Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Janice Niemi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5575 1993–94 |
CosmetologistsProvides that persons engaged in the practice of basic manicuring between 1984 and July 1991 must pass a basic manicuring examination by July 1, 1994, if they wish to continue practicing basic manicuring. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5581 1993–94 |
Affordable housingThe Legislature finds that there is a tremendous need for new housing resources and that there are benefits to permitting the creation of second-family residential units on existing single-family lots. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5582 1993–94 |
Weapons in court facilitiesProvides that it is a misdemeanor offense to enter or attempt to enter a judge's chamber or courtroom with a firearm. Authorizes confiscation and forfeiture of the firearm. Authorizes local governments to issue regulations... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5586 1993–94 |
Workers' comp/medical examRequires the payment of compensation for wages lost while worker is attending a medical examination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5588 1993–94 |
Mobile and manufacturd homesCorrects double amendments relating to the regulation of mobile and manufactured homes. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5592 1993–94 |
Child care costs$1 million is provided to the state employee subcommittee of the child care coordinating committee for non-capital costs incurred by child care centers for state employees. Funded items include subsidies for state employees,... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5607 1993–94 |
Landscape architectsRevises the membership of the state board of registration for landscape architects. Revises examination procedures and authorizes the adoption of an appropriate national examination and grading procedure. Revises provisions... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5648 1993–94 |
Alien offenders/deportationAn alien offender committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections under the Sentencing Reform Act, for whom a final order of deportation has been issued, may be placed on conditional release status and released to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5658 1993–94 |
Charitable gamingAuthorizes the commission to issue licenses to operate gaming facilities and specifies application procedures. Allows charitable organizations to apply for a permit to hold a charitable gaming event. Specifies requirements to... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5761 1993–94 |
Baic health plan/legislatorsIncludes legislators as enrollees in the basic health plan. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5766 1993–94 |
Judicial review standardsThe judicial review standard for quasi-judicial proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act and court review of local government actions is changed from "arbitrary and capricious" to "manifestly unreasonable" when... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5769 1993–94 |
Dental hygienist servicesEliminates restrictions in current law to promote public access to services provided by licensed dental hygienists. Designates the services which a hygienist may perform without the supervision of a dentist. Authorizes the... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5789 1993–94 |
Architect registrationIncreases the period of time for filing an application for a certificate of registration as an architect from four to ten years after July 28, 1985. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5816 1993–94 |
Auto insurnc territory ratngAutomobile insurers may include a territorial rating factor in determining automobile insurance rates in Washington. However, insurers may not impose a territorial rating factor that establishes separate territorial rates... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5830 1993–94 |
Local option liquor taxA county local option liquor tax is authorized to provide chemical dependency treatment and support services to chronically disabled, chemically dependent people. The tax shall be collected by the Department of Revenue,... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5846 1993–94 |
Reemployment support centersThe Department of Community Development is to select reemployment support centers for a minimum of five areas. The selected agencies must offer services in impact areas which include distressed areas as defined in statute,... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5899 1993–94 |
School employees compensatnThe Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee is responsible for developing a model for calculating and updating a compensation system for educational employees based upon regional differences in the cost of... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5908 1993–94 |
Patient self-determinationThis chapter applies to all institutional health care providers in Washington, which includes, but is not limited to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices, and prepaid health care organizations. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5927 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationRevises provisions relating to extended benefits for unemployment compensation. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5974 1993–94 |
School distr info distributnRestricts information for the purpose of influencing legislation. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5990 1993–94 |
School-based budgetingDuring the 1994-95 school year, any school district with 40,000 or more students must develop and implement a budget system that allocates resources to each school based on the characteristics and educational needs of the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6043 1993–94 |
Youth violenceA number of revisions are made to the Uniform Firearms Act and the Juvenile Justice Act with respect to firearms and minors, and juvenile dispositions. Firearms and Minors . A "short firearm" or "pistol" is any firearm with a... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6151 1993–94 |
Discharge offenders provisnsAn offender on community supervision for a crime other than a violent offense or a sex offense may be considered for a discharge of sentence by the sentencing court prior to the completion of community supervision. The... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6152 1993–94 |
Misdemeanants' supervisionThe Secretary of Corrections is no longer required to provide supervision for offenders convicted of misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charges and sentenced to probation. There are also technical revisions made to update... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6174 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsThe original bill included comprehensive provisions relating to family services, alternatives to violence, youth violence prevention and intervention, and public safety. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Many of the provisions of... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |