Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5256 1991–92 |
Franchise investment protectThe Franchise Investment Protection Act is amended. The definition of "franchise" is narrowed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 226, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5332 1991–92 |
Residential care/disabledEvery five years DSHS and other state agencies that operate institutions must conduct an inventory of all real property not needed for resident care. The department must report the results of the inventory to the House of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5474 1991–92 |
Children data collection sysAn interagency task force is created to plan a state system for the efficient collection and reporting of data about conditions affecting the education and well-being of children. The task force is coordinated and staffed by... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 235, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5475 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges, may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5651 1991–92 |
Little Spokane riverThe Little Spokane River from the upstream boundary of the state park boat put-in site near Rutter parkway and downstream to its confluence with the Spokane River is included within the State Scenic River System. $30,000 is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5825 1991–92 |
Offender firearm possessionAs a sentence condition and requirement, offenders sentenced to terms involving community supervision, community service, or community placement under the Department of Corrections may not own, use, or possess firearms or... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1028 1991–92 |
Changes in air quality lawsGOALS AND PUBLIC POLICY: A number of legislative findings and goals are established. These sections generally reflect three principles: 1) all air polluters should pay for the costs of air pollution; 2) state laws should... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1032 1991–92 |
Human remains/county transpnThe county must pay reasonable costs for transporting human remains whenever a coroner or medical examiner assumes jurisdiction and directs the remains to be transported by a funeral establishment if the funeral establishment... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1088 1991–92 |
Uniform transfers to minorsThe statutes relating to gifts given to minors are revised to conform to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. Washington law governs a custodianship if at the time of the transfer, the transferor, minor, or custodian is a... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1142 1991–92 |
Processor/preparer liensThe definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include milk and milk products. A person owing money to a dairy processor, who has a processor lien attached to an account... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1336 1991–92 |
Prospective residntl tenantsA landlord is prohibited from requiring a fee from a prospective tenant for the privilege of being placed on a list to be considered as a tenant for a dwelling unit. A landlord may charge a prospective tenant a fee for... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1342 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle fuel/local tax"Border area cities" are authorized to enact, with voter approval, a tax of up to one cent per gallon on motor vehicle fuel and special fuel. "Border area cities" are cities whose close proximity to an international crossing... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1500 1991–92 |
Jail labor pay increaseThe amount credited to a jail inmate while in custody for failure to pay fines and costs is increased to $42 per day. If the inmate performs labor while in custody, the amount credited is $60 per day. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1525 1991–92 |
Educ employees travel expensIn order to obtain the lower state preferred travel rates, ESDs and school districts are allowed to charge travel expenses incurred by employees and board members during official travel to the Superintendent of Public... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1527 1991–92 |
Medical continuing educationThe Board of Medical Examiners is directed to draft rules allowing board approved activities relating to professional liability risk management which satisfy mandatory continuing education requirements. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1558 1991–92 |
State patrol compens surveyThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) commissioned officers' salary survey is broadened to reflect total compensation, as opposed to base pay. The survey is also broadened to include entry-level officer candidates. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1635 1991–92 |
Emergency medical servicesAn additional property tax levy of 25 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or a total of 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, may be imposed by a county, city or town, emergency medical service district, public hospital... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1671 1991–92 |
Promoting growth strategiesThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is directed to establish an access program for all state highways. Legislative findings recognize property owners' rights to reasonable access to the system but make those rights... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 202, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1675 1991–92 |
Civil docket prioritizationWhen setting civil cases for trial, unless otherwise provided by statute, upon motion of a party, the court must give priority to cases in which a party is frail and over 70 years of age or is suffering from a terminal illness. | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1727 1991–92 |
Interpreters/legal procdingsThe definition of qualified interpreter dealing with certification is changed. A qualified interpreter is a visual language interpreter who is certified by the state or is certified by the interpreters registry for the deaf to... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1739 1991–92 |
Prop tax exemp/homeless housThe nonprofit organization property tax exemption is changed from an exemption for nonpermanent shelter to an exemption for emergency or transitional housing. "Homeless" is defined as persons who do not have decent and safe... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1740 1991–92 |
Public housing authoritiesRevisions are made to the state's housing authority and housing cooperation laws in the following areas: 1) general powers of the public housing authority; 2) the issuance of bonds; 3) establishment and operation of group... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1748 1991–92 |
Small business export asstncThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center is reauthorized without modifications and removed from the sunset process. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1780 1991–92 |
Criminal offender work crewsThe definition of partial confinement is modified to include "work crew" as an intermediate sentencing option. Courts can impose an obligation on selected felony offenders to participate in supervised work crews. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |