Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1429 1991–92 |
Supplemental capital budgetAdopts a supplemental capital budget. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1441 1991–92 |
Auto insurance sale/renewalNo auto insurer may refuse to renew the liability or underinsured motorist coverage of a policy because of an accident which was not the fault of the insured. No auto insurer may refuse to sell an automobile insurance policy... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1484 1991–92 |
License plates/collectrs carAuthorizes horseless carriages or collector's vehicles to obtain only one license number plate. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1485 1991–92 |
License platesRequires persons applying for renewal plates after January 1, 1993, to purchase new plates when the old ones were issued before January 2, 1987. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1507 1991–92 |
Specialized transport servcsEstablishes the specialized transportation services fund for distribution to the counties according to the designated formula. Makes an appropriation of ten million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1563 1991–92 |
Facility land bankA facility land bank is created within the Department of General Administration (GA). GA may acquire real property or interests in real property for the facility land bank upon approval of the State Capitol Committee. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1589 1991–92 |
School construction fundsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, the additional taxes on alcohol products shall be deposited in the common school building account instead of the drug enforcement and education account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1605 1991–92 |
Private enterprise econ opprProhibits government agency competition with private enterprise. Creates the private enterprise review commission. Provides for civil rights of action. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1641 1991–92 |
Food fish resource protectnThe substitute bill applies to permit applications to the Department of Fisheries for hydraulic project approvals for construction, replacement, or repair of marine beachfront protective bulkheads or rockwalls for... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1660 1991–92 |
Fiscal impact statementDirects the office of financial management to establish a procedure for the provision of fiscal impact statements of rules proposed to be adopted, amended, or repealed. | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1705 1991–92 |
Census data/municipalitiesProvides that, in years ending with a "1", the mayor may use the population determination of the United States census from the previous year's census enumeration. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1763 1991–92 |
Gambling as fund raiserRequires legislative approval before any lottery mechanical device is placed in the state. Repeals RCW 9.46.0233. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1772 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsEnhances the flood control options for the state and local governments. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1801 1991–92 |
Drivers' license feesDeletes the provision directing a portion of the fees to the general fund. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1802 1991–92 |
Traffic safety programsAuthorizes funding for the safety education officer program and the commercial vehicle enforcement program of the state patrol. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1803 1991–92 |
Vehicle/drivers' licensesRequires applicants for vehicle or driver's licenses to list their Social Security number. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1804 1991–92 |
Insurance ratesDirects that consideration in making rates for insurance be given to past and prospective investment income where solvency of the insurer is in question. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1810 1991–92 |
State patrol headquartersA $50.15 million bond bill is proposed for construction of a 161,000 gross square foot facility on campus for the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Four hundred-stall parking stalls will also be built. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1819 1991–92 |
Steamboat operators regulatnRevises provisions regulating steamboat operators. Establishes requirements for the issuance of a certificate to operate as a steamboat company. Authorizes the commission to cancel, suspend, or amend a certificate after notice... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1820 1991–92 |
Rental vehicles sales taxAuthorizes an additional tax upon the rental of a fleet vehicle. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1838 1991–92 |
Retired school dist emplyeesAuthorizes disabled district employees to also continue their participation in the plans. Provides for the determination of the costs. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | 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 1972 1991–92 |
Insur policy surrender chrgeNotwithstanding state law prohibiting the collection of any sum as premium unless used to provide insurance, insurance companies may issue life insurance policies and annuity contracts which provide for surrender charges,... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2035 1991–92 |
Persian Gulf vet tuition wvrDeclares that veterans of the Persian Gulf conflict shall be those persons who have been on active duty commencing January 15, 1991. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |