Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Nancy Rust
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1743 1993–94 |
Pollution prevention plansThe Department of Ecology shall develop a pilot program to coordinate all the department's actions affecting a facility. By January 1, 1994, the department shall designate an industry type and up to ten facilities to... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2210 1993–94 |
Comm/tech college distrct 30A new district, District 30, is added to Washington's community and technical college system. The new district will include the land encompassed by the Lake Washington and Riverview School Districts in King County and the... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2521 1993–94 |
Metals mining and millingApplication of New Chapter . Metals mining and milling operations are subject to the requirements established in the new chapter created by this act, in addition to requirements established in other statutes and rules. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2741 1993–94 |
Watershed-based nat res planState agencies involved in watershed-based natural resource planning efforts are required to coordinate their planning and implementation processes. The various state agencies are to meet as a group and include at these... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2226 1993–94 |
Solid waste rate increasesCities are required to notify the public of a change in solid waste rates 45 days prior to the proposed date of the rate change. This requirement applies to cities that choose not to use a solid waste collection company... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2401 1993–94 |
Residential sharps wasteBeginning July 1, 1995, it is illegal to dispose of sharps waste or sharps waste containers into a solid waste container if a solid waste company offers collection service for sharps waste containers. It is also illegal to... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2235 1993–94 |
Periodicals/magazines B&O txThe B&O tax rate for publishers of periodicals or magazines is reduced from 2.13 percent to 0.515 percent. "Periodical or magazine" is defined as a printed publication, other than a newspaper, issued regularly at stated... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 112, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2320 1993–94 |
Sewerage or disposal systemsThe Department of Ecology is authorized to delegate authority to local governments for the review and approval of engineering reports and other documents. The delegation authority applies only to the construction or... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2541 1993–94 |
Newspaper/periodical taxThe definition of "newspaper" for excise tax purposes is changed to include those issued at least twice per month. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1001 1993–94 |
Community service leviesThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1048 1993–94 |
Pollut control hearings brdRepeals RCW 70.94.222. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1088 1993–94 |
Solid waste collection taxThe bill extends the expiration date of the tax from July 1, 1993 to July 1, 1995. The activities eligible for the 1 percent tax on solid waste collection are specified as follows: plan review, technical assistance and grants... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1092 1993–94 |
Family planning drugs taxatnRemoves the taxes from prescriptions issued for family planning purposes. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1190 1993–94 |
Voter registrationRegistration by Affidavit - Forms; Oath . A procedure for registering to vote by affidavit is established. The form to be used is to be prescribed by the Secretary of State by rule. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1192 1993–94 |
Weapons on school groundsProhibits firearms in a state, county, or city government building or any other building in use as a courthouse. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW 9.41.300. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1193 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnRequires destruction of the firearm unless the local government has provided for an auction by enactment of an ordinance. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1194 1993–94 |
Campaign financingThe prohibition in Initiative 134 against the use of public funds in financing political campaigns for local offices is repealed. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1213 1993–94 |
Violence-prevention curriculEncourages the public schools to instruct students in violence prevention at least once each school year. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to develop model violence-prevention curricula for use by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1237 1993–94 |
Well drilling feesRequires a well fee to be remitted by a water well contractor to the department for each new well that is established. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1290 1993–94 |
Air pollut control appealsRCW 70.94.222, which was amended twice in the 1970 session of the Legislature, is repealed. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1298 1993–94 |
School dist levies and bondsSHJR 4214, a proposed constitutional amendment, is implemented if the amendment is approved by the voters at the next general election. SHJR 4214 allows a school district to increase its debt limit, approve excess levies, and... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1313 1993–94 |
Higher ed leases/gender equiApplies to the property of institutions of higher education and the common schools. Designates the gender equity provisions of chapter 28A.640, chapter 28B.110 RCW, and RCW 28B.15.455 through 28B.15.480. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1323 1993–94 |
English language proficiencyRevises provisions of chapter 28A.180 RCW to change references to transitional bilingual education to English language proficiency programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |