Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Locke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2129 1993–94 |
Agency purchasingState agencies are allowed to purchase materials, supplies, services, and equipment directly from vendors when the Department of General Administration is notified that the items may be purchased more cost effectively than... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1493 1993–94 |
Minority/women-owned businesThe Omnibus Minority and Women-owned Businesses Assistance Act provides technical assistance, training and education, export assistance, contract procurement assistance, loans and grants, and bonding assistance to minority and... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 512, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1524 1993–94 |
Supplemental budgetGovernor Lowry's proposed 1993 supplemental budget for the 1991-93 fiscal biennium totals $40.0 million. The supplemental budget adopted by the House of Representatives reduced the amount to $31.3 million. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1528 1993–94 |
Cash management systemThe Office of Financial Management is authorized to approve agencies' use of electronic and other technological means to transfer funds and information, and to eliminate paper documentation wherever possible. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 500, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1785 1993–94 |
Waterway/watershed restoratnAn Interagency Council on Environmental and Forest Restoration is created within the Office of the Governor. The 15 member council consists of the Governor, who serves as chair, representatives of nine state agencies and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 516, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1395 1993–94 |
Family services fundingCounty legislative authorities may establish an additional fee for a marriage license, not exceeding $15, to fund family services, such as family support centers. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1809 1993–94 |
Trust management accountsThe department is given additional flexibility for managing and expending trust management revenues. Revenues deposited into the account are pooled, and lose their separate trust identity. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 2066 1993–94 |
School leviesThe levy lid is modified for the 1994 calendar year to allow collection of levy revenues approved by voters which exceed the district's levy authority under the current levy lid by up to 15 percent. Fifty-eight districts would... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1219 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1509 1993–94 |
Higher ed administrationInstitutions may choose to manage competitive purchasing procedures independent of the Department of General Administration for a commodity or group of commodities. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1617 1993–94 |
High-speed ground transportnA program to begin implementation of a high speed ground transportation system in Washington is established. The program is to be implemented by the Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Utilities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1784 1993–94 |
Retir/disabled school emplyeState COBRA Extension . Extended insurance coverage under the terms of the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act that is provided under state law to certain school district retirees is terminated on September... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2036 1993–94 |
Multimodal transport fundingA Multimodal Transportation Programs and Projects Selection Committee is created to be responsible for distribution of monies in several transportation-related accounts. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2067 1993–94 |
Commute trip reduction progrState employees may use state-owned or leased vehicles for ride sharing as part of the commute trip reduction program required by the state Clean Air Act. All money collected from rental or parking spaces at state-owned or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1209 1993–94 |
Education reformSTUDENT LEARNING GOALS The goals of the Basic Education Act are modified. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1307 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe six-month service period for the Washington Service Corps (WSC), and possible six month extension, is replaced with an 11-month service period. The post service scholarship is changed from one year to two years, after... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1595 1993–94 |
Publ employee retirement sysThe ability for members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who are in an elective office to retire but continue serving in the elective office is extended to any elected official, not just those from towns or cities. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1140 1993–94 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsStatutes relating to metros are amended in a number of ways. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1259 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1988 1993–94 |
Employment and training servContributions by businesses currently paid to the federal unemployment insurance trust fund (UITF) for unemployment insurance benefits are changed. Employer contributions are reduced by 0.12 percent; this reduction is offset... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 2130 1993–94 |
HIV/AIDS insurance programDSHS is authorized to pay for the continuation of health insurance coverage for individuals with acquired human immunodeficiency syndrome who meet eligibility requirements set by the department. General fund-state savings are... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1144 1993–94 |
Marine safety field operatnsThe Office of Marine Safety is directed to establish a field operations program. The program shall emphasize high risk vessels, bunkering and lightering operations, and data collection. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |