Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1222 1991–92 |
School dist directors' distsSchool district boards of directors determine the boundaries and changes to those boundaries for director districts within their school districts. Standards are established for when the school district board of directors... | John Betrozoff (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1262 1991–92 |
Tow truck restrictionsA tow truck performing an initial tow is not subject to the statutory height, weight, length, axle loading and spacing requirements, regardless of the destination. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1389 1991–92 |
Aquatic plant regulationAn annual $3 licensing surcharge is assessed on boat trailers. An aquatic weeds account is created. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1428 1991–92 |
Budget request requirementsThe Budget and Accounting Act is amended to require the Governor's capital budget request to include a capital plan which shows proposed capital spending for ten years. This requirement is in addition to the current six-year... | Richard Neher (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1496 1991–92 |
Real estate broker licensesThe requirement that $5 from each license fee and each renewal fee received from a member of the real estate profession be placed in the general fund is removed. The requirement that 20 percent of all fees collected from... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1510 1991–92 |
Guardianship provisionsSeveral technical and substantive changes are made to the guardianship provisions adopted in 1990. Right to vote. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1649 1991–92 |
Water discharge feesThe maximum fee paid by municipal dischargers is raised from five cents to 15 cents per month per household. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1677 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationThe number of transit systems contributing to the High Capacity Transportation Account through a reduction in the eligible motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) rate is changed to include those in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston,... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1709 1991–92 |
Water system operating permtEach public water system is required to obtain an operating permit from the Department of Health. This requirement shall apply to water systems that deliver water for human consumption that have fifteen or more connections. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1710 1991–92 |
Water system operator licens"Group A" water systems are defined to conform to the definition of federally regulated public water systems. "Public water system" is redefined to make it consistent with the definition in the state Safe Drinking Water Act. | C Louise Miller (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1757 1991–92 |
Driving under influence/drugIn various statutes, this measure replaces the word "intoxicated" with the phrase "under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug." Technical changes are also made for organizational purposes. | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1782 1991–92 |
County court commissionersVarious statutes are amended to conform to the proposed constitutional amendment on court commissioners (HJR 4218). The limit of three on the number of court commissioners in each county is removed. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1813 1991–92 |
Teacher training/recruitmentCenters for the Improvement of Teaching. Each ESD shall establish a Center for the Improvement of Teaching. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1884 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsLegislative Findings: The Legislature makes a number of findings about the severity of the problem of domestic violence, and the need to assure a wide range of services, establish standards for treatment programs, and conduct... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1992 1991–92 |
Right of way acquisitionsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to acquire rights of way not more than 10 years in advance of programed acquisition projects. Property or property rights purchased must be in designated transportation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1997 1991–92 |
Sex offender registrationVarious rules and deadlines for registration of sex offenders are established depending upon the custodial status of the sex offender and when the offender committed or was convicted of the sex offense. Sex Offenders in Custody. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2021 1991–92 |
Water resource policy commttThe Joint Select Committee on Water Resource Policy is extended through June 30, 1993. The committee will monitor the implementation of comprehensive water resource planning and data management. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2044 1991–92 |
Transportation imprvmnt brdMembership of the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) is increased by two, making a total of 17. | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2050 1991–92 |
County ferries subsidyThe biennial subsidy for the Pierce, Skagit and Whatcom County ferries is increased from $500,000 to $1,000,000 from the counties' share of the fuel tax. In addition, the County Road Administration Board may recommend capital... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2100 1991–92 |
Nursing homes/ethnic minoritThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a pool of 250 nursing home beds to serve the special needs of ethnic minorities. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2132 1991–92 |
Insurance salesperson/B&O txThe Legislature intends to use the federal tax statutory definition of employee to define life insurance sales people for purposes of business and occupation tax (B&O) status because of difficulty in distinguishing between... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2142 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditA new schedule is established for notifying members of earned retirement service credit. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5049 1991–92 |
Abandoned junk vehiclesThe requirement that a landowner notify the owner of a junk vehicle through certified mail and on a form furnished by the department is repealed. The right of a district court to contest the sale of a junk vehicle is repealed. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5096 1991–92 |
Agriculture/adverse impactsMission Statement : The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to seek to maintain the economic well-being of the agricultural industry and its dependent rural community in Washington. Agricultural Impact Assessment : The... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5143 1991–92 |
Recycled products procuremntAll units of state and local governments, school districts and special purpose districts shall increase their procurement of recycled content products. "Public agency" means all local government and state agencies. "State... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |