Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by George Paris
| 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 2368 1991–92 |
Deputy sheriff practicng lawDeputy sheriffs are allowed to practice law under certain circumstances. The deputy sheriff: (1) must not engage in duties closely related to the function of the court; (2) must limit his or her law practice to areas not in... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2459 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesSeventeen Judicial positions are reauthorized in the five counties in which they were authorized but not funded in 1991. The numbers of superior court judges in the five counties are increased as follows: King County - from 46... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, 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 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 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 2720 1991–92 |
Longshore and harbor workersThe Insurance Commissioner must study methods of establishing a reasonable plan to provide workers' compensation coverage as required by the federal Longshoreman's and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and must report the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 209, 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 2944 1991–92 |
Consumer credit transactionsA joint select committee is created to study state and federal consumer credit statutes and to develop a comprehensive state statute addressing consumer credit transactions. The committee must file a progress report with the... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 193, 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 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 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 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2495 1991–92 |
Rural hospital districtsPublic hospital districts, including rural public hospital districts, may enter into interlocal agreements and contracts with other public hospital districts to provide for health care needs of the people served in the... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2745 1991–92 |
Protection/antiharassmentThe Domestic Violence Protection Act and the Antiharassment Act are amended to provide, under certain circumstances, for service of process by publication, entry of a permanent protection order or orders that last longer than... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2766 1991–92 |
Sheriff's services feesThe fees that a sheriff is required to collect for performing official services are raised as follows: -Service of summons or complaint, raised from $6 to $10 for one defendant at one residence, and $12 for two or more... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2811 1991–92 |
AIDS nursing suppliesThe cost of nursing supplies at the pilot long-term care facility designed for persons with AIDS which exceed the average cost of nursing supplies for Medicaid nursing facilities statewide is exempt from the state's... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2812 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng$500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for the 1991-1993 biennium. The monies appropriated are allocated by DTED to a technical or community college for a vocational training... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, 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 2932 1991–92 |
Washington technology centerThe enabling legislation creating the Washington Technology Center (WTC) is modified. The mission of the Washington Technology Center is to perform research on a statewide basis, and to help commercialize this research, that... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2985 1991–92 |
LEOFF past service creditMembers of Plan I of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) who withdrew their contributions under a pre-LEOFF system may receive LEOFF Plan I service credit for the pre-LEOFF service by... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1185 1991–92 |
Federal lien recordingThe same legislation relating to filing federal liens that was vetoed in 1989 is enacted. All notices of federal liens on personal property are to be filed with the Department of Licensing. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |