Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margaret Rayburn
| 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 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 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 2659 1991–92 |
Public works contractsThe language governing contract retainage reserved by public bodies from the earnings of contractors to ensure payment of labor, materials, and taxes is clarified. A public body cannot reserve moneys earned by a contractor... | David Cooper (D-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
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 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 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 2448 1991–92 |
Pesticide licensingLicense Terms and Fees . The licenses for pesticide dealer managers, private-commercial applicators, and demonstration and research applicators are changed to annual licenses from five-year licenses. The fee for each license... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2457 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesAn agricultural activity that is in conformity with federal, state and local laws and rules may not be restricted as to the hours during which it may be conducted. The exemption from nuisance actions provided to agricultural... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 151, 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 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 2831 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingPesticide application records . The Departments of Agriculture and Labor and Industries are authorized to adopt more than one prescribed form for pesticide application recordkeeping. Pesticide application records are no longer... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, 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 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2359 1991–92 |
Acad/voc integration programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish an academic and vocational integration development grant program. The projects shall combine academic and vocational education into a single instructional system... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 137, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2993 1991–92 |
Rural health access accountA rural health access account is established. The account may receive moneys from gifts or grants to the state to be used for rural health programs. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, 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 2316 1991–92 |
IMPACT sunset terminationThe IMPACT program and center at Washington State University (WSU) are removed from termination under the Sunset Act. This bill is null and void unless specific funding for IMPACT is provided in the supplemental budget. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2371 1991–92 |
Conserv dist special assessmThe period of time over which a county legislative authority may impose special assessments for a conservation district is expanded from one year to up to 10 years. If the county authorizes a system of special assessments for... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 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 2502 1991–92 |
Organic agricultural prodtsThe state's organic food laws are expanded to include any agricultural product which is organically produced, not just food products. To be labeled, sold, or represented as an organic agricultural product, the product must be... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2560 1991–92 |
Senior environmental corpsThe Senior Environmental Corps is established in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The corps shall carry out projects that focus on natural, environmental, and recreational resources. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |