Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Richard King
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1627 1993–94 |
Land surveyors and engineersThe registration provisions relating to land surveyors are amended to make the land surveyor registration requirements roughly equivalent to the engineer registration requirements. A "professional land surveyor" must have... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1628 1993–94 |
Childhood immunizationThere is a legislative finding that there has been an increase in the number of children contracting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases despite the availability of preventative immunizations. Parents are often unaware of... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1647 1993–94 |
Absentee votingRequires the county auditor to designate an election board to issue the absentee ballots and supervise the voting at each satellite office. Provides that absentee ballot voting by personal appearance may be conducted at the... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1653 1993–94 |
Workers' comp/vocational rehThe cost of an industrial insurance vocational rehabilitation program is changed from a maximum of $3,000 to an amount not to exceed 155 percent of the state average monthly wage (currently, the amount would be approximately $3,272). | Richard King (D-38) | 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 1668 1993–94 |
Road kill/edible meatProvides for the removal and use, to the extent possible, of deer and elk killed by motor vehicles. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1677 1993–94 |
Chemical dependency servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services will develop a curriculum for chemical dependency counselors, volunteers and staff of sexual assault and domestic violence programs. The curriculum will be used at two training... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1682 1993–94 |
Aerospace workers assistanceProvides help to families and workers in aerospace impact areas to make the transition through economic difficulties and provide services to assist workers to gain marketable skills. Makes an appropriation of one million... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1684 1993–94 |
State printing/prevailg wageContracts or orders done by any private printing company for the state printer, higher education institutions, state agencies not in Olympia, or the courts will only be awarded to firms that pay the prevailing wage rate... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1693 1993–94 |
Foster parents/credit cardsThe Department of Social and Health Services will provide foster parents with prospective reimbursement for expenses occurred when caring for foster children. The department is free to select the most appropriate method to... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1699 1993–94 |
High school dropoutsRequires each student to be provided with written notification of admissions policies and procedures for the community and technical colleges in the student's districts. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1700 1993–94 |
Commission on womenLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1705 1993–94 |
Involuntary treatmentAdults incapacitated as a result of chemical dependency, which includes alcohol or drug addiction, are subject to the involuntary commitment procedures for treatment under the Involuntary Treatment Act. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1717 1993–94 |
Wildlife/fisheries mergerRequires the department of fisheries, the department of wildlife, and the fish and wildlife commission to merge into a department of fish and wildlife by January 1, 1997. | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1719 1993–94 |
Officials salary commissionThe membership of the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is expanded to 17 members effective February 15, 1995. One member is added to reflect the addition of one congressional district to the state. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1726 1993–94 |
Collective bargaining/stateGrants state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Establishes a joint labor management board. Requires the publication of salary schedules... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1735 1993–94 |
Retirement system divisionsThe director of the Department of Retirement Systems may organize the department into three divisions. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1753 1993–94 |
Juvenile transition servicesJuvenile offenders committed to the Department of Social and Health Services may be transferred from juvenile institutions to community placements after serving 72 percent of their minimum term of confinement. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1762 1993–94 |
River recreational accessThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is directed to examine the current use of the state's rivers for recreational purposes, the existing amount of river access, and the need for additional or improved public river access. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1763 1993–94 |
Self-esteem curriculumRequires the inclusion in curricula for future teachers of ways to enhance the self-esteem of common school students. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1771 1993–94 |
Fish protection devicesIt is unlawful to destroy or damage a fish guard, screen or bypass, and to modify such a structure if the modification causes unnecessarily a substantial risk of death to fish. Unnecessary modification is defined as other than... | Richard King (D-38) | 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 1827 1993–94 |
Deaf/regional service centrsThe intent of this bill is to improve and assure quality human services to deaf and hard of hearing people, by providing interpretation and information services, training, and consultative services. It also provides for... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |