Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lawrence Phillips
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1712 1991–92 |
Athlete agent registrationAthlete agents are required to register with the Department of Licensing. Only a registered athlete agent or an employee or representative of a professional sport team may solicit an individual to enter into an agent contract... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, 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 1028 1991–92 |
Changes in air quality lawsGOALS AND PUBLIC POLICY: A number of legislative findings and goals are established. These sections generally reflect three principles: 1) all air polluters should pay for the costs of air pollution; 2) state laws should... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, 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 1780 1991–92 |
Criminal offender work crewsThe definition of partial confinement is modified to include "work crew" as an intermediate sentencing option. Courts can impose an obligation on selected felony offenders to participate in supervised work crews. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1401 1991–92 |
Taxpayers' rights/responsbltTaxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1224 1991–92 |
School district indebtednessSchool districts are permitted to issue limited tax general obligation bonds for the purchase of real and personal property without a vote of the people. The bonds are subject to the existing debt limits in state law. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1264 1991–92 |
Education code changesSec. 1 - Procedures for disposing of surplus textbooks and equipment are changed. Instead of sending a notice to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, school districts disposing of surplus textbooks and equipment are... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1571 1991–92 |
Election returns recountIf the difference in the votes cast for the top two vote getters for an office is not more than 0.25 percent, the recount mandated by state law must be conducted manually. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 2137 1991–92 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverages tax is changed from a first possession tax to a tax on the wholesale sale of carbonated beverages or syrup in the state. A compensating tax is applied to retail sales of carbonated beverages or syrups... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1176 1991–92 |
School board vacanciesA school board director who has submitted a resignation is prohibited from voting on the selection of his or her replacement. | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, 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 1800 1991–92 |
International relations offcAn Office of International Relations and Protocol is created within the Governor's Office. It serves as the state's official liaison and protocol office with foreign governments. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |