Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Reams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1829 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsDeletes the expiration date of January 1, 1994, for various criminal justice assistance accounts. Establishes a task force on city and county finances. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1844 1993–94 |
Lake water/landscape irrigtnOn its own initiative or in response to a petition submitted by at least 10 percent of the owners of single-family residences abutting a lake or reservoir, the Department of Ecology shall determine if there is sufficient water... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1861 1993–94 |
Polling place access obstrucIf, during a primary or election, access to a polling place is obstructed so that voters cannot gain access to the polls for more than one hour, the county auditor may reopen polling at the polling place for the voters using... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1866 1993–94 |
Legislators oath of officeAn oath is specified for each person elected or appointed to the office of a member of the state Legislature. The member must take and subscribe to the oath upon first assuming office. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1874 1993–94 |
Emergency services departmntThe House State Government Committee and the Senate Government Operations Committee will conduct an interim study of the governance of fire protection and emergency management services. The study may include whether the two... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1887 1993–94 |
Tourism impact/lodging taxAuthorizes an excise tax on lodging to be used to mitigate the impacts of tourism or flooding. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1895 1993–94 |
B & O tax exemption limitBusinesses below $24,000 a year in gross receipts are exempt from taxation. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1916 1993–94 |
Competitve strategies tsk frEstablishes the competitive strategies task force to reduce the costs of government services, improve the quality of services, and minimize the role of government. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1917 1993–94 |
Government services deliveryEncourages the delivery of high quality services to the citizens in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. Authorizes the purchase of services through contracts with individuals or business entities. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1947 1993–94 |
Children's sports injuriesA parent may not release a third party from liability to a parent or a child for injury to the child. However, a parent may agree to indemnify a third party for liability for injury to a child caused by the third party's... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1970 1993–94 |
Limited jurisdiction courtsRequires adequate notice to defendants of any charges being made against them. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1971 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the authority to establish and coordinate a pilot long-term care insurance program referred to as the Washington Long-term Care Partnership. The Department of Social and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1985 1993–94 |
Liquidators' rights/premiumsA liquidator of an insolvent insurance company may collect from the insurer's agent or broker, or from a premium finance company, unpaid premiums whether earned or unearned. An agent, broker, or premium finance company is not... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1994 1993–94 |
School/parent involvementAuthorizes grants of up to one thousand dollars per classroom for the purchase of books or educational materials to be used directly by students. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2047 1993–94 |
State agency mail serviceThe Consolidated Mail Service is established in statute. The director of the Department of General Administration is directed to establish a consolidated mail service to handle all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail in the... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2065 1993–94 |
Ballot political party namesEstablishes procedures to ensure that the notations selected for indicating on the ballot the political parties of candidates are not misleading or confusing. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2075 1993–94 |
Burke museum planning studyMakes an appropriation of two hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2080 1993–94 |
Juvenile newspaper carriersJuvenile newspaper carriers are exempt from state, city and town business and occupation taxes. Newspapers are required to inform carriers they are liable for tax when they turn 18. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2086 1993–94 |
Budget adoptionProvides that the governor and the members of the legislature shall forfeit all travel expenses, lodging expenses, and per diem allowances until such time as a budget bill is enacted. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2202 1993–94 |
Indtrmnt sntnc rvw bd powersThe Indeterminate Sentence Review Board may not change or modify the concurrent or consecutive structure of any sentence as set by the sentencing court. The bill contains a severability clause. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2348 1993–94 |
Crimes committed with weaponProvides that no earned early release is allowed for offenders who commit offenses with a deadly weapon. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2372 1993–94 |
Init/referendum petitionsRevises RCW 29.79.080 to prescribe the form for initiative and referendum petitions. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2395 1993–94 |
Public election commissionAbolishes the public disclosure commission and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the public election commission. Provides for appointment of the commissioners by the secretary of state. Creates two divisions: the... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2454 1993–94 |
Sporting events violenceProhibits violent acts at sporting events. Provides a gross misdemeanor offense if the violent act causes injury, and a misdemeanor offense if the violation does not cause an injury. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2458 1993–94 |
Utilities service areasA city or town is not to be considered authorized by statute to require, as a condition of providing water or sewer service outside the corporate boundaries of the city or town, that a property owner agree to lot size or other... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |