Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Locke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1880 1993–94 |
GreenwaysRequires proposals for greenway designation to be submitted to the governor, who may designate greenways of state significance. Develops a long-range plan for development and protection of the proposed designated greenways.... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1906 1993–94 |
Midwives liability insuranceIncreases the availability of cost-effective, high-quality maternity care by making malpractice insurance available for midwives. Requires all insurers to be members of a joint underwriting association created to provide... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1913 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledState employees will continue to provide institutional services to people with developmental disabilities in residential habilitation centers. Local support networks, made up of counties or groups of counties, are created to... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1919 1993–94 |
Hate crimes preventionEstablishes a task force to develop and make available to school districts curriculum and programs designed to reduce the incidence of hatred against individuals and groups. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1942 1993–94 |
Transportation planningTransportation facilities and services of statewide significance are identified. Any improvements to transportation facilities and services of statewide significance included in the statewide multimodal transportation plan... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1962 1993–94 |
Local optional taxesAuthorizes the establishment of new local option taxes to fund the provision of adequate county-wide services. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1971 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the authority to establish and coordinate a pilot long-term care insurance program referred to as the Washington Long-term Care Partnership. The Department of Social and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1975 1993–94 |
Nursing home reimburs ovrpayThe Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) authority to withhold payments in the event of an overpayment is modified in three ways. First, when a contract is terminated, the number of days of final payment which can... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1997 1993–94 |
Higher ed/state relationshipThe relationship between the state and its public colleges and universities is redefined through a compact based on trust, evidence and a new alignment of responsibilities. The policy of the state is to create an environment... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2016 1993–94 |
Housing trust fundRequires that all revenue generated from interest on security deposits in pooled interest-bearing trust accounts be used solely for the costs of projects in privately owned housing under RCW 43.185.050. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2040 1993–94 |
Traffic offender videotapingDesignates procedural requirements for making video and sound recordings in investigating traffic violations. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2046 1993–94 |
Revenue bond issuing authrtyEstablishes the community investment finance authority. Abolishes the higher education facilities authority, the economic development finance authority, the housing finance commission, and the health care facilities authority... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2050 1993–94 |
Regional airport strategyDirects the air transportation commission to recommend a regional airport strategy that addresses air capacity requirements and the adverse social and environmental effects that air transportation has on surrounding... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2057 1993–94 |
Commerce & commun devel deptCreates the department of commerce and community development. Consolidates the trade and economic development functions of the department of trade and economic development and the community development functions of the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2075 1993–94 |
Burke museum planning studyMakes an appropriation of two hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2087 1993–94 |
Tax system revisionDirects the department of revenue to conduct an analysis of the state tax system to develop recommendations for comprehensive tax system reform. Requires an initial report by September 1, 1994. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2088 1993–94 |
Commerce & community develpmCreates the department of commerce and community development. Establishes the local economic development service program to coordinate the delivery of services to local communities or regional areas. Develops a targeted... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2104 1993–94 |
Seattle Vocational InstituteMakes an appropriation of eight million two hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2107 1993–94 |
Transportation/econ developmProvides financial assistance to transit agencies for the planning, design, acquisition, and construction of high capacity transportation systems. Increases licensing fees based upon gross weight of vehicles. Revises maximum... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2122 1993–94 |
PERS/TRS early retirementPlan I members of the Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement systems (PERS and TRS) who meet certain criteria can retire early. To qualify for this retirement, the member must have: (1) at least 25 years of service credit,... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2124 1993–94 |
Initiatives and referendumsThe notice that the secretary of state must publish regarding a proposed constitutional amendment or bill authorizing state debt is altered. It would contain a brief explanatory statement regarding the ballot measure in lieu... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2128 1993–94 |
Postretirement benefit adjusProvides a postretirement adjustment for certain retirees not entitled to automatic cost of living adjustments. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2131 1993–94 |
Childhood vaccinationsEnsures that all children in the state receive all well-baby, well-child care, including immunizations. Does not authorize immunizations to children who have private health insurance coverage. Makes an appropriation of three... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1969 1993–94 |
Washington serves programThe Washington Serves Program is created in ESD. The program provides fulltime community service opportunities to people over the age of 21. The program is coordinated with all other federal or state funded volunteer service... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |