Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1677 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationThe number of transit systems contributing to the High Capacity Transportation Account through a reduction in the eligible motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) rate is changed to include those in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston,... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1992 1991–92 |
Right of way acquisitionsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to acquire rights of way not more than 10 years in advance of programed acquisition projects. Property or property rights purchased must be in designated transportation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1081 1991–92 |
Bicycle safety programA bicycle awareness program is created within the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Bicycles are defined as vehicles, except for the provisions that relate to titling, registration and the selling of vehicles. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1028 1991–92 |
Changes in air quality lawsGOALS AND PUBLIC POLICY: A number of legislative findings and goals are established. These sections generally reflect three principles: 1) all air polluters should pay for the costs of air pollution; 2) state laws should... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1342 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle fuel/local tax"Border area cities" are authorized to enact, with voter approval, a tax of up to one cent per gallon on motor vehicle fuel and special fuel. "Border area cities" are cities whose close proximity to an international crossing... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1558 1991–92 |
State patrol compens surveyThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) commissioned officers' salary survey is broadened to reflect total compensation, as opposed to base pay. The survey is also broadened to include entry-level officer candidates. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1671 1991–92 |
Promoting growth strategiesThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is directed to establish an access program for all state highways. Legislative findings recognize property owners' rights to reasonable access to the system but make those rights... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 202, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1274 1991–92 |
Street utilitiesTechnical changes are made to clarify that revenues generated by a street utility are eligible to be pledged for bonds. Technical changes are made to ensure compliance with constitutional doctrine. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1771 1991–92 |
Transportation facilitiesThe transportation modes which a first class city may operate beyond its corporate boundaries but within the county in which the city is located are limited to railways. Extended to first class cities operating such railways... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1991 1991–92 |
Vehicle size/weight rstrctnsState law is brought into compliance with federal regulations governing specialized equipment by: (1) exempting auto and boat transporters from the state's 15-foot vehicle overhang restriction; and (2) authorizing a... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1995 1991–92 |
Nonpowered vehicle equipmentConverter gear and tow bars are exempt from Washington's vehicle registration and licensing requirements. Converter gears are no longer considered apportioned vehicles for the purposes of prorate. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2005 1991–92 |
Freight brokers/forwardersA bond or deposit of security in a minimum amount of $5,000, as determined by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), is established for brokers or forwarders engaged in intrastate commerce. An interstate broker or... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1071 1991–92 |
Precinct election officersLists of persons qualified to serve as precinct election officers must be submitted by the chairs of the county central committees to the county auditor by June 1 of each year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1072 1991–92 |
Election provisions changesCriminal penalties in the election code are tied directly to the definitions and penalty ranges provided for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felonies provided in the criminal code. Terminology is changed to be consistent... | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1118 1991–92 |
Bus length restrictionsOperation of an articulated auto stage with a maximum overall length of 61 feet is allowed on Washington highways. The language authorizing the DOT or a local legislative authority to restrict the routing of an auto stage or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1431 1991–92 |
Model Traffic OrdinanceThe Model Traffic Ordinance is updated to include the laws passed during the 1989 and 1990 sessions relating to traffic and motor vehicles. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1057 1991–92 |
Lieutenant governor securityThe Chief of the State Patrol is expressly authorized to provide security and protection for the Lieutenant Governor. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |