Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rose Bowman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2025 1991–92 |
Employee payroll deductionsPublic employees may authorize deductions for payments to banks, savings banks, or savings and loan associations. Payments to any of these institutions would be allowed if two conditions are met: 1) the institution must be... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2501 1991–92 |
Landlord claims/tenant propA forfeiture of money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other tangible or intangible property is subject to a claim by a landlord for damage to the property caused by a law enforcement officer or by the tenant. The... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| 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 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2813 1991–92 |
LEOFF retirement systemTo permit LEOFF enrollment in the HCA plan, current law that prohibits LEOFF participation in the HCA benefits plan is deleted. However, participation in the HCA by LEOFF members is subject to collective bargaining rights. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2947 1991–92 |
PERS/TRS early retirementPlan I members of the Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement systems (PERS and TRS) who meet certain criteria can retire, as long as they notify their employer and apply to retire no later than June 15, 1992, and actually... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2319 1991–92 |
Election administrationElection Board . An Election Administration and Certification Board is created. It is composed of: the Secretary of State; the state's director of elections; four county auditors appointed by the state's Association of... | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 163, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2344 1991–92 |
Street gang activity penaltsCommitting any felony in association with, or at the direction of, or for the benefit of a criminal street gang is an aggravating circumstance under the Sentencing Reform Act. That aggravating circumstance may be used to... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2417 1991–92 |
Disabled parking permitsLicensed boarding homes are added to the list of organizations that qualify for the special disabled parking privilege administered by the Department of Licensing. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2518 1991–92 |
School employees' backgroundBefore hiring an employee, school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors shall require a record check and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and the... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2865 1991–92 |
Wild mushrooms harvestWild edible mushrooms are included under the definition of specialized forest products. A specialized forest products permit is required for harvest of more than three U.S. gallons of a single species of wild edible mushroom... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2961 1991–92 |
Thurston co. spec excise taxThurston County is authorized to use proceeds from the 3 percent hotel/motel tax for projects that attract visitors to or promote tourism in Thurston County, arts or cultural activities, historical activities, or park and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2268 1991–92 |
Inmate work programsThe Department of Corrections is allowed to contract with Washington State businesses to provide specific goods and services otherwise provided by foreign or out-of-state suppliers. The department, together with business and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2293 1991–92 |
CPA licensing requirementsBoard of Accountancy : The board's membership is increased from five to seven. The two new members must hold CPA certificates. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2370 1991–92 |
Process servers registrationCounty clerks are required to develop a registration process for maintaining a register of process servers in the county. The clerks may collect an annual fee of up to $10 from each process server. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2398 1991–92 |
Volunteer fire fighters fundAnnual contributions made by municipalities and volunteer firefighters to the volunteer firefighters' pension and relief fund are increased and the maximum monthly pension and corresponding smaller pensions paid to retired... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2876 1991–92 |
Public disclosure lawsOPEN PUBLIC RECORDS Public Records Laws To Be Liberally Construed. A new section states that the public records statutes are to be liberally construed and record exemptions are to be narrowly construed to promote the public... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2937 1991–92 |
Fire protection contractsState agencies or institutions with facilities located in cities or towns where the value of state owned facilities is 10 percent or more of the total assessed valuation shall contract with the city or town for the provision... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 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 1664 1991–92 |
Sign language requirementThe only sign language that meets a foreign language requirement for high school graduation or college admissions is American Sign Language. The State Board of Education is directed to adopt rules pertaining to the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |