All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5644 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment regulatnA new chapter is created for the regulation of adult entertainment businesses. Every owner, operator or manager of an adult entertainment business is required to obtain a business license from the Department of Licensing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5661 1991–92 |
Nonprofit corp/B&O tax dedctA deduction is authorized from the business and occupation tax by nonprofit corporations for payments and contributions from public entities for the promotion of conventions, tourism, or economic development. The bill applies... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5666 1991–92 |
Salmon/steelhead protectionThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife shall remove or destroy nonendangered marine mammals which prey upon salmon or steelhead. The departments shall pursue all available options to gain authority to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5699 1991–92 |
Leasehold interests/tax exmpLeasehold interests held by lessees who would meet the requirements for a senior citizen property tax exemption if the property were owned by the lessees shall receive a leasehold excise tax exemption of an equal percentage. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5702 1991–92 |
Caseload forecastingThe redesignated Economic, Revenue and Caseload Forecast Council employs the caseload forecast supervisor. The caseload forecast supervisor prepares an official, an optimistic and a pessimistic caseload forecast four times each year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5746 1991–92 |
Environ protectn requiremntsThe Department of Ecology may designate one or more employees as a technical assistance officer, and organize them into one or more technical assistance units. Their duties are to provide technical assistance for the voluntary... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5759 1991–92 |
Funeral establishmnt regultnThe funeral directors and embalmers account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. All fees received by the Department of Licensing for activities related to the licensing and registration of funeral directors and... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5780 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/job transitionThe Legislature intends to expand services to developmentally disabled secondary school graduates within available resources. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5807 1991–92 |
Water rights transfersA right to groundwater that can be used only on a seasonal basis may be transferred or changed to a right that can be used throughout the year without loss of priority. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5810 1991–92 |
Affordable housingThe Legislature finds that there is a tremendous need for new housing resources and that there are benefits to permitting the creation of second-family residential units on existing single-family lots. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5812 1991–92 |
Delinquent property taxesProvisions on the payment of taxes on property shall be applied separately for the amount that 1993 taxes do not exceed 150 percent of 1992 taxes and for the remaining amount. Taxes payable in 1993 over 150 percent of taxes... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5848 1991–92 |
Homestead exemptionThe homestead exemption amount is increased to $35,000. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5923 1991–92 |
Property insur loss adjustmtThe term "actual cash value" means the cost of replacement less such depreciation that is properly applicable unless the term is otherwise defined in the property insurance contract. For purposes of the actual cash value... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5929 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionMeals sold by nonprofit organizations for fundraising purposes are exempt from B&O taxes and sales and use taxes if the meals are served no more than once a week. The $1,000 income limit for bazaars and rummage sale is eliminated. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5935 1991–92 |
Rural mailbox destructionA person is guilty of malicious mischief in the second degree if he knowingly and maliciously causes physical damage or destroys a mailbox. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6011 1991–92 |
Desert Storm veteran beneftsThe general definition of "period of war" is expanded to include the period beginning on August 2, 1990 and ending on an undetermined date, designated as "Desert Storm" or any operation following from it. A similar change is... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6013 1991–92 |
Archaeologicl res/oil spillsArchaeological resources shall be included in all state comprehensive spill prevention and response activities. The state Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation shall assist in the identification of areas and... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6015 1991–92 |
Bottled water regulationBottled water must conform with federal and state labeling laws. Bottled water must be labeled in compliance with the definitions and standards of the act. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6022 1991–92 |
Intrntl marketing centerThe IMPACT program is reestablished at Washington State University with a new sunset date of June 30, 1996. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6031 1991–92 |
Poison info center authorityThe services of the four existing poison information centers are consolidated into a single nonprofit center. Current law specifying the activities of poison information centers is repealed, and the new responsibilities of the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6035 1991–92 |
Basic health plan transferThe Basic Health Plan (BHP) is granted explicit statutory authority to charge an administrative fee to the enrollee to cover the costs of the plan. In negotiating contracts with managed health care plans, the administrator of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6037 1991–92 |
Health care insurance claimsAll private health insurance carriers in Washington have to use the HCFA 1500 form, or its successor, or the UB 82 form, or its successor, after January 1, 1994. The state agencies that pay for health care have to adopt those... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6047 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon licensesA task force of commercial fishermen is created in order to make recommendations to the Legislature on a fishing gear reduction plan by January, 1993. The task force is to address the need for minimum poundage requirements for... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6051 1991–92 |
Infants exposed to drugsThe legislative intent finds that early identification and medical treatment for infants affected by probable drug exposure can reduce long-term medical and developmental disabilities. The University of Washington shall... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6052 1991–92 |
Coastal crab fishery studyThe Washington Department of Fisheries, along with the states of Oregon and California, shall conduct a coastal dungeness crab fishing study through the auspices of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The study is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |