Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Locke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 1378 1991–92 |
Superior court feesSeveral filing fees for civil actions in superior court are increased. The initial filing fee for a civil lawsuit, probate proceeding, or appeal is increased to $110. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1932 1991–92 |
School excess levy limitsThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2967 1991–92 |
Intermediate care facilitiesA new business and occupation tax on intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded is created. The tax is equal to 15 percent of the gross income from inpatient services, payable on a monthly basis. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2212 1991–92 |
Holocaust study requirementEvery public high school is encouraged to include a unit of instruction on the Holocaust. The instruction may also include other examples of genocide from ancient and modern history. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2814 1991–92 |
State information resourcesReporting and procedural requirements are established for state agencies and the Department of Information Services in requesting and reviewing information services projects. Four areas of policy and planning development are... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1255 1991–92 |
DiscriminationThe upper age limit for age discrimination provisions, 70 years, is removed so that the provisions apply to individuals 40 years and older. Discriminatory practices deemed unfair practices under the Consumer Protection Act are... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1448 1991–92 |
Union Bay wildlife habitatThe Union Bay cooperative wildlife habitat management area is established at the Union Bay wetland area east of the Lake Washington ship canal. The Department of Wildlife is directed to coordinate a cooperative planning effort... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1903 1991–92 |
Handgun trigger-lock deviceA licensed firearms dealer is prohibited from selling a handgun unless the dealer offers to sell the purchaser a trigger-locking device and explain its operation. The dealer must obtain from the purchaser a receipt for the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2255 1991–92 |
Homicde victim family cnslngFamily members of homicide victims are entitled to counseling benefits to recover from the effects of the homicide. The perpetrator of the homicide is excluded from eligibility for this benefit. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2257 1991–92 |
Intrntl trade in frst prdctsCINTRAFOR is reauthorized with modifications and remains in the sunset process until June 30, 1997. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2264 1991–92 |
Employer discriminationThe anti-discrimination statute applies to employers who employ one or more persons. | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2296 1991–92 |
Under-age persons/alcoholIt is a misdemeanor for a person under the age of 21 to be in public, or in a car that is in a public place, while exhibiting the effects of having consumed alcohol. The effects of consuming alcohol are demonstrated by the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2323 1991–92 |
Property crimes redefinedThe monetary values for determining the seriousness and degrees of crimes for theft and crimes related to theft are increased. The increases are as follows: Theft: " First degree: value exceeds $2,500 " Second degree: value... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2349 1991–92 |
Crime lab analysis feeA $100 fine is assessed against each convicted criminal if a crime laboratory analysis related to the crime was performed. An additional $100 fine is applied for each offense. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2364 1991–92 |
Substance abusers fam planngThe Department of Health and the Department of Social and Health Services are required to jointly develop a curriculum and training format for substance abuse counselors and community service staff. Chemical dependency... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2590 1991–92 |
Health care reformWashington Health Services Commission . Authority to administer the act is given to the Washington Health Services Commission (HSC), consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. One... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2645 1991–92 |
Pension overpaymentsThe Director of the Department Retirement Systems is prohibited from recovering pension overpayments made between July 1, 1990 and February 1, 1992, that were made due to an incorrect calculation of the cost-of-living... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2729 1991–92 |
Tuition and financial aidTUITION: Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. The percentage varies between 4 and 6 percent of total tuition at the four-year institutions, and 11 and 15 percent at... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2771 1991–92 |
County hospital boardsThere is a legislative finding recognizing county hospitals are primary teaching facilities which serve a vital public interest in serving the poor. The intent of the act is to assure such hospitals further these interests and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2924 1991–92 |
Property annual revaluationAll counties are required to annually revalue real property by January 1, 1999. Physical inspections of real property must occur at least once every six years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2926 1991–92 |
Sen citizen property tax exmAll applicants for property tax exemption under the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program are required to provide documents that verify income. An application must be renewed at least once every four years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |