Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Silver
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1724 1991–92 |
Blood/urine tests authorizedAuthorizes the test to be administered according to the provisions of RCW 46.61.506(4). | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1770 1991–92 |
Flood damage alleviationRevises provisions relating to flood damage. Directs local governments to include provisions for the establishment of livestock flood sanctuary areas in their flood plain management regulations. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1788 1991–92 |
Distressed areas/school fndsSpecifies criteria for a school district to be eligible for a grant. Makes an appropriation of ten million five hundred fifty-six thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1807 1991–92 |
Child supprt/srvce by pblctnAuthorizes service by publication for collection of child support when the defendant is avoiding service. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1808 1991–92 |
Child care facility fundThe child care facility fund becomes a revolving loan fund. An employee organization may apply to the child care facility fund for loans, grants, or loan guarantees. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1814 1991–92 |
Child care providers scholarEstablishes the child care providers conditional scholarship program. Requires the participants to repay the scholarship unless they render child care service two years for every year of scholarship received. Makes an... | Betty Edmondson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| 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 1835 1991–92 |
Indust insur appeals boardEstablishes regional offices in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | 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 1846 1991–92 |
Scenic rock formationProvides for the protection of a rock formation in a project on I-90 near Spokane. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1869 1991–92 |
Exceptional faculty awardsWithin specified limits, foundations established by community colleges may participate in the Washington Community College Exceptional Faculty Awards Program. College foundations may receive state matching money. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1876 1991–92 |
Educational opportunty grantEstablishes a pilot program for educational opportunity grants to economically disadvantaged families. Implements the program in Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane and specifies increasing number of grants through the 1994-95 school... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | 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 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 1973 1991–92 |
Air/water permits rate lidLimits any increase to no more than six percent per year based upon the fee in effect as of January 1, 1990. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1978 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment regulatnProhibits the ownership or operation of an adult entertainment business without a license. Establishes requirements for issuance of a license and restricts issuance to certain persons or entities. Requires comment on an... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2045 1991–92 |
Fluoridation of water systmsRequires the proposition of fluoridation of the water supply to be submitted to the electors of the district. | William Day (D-3) | 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 2051 1991–92 |
Interim zoning permitsProvides that any permitting agency seeking to adopt a rule or ordinance which would impose a moratorium or interim zoning because of facilities, resources, or land use emergencies shall only adopt such regulation as provided... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | 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 2077 1991–92 |
School dist emplyee benefitsA requirement for the Health Care Authority annually to collect detailed data on insurance benefit plans and employee demographics from school districts is changed so that: (a) data may be collected periodically, not more than... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2098 1991–92 |
City manager retirementProvides for a retroactive refund to the cities or towns. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2114 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksThe director of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) must establish and manage a program for providing financial assistance to public and private owners and operators of underground storage tanks (UST's) that have... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2121 1991–92 |
Gambling/lottery activitiesRevises provisions designating permitted fundraising events involving games of chance. Prohibits the use of electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which allow for individual play against such devices or terminals.... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2133 1991–92 |
Small business financingEncourages the creation of more venture capital funds to assist new and expanding small businesses. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |