Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Simeon Wilson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2274 1991–92 |
Employee privacyAn employer is not permitted to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage individuals because they consume lawful products while not at work. An employer may differentiate between individuals when offering insurance policies... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
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 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2842 1991–92 |
System improvements mitigatnA person who is required to pay an impact fee for system improvements under the Growth Management Act shall not be required to pay a fee under SEPA for the same system improvements. A person who is required to pay a fee under... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 1150 1991–92 |
Port commissioner electionsA port district which is not a countywide district in a county with a population of 500,000 shall be divided into three commissioner districts of nearly equal population. If such a port district is countywide and the county... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2287 1991–92 |
Port district creationA less than countywide port district with an assessed valuation of more than $75 million is allowed to be created in a county that already has a less than countywide port district. The procedures to create a less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2896 1991–92 |
Ferry bondsUpon legislative appropriation authority, the state Finance Committee is authorized to sell up to $210 million in bonds for vessel acquisition. The proceeds from the sale of bonds shall be deposited in the Puget Sound capital... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, 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 2290 1991–92 |
Fire sprinkler sys contrctrsIt is a class C felony for a licensed sprinkler system contractor to maliciously construct, install, or maintain a fire sprinkler system in a way that threatens the safety of someone in a fire. It is a gross misdemeanor for an... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2294 1991–92 |
Coastal crab fishery studyThe Washington Department of Fisheries, along with the states of Oregon and California, shall conduct a coastal dungeness crab fishing study through the auspices of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The study is... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1455 1991–92 |
Seaweed harvesting regulatnThe maximum daily wet weight harvest or possession of seaweed for personal use from all private and state tidelands and state bedlands is 10 pounds per person. A violation of this limit is a misdemeanor. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1457 1991–92 |
On-site sewage disposal systAfter July 1, 1992, the sale, use and distribution of septic tank additives are prohibited unless the product is approved by the Department of Health. A product evaluation fee may be charged by the department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2275 1991–92 |
Salmon commodity commissionThe definition of agricultural commodity in existing law pertaining to commodity commissions is expanded to include commercially harvested salmon. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2318 1991–92 |
Fire retardant requirementsFire retardant requirements are established for mattresses sold or manufactured for sale for use in Washington and for upholstered furniture sold or offered for sale by manufactures or wholesalers intended for use in habitable... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2329 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe practice of chiropractic deals with the diagnosis or analysis, and care and treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorders. Definitions of vertebral subluxation complex,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2366 1991–92 |
Fisheries/wildlife dpt mergeThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to study the feasibility of merging the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife, and to report to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2369 1991–92 |
Salmon food fish labelingAny person that labels, advertises, or offers fresh or frozen salmon for wholesale or retail sale must identify the species of salmon by its common name as described in the bill, must identify whether the salmon is farm raised... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2396 1991–92 |
Electrical contractorsIt is unlawful for an electrical contractor to transfer an electrical contractor license to an unlicensed contractor or to allow a contractor to perform work with a license issued to another electrical contractor. Electrical... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2534 1991–92 |
Wildlife violator compactThe wildlife violator compact is established in Washington. When a wildlife officer issues a citation for a wildlife violation to a person from another party state, collateral to secure appearance is not required if the... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2535 1991–92 |
Wildlife traffickingIllegal trafficking in wildlife having a wholesale value in excess of $250 is made a class C felony. Illegal trafficking in wildlife having a wholesale value of $250 or less is made a gross misdemeanor. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2541 1991–92 |
Amer Indian languages/culturAny course in Washington State or Pacific Northwest history and government taught to fulfill statutory requirements for future teachers will include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indians... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2792 1991–92 |
Fishing guide license feesThe Department of Fisheries shall charge resident fishing guide license fees to Oregon residents if the state of Oregon charges resident fishing guide license fees to Washington residents. The Department of Fisheries is... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2830 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsAn alternative procedure is provided for a county with a population of 1 million or more to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metro within its boundaries. Under this alternative procedure, the county... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2540 1991–92 |
NW Indian curriculum develpmThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will design a plan for the creation of a center for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The plan shall include a process for selecting an institution to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2891 1991–92 |
Bank acquisitionsAn acquisition of a commercial bank doing business within the state is presumed to substantially lessen competition for purposes of the Consumer Protection Act, if the acquisition would give the acquiring entity control of 30... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |