Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ron Meyers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1577 1993–94 |
Health care reformMAJOR ACCESS AND COST CONTROL ELEMENTS The access goal that all residents of Washington State shall receive needed health services by July 1, 1998, is established. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1581 1993–94 |
Publ assistance/chiropracticAuthorizes the department to adopt by rule measures to assure that needs are met at the least cost. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1603 1993–94 |
Higher ed tuition/finan aidTuition: Tuition statutes are revised. Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition fees instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1607 1993–94 |
Early retirementProvides for the reduction of retirement allowance by one percent per year between the age at retirement and the normal age of retirement. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1609 1993–94 |
Political committees/chairsEliminates the requirement that the chair and cochair of county and state political committees be of opposite sexes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1613 1993–94 |
Agency rules review appealsDirects the joint administrative rules review committee to serve as an ombudsman for the people of the state in connection with the state's administrative agencies. Authorizes residents to appeal to the committee for review of... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1630 1993–94 |
CarjackingCarjacking is made a separate crime. Carjacking in the first degree is a class A felony and is defined the same as robbery in the first degree except that a motor vehicle is the property taken. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1659 1993–94 |
Death penalty/mentally retrdThe death penalty may not be imposed upon a mentally retarded person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder if the person was mentally retarded when he or she committed the murder. A licensed psychiatrist or psychologist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1663 1993–94 |
Property tax/senior citizensLimits the taxable value of residential property for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1664 1993–94 |
Property tax deferral/sr citAllows a claimant to defer that portion of the real property taxes on the claimant's principal residence that exceeds the authorized tax limit. Prescribes a formula for computing the authorized tax limit. Prescribes the... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1675 1993–94 |
Discrim against health provdDirects the commissioner to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and issue orders to ensure that all licensed health care providers are treated without discrimination in access, coverage, and payments by insurers. Provides... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1681 1993–94 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." Such a signed statement must also be filed with a... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1696 1993–94 |
Property taxes/elderlyRequires a person to meet all the requirements of RCW 84.36.381 through 84.36.389. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1697 1993–94 |
Property tax valuationLimits changes in the valuation of property to the average change in value of property over the previous four years. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1712 1993–94 |
For hire vehicle bondingIncreases the minimum bonding requirements for for hire vehicle operators. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1742 1993–94 |
Thumb print on driver's licsRequires every application for an original or duplicate driver's license to include a legible thumb print. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1746 1993–94 |
Teacher salary allocationDesignates the procedure for the calculation for determining credits for the purpose of the state-wide salary allocation schedule for teachers. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1770 1993–94 |
Forest land uses/taxesImposes tax consequences if a fee or charge is imposed for persons to engage in recreational activities on the forest land. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1772 1993–94 |
Parents as first teachers prEstablishes the program to provide support to children and their families during the child's first four years of life. Establishes rules for the award of grant moneys for three pilot programs. Makes an appropriation of two... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1774 1993–94 |
Vehicle field system serviceRestricts expenditures from the account to replacement or acquisition of additional equipment. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1776 1993–94 |
Science & technology officeThe Office of Science and Technology is created within the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED). DTED's special assistant for technology administers the office. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1826 1993–94 |
Criminal justiceThe recommendations of the Task Force on City and County Finances are partially implemented. 1. Criminal Justice Moneys The program for distributing state motor vehicle excise tax receipts to counties, and the two programs for... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1829 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsDeletes the expiration date of January 1, 1994, for various criminal justice assistance accounts. Establishes a task force on city and county finances. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1841 1993–94 |
Renewable natural resourcesExisting law is amended to include renewable natural resources as a subject on which instruction is to be given in the public schools. | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |