Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5164 1993–94 |
Nprft crdt srvs/B&O tax exptExempted from B&O tax is income received by nonprofit organizations from: (1) Presenting individual and community credit education programs, including credit and debt counseling; (2) Obtaining creditor cooperation in allowing... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5172 1993–94 |
Impaired insurers/notice ofDuties and penalties relating to the financial impairment of an insurer are imposed upon various persons. The chief executive officer is required to notify the Insurance Commissioner and the insurer's board if the insurer... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5173 1993–94 |
Gambling fund appropriationsProvides that money in the gambling revolving fund may be appropriated by a favorable vote of sixty percent of the members of the legislature. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5174 1993–94 |
Child support collectionThe Office of Support Enforcement is granted the cumulative authority to collect child support from an employer and impose a civil penalty when the employer interferes with collection efforts or colludes with the employee to... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5178 1993–94 |
Fireworks provisions revisedThe use and retail sale of "common fireworks" is prohibited in the state of Washington. Public fireworks displays continue to be authorized. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5202 1993–94 |
Hysterectomy/informed consntRequires the physicians to obtain a verbal and written informed consent. Requires insurers to consider cost implications of the requirement in establishing rates of provider payment. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5208 1993–94 |
Securities enforcementThe enforcement powers of the Director of the Department of Licensing are modified with regard to the securities industry. The director is authorized to censure or fine the securities company, or its officer, director, or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5234 1993–94 |
Vacancies in elective officeWhen a vacancy exists for one of three county commissioner positions, the vacancy is filled in accordance with Article II, Section 15 of the State Constitution. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5242 1993–94 |
Incest law revisions"Ancestor" includes direct lineal ancestors and aunts and uncles. "Descendant" means direct lineal descendants, adopted children, and stepchildren under 18 years of age. Incest in the first degree where one person is less than... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5259 1993–94 |
Retirement benefits portbltyThe cities of Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma may make their city retirement systems portable with the state's retirement systems if they adopt a resolution to do so by December 31, 1993. If a city adopts a resolution,... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5294 1993–94 |
LEOFF provisions recodifiedThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5325 1993–94 |
Gambling/liquor licensesDirects the liquor control board and the gambling commission to jointly adopt one set of application forms for persons seeking licenses from the two agencies. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5336 1993–94 |
Lottery/gambl comm approvalRequires approval by the Washington state gambling commission of any type of lottery commenced after October 1, 1992. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5374 1993–94 |
Hospice agencies licensureHospice agencies that do not receive fees for their services are exempt from licensure. Contributions provided by clients to hospices for their services are not considered fees. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5376 1993–94 |
Econ devel finance authorityRepeals provisions of chapter 43.163 RCW. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5377 1993–94 |
Legislative auditor/atty genThe authority of the Legislative Budget Committee to refer matters to the Attorney General is expanded to include any alleged act of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by a state officer or employee. The Attorney General... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5417 1993–94 |
Community action agenciesMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to implement a state-wide pilot program to demonstrate the effectiveness of case management as a tool to promote self-reliance for low-income individuals caught in chronic poverty.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5419 1993–94 |
Metropolitan park districtsThe board of commissioners of a metropolitan park district in a county with a population of 500,000 or more may submit a ballot proposition to the voters of the district authorizing the board of commissioners to be elected... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5420 1993–94 |
Health care reformProvides for voluntary formation of the state-wide health insurance purchasing pool. Designates the powers and duties of the insurance commissioner in designing and implementing the pool. Requires every carrier offering health... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5433 1993–94 |
Health care excellence awardCreates an award to honor and recognize cost-effective and quality health care services. Establishes application procedures. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5435 1993–94 |
Unlawful securities transactThe statute of limitations is extended to five years for civil actions based on fraudulent securities practices or violations of certain securities registration provisions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5456 1993–94 |
Prescription/insur coverageEach health plan offered to public employees and their dependents, disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, or health maintenance agreement that is issued or renewed after... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5458 1993–94 |
Drugs/insurance coverageDisability insurance companies, group disability insurance companies, health care service companies and health maintenance entities are prohibited from rejecting prescription claims based on the use of the drug, if the use is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5459 1993–94 |
Prescriptions/insur claimsDisability insurance companies, group disability insurance companies, health care service companies and health maintenance entities which have first approved, by any means, an individual prescription claim are prohibited from... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5460 1993–94 |
Pharmacist/cognitive serviceThe Medicaid program must establish a dollar value for cognitive services of pharmacists. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) may use an advisory committee to establish cognitive services fees. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |