Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1233 1995–96 |
Election canvassing boardsProvisions relating to designations of persons serving on a county canvassing board in lieu of a named county official are altered so that the named county official designates the person to take his or her position. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1407 1995–96 |
Maritime commissionThe Washington State Maritime Commission (WSMC) is authorized to conduct activities and make expenditures necessary for the transition of its services and contracts to the nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1452 1995–96 |
Metro park district taxesA metropolitan park district with a population of 150,000 or more (Tacoma) may submit a ballot proposition to the voters authorizing the protection of all or a portion of its $0.25 levy from prorationing by placing the levy... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1512 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to augment the adopt-a-highway program to include activities such as planting and maintaining vegetation, controlling weeds, removing graffiti and performing other roadside... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1039 1995–96 |
Citizn's commisn on salariesThe number of members on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is increased from 15 to 16. The additional member is added because there must be a citizen member from each congressional district,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 10, 1995 |
| HB 2224 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle/vessel lcnsingMopeds are considered vehicles except in the case of dealer licensing statutes. A formula is provided to determine annual snowmobile fuel usage. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2326 1993–94 |
Gasohol tax exemptionThe fuel tax exemption and credit for alcohol used as motor vehicle fuel is repealed. From May 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995, increased gas tax revenue resulting from the repeal is placed in the newly created gasohol exemption... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, 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 2760 1993–94 |
Transit systems/tax equalizaEffective with distributions to transit districts on January 1, 1996, sales and use tax equalization payments are made to transit agencies that collected less than 80 percent of the state per capita average in transit sales... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1928 1993–94 |
Regional transportation planThe duties of regional transportation planning organizations (RTPOs) are expanded to require: (a) preparation and adoption of a regional transportation strategy for the region, including addressing alternative transportation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2592 1993–94 |
Oversize vehicle permitsThe transfer or replacement fee for a log truck special overweight permit is increased from $5 to $14, thereby making the log truck permit fee consistent with other overweight permit transfer fees. Language is added to clarify... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2593 1993–94 |
Highway improvement fundingThe $10 million CERB bond authorization is amended to allow the shift of the remaining bond sales authority from the economic development account to the motor vehicle fund. In turn, the motor vehicle fund will, upon... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2628 1993–94 |
Blighted property condemnatnThe requirements are altered for a county, city, or town to condemn property that constitutes a blight on the surrounding neighborhood. Such property may be condemned if any two of the three factors mentioned above are met. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2629 1993–94 |
Junk vehiclesThe definition of a junk vehicle is changed in two ways. First, the requirement that a vehicle must be without a valid, current registration plate is deleted. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2707 1993–94 |
Transprtn improvemnt fundingA small city account (SCA) program that combines funding and programs contained in the TIA and the UATA programs is created. Costs currently charged to the UATA are distributed between all four TIB programs. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2909 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe issue and sale of $25 million in general obligation bonds is authorized for the implementation of the public-private initiatives program. Legislative | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2169 1993–94 |
Regional transit authoritiesCounty executives from counties within regional transit authority (RTA) boundaries are made eligible to be appointed as members of an RTA. Language is added providing that only board members, not including alternates or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2414 1993–94 |
Child passenger restraint syChildren under three years of age must be restrained by a restraint system that meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is secured in accordance with the restraint seat manufacturer's instructions.... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2334 1993–94 |
State historical societiesThe printing of educational publications of the state historical societies is excluded from this section's application and from any provisions of this chapter. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 1030 1993–94 |
City/town incorporationsThe minimum population of an area that may incorporate is increased from 300 to 1,000 and the additional restriction is retained that a city may not incorporate within five air miles of a city with a population of 15,000 or... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1045 1993–94 |
Working hours for minorsThe Department of Labor and Industries may not restrict the hours of work for minors aged 16 or 17 except as follows: During the school year, minors aged 16 or 17 may work no more than six hours on a school day preceding... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1093 1993–94 |
Local officials compensationCompensation established by a city or town governing body for its members, by a county legislative authority for its members, or a port commission for its members, must be stated in terms of a discrete dollar amount and may... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1097 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1106 1993–94 |
Political campaign signsMakes it unlawful to place a political campaign sign in the right of way or in the visual safety corridor of a public road. Provides for the prompt removal and destruction of signs in violation of the prohibition. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1172 1993–94 |
Students with disabilitiesInstitutions are required to provide one or more core services for disabled students. The service must be reasonably needed to accommodate the student's disability. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |