Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2180 1991–92 |
Hotel/motel taxAn additional hotel/motel tax of up to 3 percent is authorized for any city with a population of 45,000 or more located in a first class county other than a county that has, prior to June 26, 1975, pledged tax revenues or... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2190 1991–92 |
Masters' degrees/time extendThe effective date of the requirement that teachers obtain a master's degree to be eligible for a continuing teaching certificate is postponed from August 31, 1992, until August 31, 1995. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2205 1991–92 |
Washington healthcare planEstablishes the Washington healthcare service as a public corporation to implement and administer the Washington healthcare plan. Designates the funding sources for the healthcare plan. Provides for the creation of regional... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2218 1991–92 |
State lottery account useRequires designated lottery funds to be used for funding the common schools. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2223 1991–92 |
Tax fairness actIncludes property for use in connection with the business of operating as a private or common carrier by air, rail, or water in the definition of "retail sale" for tax purposes. Provides that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2224 1991–92 |
Lottery moneys/common schoolLottery revenues, net of prizes, compensation for retailers, and lottery commission costs are deposited in the general fund for the support of the common schools. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2230 1991–92 |
Cable television on islandsRequires a cable television company to offer service to all island residents at a reasonable cost. Directs the commission to enforce the act. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2240 1991–92 |
Student performance enhanced(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/28/91) Revises early childhood education provisions. Establishes a fair start program to provide prevention and intervention services at the elementary school level. Establishes the commission on... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2241 1991–92 |
Employee increment increasesDirects the governor to show public employees' increment increases in the budget document. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1025 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesThe 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) is modified and expanded. Who Must Plan: The classes of counties that are required to plan under the GMA are expanded to include any county with a population of 100,000 or more. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 16, 1991 |
| HB 1330 1991–92 |
1991-93 biennium approprtnsAppropriations from the state general fund and other special funds and accounts are made for the operating expenses of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2235 1991–92 |
Hunting and fishing feesHunting, fishing, trapping and other Department of Wildlife fees are increased approximately 20 percent. Senior citizens over 70 years of age must pay $3 for an annual fishing license. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1136 1991–92 |
Cosmetology regulationsThe definition of "board" is amended to include esthetics. The definition of "the practice of cosmetology" is amended to include cutting, trimming, styling, and shampooing hair, as well as manicuring and esthetics. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 324, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1268 1991–92 |
Retirement service creditThe provisions for earning service credit in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. The provisions defining "eligible position" in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1426 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsCenter and Lab Created; Appropriation . A Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University and must operate with or without additional state funding. A Food and... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1608 1991–92 |
Children's servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to assess a representative sample of children in its care to determine the appropriate level of residential and treatment services needed. The department will submit... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1864 1991–92 |
Sand and gravel removalThe requirement that materials removed from aquatic lands be sold at fair market value when sold to local governments for use in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads is deleted. Instead, the department is... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1986 1991–92 |
Dev disabled rights protectnThe Governor must designate an agency for the protection and advocacy of the rights of developmentally disabled and mentally ill individuals. The designated agency must be independent of any agency that provides treatment or... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1137 1991–92 |
Criminal justice purposesCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 311, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1884 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsLegislative Findings: The Legislature makes a number of findings about the severity of the problem of domestic violence, and the need to assure a wide range of services, establish standards for treatment programs, and conduct... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2050 1991–92 |
County ferries subsidyThe biennial subsidy for the Pierce, Skagit and Whatcom County ferries is increased from $500,000 to $1,000,000 from the counties' share of the fuel tax. In addition, the County Road Administration Board may recommend capital... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2142 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditA new schedule is established for notifying members of earned retirement service credit. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1214 1991–92 |
Sick leave cash outIn lieu of cash payment for sick leave, the state may use equivalent funds for a medical plan for eligible employees for reimbursement of medical expenses. The Committee for Deferred Compensation is authorized to develop such... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1317 1991–92 |
Oxygen tax exemptionThe exemption for medically prescribed oxygen is expanded to include purchase or rental of oxygen concentrator, oxygen enricher, liquid oxygen, and gaseous, bottled oxygen systems. The oxygen system must be purchased or rented... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |