Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ron Meyers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2154 1993–94 |
Long-term care facilty residMost of the rights currently enjoyed by nursing home residents are extended to residents in veteran's homes, adult family homes and boarding homes and include the right: to receive written notice of rights, periodic notice of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2741 1993–94 |
Watershed-based nat res planState agencies involved in watershed-based natural resource planning efforts are required to coordinate their planning and implementation processes. The various state agencies are to meet as a group and include at these... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2760 1993–94 |
Transit systems/tax equalizaEffective with distributions to transit districts on January 1, 1996, sales and use tax equalization payments are made to transit agencies that collected less than 80 percent of the state per capita average in transit sales... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 1122 1993–94 |
Park/recreation distr leviesStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district or park and recreation service area may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2571 1993–94 |
Insurer capital and surplusThe grandfather clause which provides an exception to the minimum unimpaired capital or unimpaired basic surplus requirements for insurers licensed before July 1, 1991 is eliminated. In addition to the capital or surplus... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2863 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferries/propulsion sysLegislative intent is expanded to: (1) substantiate the need for an alternative contracting procedure for the procurement of a propulsion system, and the components thereof, for the Jumbo Class Mark II ferries; and (2)... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2277 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationsAfter a certificated classroom teacher or certificated support staff receives a satisfactory evaluation for four years, districts are given broad discretion in what type of evaluation to use. Districts may use a "short... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2392 1993–94 |
Residential burglaryStatutes that contain a reference to burglary in the second degree that should also contain reference to residential burglary are amended to reference residential burglary. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2523 1993–94 |
Custom slaughtering licensesIn addition to being able to suspend or revoke a license for custom slaughtering and custom meats, the Director of Agriculture may also establish conditions of probation for a designated period of time. A new civil penalty of... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2570 1993–94 |
Insurance licensingThe license of a fraternal benefit society continues in force until revoked by the Insurance Commissioner. The license fee must be paid annually by July 1. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 1339 1993–94 |
Municipal court commissionrsA judge of a municipal court organized under Chapter 3.50 RCW may appoint one or more court commissioners. A commissioner holds office at the pleasure of the appointing judge. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2663 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax deferA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to 2.5 percent of the amount of qualified high-tech research and development expenditures. For firms hired to perform research and development services for others, the credit is calculated on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| HB 1016 1993–94 |
Liability insurance proofRequires every application for an original or renewal vehicle license to be accompanied by proof of the current insurance required by RCW 46.30.020. | Betty Edmondson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1040 1993–94 |
Razor clam hatcheryThe Department of Fisheries is directed to construct and operate a razor clam hatchery located at or near the Willapa shellfish laboratory on the Long Beach peninsula. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |