Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1686 1991–92 |
Inmate incentive programThe Department of Corrections is required to develop an implementation plan for prison industry space at Clallam Bay Corrections Center, McNeil Island Corrections Center, and the proposed 1024-bed medium security prison. The... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1729 1991–92 |
Juror list expansionA group of entities is directed to prepare a plan for the merging of the lists of registered voters and licensed drivers (including persons issued identification cards instead of drivers' licenses) in order to compile a jury... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1885 1991–92 |
Teachers recruiting teachersThe Teachers Recruiting Future Teachers Program is created in statute to enlarge the pool of qualified high school students who are motivated to become teachers. Participating teachers will make presentations to high school... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1956 1991–92 |
Plant protectionThe circumstances are identified under which an action may be taken by a county horticultural pest and disease board to destroy infested plants without the consent of the owner of the land on which the plants are located. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1971 1991–92 |
Alien insurers regulationAlien insurers may use the state of Washington as a state of entry for purposes of doing business in the United States by making and maintaining a deposit of assets in a trust account within Washington in accordance with... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5008 1991–92 |
Pac NW economic regionThe Pacific Northwest Economic Region is established. The state of Washington agrees to participate in the new regional organization. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5022 1991–92 |
Excellence in education prgmTeachers and principals or administrators who receive a Washington Award for Excellence in Education may choose one of the following: oAn academic grant not to exceed the current full-time equivalent resident graduate tuition... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5053 1991–92 |
Juvenile driving privilegesThe Department of Licensing shall revoke the driving privileges of juveniles who are convicted of violating local drug and alcohol ordinances. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5148 1991–92 |
Limited partnershipsA limited partnership is expressly authorized to merge with another limited partnership or with a corporation. The rights of dissenting partners and the procedures through which such rights may be exercised are provided. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 269, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5184 1991–92 |
Work force training/eductionThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have nine voting members. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5295 1991–92 |
Truck identificationCommon, contract and private carriers, other than UTC exempt carriers and private carriers with a licensed gross weight of less than 36,000 pounds, must display an identifying name and/or number on both doors of the power... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5441 1991–92 |
BookmakingProfessional gambling is prohibited. Professional gambling in the first degree is a class B felony. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5476 1991–92 |
Milk marketingIt is the policy of the state to promote orderly marketing of commodities such as milk, in order to eliminate economic waste and destructive trade practices. To accomplish this goal, the Director of Agriculture is given the... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5477 1991–92 |
Women's Air Forc/merch marinAn individual who had active service as a member of the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots or on a merchant vessel and who has received a certificate of release or discharge from active duty is included in the general... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5504 1991–92 |
Student teaching centersThe State Board of Education, from appropriated funds, establishes a network of student teaching centers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5583 1991–92 |
Child care facility fundThe child care facility fund is made a revolving fund, not subject to reappropriation. The maximum loan amount that the committee is authorized to award is increased to $100,000. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5611 1991–92 |
Rental vehicles sales taxThe Legislative Transportation Committee, the Departments of Licensing, Revenue, and Transportation, and representatives from the car rental industry, as well as other interested parties are required to conduct a study to... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5667 1991–92 |
Evaluation/treatment accessBy November 1, 1991, RSNs must submit procedures and agreements to the state to assure local access to sufficient additional local evaluation and treatment facilities to meet existing legal requirements, while reducing... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5778 1991–92 |
Pesticide damage reportsA person filing a report of loss with the Department of Agriculture is required to cooperate with the department or the department's representative in conducting an investigation of the report. Failure to cooperate will result... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5837 1991–92 |
Workers comp/employment compA definition of "employment" is added to the industrial insurance law. It includes virtually all services performed by an individual for remuneration unless a six-part test is met indicating that such service is not employment. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5873 1991–92 |
Insurance/retired sch emplysRetired and disabled school district employees may continue their participation in any insurance plans and contracts after retirement or disablement in the same manner as state employees. Premiums for coverage shall be... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 254, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1081 1991–92 |
Bicycle safety programA bicycle awareness program is created within the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Bicycles are defined as vehicles, except for the provisions that relate to titling, registration and the selling of vehicles. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1172 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathway and bus stop improvement program and council are established. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |