All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6103 1991–92 |
Electronic monitoringIn an order granting probation for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, after consideration of the defendant's ability to pay, the court may order the defendant to pay for the costs of electronic monitoring imposed as a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6133 1991–92 |
Board of education membershpThe State Board of Education is comprised of one member from each congressional district, one member representing private schools, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Each member shall be elected for four-year terms. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6155 1991–92 |
Milk marketing ordersFor purposes of the Milk Pooling and Pricing Act, the definition of milk is limited to milk from cows. The definition of milk dealer is amended to include only those plants which process milk from cows and which actually... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6184 1991–92 |
Real estate brokers/salesThe Director of Licensing is required to institute a program of real estate education that includes the establishment of minimum levels of ongoing education for licensees and the development and implementation of curricula... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 92, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6212 1991–92 |
Fruit commission assessmentsThe cap on the assessment that may be levied by the Tree Fruit Commission on producers of soft tree fruit is increased from $12 to $18 per 2,000 pounds of fruit except for cherries and pears. The cap for cherries is increased... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6213 1991–92 |
Special election datesThe designated day for the conduct of special elections in the month of May is the third Tuesday. In a presidential election year, if a presidential preference primary is scheduled in February, March, April or May, the date on... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6221 1991–92 |
West. Wash. pheasant huntingA full season western Washington pheasant permit is valid for a maximum of ten pheasants. A juvenile pheasant permit is valid for a maximum of five pheasants. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6226 1991–92 |
Firemen's pension fundThe Municipal Firemen's Pension Board is authorized to invest funds held by it in any type of security in which cities, towns, counties and other specified state and local governmental units are authorized to invest. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6241 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org life insuranceThe definition of a life insurance contract insurable interest is extended to certain qualifying nonprofit organizations. The Insurance Commissioner is granted rule-making authority to exempt 501 C-3 corporations existing less... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6270 1991–92 |
Munic criminal justice acctThe legislation makes the current statute consistent with the current distribution methods used by the State Treasurer for high crime cities. Moneys not distributed under the 200 percent category because of the cap are... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6276 1991–92 |
District judges compensationWhen vacating office, a district judge may receive remuneration for unused leave at a rate equal to one day's pay for each full day of accrued leave. Unused sick leave is compensated at a rate of one day's pay for each four... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6289 1991–92 |
Fax/phone use at hearingsIf possible, a rule-making agency must accept comments by telefacsimile transmission or telephonic communication if suitable equipment is available. Appropriate telephone numbers must be included in the notice of a rule... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6292 1991–92 |
Brewer and winery salesLicensed brewers are authorized to obtain a beer or wine retailers' license for on-premise consumption at the brewery or domestic winery. The alcoholic beverages that are not produced by the brewery are required to be... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6295 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA court may require a person who is convicted of a DWI or who enters a deferred prosecution program to attend a DWI victims impact panel. The victims impact panel is an educational program focusing on the emotional, physical,... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6306 1991–92 |
Puget Island ferryThe reimbursement limit of $1,000 per month is eliminated thereby allowing the county to receive 80 percent of the operating deficit each month. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6321 1991–92 |
Whistleblower programsThe terms "improper governmental action," "local government," "retaliatory action," and "emergency" are defined. Every local government employee has the right to report information concerning improper governmental actions. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6326 1991–92 |
Award for excellenceRecipients selecting the academic grant shall be reimbursed for tuition and fees up to 45 quarter and 30 semester credits. A single rate of reimbursement per credit hour is established and shall not exceed the resident,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6328 1991–92 |
Higher ed bid proceduresFormal sealed bidding is not necessary for purchases not exceeding $15,000 by state institutions of higher education in which the funding for the purchases is from grants, contracts, gifts or continuing education. Competitive... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6329 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsChapter 19.62 RCW is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6339 1991–92 |
Class F wine retailers licenThe Liquor Control Board's statutory prohibition on issuing class F restricted wine retailer's license in counties with populations of less than 300,000 is removed. A class F restricted wine retailer's license may be issued in... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6351 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsRCW 37.16.020 and RCW 37.16.130 are repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6427 1991–92 |
Unauthorized mailingsIf unsolicited goods or services are provided to a person, the person may accept the goods or services as gifts. A good or service is considered unsolicited unless the person specifically requested, in an affirmative manner,... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2212 1991–92 |
Holocaust study requirementEvery public high school is encouraged to include a unit of instruction on the Holocaust. The instruction may also include other examples of genocide from ancient and modern history. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2261 1991–92 |
Pension board membershipsThe required membership of firemen's pension boards is revised to allow retired members of the firemen's retirement system to be elected to and to vote on the election of the boards. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |