criminal justice accntCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 26, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5444 1991–92 |
Check signature alterationsThe period of time in which a bank customer must discover and report an unauthorized signature or other alteration is changed. A customer must discover and report any such alteration within one year in order to assert the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5718 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient dayAugust 7 is recognized as Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day. It is not considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5790 1991–92 |
Auto liability insuranceA motorist must provide written proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation when asked to present it by a law enforcement officer. This applies to operators of vehicles registered in other states as well. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5988 1991–92 |
Library improvement leviesTaxes in excess of the 106% limitation are validated and may be levied by a taxing district if they were authorized by voters prior to 1988 and restricted to funding the cost of library improvements and costs of borrowing... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1058 1991–92 |
Treasurer managd funds/acctsThe distribution of interest earnings is changed such that interest earnings from the majority of funds and accounts are deposited in the general fund-state. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1231 1991–92 |
1991-93 transportatn budgetThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1991-93 fiscal biennium is enacted. In addition to technical changes, the bill increases planning efforts for regional high capacity... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 15, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1330 1991–92 |
1991-93 biennium approprtnsAppropriations from the state general fund and other special funds and accounts are made for the operating expenses of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1427 1991–92 |
Capital budgetAppropriations from the state building construction account and other special funds and accounts are made for the capital facilities of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993.... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1890 1991–92 |
Nursing home regulationThe nursing services cost lid is temporarily lifted for fiscal years 1992 and 1993. A maximum ceiling is established not to exceed 50 percent of the average rate paid during the state fiscal year 1991 for the nursing services... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1891 1991–92 |
Basic health plan/med asstncEffective July 1, 1991, the amount which must be maintained as a financial reserve for the Basic Health Plan (BHP) is reduced from 10 percent of the revenue anticipated in the trust account to 5 percent of expected medical... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |