Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1816 1991–92 |
Long-term transport planningA new chapter is created in Title 47 defining state transportation planning requirements for the Department of Transportation. These plans must reflect the policies in the state Transportation Policy Plan and federal planning... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2272 1991–92 |
Commuter lane violationsA rebuttable presumption is made that the registered owner of the vehicle described in the complaint is the person who was driving the vehicle at the time of the HOV violation. The law enforcement officer issuing the citation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2291 1991–92 |
Optical strobe light devicesThe Department of Transportation's maintenance vehicles may use optical strobe light devices to perform maintenance tests on traffic control lights. Public transit agencies may use optical strobe light devices in public... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2387 1991–92 |
Alcohol fuel productionThe termination date for B&O, property, and leasehold excise tax exemptions is extended until December 31, 1999. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2423 1991–92 |
Private vocational schoolsPrivate Vocational School Account A private vocational school account is created in the State Treasury. All license fees collected by the agency shall be deposited in the private vocational school account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2453 1991–92 |
Rec vehicle driver trainingThe Department of Licensing is required to develop a curriculum to be offered to drivers of recreational vehicles by commercial driver training schools or traffic safety organizations. This curriculum is to be in place by... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2471 1991–92 |
Children's investment trustA children's investment trust fund is established in the state treasury, to be supported by general appropriations, gifts, grants, and unspecified "earmarked" revenue. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2541 1991–92 |
Amer Indian languages/culturAny course in Washington State or Pacific Northwest history and government taught to fulfill statutory requirements for future teachers will include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indians... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2572 1991–92 |
Model traffic ordinanceRecent legislative enactments added to the model: (1) school buses must be equipped with a crossing arm mounted to the bus effective September 1, 1992; (2) initial tow movements are exempt from the state's highway weight... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2583 1991–92 |
Vehicle fuel excise taxFor purposes of providing fuel tax refunds, the Department of Licensing is authorized to establish by rule formulas for determining power take-off unit fuel use when direct measurement of the fuel used is not feasible.... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2589 1991–92 |
Scenic/recreational highways1,360 miles of state highways are added to the scenic and recreational highways system. It removes 165 miles from the scenic and recreational highways system and places them under the control of the Scenic Vistas Act of 1971. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2590 1991–92 |
Health care reformWashington Health Services Commission . Authority to administer the act is given to the Washington Health Services Commission (HSC), consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. One... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2675 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA person convicted of DWI or granted a deferred prosecution on a DWI charge may be ordered to attend a DWI victims' panel. Entities may enter into contracts with a court to provide victims' panels. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2763 1991–92 |
Commuter ride sharingThe Department of Transportation (DOT) may subsidize its employees' use of state-owned vehicles for commuter ride sharing as long as this use is economical and advantageous to the state. The department must conduct this... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2830 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsAn alternative procedure is provided for a county with a population of 1 million or more to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metro within its boundaries. Under this alternative procedure, the county... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2848 1991–92 |
Transportation planningOn a trial basis the Department of Transportation is given authority to perform design work, conduct public hearings, and provide comprehensive environmental assessments on significant transportation projects before... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2938 1991–92 |
Publ trans benefit areasA city operating a transit system, within a county which has a population over 150,000, within which comprehensive planning is required, and within which no public transportation benefit area (PTBA) exists, may not opt out of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2939 1991–92 |
Publ trans policy planThe Department of Transportation is directed to develop a state transit 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 12, 1992 |
| HB 2940 1991–92 |
Transit plans/land useRequirements for the six-year transit development plans (TDPs) prepared by transit agencies are clarified, and the format revised, for reports submitted beginning June 1, 1993. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2941 1991–92 |
Public transit financingThe uses of monies in the public transportation systems account and the central Puget Sound public transportation account are expanded to allow use for planning, development of capital projects, and for local match to federal... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2942 1991–92 |
Transit fare revenue useTransit systems may use revenues derived from system operations for match to qualify for the motor vehicle excise tax. These system operating revenues include such income as farebox and advertising income but may not include... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2986 1991–92 |
Campaign financingLimits are established on the aggregate of contributions which may be made to or accepted by a candidate for public office. These limits apply to candidates for any state office. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2991 1991–92 |
Live operatorsRequires the companies to enable a caller to access a live operator at the beginning of a call. Does not apply to telecommunications equipment located in prisons or jails. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 1992 |
| HB 1952 1991–92 |
Jockeys workers' compensatnMandatory industrial insurance coverage is extended to all employment of jockeys and apprentice jockeys. Owners and trainers are given status as "special employers" for the purpose of covering jockeys and apprentice jockeys,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |