Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1440 1991–92 |
Mobile home regulationsA fee of $15 is imposed on every transfer of title of new or used mobile homes. The fee does not apply to transfers that are a part of a property settlement in a divorce. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1467 1991–92 |
District court judgesThe minimum numbers of district court judges in three counties are increased as follows: King County from 24 to 26 judges; Pierce County from 8 to 11 judges; and Spokane County from 8 to 9 judges. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1487 1991–92 |
Check cashers and sellersThose entities defined as a "check casher or seller" must meet certain licensing and regulatory requirements. The act does not apply to financial institutions or to other organizations that cash checks as a convenience, as a... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1489 1991–92 |
Common carrier privacySection 9.73.070 of the Washington Privacy Act is amended to provide that Chapter 9.73 does not apply to any common carrier automatic number, caller, or location identification service, including an enhanced 911 emergency... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1608 1991–92 |
Children's servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to assess a representative sample of children in its care to determine the appropriate level of residential and treatment services needed. The department will submit... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1624 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund provisnsThe Housing Trust Fund Program is renamed the Housing Assistance Program. The activities that are eligible for assistance under the Housing Assistance Program are expanded to include: (a) temporary rental and mortgage payment... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1629 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceChiropractic is defined as an alternative health care practice. The chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include nonspinal procedures, including manipulation of extremities complementary to or preparatory to a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1704 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxThe Department of Licensing (DOL) has authority to assess motor vehicle fuel tax reports, mitigate penalties and interest for reasonable cause, and give distributors certain due process rights relative to their petitions for... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 339, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1821 1991–92 |
Fire protection sprinklr sysA person is guilty of a class C felony if he or she willfully and maliciously constructs, installs, or maintains a fire sprinkler system and knows that the system is inoperable. A person is also guilty of a class C felony if... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1828 1991–92 |
Health care records disclosrThe Legislature finds that there is a compelling need for uniform law, rules and procedures governing the use and disclosure of health care information. A patient's health care information may not be disclosed by the health... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1864 1991–92 |
Sand and gravel removalThe requirement that materials removed from aquatic lands be sold at fair market value when sold to local governments for use in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads is deleted. Instead, the department is... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1877 1991–92 |
Olympic naturl resources ctrThe name of the Olympic Institute is changed to the Olympic Natural Resources Center. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1881 1991–92 |
District court judgesAfter January 1, 1992, any changes in the number of district court judges will be determined by the weighted caseload analysis. The Supreme Court must develop and present to the Legislature by December 1, 1991, documentation... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 313, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1886 1991–92 |
Vehicular crimes/drug evaltnPersons convicted of vehicular homicide or vehicular assault as a result of driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or drug must be treated for alcohol or drug abuse if required as a result of a diagnostic exam. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1938 1991–92 |
State-wide 911 networkThe Director of the Department of Community Development, through a State Enhanced 911 Coordinator, shall coordinate and facilitate implementation and operation of E911 statewide. E911 shall be implemented statewide by 1998. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1954 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week on which they may be conducted. The definition of agricultural activity is changed from the activities associated with growing... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 317, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1960 1991–92 |
Health professions practiceThe licensing authorities for the health professions are directed to issue temporary practice permits. This allows licensed individuals from other states to practice in Washington while their applications are being completed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1986 1991–92 |
Dev disabled rights protectnThe Governor must designate an agency for the protection and advocacy of the rights of developmentally disabled and mentally ill individuals. The designated agency must be independent of any agency that provides treatment or... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1993 1991–92 |
Stadiums/convention centers"Convention center facilities" is added to the definition provisions. For any county with a population less than 20,000 located in a national scenic area, the facility may include a hotel, destination resort, conference... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2026 1991–92 |
Water resources managementA preference is stated for water conservation and water use efficiency efforts to meet current water supply needs and to assist in meeting future needs. Priority is to be given to state funded water conservation projects... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2082 1991–92 |
District court judgesThe population of a district court district where a lay judge can qualify by examination is dropped from 10,000 to 5,000. This change would require most district court judges to be attorneys, but would grandfather in all lay... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 361, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2093 1991–92 |
Lodging excise tax usesFrom January 1, 1992, through December 31, 2000, the following amounts of King County hotel/motel revenues collected in excess of the $5.3 million cap are to be used solely for art and cultural museums, the arts, and the... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2140 1991–92 |
Transportation agencies planThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is required to develop budget instructions which include directions to transportation agencies for submittal of their six-year programs and financial plans. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2147 1991–92 |
Lottery activity restrictnsThe lottery is prohibited from using electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which allow for individual play against the devices. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2151 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationThe definition of high capacity transportation (HCT) system is expanded to include supporting services to an HCT system, including high occupancy vehicle lanes. A distinction is drawn between an HCT system and project planning. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |