Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1795 1991–92 |
Rural health care facilitiesRequires development of a plan to provide reasonable payments to rural hospitals for the delivery of essential services to medical assistance clients in rural areas. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1796 1991–92 |
Health care/retired employesCommission A study commission on public employee health care benefits is established. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1815 1991–92 |
Pawnbrokers/second-hand dlrsDefinitions The definition of pawnbroker is amended to include any person engaged in the business of loaning money on the security of pledged personal property or the purchase or sales of personal property. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1817 1991–92 |
Wetland lands classificationDefines "wetland land." Includes wetland land in current use assessment provisions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1823 1991–92 |
Sustainable forestry actRevises provisions regulating Class IV forest practices. Revises provisions for the regulation of harvest and other forest practices. Provides policies and processes to manage change in the type and condition of wildlife... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1826 1991–92 |
Packaging materials reductnProvides for the creation of an environmental registry identifying the manufacturers of packaging that is disposed of by means of landfill or incineration. Directs the department to develop and send to each manufacturer on the... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1834 1991–92 |
Medical insurance/retiredDirects the state health care authority to conduct the study. Requires a report of the findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 15, 1991. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1836 1991–92 |
Model rivers actThe state scenic river system statutes are repealed and a more far reaching program for river protection is created. The State Parks and Recreation Commission shall prepare a list of rivers for protected river designation, and... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1843 1991–92 |
Early intervention programhe Legislature finds that the local agencies currently providing services to those in poverty are best situated to reach children in poverty. Any agency designated as a Local Community Action Agency or Local Community Service... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1845 1991–92 |
Long-term care/support servsAuthorizes service expansions as temporary measures pending state-wide implementation of the community-based long-term care secured benefit program. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1857 1991–92 |
Hardwood commissionMembers of the Washington Hardwoods Commission shall be compensated at the standard rate for members of a class 3 part-time commission. The commission levies an assessment on hardwood processors based on the processor's... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1874 1991–92 |
Mortgage impound acct intrstRequires lenders to provide written notification to all persons acquiring a residential mortgage loan that the interest earned on a reserve account will be distributed at the option of the mortgage customer. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1882 1991–92 |
Family violence pilot progmsFamily violence is broadly defined to include abusive behavior against spouses, partners, children, siblings, the elderly and can be identified in the form of violence, sexual violence, emotional or psychological violence, and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1923 1991–92 |
At-risk youth definitionAmends the definition of an "at-risk youth." | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1965 1991–92 |
Infant tracking programThe Department Health (DOH) is required to establish a state-wide tracking program to: identify all infants in the state with, or at risk for, health developmental problems; and prevent or minimize the impact of disabilities... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1979 1991–92 |
Maintenance staff/higher edProhibits the opening of new or remodeled facilities until the increase of staff is achieved. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1983 1991–92 |
Milk marketingAuthorizes the establishment of marketing areas where pricing and pooling arrangements between producers are necessary. Specifies criteria to be considered in establishing a minimum milk price. Repeals RCW 15.35.020,... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2011 1991–92 |
Tobacco/alcohol outdoor adsIt is deemed a gross misdemeanor for any person to: (1) display on any stationary or vehicular billboard any advertisement of cigarettes, cigarette papers, cigars, chewing tobacco, other smoking tobacco, or alcohol within a... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2030 1991–92 |
Higher education fee waiversIn their biennial budget requests, the community college system and each of the four-year universities and college will include a special report on tuition waiver, reduced fee and residency exemption programs. The reports will... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2040 1991–92 |
Health insuranceRequires that policies after January 1, 1992, shall contain designated provisions affecting preexisting health conditions, affecting renewal of policies, and affecting designation of beneficiaries. Provides that premium rate... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2049 1991–92 |
School funding/perform auditDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a performance audit of the funding system for common schools and submit its findings and recommendations by June 30, 1992. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2085 1991–92 |
Minority human service prvdrEnsures access of racial and ethic minorities to the benefits of the educational and human services community, both as providers and consumers of these services. Directs the secretary to purchase services from and contract... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2105 1991–92 |
Dairy products/substance impRequires examination of the potential impact of supplemental bovine somatotropin and authorizes temporary restrictions on its use. Provides civil penalties for violations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2118 1991–92 |
Public facilities useFor the purposes of the provisions of the state's disclosure law which authorize certain lobbying activities by public agencies, a state institution of higher education and the student government of the institution are... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2174 1991–92 |
Energy facility site certiftAllows cities and counties to recover the costs of siting and certifying energy facilities. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |