All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6140 1991–92 |
Traffic violator nonappearncThe provisions of RCW 46.64.020 which create a misdemeanor crime for driving with two or more notices of failure to appear or respond are re-enacted into a separate RCW section. There are no substantive changes made to the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 6199 1991–92 |
Boating offense compactThe compact provides that safety on waters is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of boats. It is the policy of each state to promote compliance with... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1003 1991–92 |
Prescription drug informatnThe Legislature finds that legend drugs may have adverse side effects. The Legislature also finds that patients need information from their health care provider and/or pharmacist in order to minimize or eliminate any adverse... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1015 1991–92 |
Local govt service agreemntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for local governments to enter into binding local government service... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1061 1991–92 |
Estate expense deductibilityWhen a spouse dies, the funeral and estate administration costs are payable out of the estate and may not be charged to the community share of the surviving spouse. Contracts for payment of funeral expenses are not affected,... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1073 1991–92 |
Voter regist/hi school studnWith the assistance of the Secretary of State and county auditors, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop a voter registration and education program for high school students. Information regarding the program... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1083 1991–92 |
Voluntary payroll deductionsThe Health Care Authority (HCA) is given authority to address this concern. Employees of state agencies may authorize payroll deduction only for insurance plans provided by or contracted for by the Health Care Authority (HCA). | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1085 1991–92 |
Credit union personnelNo director, officer, employee, or other agent of a credit union may have an interest in the purchase of credit union assets without the consent of a majority of disinterested directors of the credit union. The credit union... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1102 1991–92 |
Electric spa certificationHydromassage bathtubs may not be offered for sale or exchange unless the complete unit, the tub and the electrical equipment, is certified by an approved electrical products testing laboratory. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1116 1991–92 |
Financial responsiblty proofIndividuals may file a copy of an insurance identification card required by the mandatory insurance law as proof of financial responsibility. This option is not available to persons who knowingly provided false evidence of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1122 1991–92 |
Labor relations consultantsPublic sector labor relations consultants are required to register with the Office of the Secretary of State. Labor relations consultants are persons advising or representing public employers or labor organizations concerning... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1133 1991–92 |
Personal service contractsAn agency may procure personal services only if it documents that (1) the service is critical to agency responsibilities, or is mandated or authorized by the Legislature; (2) insufficient staffing or expertise is available in... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1153 1991–92 |
Littering penaltiesPenalties for littering are changed. Littering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1183 1991–92 |
Negligent driving provisionsThe crime of first-degree negligent driving is created. The crime consists of negligent driving while having consumed alcohol or drugs, but in an amount insufficient to constitute DWI. The penalties for first-degree negligent... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1186 1991–92 |
Uniform criminal penaltiesA penalty established by a city, town, or county for an act constituting a crime under a state statute cannot be less than the penalty prescribed by state statute. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1191 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2 1/2 percent loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. Single parents include participants in the Family Independence Program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1193 1991–92 |
Volunteer fire fighters compThe resolution that a board of commissioners of a fire protection district adopts authorizing one of its members to serve as a volunteer fire fighter need only be approved by a simple majority vote, instead of a unanimous... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1198 1991–92 |
Electrical facility locationThe authority to grant a franchise for electrical transmission lines on a right-of-way is expanded to include placing such lines under the right-of-way. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1205 1991–92 |
Forest fire fighting dutiesA public duty doctrine is established for the Department of Natural Resources when the department is acting in its fire fighting and suppression capacity. This duty is owed to the public in general and not to any individual or... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1207 1991–92 |
Contractor registrationPersons registering with the Department of Labor and Industries as contractors for the first time, or after a lapse of two years or more, may be required to attend an informational seminar on the laws and practices applicable... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1212 1991–92 |
School dist competitive bidsSchool districts' bid limits are raised. For purchases of furniture, equipment and supplies, (other than the purchase of books), quotations or telephone bids must be requested for purchases between $15,000 and $20,000. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1217 1991–92 |
Voter registrationA qualified but unregistered elector may register to vote in a primary or election after the close of the precinct registration files for that primary or election but not later than 15 days before the primary or election under... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |