Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lisa Brown
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2235 1993–94 |
Periodicals/magazines B&O txThe B&O tax rate for publishers of periodicals or magazines is reduced from 2.13 percent to 0.515 percent. "Periodical or magazine" is defined as a printed publication, other than a newspaper, issued regularly at stated... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 112, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2477 1993–94 |
Property tax administrationA nonprofit organization, association, or corporation receiving a property tax exemption must file a renewal declaration each year with a fee of $8.75. A county board of equalization may waive the filing deadline for an appeal... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2718 1993–94 |
Real estate tax affidavitsWhen a gas, electrical, or telecommunications company or an electrical public utility district or cooperative acquires an easement, only the company, district, or cooperative is required to sign the real estate excise tax... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1561 1993–94 |
Preschool regulationThe Child Care Coordinating Committee is required to develop a phase-in strategy with specific recommendations involving programs serving preschool children for four or fewer hours per day. The recommendations shall include... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2414 1993–94 |
Child passenger restraint syChildren under three years of age must be restrained by a restraint system that meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is secured in accordance with the restraint seat manufacturer's instructions.... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2702 1993–94 |
Public works bonds retainageThe requirement is deleted that the consent of a public body that awards a public works contract is necessary for a contractor to provide a bond in lieu of retainage under the contract. However, the bond must be in a form... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2541 1993–94 |
Newspaper/periodical taxThe definition of "newspaper" for excise tax purposes is changed to include those issued at least twice per month. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan continuedThe BHP sunset termination statute is repealed and BHP is authorized permanently, pending future statutory modification. The bill contains an emergency clause. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1005 1993–94 |
Hghr ed inst bd stdnt membrsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1092 1993–94 |
Family planning drugs taxatnRemoves the taxes from prescriptions issued for family planning purposes. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1106 1993–94 |
Political campaign signsMakes it unlawful to place a political campaign sign in the right of way or in the visual safety corridor of a public road. Provides for the prompt removal and destruction of signs in violation of the prohibition. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1117 1993–94 |
LEOFF retirement/union repsRevises the definition of "employer" in RCW 41.26.030 to include the union representatives. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1164 1993–94 |
Election recountsAllows alternative methods of conducting a recount by written agreement of the candidates. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1241 1993–94 |
Business closure processState requirements for notice of plant closures and employees layoffs are established. The promotion of labor-management committees to assist dislocated workers is recognized as the primary response to business closures and layoffs. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1257 1993–94 |
State employ child care costAppropriates one million dollars to the department of social and health services state employee subcommittee of the child care coordinating committee for miscellaneous state employee child care costs. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1261 1993–94 |
Retirement benefits portbltyThe cities of Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma have a renewed option to make their city retirement systems portable with the state's retirement systems if they adopt a resolution to do so by December 31, 1993. If a city adopts a... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1268 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe Public Disclosure Commission must adopt recommended spending limits for candidates for state executive and legislative offices. With certain exceptions, the commission must base its recommended spending limits on the... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1272 1993–94 |
Vehicle tire requirementsAny axle manufactured after July 1, 1993, and carrying more than 10,000 pounds must be equipped with four tires. Effective January 1, 1997, any axle carrying more than 10,000 pounds must have four tires, regardless of date of... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1273 1993–94 |
Overweight truck permitsThe Department of Transportation's (DOT) annual additional tonnage permit and fee structure are incorporated into the combined license fee collected by the Department of Licensing. Distribution of the revenue from the combined... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1274 1993–94 |
Scenic/recreational highwaysRevises the designation of scenic and recreational highways in RCW 47.39.020, 47.42.025, and 47.42.140. Encourages the obtaining of federal funds to enhance the scenic and recreational highway system. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1275 1993–94 |
Development site explorationSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity: does not interfere with the normal public use of the water; has no significant adverse environmental impact; does... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1276 1993–94 |
Public transportation policyThe Department of Transportation is directed to develop a state public transportation plan as part of an overall statewide transportation plan. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |