Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1172 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathway and bus stop improvement program and council are established. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1572 1991–92 |
Salmon for consumption labelFresh or frozen salmon that is offered for retail sale must be labeled and advertised showing the common name of the salmon species, whether it is farm raised salmon or commercially caught salmon and whether it is domestic or... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2058 1991–92 |
Stat of limtatns/sex abuseThe Legislature finds that childhood sexual abuse is pervasive, traumatic to the victim, and victims may repress memories of the incident or be unable to connect it to any injury until after the statute of limitations has run.... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1142 1991–92 |
Processor/preparer liensThe definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include milk and milk products. A person owing money to a dairy processor, who has a processor lien attached to an account... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1342 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle fuel/local tax"Border area cities" are authorized to enact, with voter approval, a tax of up to one cent per gallon on motor vehicle fuel and special fuel. "Border area cities" are cities whose close proximity to an international crossing... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1470 1991–92 |
Public works projects apprpsSixty-five public works projects totaling $51,900,000 are recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1991. The appropriation for these projects was included in the 1989-91 capital budget. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1723 1991–92 |
Excellence in higher ed fundThe Washington Fund for Excellence in Higher Education Program is established. The program is designed to encourage colleges and universities to work together to address specific system problems. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1143 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| HB 2095 1991–92 |
Veteran and family counselngThe Department of Veterans Affairs will contract with professional counselors to provide an option of direct mental health treatment for war-affected veterans, for soldiers returning from the Persian Gulf, and for their... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| HB 1151 1991–92 |
Intoxication standardsThe alcohol concentration standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. That is, a person under the age of 21 commits the crime of DWI if he or she drives with 0.04 grams or more of alcohol per 210 liters of... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| HB 1270 1991–92 |
State retirement systemNon-substantive changes are made to the RCW sections pertaining to PERS, TRS, LEOFF, WSPRS, JRS and Judges. Two types of sections are repealed: (1) outdated sections where limited benefits were given in the past and no longer... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1200 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsThe authority for physical therapists to treat patients directly and without the necessity of a prior consultation or periodic review is continued indefinitely. The board is directed to determine the standards of appropriate care. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 15, 1991 |