Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Van Luven
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 2924 1991–92 |
Property annual revaluationAll counties are required to annually revalue real property by January 1, 1999. Physical inspections of real property must occur at least once every six years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2925 1991–92 |
County board of equalizationProperty owners are allowed to appeal their valuation directly to the state Board of Tax Appeals when the assessor, owner, and a majority of the county board of equalization agree. The state Board of Tax Appeals may return... | 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 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 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 2461 1991–92 |
Former legislators lobbyingThe lobbying activities of a person who has been a member of the state Legislature are restricted for a period of two years following his or her service as a state legislator. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2728 1991–92 |
Impact fee tax creditsLegislative intent A statement of legislative intent recognizes that business development and expansion of the state's commerce creates jobs and secures the economic well-being of the state's citizens. To assure continued job... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2948 1991–92 |
Abuse victims interviewsRequires the recording if the interview is not conducted by a joint team consisting of a child protective services worker and a law enforcement officer. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2956 1991–92 |
Retirees cost-of-living incrProvides for cost-of-living increases to retirees of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2267 1991–92 |
Cmmnty plcmnt/inmate contrlsThe statutory definition of escape while in community custody is clarified by requiring that offenders report their specific whereabouts and be available for supervision by the Department of Corrections. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2903 1991–92 |
Reinsurance regulationsCreates a nonprofit entity to be known as the Washington residents health care reinsurance pool to serve as a stop loss for claims that exceed twenty-five thousand dollars in any one year. Requires issuers of small business... | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2794 1991–92 |
Excellence in education awrdIncludes classified employees in the award provisions, in addition to teachers, principals, or administrators. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2827 1991–92 |
Public assistanceDeclares the purpose of the economic empowerment act is to promote the formation of healthy, two-parent families, reward work effort, and promote personal responsibility to include education, parental responsibility, job... | Todd Mielke (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2759 1991–92 |
Parties representing selvesAuthorizes the award of attorneys' fees to parties representing themselves in civil actions. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| HB 2767 1991–92 |
Library use by nonresidentsAuthorizes the issuance of nonresident library cards. Imposes an annual charge not to exceed the per capita costs of resident library users. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| HB 2688 1991–92 |
Korean War memorialMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2704 1991–92 |
Modified zero base budgt rvwEncourages greater fiscal responsibility and accountability during the budget adoption process by providing for a modified zero-base budget review. | Jean Silver (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2708 1991–92 |
General assistance rcipientsRevises the provisions pertaining to persons who have or have not been domiciled in the state for six months. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2716 1991–92 |
Critical areas regulationsSpecifies techniques for minimizing the costs. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2717 1991–92 |
Land use proposals noticesRequires the notices to describe the potential impact of specific property taxes and on the affordability of local housing. Designates the standing of a person to contest an action. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2652 1991–92 |
Public debts collectionAuthorizes public agencies to assign public debts, by written contract, to collection agencies. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2656 1991–92 |
Weed control/state landsRequires all lands owned by the state to comply with the class A, B, and C weed control provisions of chapter 17.10 RCW. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2658 1991–92 |
Polit party committee membrsRevises RCW 29.42.020 and 29.42.030 to delete the requirement. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |