Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5331 1991–92 |
Institutional trust landsThe Board of Natural Resources must implement a management plan for institutional trust lands located in Thurston County that allows "direct use" of these lands by persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5334 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine purchsProvides that policies issued after January 1, 1992, may not limit purchase of prescription medicines to a designated pharmacy. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5352 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living allwnBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 70 percent of that at age 65. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5353 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives a minimum benefit of $16.72 per month per year of service. At the same time, the 3 percent COLA will also be applied, raising the minimum benefit to $17.22 per month per... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5354 1991–92 |
Retirees/cos-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree who is at least 65 years of age receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 60 percent of that at retirement. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5360 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngRequires the state association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information regarding crimes of malicious harassment. Requires annual reports... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5368 1991–92 |
Homeowner tax reliefBeginning with taxes payable in 1992, increases in the assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property valued at less than $200,000 is limited to 6 percent per year. This value threshold is adjusted upward yearly by... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5382 1991–92 |
Early childhood educationThe Legislature emphasizes its intent to provide the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to all eligible children not served by a comparable federal program. The limit on serving 5,000 children is removed. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5388 1991–92 |
Public hazards disclosureCourts may not issue protective orders or judgments with the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard or information about a public hazard, or information useful in protection from public hazards. Agreements with the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5405 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsProvides for citations to employers for violations of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 and allows an abatement period. Requires a civil penalty for a failure to correct a violation, provides for a restraining order for dangerous... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5406 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentEstablishes periodic adjustments to the state minimum wage. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5408 1991–92 |
Child and family care partnrDeclares an intent to have new growth and development pay a fair share of the cost of additional child care facilities and services. Revises provisions for the child and family care partnership. Establishes the need to... | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5427 1991–92 |
Specialized transport servcsEstablishes the specialized transportation services fund for distribution to the counties according to the designated formula. Makes an appropriation of ten million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5430 1991–92 |
Property improvement paymentMoney held by an owner, developer, prime contractor, subcontractor, or other person in charge of a construction project is regarded by law as being held in trust for the benefit of persons making the payment and those who... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5437 1991–92 |
Domestic rel restrain orderThe hearing on a petition for a domestic violence protective order must be held within 21 days, instead of within 14 days, after the filing of the petition. Ex parte temporary orders are valid for 21 days. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5496 1991–92 |
Nutritional counselingEstablishes a two-year pilot project in King, Pierce, and Spokane counties to determine the impact of nutritional counseling on recipients of medicaid. Makes an appropriation of three hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5502 1991–92 |
Election challenge time limtAny action to void an election must be commenced within 30 days of the date of the election. Any lawsuit against a municipal corporation or public official challenging the outcome of an election authorizing the issuance of... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5545 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/st empDefines terms. Establishes a state employees' relations commission and specifies the duties and powers. Declares the rights of employees. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5549 1991–92 |
Tourism projects tax deferrlExtends the investment project tax deferral eligibility to certain tourism projects. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5569 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste incineratorsThe location of a facility for incinerating extremely hazardous waste, hazardous waste, moderate-risk waste, or dangerous waste is prohibited within five miles of commercial agriculture, which is defined as farming activities... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5575 1991–92 |
Urban hazardous waste prevenWhen pesticides are applied to public and private school grounds, day care centers, parks and playgrounds and residential areas, the applicator shall post warning signs. Prior to application, the applicator shall notify the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5683 1991–92 |
Pharmacy practices revisionThe 60 day period during which late renewals can be renewed without penalty is eliminated, and assess the late penalty on pharmacy assistants and manufacturers who intend to distribute drug samples within the state. The... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5687 1991–92 |
Disposable diapers ban"Disposable diapers" are defined as those designed, marketed or intended for one-time use. No person may sell, or offer to sell, or dispose, or offer to dispose, disposable diapers as of July 1, 1992. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5694 1991–92 |
Dental hygienist licensingThe creation of a two-tiered system of dental hygiene licensure is authorized. Dental hygienists II are authorized to practice the current full scope of practice of dental hygiene. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |