Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Irv Newhouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6530 1993–94 |
Open space land sale/transfrProvides that the sale or transfer of land within two years after the death of the owner of at least a fifty percent interest in such land will result in the land not being subject to the additional tax, interest, and penalty... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6536 1993–94 |
Water rights authorityIn a regulatory situation where a water right or all water rights have been authorized by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) through a permit or certificate, Ecology may regulate the right or rights. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6570 1993–94 |
GamblingMakes technical revisions to RCW 9.46.0217, 9.46.0281, 9.46.0351, 9.46.070, and 9.46.198 relating to gambling regulations. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6577 1993–94 |
Earthquake insuranceRequires insurers to directly notify the prospective insured in writing whether earthquake coverage may be included in the proposed insurance. Requires a clear explanation of what coverage is to be provided. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6596 1993–94 |
Retail charge agreementsRevises the definition of "retail charge agreement" for purposes of RCW 63.14.010. Establishes criteria for the pursuit of a remedy alleging a violation of chapter 63.14 RCW. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6099 1993–94 |
Weights and measuresThe department is allowed to collect a fee after the device is inspected, whether or not it was approved. Authority is granted to the department to establish fees for reinspection of equipment that failed previous inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 4, 1994 |
| SB 6073 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationThe Department of Employment Security is directed to promptly contact employers requesting wage information on the claimant's last completed calendar quarter. The existing statutory exemption from UI coverage for licensed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1994 |
Feb 26, 1994 |
| SB 5963 1993–94 |
State highway deficienciesThe intent section of RCW 47.05 is revised to promote solutions to deficiencies both on and off the state highway system, including non-traditional, multimodal solutions. The objectives of the priority programming system are:... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 490, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5241 1993–94 |
Gambling commission powersThe Gambling Commission's authority to establish maximum limits on: income derived from bingo; the compensation paid to persons employed in connection with gambling activities conducted by bona fide charitable or nonprofit... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5634 1993–94 |
Interagency disputesAll state agencies, including the offices of the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Natural Resources are required to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| SB 5352 1993–94 |
Retirement agreementsAny payments made to an employee covered by one of the state's retirement systems that are based either on an agreement by the member to retire, or on notification to the employer of intent to retire, will affect the... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5503 1993–94 |
Injured workers/retrn to wrkThe loss of earning power benefit is changed to 80 percent of the actual difference between the worker's present wages and earning power at the time of injury. This figure is subject to two limitations: the combined total of... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5906 1993–94 |
Electrical inspection standrIndustrial control panels, utilization equipment and their component parts do not need to be listed, labeled or otherwise meet approved electrical standards unless specifically required by the 1993 edition of the National... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5606 1993–94 |
Auditing state agency fundsThe State Auditor is directed to inventory all revolving funds, local funds, and other funds outside the State Treasury and managed by state agencies and political subdivisions. The Auditor examines accounting methods, record... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5922 1993–94 |
Controlled substances useCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) are authorized to select, order or administer schedule II through IV controlled substances consistent within their Board of Nursing-recognized scope of practice. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5384 1993–94 |
Investment advisersThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to adopt rules delineating permissible performance based compensation arrangements for investment advisors. Any rule adopted by the director may only allow those... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5426 1993–94 |
Gross weight permit authortyThe Department of Transportation's (DOT) annual additional tonnage permit and fee structure are incorporated into the combined license fee collected by the Department of Licensing. Distribution of the revenue from the combined... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5580 1993–94 |
Manufactured housingThe Director of the Department of Community Development is given authority to enforce federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards. The director is authorized to make agreements with the federal government,... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5678 1993–94 |
Wineries/commission merchantA domestic winery who purchases agricultural commodities solely for its own needs is exempt from regulation under the commission merchants laws. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5385 1993–94 |
Uniform commercial code fundBeginning July 1, 1993, the Department of Licensing (DOL) is required to deposit all fees collected from the administration of the UCC program into a dedicated fund. Moneys within the account are subject to appropriation and... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5487 1993–94 |
Agister liensThe process of perfecting an agister lien is modified. An agister must post notice of the lien on the premises where the animal or animals are being kept, send a copy of the posted lien notice to the owner, and conduct a UCC... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5696 1993–94 |
Retirement systems departmntThe Department is given authority to be organized into three divisions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5128 1993–94 |
Malt liquor keg registrationSmall groceries or other off premise class E licensees may sell malt liquor in kegs of up to five and one-half gallons without being required to obtain a class A or class B license if all such sales comply with laws concerning... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5351 1993–94 |
Retired teachers/death benefIf a TRS I member who has been determined by the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems to be disabled selects a joint and survivor option and dies before the first payment becomes due, the member's beneficiary will... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 12, 1993 |