Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Elmira Forner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1815 1991–92 |
Pawnbrokers/second-hand dlrsDefinitions The definition of pawnbroker is amended to include any person engaged in the business of loaning money on the security of pledged personal property or the purchase or sales of personal property. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1817 1991–92 |
Wetland lands classificationDefines "wetland land." Includes wetland land in current use assessment provisions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1836 1991–92 |
Model rivers actThe state scenic river system statutes are repealed and a more far reaching program for river protection is created. The State Parks and Recreation Commission shall prepare a list of rivers for protected river designation, and... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1837 1991–92 |
Attorney fees/costs awardsRequires the award unless the court finds that the position of the state was substantially justified. Directs the office of financial management to report annually to the legislature on the amount of fees and other expenses... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1887 1991–92 |
Open space land redefinedThe definition of open space is expanded to include any land area for which preservation will preserve visual quality along highways, roads, and street corridors or scenic vistas. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1900 1991–92 |
Firearm protection/childrenIt is a gross misdemeanor for an owner of a firearm to leave a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm that is accompanied by ammunition, where a child is likely to gain access to it. To be liable, the owner must have known, or... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1901 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actA Juvenile Issues Task Force is created to review past legislation and study issues pertinent to juveniles. The task force has 32 members; ten members are legislators, two of which serve as co-chairs with a third co-chair... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1904 1991–92 |
Community partnership progrmThe community partnership program is created in the Department of Community Development. A program director position is established to: (1) solicit volunteer assistance; (2) work with other agencies that rely on... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1926 1991–92 |
Contract services purchasingDirects the department of general administration and the higher education personnel board to adopt rules regulating the purchase of services by state agencies. Requires a report by January 1994. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1934 1991–92 |
Pedestrians in intersectionsAt signalized arterials, vehicle operators are required to stop to allow a pedestrian to cross the arterial when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is travelling. All vehicle operators are... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1950 1991–92 |
Library dist reciprocal servRequires the agreements between county library districts and city library districts. Provides that after January 1, 1992, if a reciprocal service agreement has not been entered into, the matter may be submitted to arbitration. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1951 1991–92 |
School district boundariesProvides that, if a regional committee rejects a petition to adjust school district boundaries, the petitioners may appeal to the state board of education. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1962 1991–92 |
Earned early release timeRequires every person sentenced to more than thirty months of confinement to complete a high school education or equivalent test before any earned time credits may be used to reduce the term of confinement. Exempts persons... | Todd Mielke (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1982 1991–92 |
Inmate wages/victim comp fndRequires inmates convicted of a criminal act that results in an injury to another person to pay twenty percent of the gross wages to the victim's compensation fund. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1987 1991–92 |
Sport caught salmon paybackRequires implementation of the plan by January 1, 1992. Requires reports of the sport catch by March 1st each year, beginning in 1993. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1990 1991–92 |
Pacific NY export assistanceDesignates the purposes of the export assistance project. Makes the project subject to the authority of the small business export finance assistance center. Directs the project to make every effort to seek nonstate funds to... | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1996 1991–92 |
Portable school facilitiesAuthorizes the portable facilities despite contrary zoning laws. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2001 1991–92 |
Juv detention educ programsManagement Advisory Committee SPI and the Secretary of DSHS are required to jointly appoint and maintain a Juvenile Corrections Education Management Advisory Committee, consisting of nine representatives of school districts... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2006 1991–92 |
Work force training/educatn(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes the employment security department to allocate funds among the service delivery areas on the basis of the number of economically disadvantaged population under Title II-A of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2007 1991–92 |
Unlawful harboring of minorEstablishes notification requirements when shelter is provided to a minor after 11:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2010 1991–92 |
Ethics in education awardEstablishes an ad hoc committee of legislators to implement the award program. Establishes criteria for the ethics education programs. Requires two awards annually. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2034 1991–92 |
Homicide victims familiesRequires the fees for the counseling to be established by the department. Limits the number of counseling sessions, but provides for exceptions. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2049 1991–92 |
School funding/perform auditDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a performance audit of the funding system for common schools and submit its findings and recommendations by June 30, 1992. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2068 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protectionDefines "retaliation" for purposes of the act. Provides that a person who suffers retaliation may report the conduct of the employer to the state human rights commission. Provides for injunctions and other civil remedies. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2081 1991–92 |
Clinical lab practitionersRequires persons who practice clinical laboratory science to obtain a license. Provides exemptions from the requirement. Creates the clinical laboratory board to adopt rules to implement the chapter. | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |