Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Silver
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1317 1991–92 |
Oxygen tax exemptionThe exemption for medically prescribed oxygen is expanded to include purchase or rental of oxygen concentrator, oxygen enricher, liquid oxygen, and gaseous, bottled oxygen systems. The oxygen system must be purchased or rented... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1329 1991–92 |
Special services demo projtsThe intent of the bill is to encourage school districts to develop innovative special services demonstration projects that use resources efficiently and increase student learning. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2048 1991–92 |
Older physicians license feeThe board by rule is authorized to establish a "retired active license" for retired physicians or physician assistants who wish to practice medicine on an emergent or intermittent basis. The Secretary of Health is to establish... | John Moyer (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1780 1991–92 |
Criminal offender work crewsThe definition of partial confinement is modified to include "work crew" as an intermediate sentencing option. Courts can impose an obligation on selected felony offenders to participate in supervised work crews. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1830 1991–92 |
Child's statement admissbltyThe child hearsay statute is amended to clarify that it is applicable to criminal proceedings against juveniles. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1051 1991–92 |
Student exchange organizatnsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is responsible for maintaining a registry of international student exchange organizations that place students in Washington public schools. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 128, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1401 1991–92 |
Taxpayers' rights/responsbltTaxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2069 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur chargesAn employer's experience rating account will not be charged for benefits paid to its part-time employees who are receiving unemployment benefits. This applies only during the time an employer continues to employ the claimant. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1352 1991–92 |
L&I confidential informationInformation obtained by the Department of Labor and Industries through consultation or training services offered to an employer at the employer's request is confidential and not open to public inspection. However, employers... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1151 1991–92 |
Intoxication standardsThe alcohol concentration standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. That is, a person under the age of 21 commits the crime of DWI if he or she drives with 0.04 grams or more of alcohol per 210 liters of... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| HB 1270 1991–92 |
State retirement systemNon-substantive changes are made to the RCW sections pertaining to PERS, TRS, LEOFF, WSPRS, JRS and Judges. Two types of sections are repealed: (1) outdated sections where limited benefits were given in the past and no longer... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 2073 1991–92 |
Controlled substance saleThe crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1511 1991–92 |
Domestic violence victimsThe effective date of the 1990 law is again postponed. The law will become effective on April 19, 1991. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 1, 1991 |