Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Elmira Forner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2699 1993–94 |
Youthbuild violence preventnThe Washington Youthbuild Program is created in the Employment Security Department. The purpose of the program is to provide basic education skills to disadvantaged youth while they work on projects that result in the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2147 1993–94 |
Higher ed expenditure reqrmtThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2153 1993–94 |
Sexual harassment policyBy December 31, 1994, SPI is to develop criteria for use by school districts in developing sexual harassment policies. The criteria shall address grievance procedures, remedies, disciplinary actions and other subjects at the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2224 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle/vessel lcnsingMopeds are considered vehicles except in the case of dealer licensing statutes. A formula is provided to determine annual snowmobile fuel usage. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2488 1993–94 |
Child support enforcementWithin 20 days of entry of a court order requiring a parent to provide health insurance coverage, the parent must provide proof of the coverage or proof that the coverage is unavailable. Provisions relating to immediate income... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, 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 2167 1993–94 |
Race tracksLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more are no longer required to contribute any portion of their daily gross receipts to the Washington Thoroughbred Racing Fund. Additional requirements... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2351 1993–94 |
Stray logs recoveryThe existing log patrol statutes are repealed, and a new log recovery procedure is established. A person who chooses to recover stray logs must do so in a way that does not damage beaches, tidelands or other property and that... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2390 1993–94 |
Labor and industries deprtmtReferences to the Divisions of Industrial Insurance, Building and Construction Safety Inspection Services, Industrial Safety and Health, and Industrial Relations are deleted. References to supervisors of these divisions are... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2909 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe issue and sale of $25 million in general obligation bonds is authorized for the implementation of the public-private initiatives program. Legislative | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2482 1993–94 |
Investment projects tax crdtThe project initiation deadline is changed from December 31, 1994, to December 31, 1998. This is consistent with the new application deadline of July 1, 1998. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2486 1993–94 |
Sunset provisionsThe sunset reviews of the following entities are repealed: Asian-American Affairs Commission, current termination date: 1996; Human Rights Commission, current termination date: 1996; Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2487 1993–94 |
Support registry emplyr reptThe construction industry special trades sic code number 17 is added to the employer reporting program. Technical changes are also made. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2540 1993–94 |
Sex offender informationOnce a decision has been made by local law enforcement to release information regarding a soon-to-be released sex offender, a good faith effort must be made to notify the public at least 14 days before the offender is... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2655 1993–94 |
Manufactured homes ownershipThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to work with the Department of Revenue and the Department of Licensing to develop proposed legislation that treats the ownership of manufactured homes... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2188 1993–94 |
International trade/WA portsThe federation of Washington ports is continued and the reporting requirement pertaining to the establishment of the federation is removed. The statutory termination of the authority of port districts to establish export... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2340 1993–94 |
Sex offender registrationActive supervision for purposes of the Community Protection Act is as defined by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Social and Health Services, or a local division of youth services. A change in supervision... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 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 1001 1993–94 |
Community service leviesThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | 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 |
| HB 1070 1993–94 |
Crimes committed while armedIf an offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm while committing certain felonies, then the judge may increase the amount of time that is added to the presumptive sentence pursuant to the deadly weapon enhancement as... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1071 1993–94 |
Crimes committed by paroleesDesignates circumstances when sentences for crimes committed by parolees must be served consecutively. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1093 1993–94 |
Local officials compensationCompensation established by a city or town governing body for its members, by a county legislative authority for its members, or a port commission for its members, must be stated in terms of a discrete dollar amount and may... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |