Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joanne Brekke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2833 1991–92 |
Regulating reclaimed waterThe Department of Health and the Department of Ecology are required to adopt a single set of permanent standards, procedures and guidelines by August 1, 1993, for the use of reclaimed water. The departments are required to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2964 1991–92 |
Traffic safety educationRental cars are exempt from the MVET and a new 5.9 percent sales tax is imposed on each rental car contract. Proceeds from the new tax are deposited and distributed in the same manner as revenues collected under the existing... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 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 2635 1991–92 |
Litter/recycling assessmentFor fiscal year 1993, proceeds from the litter tax may be used to control litter, encourage recycling, enforce compliance with the litter tax, and for market development. After fiscal year 1993, youth litter control programs... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, 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 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 1392 1991–92 |
Acupuncturist licensureAcupuncture is redefined as a health care service based on a traditional Asian system of medical theory. The acupuncture scope of practice is expanded to include therapeutic breathing and exercise techniques based on... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, 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 2374 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsThe Department of Community Development will distribute appropriated funds to retired senior volunteer programs according to the following formula: 65 percent according to criteria determined by the department, up to 20... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 65, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2389 1991–92 |
Oil spill prevntn/clean-upSeveral incorrect statutory cross-references are corrected, duplicative provisions are removed, and grammar is improved in existing statutes relating to oil spill prevention and response. The Department of Ecology and the... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2735 1991–92 |
Voluntarism/citizen serviceThe bill reworks the intent section prefacing the Legislature's enactment of the act. The name of the center is changed to the Center for Volunteerism and Citizen Service. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2391 1991–92 |
Biomedical waste regulationThe term "biomedical waste" is defined. The definition preempts any local definitions of such waste. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2768 1991–92 |
Ecology technical assistanceThe Department of Ecology is authorized to appoint one or more technical assistance officers to provide on-site consultation to businesses for the purpose of helping businesses comply with environmental regulations. The... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2821 1991–92 |
Timber impact area communityThe definition of timber impact area in the timber programs created by the 1991 legislation is broadened to include communities that are socially and economically integrated with those areas meeting the current definition. The... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1133 1991–92 |
Personal service contractsAn agency may procure personal services only if it documents that (1) the service is critical to agency responsibilities, or is mandated or authorized by the Legislature; (2) insufficient staffing or expertise is available in... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1191 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2 1/2 percent loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. Single parents include participants in the Family Independence Program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1225 1991–92 |
Low-income housing valuationCounties are authorized to base valuation of property with buildings that are devoted primarily to low-income housing and contain at least three low-income dwelling units, or mobile home parks that contain at least three... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1279 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationThe provision is deleted that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1310 1991–92 |
Voter registration by mailApplication by Mail or Delivery. An elector may register to vote by mail or other delivery of a completed registration form to the county auditor. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |