Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Brumsickle
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1238 1993–94 |
Juvenile release noticeThe crime of stalking is added to the list of crimes requiring notice by the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services when an offender departs from a juvenile facility for certain reasons. Notification of... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 2025 1991–92 |
Employee payroll deductionsPublic employees may authorize deductions for payments to banks, savings banks, or savings and loan associations. Payments to any of these institutions would be allowed if two conditions are met: 1) the institution must be... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| 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 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2672 1991–92 |
Cellular communicationsThe Department of Revenue is directed to study and define cellular communications, and recommend to the Legislature how cellular communications should be taxed. The department is to form an advisory committee to assist in the study. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2680 1991–92 |
Tax assessment/collectionVarious statutes are repealed or amended to correct statutory references. The statute extending the hotel/motel tax exemption to homeless organizations is changed to clarify that the taxes do not apply to lodging provided for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2813 1991–92 |
LEOFF retirement systemTo permit LEOFF enrollment in the HCA plan, current law that prohibits LEOFF participation in the HCA benefits plan is deleted. However, participation in the HCA by LEOFF members is subject to collective bargaining rights. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2518 1991–92 |
School employees' backgroundBefore hiring an employee, school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors shall require a record check and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and the... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2594 1991–92 |
Wildlife/rec lands managemntIt is the policy of the state of Washington to provide adequate and continuing funding for operation and maintenance needs of state-owned fish and wildlife habitat, natural areas, parks, and other recreation lands in order to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2681 1991–92 |
Overpaid taxes refundTaxpayer waivers of the four-year limitation on assessments will automatically allow refunds or credits of overpaid taxes that DOR discovers after the waiver is signed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2727 1991–92 |
Transportation excises taxesThe Department of Revenue is authorized to collect unpaid aircraft, watercraft, travel trailer, and camper excise taxes along with the standard penalties and interest DOR assesses on delinquent taxpayers. In addition, interest... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2961 1991–92 |
Thurston co. spec excise taxThurston County is authorized to use proceeds from the 3 percent hotel/motel tax for projects that attract visitors to or promote tourism in Thurston County, arts or cultural activities, historical activities, or park and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2990 1991–92 |
State trust lands purchaseNothing restricts or modifies the Department of Natural Resources' management, control, or use of lands and timber identified for transfer to State Parks until the date the land and timber are paid for and transferred to State... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, 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 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 1664 1991–92 |
Sign language requirementThe only sign language that meets a foreign language requirement for high school graduation or college admissions is American Sign Language. The State Board of Education is directed to adopt rules pertaining to the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2330 1991–92 |
Forest land base maintenanceSpecial Benefits Assessments . Lands classified as timberland under the Open Space Act (RCW 84.34) and forest lands classified or designated under RCW 84.33 are exempt from special benefits assessments for local improvement... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2682 1991–92 |
Unclaimed property recoveryWashington is authorized to receive unclaimed intangible property held by out-of-state brokers when the issuer of the intangible property is located in Washington. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2821 1991–92 |
Timber impact area communityThe definition of timber impact area in the timber programs created by the 1991 legislation is broadened to include communities that are socially and economically integrated with those areas meeting the current definition. The... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1715 1991–92 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of county sheriff is to be a nonpartisan office unless the position is declared to be partisan by the county's home rule charter. All elections for county sheriff are nonpartisan unless a county's home role charter... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1985 1991–92 |
Teacher eductn/child abuseTeacher candidates are required to complete a minimum of 10 clock hours of course work or an in-service program on child abuse issues. The course must be taken by persons enrolled in teacher education programs, or before... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2307 1991–92 |
Geographic names boardThe authority of the Washington State Board on Geographic Names is extended to name human-constructed geographic features such as canals and islands, in addition to lakes. When determining the name of a human-constructed... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2308 1991–92 |
State employee child careA state employee child care program is established in the Department of Personnel. The program will establish a flexible set of child care services and policies designed to meet the child care needs of state employees. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |