Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Richard King
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1629 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceChiropractic is defined as an alternative health care practice. The chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include nonspinal procedures, including manipulation of extremities complementary to or preparatory to a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1986 1991–92 |
Dev disabled rights protectnThe Governor must designate an agency for the protection and advocacy of the rights of developmentally disabled and mentally ill individuals. The designated agency must be independent of any agency that provides treatment or... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1120 1991–92 |
Horse racing receiptsAmendments are made to provisions in the horse racing code relating to: the pari-mutuel tax; the distribution of revenues; wagers on exotic races; satellite locations; and ex officio members of the Horse Racing Commission. The... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 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 1416 1991–92 |
Game fish mitigationWhere the Department of Wildlife is recommending or requiring game fish stocking as a condition of an environmental permit or license, then the department shall specify the pounds, numbers, species, stock and/or race of... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1534 1991–92 |
Sexual assault investigationThe Criminal Justice Training Commission is to offer a yearly training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for prosecutors, police officers, public defenders, and victim advocates. The training must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1172 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathway and bus stop improvement program and council are established. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 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 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1572 1991–92 |
Salmon for consumption labelFresh or frozen salmon that is offered for retail sale must be labeled and advertised showing the common name of the salmon species, whether it is farm raised salmon or commercially caught salmon and whether it is domestic or... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2163 1991–92 |
Assault on law officer/agentThe director of the Department of Wildlife shall revoke for 10 years all licenses and privileges extended under Title 77 of a person convicted of assault on a state wildlife agent, or other law enforcement officer assisting... | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, 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 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, 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 1208 1991–92 |
Forest fire suppresson cmpctThe Interstate Forest Fire Suppression Compact is enacted. The compact becomes valid when any two of the three states of Washington, Idaho and Oregon have enacted the compact into law. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1054 1991–92 |
Abuse reporting provisionsReports of abuse or neglect are made when the victim is currently a person subject to the reporting requirement. Mandatory reporting shall apply in cases where the individual is under 18 years of age or is an adult dependent... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1112 1991–92 |
Environmental interpretationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is given the authority to provide environmental interpretive activities for visitors to state parks that: (1) explain ecosystems; (2) explain the effect of human needs, behaviors, and... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1206 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance paymntsA worker or beneficiary is given the right to appeal an order by the department or self-insurer assessing an overpayment of benefits to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1355 1991–92 |
Indust safety/health violtnsThe maximum penalty for an employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act is increased from $50,000 to $70,000 for each violation. The employer must be assessed a minimum penalty... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1723 1991–92 |
Excellence in higher ed fundThe Washington Fund for Excellence in Higher Education Program is established. The program is designed to encourage colleges and universities to work together to address specific system problems. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 2187 1991–92 |
Nonprofit orgs tax exemptnsAny public benefit nonprofit organization is exempt from paying B&O tax and from collecting sales taxes on amounts received from fundraising auctions if the organization does not conduct more than one auction per year and the... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| HB 1244 1991–92 |
Industrl insurnce paymentsThe Employment Security Department and the Department of Labor and Industries are directed to investigate the practice by some construction contractors of avoiding employer obligations under industrial insurance and... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1915 1991–92 |
Mental health programs/emplyExisting Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements regarding community mental health programs are expanded to include employment services. Employment services include supported employment, transitional work,... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1200 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsThe authority for physical therapists to treat patients directly and without the necessity of a prior consultation or periodic review is continued indefinitely. The board is directed to determine the standards of appropriate care. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 15, 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 |