Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Richard King
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1249 1993–94 |
Indus insur partial disabltyAll compensation amounts listed under the industrial insurance permanent partial disability schedule are increased by 35 percent beginning July 1, 1993. The maximum compensation for total bodily impairment is increased from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 520, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1456 1993–94 |
Self-insured employersSelf-insured employers' authority to close certain industrial insurance claims is reinstated and made permanent. The claims may include time-loss compensation or both medical treatment and time-loss compensation, but may not... | Richard King (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1635 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesUpon legislative authorization to purchase one or more jumbo ferry vessels, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to publish notice of its intent in at least one state trade paper and one other paper of general... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 493, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1785 1993–94 |
Waterway/watershed restoratnAn Interagency Council on Environmental and Forest Restoration is created within the Office of the Governor. The 15 member council consists of the Governor, who serves as chair, representatives of nine state agencies and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 516, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1346 1993–94 |
Family leaveThe provisions of the Washington family leave law are repealed that: (1)direct the Department of Labor and Industries to cease enforcement of the state law on the | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1395 1993–94 |
Family services fundingCounty legislative authorities may establish an additional fee for a marriage license, not exceeding $15, to fund family services, such as family support centers. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1490 1993–94 |
Child careThe importance of constructing partnerships at state and local levels in the provision of quality, affordable child care is established. The role of the statewide child care resource and referral network in supporting... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 453, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1505 1993–94 |
Contractor registrationThe Departments of Labor and Industries and Revenue are encouraged to work together to identify unregistered contractors. The requirement that contractors have knowledge of registration requirements before they can be charged... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1733 1993–94 |
Productivity awards programsThe Governor is added as co-chair of the Productivity Board, along with the Secretary of State. The terminology for the teamwork incentive program is clarified. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1824 1993–94 |
Affordable housingThe Department of Community Development's central register of publicly-owned property that is available for sale, lease, or exchange is expanded to include surplus and under-utilized land and buildings under the control of the... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1067 1993–94 |
Collective bargainingThe binding interest arbitration provisions of the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act for uniformed personnel are extended to correctional employees of counties with a population of 70,000 or more, who are trained for... | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1198 1993–94 |
Juvenile issues task forceDefinitions of community service, community supervision, community-based rehabilitation, monitoring and reporting requirements, and detention facilities are modified to clarify the sentencing options available to judges in... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1219 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1244 1993–94 |
Medical exams/work time lossThe compensation received by an injured worker who is absent from work without pay while attending a medical examination requested by the Department of Labor and Industries or the worker's self-insured employer is changed from... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1350 1993–94 |
Pink shrimp endorsementsAfter December 31, 1993, an ocean pink shrimp delivery license is required to land ocean pink shrimp in Washington. The annual license fee is $150 for residents and $300 for nonresidents. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 376, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1370 1993–94 |
Public works subcontractingAn invitation to bid on a public works contract of $100,000 or more must require as part of the bid the submission of the names of subcontractors with whom the prime contractor will contract to perform the categories of work... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1520 1993–94 |
Skill centersTwo pilot programs designed to increase skill center course offerings in the late afternoon and evening, subject to funding, shall be administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Workforce... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1619 1993–94 |
Internat education & cultureThe Washington Task Force on International Education and Cultural Exchanges is established. The members may include persons from a broad array of government, education, cultural, and business interests. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1644 1993–94 |
Voting by mailVote-By-Mail in Small Precincts : The maximum size of a precinct in which the auditor may choose to conduct any primary or election exclusively by mail ballot is increased to 200 registered voters. Vote-By-Mail Primary : In an... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1646 1993–94 |
Absentee voter statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1648 1993–94 |
Voter registration periodA qualified but unregistered elector may register to vote in a primary or election after the close of the precinct registration files for that primary or election under a special registration and absentee ballot voting procedure. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1784 1993–94 |
Retir/disabled school emplyeState COBRA Extension . Extended insurance coverage under the terms of the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act that is provided under state law to certain school district retirees is terminated on September... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1838 1993–94 |
Medicare supplement insurancThe state Medicare supplemental health insurance regulatory statute is amended. The Insurance Commissioner is authorized to adopt rules establishing consumer disclosures standards for the replacement of policies to all persons... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |