Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Nancy Rust
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1357 1993–94 |
Public water systm operatorsThe Department of Health may assess fees on public water systems, in addition to fees on certified operators, to support the waterworks operator certification program. The department shall establish two schedules of fees, one... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1089 1993–94 |
Air quality operating permitInterim Fees . An interim fee for each major source shall be determined by Ecology based upon a workload analysis and operating permit program development budget for 1994. Fees shall be set according to a three-tiered model,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1140 1993–94 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsStatutes relating to metros are amended in a number of ways. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1769 1993–94 |
Recreational trailsIn addition to the entities identified above, the IAC is also expressly authorized and encouraged to consult with special districts identified in Chapter 85.38 RCW. These special districts include diking and drainage districts... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1778 1993–94 |
State employee child careThe state employee child care project is clarified as statewide, rather than limited to Olympia. Partnerships between agencies, employees, labor organizations and private employers are encouraged, in order to expand... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1144 1993–94 |
Marine safety field operatnsThe Office of Marine Safety is directed to establish a field operations program. The program shall emphasize high risk vessels, bunkering and lightering operations, and data collection. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1212 1993–94 |
Youth shows and fairsThe responsibility for approving youth shows and fairs shared with Washington State University is transferred from the Washington Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board to the office of the Superintendent of... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1518 1993–94 |
Water trail recreation progrA state water trail recreation program is created in statute to be administered by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission is authorized to plan, construct and maintain facilities for water trail activities. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1815 1993–94 |
Vessel operation provisionsThe statutes establishing the crimes of reckless operation of a tank vessel and operation of a tank vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are recodified as part of the oil spill prevention and response statutes. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, 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 1064 1993–94 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsCorporal punishment in the common schools is prohibited. The State Board of Education, in consultation with office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must adopt a policy by February 1, 1994, prohibiting the use of... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, 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 1787 1993–94 |
Water resource areasProvisions restricting the trust water rights program to the Methow and Dungeness-Quilcene basins and to designated water resource inventory areas are removed from statute. The trust water rights program would thus apply statewide. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, 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 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2635 1991–92 |
Litter/recycling assessmentFor fiscal year 1993, proceeds from the litter tax may be used to control litter, encourage recycling, enforce compliance with the litter tax, and for market development. After fiscal year 1993, youth litter control programs... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2640 1991–92 |
Sludge management programThe Department of Ecology shall develop a biosolid management program under its water quality responsibilities to maintain state primacy and delegated authority and to conform to recent and proposed federal regulations on... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| 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 2389 1991–92 |
Oil spill prevntn/clean-upSeveral incorrect statutory cross-references are corrected, duplicative provisions are removed, and grammar is improved in existing statutes relating to oil spill prevention and response. The Department of Ecology and the... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2560 1991–92 |
Senior environmental corpsThe Senior Environmental Corps is established in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The corps shall carry out projects that focus on natural, environmental, and recreational resources. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2796 1991–92 |
Water well constructionThe Department of Ecology, by means of a memorandum of agreement, may delegate enforcement of certain portions of the water well program to local health districts and counties. Ecology must determine that the local government... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2391 1991–92 |
Biomedical waste regulationThe term "biomedical waste" is defined. The definition preempts any local definitions of such waste. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2633 1991–92 |
Moderate-risk waste facilitsLocal governments are required to take certain actions to incorporate private sector management of moderate-risk waste if the local government determines that a private facility offers an acceptable service at a reasonable... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |