Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1364 1991–92 |
Military leave/public emplysThe 15 days of paid annual leave is extended to cover active military duty as well as training activities. It applies to employees who reported for active duty on or after August 2, 1990. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1460 1991–92 |
Drainage district alternatvsA county legislative authority by ordinance may dissolve a drainage district or drainage improvement district that is located in a county storm drainage and surface water management utility and which is not currently imposing... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1607 1991–92 |
Delinquent service chargesCounties operating storm water utilities may use the procedures by which property taxes are foreclosed for their liens on delinquent storm service charges instead of using the procedures by which cities and towns foreclose... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1625 1991–92 |
Agricultural employer reportThe requirement that a voluntary combined reporting plan be developed is repealed. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1716 1991–92 |
County recording proceduresA "recording officer" is the county auditor or, in charter counties, the official responsible for public records. The terms "file," "record" and "record location number" are also clarified. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1789 1991–92 |
Prescriptions/out-of-stateThe six-month limit on prescription refills written by authorized out-of-state prescribers is removed. The obsolete nomenclature of podiatric physicians as "podiatrists" is corrected. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1800 1991–92 |
International relations offcAn Office of International Relations and Protocol is created within the Governor's Office. It serves as the state's official liaison and protocol office with foreign governments. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1812 1991–92 |
Woodland stewardship assistnA new chapter in law is created dealing with stewardship assistance for owners of non-industrial forests and woodlands. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1824 1991–92 |
District court jurisdictionSome aspects of district court civil jurisdiction are changed. The limit on the amount in controversy that may be heard in district court is raised from $10,000 to $25,000. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1915 1991–92 |
Mental health programs/emplyExisting Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements regarding community mental health programs are expanded to include employment services. Employment services include supported employment, transitional work,... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 2073 1991–92 |
Controlled substance saleThe crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| SB 5906 1991–92 |
Domestic violence victimsA person, acting alone or through a guardian or parent, may apply to the Secretary of State to designate an alternate address which may be used in state or local public records when requested by the applicant. The application... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| SB 5982 1991–92 |
Free/reduced meal funding(DIGEST AS ENACTED) Makes an appropriation of two million dollars to replace federal funding for free and reduced school breakfasts and lunches that the state will not receive because of the teacher's work stoppage. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| SB 5036 1991–92 |
Livestock market net worthThe Department of Agriculture is authorized to deny an application for construction or operation of public livestock markets based upon a lack of sufficient net worth. The department is also authorized to revoke an allocation... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5090 1991–92 |
Foster family home licensesAdditional statutory flexibility in accepting applications for renewal is provided, by extending the time to file until the expiration of the license. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5103 1991–92 |
Engineer registrationReferences to "his" are changed to "his or her" or "the applicant's." Registration fees for professional engineers are based on the costs associated with administering examinations and issuing certificates. An additional fee... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5106 1991–92 |
Transportation budgetThe 1991 transportation supplemental budget adds $12.4 million to the 1989-91 | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5219 1991–92 |
Baggage loss/damage liabiltyThe free baggage allowance limitation is changed from a statutorily fixed amount to an amount set by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Periodic review and rate adjust is required of the commission. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5276 1991–92 |
Impounded vehicle dispositnThe State Patrol's authority over vehicles in tow truck operator's possession is limited to those that were impounded. Current statutory language relating to law enforcement release of vehicle owner information to a registered... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5357 1991–92 |
Individuals or water purvyrsThe Department of Health is required to adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act establishing criteria for designating individuals or water purveyors as qualified satellite system management agencies. "Satellite... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5383 1991–92 |
Prevailing wage administratnFor public works projects of $2,500 or less, an awarding agency may authorize the contractor or subcontractor to submit the statement of intent to pay prevailing wages directly to it, without approval of the Department of... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5796 1991–92 |
Nursing assistant licensureChapters 18.52A and 18.52B are each repealed. The two levels of nursing assistants (certified and registered) are maintained. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| HB 1200 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsThe authority for physical therapists to treat patients directly and without the necessity of a prior consultation or periodic review is continued indefinitely. The board is directed to determine the standards of appropriate care. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 15, 1991 |
| HB 1304 1991–92 |
Recycling in state parksThe state Parks and Recreation Commission shall: (1)provide waste reduction and recycling information in each park campground and day-use area by July 1, 1992; (2)provide recycling receptacles in at least 15 day-use and... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 15, 1991 |
| HB 1450 1991–92 |
Safety testing lab tax credtNonprofit public safety testing corporations may receive a credit against their B&O tax liability. The credit is equal to the value of services and information related to setting of standards and testing for public safety... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 15, 1991 |