Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Locke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1597 1991–92 |
Tobacco sales restrictionsIt is unlawful to possess or operate a tobacco vending machine. "Tobacco vending machine" does not include a machine that requires a sale to be conducted in person by the seller. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1603 1991–92 |
Adjusted retirement allownceProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1620 1991–92 |
Low-income housing tax credtThe Department of Revenue is directed to establish a program to provide a business firm tax credits equal to 20 percent of the approved contribution to a qualified affordable housing project. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1622 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund fundingProvides funding for the housing trust fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1640 1991–92 |
Campaign contributions limitProvides that no person may make contributions to a candidate, and no candidate may accept contributions, except during the campaign period for the election for which contributions are accepted or made. Limits personal... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1645 1991–92 |
Timber impact area loansCreates a separate economic development account within the community economic revitalization board to provide public facilities for industrial projects and small scale tourism projects that can attract or retain jobs and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1646 1991–92 |
HIV insurance programThe statutory restriction on new admissions to the Class IV HIV insurance program is removed. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1647 1991–92 |
Timber areas/public wks loanThe Public Works Board is authorized to provide low interest and interest-free loans to timber impacted areas for construction of new public works facilities that stimulate economic growth or diversification. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1657 1991–92 |
Weighted student funding forK-12 Finance Study A study of the merits of use of a weighted student formula or other approaches to budget allocation methods in the K-12 system is to be conducted by December 15, 1991. Two members of each legislative body,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1665 1991–92 |
Health care coverage/retiredRevises existing provisions for health care coverage for retired and disabled public employees. Establishes a commission to study the health care benefits for retired and disabled public employees. Requires a report and... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1666 1991–92 |
Dissolution/economic equityProvides that, in making disposition of the property and liabilities of the parties, the court should consider the past, present, and future earnings of each spouse, including the earning capacity that was enhanced, diminished... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1674 1991–92 |
Tuition/fees/Persian Glf vetCertain eligible veterans of the Persian Gulf combat zone are exempt from the payment of tuition and fee increases that occur after the 1990-91 academic year. On August 1, 1990, eligible veterans must have been Washington... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1678 1991–92 |
Med assist/psychologist servThe Medicaid program, through the Department of Social and Health Services, will reimburse psychologists for evaluations and psychotherapy from July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1993. The department will assess any cost savings... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1682 1991–92 |
Wine sale regulatedAbolishes the class F license on July 1, 1992. Establishes a class Q license to sell table wine in bottles and original packages to take effect July 1, 1992. Establishes a class R license to sell fortified wine effective July 1, 1992. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1738 1991–92 |
Women/minority bus utilitiesRequires electric, gas, and telephone corporations with gross annual revenues exceeding twenty-five million dollars to submit annually a plan for increasing women and minority business enterprise procurement. Requires annual... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1741 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsProvides that victims of domestic violence are entitled to receive appropriate counseling and a one-time assistance award to aid in emergency relocation. Revises assault and reckless endangerment penalties. Requires domestic... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1753 1991–92 |
Tobacco laws changesThe Legislature finds that the current system of health care and public health has not made efforts to reduce death and disability from preventable noncommunicable diseases. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1775 1991–92 |
Peremptory challenges/jurorsRevises provisions relating to peremptory challenges of jurors. | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1788 1991–92 |
Distressed areas/school fndsSpecifies criteria for a school district to be eligible for a grant. Makes an appropriation of ten million five hundred fifty-six thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1796 1991–92 |
Health care/retired employesCommission A study commission on public employee health care benefits is established. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1889 1991–92 |
Limited casualty programOn July 1, 1991, the deductible for care under the Medically Indigent Program is increased from $500 to $1,500 in any 12-month period. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1900 1991–92 |
Firearm protection/childrenIt is a gross misdemeanor for an owner of a firearm to leave a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm that is accompanied by ammunition, where a child is likely to gain access to it. To be liable, the owner must have known, or... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1926 1991–92 |
Contract services purchasingDirects the department of general administration and the higher education personnel board to adopt rules regulating the purchase of services by state agencies. Requires a report by January 1994. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1961 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsCollective bargaining procedures for agricultural employment are established in the Washington Agricultural Labor Relations Act. Covered employment . The act covers all employers of 25 or more employees in farming, including... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1962 1991–92 |
Earned early release timeRequires every person sentenced to more than thirty months of confinement to complete a high school education or equivalent test before any earned time credits may be used to reduce the term of confinement. Exempts persons... | Todd Mielke (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |