Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Zellinsky
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1865 1993–94 |
Check cashers and sellersThe Supervisor of Banking may issue cease and desist orders or take other enforcement actions against any check casher or seller who is operating without the appropriate state license. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1893 1993–94 |
Vehicl dealers' buyer's agntA definition of "buyer's agent" is created in motor vehicle dealer statutes. A buyer's agent is any person employed by the consumer to arrange for or to negotiate the purchase of a new motor vehicle on behalf of the consumer. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 2069 1993–94 |
Check cashing/higher ed instAny institution of higher education may, at its option and after the approval of the governing board, cash payroll checks, expense checks, financial aid checks, or personal checks for students and employees. If a check is... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1837 1993–94 |
Credit for reinsuranceInsurance Code provisions governing the credit an insurance company may take on its balance sheet for reinsurance are updated. Provisions governing reinsurers that are not authorized to transact business in this state are... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1792 1993–94 |
State flags and mementosThe Secretary of State may provide the state flag without charge to units of the armed forces, in memory of a state employee killed in the performance of his or her duties for the state, in memory of a current or former... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 18, 1993 |
| 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 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 2660 1991–92 |
Vehicle license registrationWhen the director of the Department of Licensing (DOL) notifies a person of a cancellation of a vehicle title, the notification shall be sent by regular mail service. An affidavit of mail service shall be attached to a copy of... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 222, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2844 1991–92 |
Impounded vehicle claimsThe limitation on deficiency claims does not apply to law enforcement-directed impounds. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2944 1991–92 |
Consumer credit transactionsA joint select committee is created to study state and federal consumer credit statutes and to develop a comprehensive state statute addressing consumer credit transactions. The committee must file a progress report with the... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 193, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2287 1991–92 |
Port district creationA less than countywide port district with an assessed valuation of more than $75 million is allowed to be created in a county that already has a less than countywide port district. The procedures to create a less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 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 2896 1991–92 |
Ferry bondsUpon legislative appropriation authority, the state Finance Committee is authorized to sell up to $210 million in bonds for vessel acquisition. The proceeds from the sale of bonds shall be deposited in the Puget Sound capital... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, 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 2290 1991–92 |
Fire sprinkler sys contrctrsIt is a class C felony for a licensed sprinkler system contractor to maliciously construct, install, or maintain a fire sprinkler system in a way that threatens the safety of someone in a fire. It is a gross misdemeanor for an... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, 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 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, 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 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 2746 1991–92 |
Tow truck impound chargesIn limited situations a landowner may pay a tow truck operator for removal of a vehicle that has an approximate fair market value equal to the scrap value in the vehicle. The vehicle must be impounded in the manner currently... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1015 1991–92 |
Local govt service agreemntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for local governments to enter into binding local government service... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |