Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1264 1991–92 |
Education code changesSec. 1 - Procedures for disposing of surplus textbooks and equipment are changed. Instead of sending a notice to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, school districts disposing of surplus textbooks and equipment are... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1277 1991–92 |
Geothermal accountThe termination date of the geothermal account is extended for six years, to June 30, 1997, or when 30 megawatts of geothermal power is certified as commercially available by the receiving utilities and the State Energy... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1339 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationIf a claimant's base year includes wages used for the establishment of a prior benefit year, the claimant must have earnings of not less than six times the weekly benefit amount to requalify for additional unemployment... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1352 1991–92 |
L&I confidential informationInformation obtained by the Department of Labor and Industries through consultation or training services offered to an employer at the employer's request is confidential and not open to public inspection. However, employers... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1355 1991–92 |
Indust safety/health violtnsThe maximum penalty for an employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act is increased from $50,000 to $70,000 for each violation. The employer must be assessed a minimum penalty... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1358 1991–92 |
Unused sick leave/ed emplyesSchool district and Educational Service District employees who are eligible under existing law to receive annual payment for unused sick leave may choose to have the funds used for a medical benefit plan that provides... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1371 1991–92 |
Probation assessment provsnsThe Department of Corrections can exempt or defer offender supervision fees. Clarification is provided so that offenders serving a period of community supervision, community placement or parole will pay community supervision... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1372 1991–92 |
Interstate parole & probatnThe reasonable cause hearing and other procedural requirements used by the Department of Corrections for detaining out of state offenders under their supervision are eliminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1377 1991–92 |
Scoliosis screening programThe frequency of required scoliosis screening in the public schools is reduced from annual screening of all students in grades five through ten, to requiring that public school students be examined for scoliosis at least three... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1431 1991–92 |
Model Traffic OrdinanceThe Model Traffic Ordinance is updated to include the laws passed during the 1989 and 1990 sessions relating to traffic and motor vehicles. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1454 1991–92 |
Underground storage tank lawProvisions of the Uniform Fire Code (UTC) that are not as strict, and that do not directly conflict with the state underground storage tank rules are not preempted by the state rules. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1458 1991–92 |
Limosine charter carriersFor-hire limousine services are exempt from the taxicab permit and insurance requirements of the Department of Licensing, as these vehicles are now regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1470 1991–92 |
Public works projects apprpsSixty-five public works projects totaling $51,900,000 are recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1991. The appropriation for these projects was included in the 1989-91 capital budget. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1536 1991–92 |
Hospice services extensionThis bill extends the optional Medicaid hospice benefit to June 30, 1993. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1571 1991–92 |
Election returns recountIf the difference in the votes cast for the top two vote getters for an office is not more than 0.25 percent, the recount mandated by state law must be conducted manually. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1581 1991–92 |
Utilities operation regulatnThe Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority to investigate and determine whether a person or corporation is subject to its jurisdiction is modified to place the burden of proof on the person or corporation to prove... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1723 1991–92 |
Excellence in higher ed fundThe Washington Fund for Excellence in Higher Education Program is established. The program is designed to encourage colleges and universities to work together to address specific system problems. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1910 1991–92 |
Medicare supplemental insurThe Insurance Commissioner is authorized to adopt the rules necessary to conform state law to federal law governing Medicare supplemental health insurance. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1946 1991–92 |
Erwin O. Rieger Memorial HwyThe portion of State Route 501 from the northerly junction of N.W. Lower River Road to the Ridgefield city limits is designated the "Erwin O. Rieger Memorial Highway." | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1958 1991–92 |
Livestock brands requiremntsThe penalties for violating the state's laws regarding livestock brands which were misdemeanors are changed. Knowingly possessing livestock marked with the recorded brand or tattoo of another person is a gross misdemeanor. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 2056 1991–92 |
Vital statistics regulationVital records compiled by the state Board of Health are required to include at least the items recommended by the federal agency responsible for national vital statistics. The State Board of Health may require by rule... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 2137 1991–92 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverages tax is changed from a first possession tax to a tax on the wholesale sale of carbonated beverages or syrup in the state. A compensating tax is applied to retail sales of carbonated beverages or syrups... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5041 1991–92 |
Motorcycle audio headset useMotorcyclists will be permitted to wear a helmet with built-in headsets or earphones as approved by the Washington State Patrol. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5204 1991–92 |
Practical nurse licensureIndividuals who represent themselves as licensed practical nurses are required to submit evidence of their qualifications to the Board of Practical Nursing. The board is directed to meet at least quarterly to conduct business... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5260 1991–92 |
Nonmunicipal water systemsWater companies that are subject to Utilities and Transportation Commission regulation cannot be removed from regulation unless the commission approves. Regulated companies whose customer number falls below 100, or whose... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |