Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Fuhrman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2486 1993–94 |
Sunset provisionsThe sunset reviews of the following entities are repealed: Asian-American Affairs Commission, current termination date: 1996; Human Rights Commission, current termination date: 1996; Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2718 1993–94 |
Real estate tax affidavitsWhen a gas, electrical, or telecommunications company or an electrical public utility district or cooperative acquires an easement, only the company, district, or cooperative is required to sign the real estate excise tax... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1182 1993–94 |
Retired teachersThe current TRS I limitation of 75 days per year of substitute teaching without reduction of retirement benefits may be extended 15 days for retired substitutes working in school districts or in multi-district substitute... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 1133 1993–94 |
Unlawful conversion of goodsClaims as well as judgments may be assigned by a merchant who has suffered the theft of goods or services. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2170 1993–94 |
Special services demonstratnDistricts that have projects designed to reduce unnecessary labeling of students as handicapped can use the prior handicapped enrollment as the basis for funding. The restriction on using this only during the duration of the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2771 1993–94 |
Fire suppression practiceWithout obtaining a permit from the local air pollution control authority or the Department of Ecology, fire protection districts may set fire to structures for training purposes if the structures are located outside of an... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1043 1993–94 |
Execution methodLethal injection is made the exclusive method of execution for defendants who commit capital offenses after the effective date of this act. If, however, lethal injection is invalidated by the courts, then hanging will become... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1045 1993–94 |
Working hours for minorsThe Department of Labor and Industries may not restrict the hours of work for minors aged 16 or 17 except as follows: During the school year, minors aged 16 or 17 may work no more than six hours on a school day preceding... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1112 1993–94 |
Health insurance cancellatnIndividual disability policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1994, may be canceled or not renewed without the permission of the Insurance Commissioner, only when the individual has not paid the premium or through... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1139 1993–94 |
Persistent offendersA procedure is established for increasing the determinate sentence for certain repeat offenders of serious crimes. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1160 1993–94 |
Crime victims' rightsAdditional rights are provided to adult and child victims of violent or sex offenses. Reasonable efforts must be made to give to the victim a written statement of the victim's rights. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1161 1993–94 |
Wheat/legume plastic prodctsWashington State University (WSU) is directed to develop and execute a plan to address current obstacles to the development and commercialization of biodegradable plastics from wheat and legumes. WSU is also directed to... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1167 1993–94 |
Gamefish enhancementAuthorizes the department of wildlife to contract with aquatic farmers for the purchase of gamefish for release into public waters. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1170 1993–94 |
Salmon enhancementRequires the department of fisheries to contract with aquatic farmers for the purchase of salmon smolts for release into public waters. Authorizes the department to make salmon eggs available to aquatic farmers for the purpose... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1171 1993–94 |
Surplus salmon eggsProhibits the department of fisheries from selling surplus salmon eggs at a price less than the average sale price in the previous year for salmon eggs sold by private aquatic farmers. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1230 1993–94 |
Housing affordability officeCreates the office of housing affordability and regulatory reform to coordinate matters relating to the need for, development, placement, and preservation of affordable housing. Specifies the duties of the office. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1232 1993–94 |
Minors' work hours limitsEstablishes limitations on the hours a minor can work. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1240 1993–94 |
Intoxication/alcohol levelsReduces the blood and breath alcohol levels to 0.08 grams per two hundred ten liters of breath and 0.08 percent by weight in the person's blood. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1265 1993–94 |
Sales tax collection payPermits each seller to retain 2.25 percent of sales tax collected as reimbursement of the costs of collection and administration of tax. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1281 1993–94 |
Administrative searchesProhibits a court in this state from issuing an administrative search warrant for a private residence, except with probable cause of a specific violation. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1310 1993–94 |
Lottery advertisingThe Lottery Commission or any other state agency is prohibited from spending public funds or lottery revenues for promotional advertising of the state lottery. Advertising of a lottery game must include the odds of winning the... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1323 1993–94 |
English language proficiencyRevises provisions of chapter 28A.180 RCW to change references to transitional bilingual education to English language proficiency programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1349 1993–94 |
Property tax valuationProperty appraisals for property tax purposes are required to be consistent with the local comprehensive land use plan, development regulations under growth management planning, zoning, and other government policies or... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1364 1993–94 |
Higher ed volun student feesThe legislation states that the Legislature intends for student organizations to have access to higher education institutions registration and student account systems for collection of voluntary student fees. The process for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1368 1993–94 |
Traffic violation deferralBeginning February 2, 1994, local courts are authorized to provide for deferrals of determinations that civil traffic infractions have been committed. Deferral programs created under this authorization must include certain... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |