Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1457 1995–96 |
Asian Pacific American affrsThe Asian-American Affairs Commission is renamed the Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. The term "Asian Pacific Americans" is defined to include persons of Cambodian, Laotian, and other South Asian ancestry. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2641 1993–94 |
Bar association employeesThe Washington State Bar Association is considered a public employer under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2699 1993–94 |
Youthbuild violence preventnThe Washington Youthbuild Program is created in the Employment Security Department. The purpose of the program is to provide basic education skills to disadvantaged youth while they work on projects that result in the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2696 1993–94 |
Chemically related illnessBy July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries must establish interim criteria and procedures to ensure consistent and fair adjudication of claims involving chemically related illness. The final criteria and... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2664 1993–94 |
Distressed area investmentsFor projects approved after July 1, 1994, all sales and use taxes are forgiven. The program's sunset date is extended to July 1, 2004. | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2390 1993–94 |
Labor and industries deprtmtReferences to the Divisions of Industrial Insurance, Building and Construction Safety Inspection Services, Industrial Safety and Health, and Industrial Relations are deleted. References to supervisors of these divisions are... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2382 1993–94 |
GamblingThe sections of the gambling code defining "commercial stimulant" and providing the maximum fee for play at a card room are amended. An activity is operated as a commercial stimulant only when it is an activity operated in... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2392 1993–94 |
Residential burglaryStatutes that contain a reference to burglary in the second degree that should also contain reference to residential burglary are amended to reference residential burglary. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2151 1993–94 |
HIV test results disclosureUpon request of the victim, disclosure of test results to victims of sexual offenses shall be made if the result is negative or positive. The county prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the right to such disclosure. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2388 1993–94 |
Prevailing wageIf a contractor or subcontractor is found to have participated in violating the requirement to pay prevailing wages for a second time within a five-year period, the contractor or subcontractor is subject to the statutory civil... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2843 1993–94 |
Long-term disability rateThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to conduct two pilot projects. Both projects include an effort to shift resources to the early management of the most difficult claims in an attempt to prevent system failures... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1468 1993–94 |
Higher ed collective bargainAcademic personnel and other nonclassified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1491 1993–94 |
Employer-sponsord child careProvides for tax credits for employer-sponsored child care facilities. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1553 1993–94 |
Employer discriminationIt is unlawful for an employer to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage an individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee engages in any lawful activity off... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1565 1993–94 |
Public assistance/businessesBefore a private business can receive a loan of $100,000 or more from the development loan fund, $50,000 in tax credits, or a tax deferral of $100,000 or more, the business must enter into a contract with the Department of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1577 1993–94 |
Health care reformMAJOR ACCESS AND COST CONTROL ELEMENTS The access goal that all residents of Washington State shall receive needed health services by July 1, 1998, is established. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |