Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roy Ferguson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2403 1991–92 |
Ongoing absentee votr statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1st of each odd-numbered year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | 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 2499 1991–92 |
Claims against local govnmtThe statutes relating to lawsuits against local governments for damages are altered and repealed to establish a single, uniform procedure. It is clarified that the requirement for local governments to defend their officers and... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2505 1991–92 |
Municipality bidding practcsThe uniform procedures for awarding public works projects from a small works roster and for awarding small contracts for purchases are made applicable to cities, fire districts, public utility districts, port districts, sewer... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2603 1991–92 |
State job training trust fndThe employment security reserve fund is created under the state treasurer. A reserve tax on employers is created and unemployment insurance tax rates are reduced by the same amount. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2671 1991–92 |
State subsidy of higher edBeginning on July 30, 1992, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will annually develop and distribute information on the amount of state support received by students at public and private colleges, universities, and... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2694 1991–92 |
Health insurance cancellatnEvery health insurance policy, contract, or agreement issued or renewed after December 31, 1992 must guarantee renewability. An insurer can cancel coverage for nonpayment of premiums or copayments owed to the company for fraud... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2722 1991–92 |
Professional sports franchisIn addition to owning an existing professional sports franchise, counties or cities can own an interest in the franchise when the owner of the franchise decides to sell or move the franchise. The purchase must be approved by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2750 1991–92 |
Fluoridation by PUDThe commissioners of a public utility district (PUD) may authorize the fluoridation of a district's water system by a majority vote of its board of commissioners, or may submit to the electors of the district a ballot... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | 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 2764 1991–92 |
Manufactured housingA certification program for manufactured home installers is established in the Department of Community Development. After July 1, 1993, no manufactured home may be installed without a certified manufactured home installer... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2771 1991–92 |
County hospital boardsThere is a legislative finding recognizing county hospitals are primary teaching facilities which serve a vital public interest in serving the poor. The intent of the act is to assure such hospitals further these interests and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2817 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurThe Insurance Commissioner must study ways to improve small employer access to health insurance and report back to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2892 1991–92 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property of certain volunteer nonprofit charitable fund-raising organizations is exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2926 1991–92 |
Sen citizen property tax exmAll applicants for property tax exemption under the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program are required to provide documents that verify income. An application must be renewed at least once every four years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2930 1991–92 |
Convention/trade centerThe Center is authorized to issue $2.3 million in bonds at 6.25 percent for 10 years. Proceeds are to be used with the parking revenues to meet the minimum annual $975,000 payment. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2977 1991–92 |
Sports franchise removalA cause of action is created for the wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise. The state and its political subdivisions may recover damages against any person, corporation, state, or other entity for a decision,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1033 1991–92 |
Balloon release prohibitionThe intentional release of 10 or more balloons in a 24-hour period is prohibited. The prohibition does not apply to scientific experiments or hot air balloons which are recovered. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 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 |
| HB 2295 1991–92 |
Lake Wash. Technical CollegeThe 1991-93 biennial capital budget is amended to change the name of Lake Washington Vocational Institute to Lake Washington Technical College, and to increase the appropriation for construction of the administrative addition,... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1992 |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2429 1991–92 |
Property forfeiture proceedsThe method of dividing the proceeds from property forfeitures in drug cases is changed. Ten percent of the gross value of all retained or sold personal and real property goes to the state. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 1992 |
| HB 2283 1991–92 |
Noise pollution authorityStatutory authority for the state's noise pollution control program is transferred from the Department of Ecology to the Department of Health. No funding, personnel, or other resources are included in the transfer. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2884 1991–92 |
Capital investment strategyA state Capital Investment Strategy Council is created. The council is comprised of agency directors selected by the governor. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |