Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1882 1993–94 |
Coastal economic recoveryMakes an appropriation of ten million dollars to provide for coastal economic recovery. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1895 1993–94 |
B & O tax exemption limitBusinesses below $24,000 a year in gross receipts are exempt from taxation. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1900 1993–94 |
Fraudulent use/penaltiesProvides penalties for the fraudulent use of services and fraudulent acquisition of rental property. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1902 1993–94 |
Sediment impact zonesEstablishes conditions and requirements for the issuance of sediment impact zone permits. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1916 1993–94 |
Competitve strategies tsk frEstablishes the competitive strategies task force to reduce the costs of government services, improve the quality of services, and minimize the role of government. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1917 1993–94 |
Government services deliveryEncourages the delivery of high quality services to the citizens in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. Authorizes the purchase of services through contracts with individuals or business entities. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1937 1993–94 |
State investment boardEstablishes statutory standards regarding conflict of interest and ethical conduct to further promote and sustain public trust and maintain integrity in government. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1939 1993–94 |
State govrnmnt hiring freezeProvides that the number of employees employed by each agency of state government shall not exceed the actual employment level of the agency on July 1, 1993. Makes certain exceptions. Expires on June 30, 1995. | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1983 1993–94 |
Math, science, technologyCreates a council on mathematics, science, and technology to enhance the education of Washington's youth and work force and to recommend state-wide science and technology policies to the governor and the legislature. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1986 1993–94 |
Neighborhood reinvestmentThe Neighborhood Reinvestment Act (NRA) is an effort to coordinate the efforts and resources of government, business, and the community to create an environment in which reinvestment in the neighborhood can occur. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1987 1993–94 |
N Amer free trade agreementA temporary committee on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is created to review NAFTA and analyze its impact on Washington State. The committee is comprised of several agency directors and representatives of... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1989 1993–94 |
Economic development grantsAn economic development grant program is created in the Office of Financial Management. The program provides technical assistance to communities for economic development efforts, such as economic diversification, by helping... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2024 1993–94 |
Stray logs recoveryRepeals provisions of chapter 76.40 RCW. Provides for the prevention and reduction of stray logs adrift on waters of the state. Provides for civil actions and criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2027 1993–94 |
Operating agency exec boardLimits the salary to fifty dollars per day. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2060 1993–94 |
Counties econ devel opportunExpands economic development opportunities in those counties planning under the growth management act that have a ten-year growth rate less than twenty percent and that are not required to engage in transportation-demand management. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2080 1993–94 |
Juvenile newspaper carriersJuvenile newspaper carriers are exempt from state, city and town business and occupation taxes. Newspapers are required to inform carriers they are liable for tax when they turn 18. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2106 1993–94 |
Medical wasteDirects the department of health, after consultation with other agencies, to adopt a uniform state standard for the storage, labeling, collection, handling, transfer, transportation, recycling, and disposal of medical waste. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2108 1993–94 |
Unlicensed auto dealersAuthorizes the director to assess a civil monetary penalty of up to five thousand dollars per violation of RCW 46.70.021. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2140 1993–94 |
State highway improvementsProvides that, as of April 1, 1994, all funds in the special category C account will be transferred to the motor vehicle fund and dedicated for state highway construction improvements. Expresses a legislative intent that the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2162 1993–94 |
Property tax valuation limitProvides property tax relief by limiting property tax valuation increases to six percent per year until the ownership of the property changes. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2165 1993–94 |
Log built homes/energy standA log home with a minimum average wall thickness of three and one-half inches and with space heat other than electric resistance is not required to comply with the wall insulation standards of the residential energy code. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2181 1993–94 |
Private school busesProvides that a private school bus is subject to the requirements set forth in the National Minimum Standards for School Buses established by the national safety council. Authorizes the state patrol to set fees to recover... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2195 1993–94 |
Early release/firearms crimeProhibits the release of a person for any reason until that person has served the full sentence. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2199 1993–94 |
Malicious mischief/animalsProhibits malicious mischief directed towards any animal, not just livestock. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |