Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Locke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1407 1993–94 |
Legislative auditor/attrn gnThe authority of the Legislative Budget Committee to refer matters to the Attorney General is expanded to include any alleged act of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by a state officer or employee. The Attorney General... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1845 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesOne-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund are to be retained by the race organizer and must be used for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1569 1993–94 |
Malicious harassmentChanges are made to the malicious harassment statute to address constitutional concerns and new policy considerations. The Legislature makes findings concerning the seriousness of hate crimes. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 25, 1993 |
| HB 1670 1993–94 |
Paid leave/service creditPublic employees who take leave to serve as an elected official of a labor organization are considered to be on a paid leave of absence and are eligible to receive retirement service credit, as long as: (1) the leave is... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1973 1993–94 |
Early retirementMembers of Plan I of the Teachers' or Public Employees' Retirement System who meet the following criteria can retire by submitting a written application to the Department of Retirement Systems by July 1, 1993: (1)The member... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1527 1993–94 |
Dependent care programThe Dependent Care Administrative Account is established to pay administrative expenses of the Dependent Care Assistance Program, rather than having expenses paid through a general fund appropriation. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1956 1993–94 |
Health insurance informationIt is the intent of the Legislature to improve the process of third-party payment of health benefits through the computerized compilation and exchange of insurance coverage information. The Legislature also intends to ensure... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 9, 1993 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2459 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesSeventeen Judicial positions are reauthorized in the five counties in which they were authorized but not funded in 1991. The numbers of superior court judges in the five counties are increased as follows: King County - from 46... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2470 1991–92 |
Supplemental operating budgtAppropriations for the 1991-93 fiscal biennium are modified. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 232, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2947 1991–92 |
PERS/TRS early retirementPlan I members of the Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement systems (PERS and TRS) who meet certain criteria can retire, as long as they notify their employer and apply to retire no later than June 15, 1992, and actually... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2964 1991–92 |
Traffic safety educationRental cars are exempt from the MVET and a new 5.9 percent sales tax is imposed on each rental car contract. Proceeds from the new tax are deposited and distributed in the same manner as revenues collected under the existing... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 1150 1991–92 |
Port commissioner electionsA port district which is not a countywide district in a county with a population of 500,000 shall be divided into three commissioner districts of nearly equal population. If such a port district is countywide and the county... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2811 1991–92 |
AIDS nursing suppliesThe cost of nursing supplies at the pilot long-term care facility designed for persons with AIDS which exceed the average cost of nursing supplies for Medicaid nursing facilities statewide is exempt from the state's... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2812 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng$500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for the 1991-1993 biennium. The monies appropriated are allocated by DTED to a technical or community college for a vocational training... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2983 1991–92 |
Pub assist job trainingThe bill incorporates work and training participation requirements for GA-U recipients and certain populations of AFDC recipients. GA-U Community Work Program The bill establishes a GA-U pilot Community Work Program and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 165, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1392 1991–92 |
Acupuncturist licensureAcupuncture is redefined as a health care service based on a traditional Asian system of medical theory. The acupuncture scope of practice is expanded to include therapeutic breathing and exercise techniques based on... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1732 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2993 1991–92 |
Rural health access accountA rural health access account is established. The account may receive moneys from gifts or grants to the state to be used for rural health programs. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |