Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Fuhrman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2257 1991–92 |
Intrntl trade in frst prdctsCINTRAFOR is reauthorized with modifications and remains in the sunset process until June 30, 1997. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2329 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe practice of chiropractic deals with the diagnosis or analysis, and care and treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorders. Definitions of vertebral subluxation complex,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2338 1991–92 |
County research servicesThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services, in addition to city and town research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2346 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org property useThe prohibition against using nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans organizations for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities is relaxed. Using the property for casual and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2369 1991–92 |
Salmon food fish labelingAny person that labels, advertises, or offers fresh or frozen salmon for wholesale or retail sale must identify the species of salmon by its common name as described in the bill, must identify whether the salmon is farm raised... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2385 1991–92 |
Unemployment comp benefitsSocial security pension deductions . To take into account an unemployment insurance claimant's contribution to the social security pension program, no deduction will be made from unemployment compensation benefits because of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2468 1991–92 |
Funeral director/cemetry feeThe funeral directors and embalmers account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All fees received by the Department of Licensing for activities related to the licensing and registration of funeral directors and... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2496 1991–92 |
Workers' comp appealsThe provision governing appeals to the superior court from final decisions of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is amended to require that notice of these appeals be served on the worker or the beneficiary and on any... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2539 1991–92 |
Border areas accountThe border areas account is established as a non-appropriated account within the state treasury. Expenditures may only be made to border areas. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2541 1991–92 |
Amer Indian languages/culturAny course in Washington State or Pacific Northwest history and government taught to fulfill statutory requirements for future teachers will include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indians... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2574 1991–92 |
Self-insurersThe authority for hospitals to form industrial insurance self-insurance groups is amended by deleting the reference to a repealed definition of "hospital." A new definition is added that includes hospitals under the hospital... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2817 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurThe Insurance Commissioner must study ways to improve small employer access to health insurance and report back to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2843 1991–92 |
Liquor licensesThe requirement that a retail license may not be issued to a person who has not resided in the state for at least one month is stricken. A retail license may not be issued to a corporation having any officer or director who... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2977 1991–92 |
Sports franchise removalA cause of action is created for the wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise. The state and its political subdivisions may recover damages against any person, corporation, state, or other entity for a decision,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1952 1991–92 |
Jockeys workers' compensatnMandatory industrial insurance coverage is extended to all employment of jockeys and apprentice jockeys. Owners and trainers are given status as "special employers" for the purpose of covering jockeys and apprentice jockeys,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2651 1991–92 |
Surety liabilityA surety bond may not provide any insurance coverage other than surety coverage defined by the insurance code. Any statute, ordinance or contract requiring, or bond providing, coverage not permitted under the insurance code is void. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2914 1991–92 |
Unemploy comp administrationEmployment Security Department compliance and audit resolution Money from the administrative contingency fund may be expended for resolving federal claims arising from compliance and audit issues requiring payment from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2891 1991–92 |
Bank acquisitionsAn acquisition of a commercial bank doing business within the state is presumed to substantially lessen competition for purposes of the Consumer Protection Act, if the acquisition would give the acquiring entity control of 30... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| HB 2585 1991–92 |
Labor-management coop progrmThe Industrial Insurance Labor-management Program is codified and the June 30, 1992 expiration date is repealed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2753 1991–92 |
Foot care servicesThere is a legislative finding that treatment of foot conditions by podiatric physicians is cost-effective, and a declaration of legislative intent that state-funded services include coverage by podiatric physicians on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2879 1991–92 |
Medical supplies/equipmentExempts the sales of durable medical equipment as defined. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2919 1991–92 |
Gambling commission dutiesProvides that the provisions regulating bingo are permissive and not mandatory. Makes the regulation of salaries or wages paid to charitable or nonprofit organization employees permissive and not mandatory. Requires at least... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2859 1991–92 |
Women's health protectionProvides that an abortion may not be performed upon an unemancipated minor unless she has first obtained the signed consent of her parents or guardian. Establishes procedures for situations when a parent or guardian is... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2863 1991–92 |
Motorcycle lawsDeclares a policy to maintain a traffic environment sufficiently safe for motorcyclists, to deny the privilege of operating motorcycles to those persons who have demonstrated indifference for traffic rules, and to discourage... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2866 1991–92 |
Newborn infant testingRequires the testing of newborn infants for "Group B Streptococcus." | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |