Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Christopher Vance
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1228 1993–94 |
Juvenile records accessThe definition of a juvenile justice or care agency is modified to include schools. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1644 1993–94 |
Voting by mailVote-By-Mail in Small Precincts : The maximum size of a precinct in which the auditor may choose to conduct any primary or election exclusively by mail ballot is increased to 200 registered voters. Vote-By-Mail Primary : In an... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1646 1993–94 |
Absentee voter statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1922 1993–94 |
Work ethic boot camp programThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections is required to establish a work ethic boot camp pilot program effective until July 1, 1998. The department must establish the work ethic boot camp within an already existing facility. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 1993 |
May 13, 1993 |
| HB 1069 1993–94 |
Seizure of propertyA general forfeiture statute is enacted covering personal property used in or acquired through the commission of any felony crime not already covered by a specific forfeiture law. All personal property used in, or acquired... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1118 1993–94 |
Explosives/criminal useThe Washington State Explosives Act is amended in several ways. A new offense is created. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1686 1993–94 |
Administrative proceduresThe authority of the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee to review an agency's policy statements, guidelines, and other issuances of general applicability is expanded to include review of whether these issuances... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 1051 1993–94 |
Emergency response restitutnA state or local agency is entitled to recover the costs of emergency response to an incident caused by a person who is operating a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The person... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1128 1993–94 |
Blood/breath alcohol testingStarting July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1995, an additional $125 fine is assessed against each adult convicted of driving while intoxicated, physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated, vehicular homicide, and vehicular... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1645 1993–94 |
Initiatives and referendaNew requirements regarding initiative and referendum petitions and the collection of signatures on such petitions are established. Certain Forms of Compensation Prohibited. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1028 1993–94 |
Live-in care/mobile home pksA tenant may share his or her mobile home with a person over 18 years of age if that person is providing live-in home health or hospice care as required by the tenant's physician. The live-in care provider is not considered a... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1150 1993–94 |
Counselor registrationThe termination provisions of the counselor registration and certification statute are repealed. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1454 1993–94 |
Workers' compensationUnder the industrial insurance law, the exception from the term "acting in the course of employment" is amended to add that the term does not include time spent going to or coming from work on a public transport system using a... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1618 1993–94 |
Defunct boards & commissionsThe following defunct boards, commissions, and committees are repealed: The Advisory Committee on Agricultural Labor; the Business License Center Board of Review; the Columbia Interstate Compact Commission; the Economic... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1017 1993–94 |
Sexual exploitation of childA certificate to teach cannot be issued to a person who has pled guilty or been convicted of a felony involving one or more specified sex offenses involving a child, even if the guilty plea or conviction occurred more than 10... | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1152 1993–94 |
Bar assn/public employerThe Washington Supreme Court is encouraged and authorized to provide by rule that the Washington State Bar Association is considered a public employer under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1476 1993–94 |
Fair housing act requirementThe state's human rights laws are amended to make them substantially equivalent to federal law by: (1) adding families with children as a protected class in real estate transactions and public accommodations; (2) providing an... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 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 1977 1993–94 |
Acreage expansion programsNew participants in an acreage expansion program must renew authorization annually for the first two years. After that, the Department of Ecology may authorize program participation for ten-year periods. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1978 1993–94 |
Libraries on park/rec landsA county may permit a public library to be located on land owned by the county that is used for park and recreation purposes, unless a covenant or other binding restriction precludes such uses. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 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 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 |