All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5572 1991–92 |
Administ search warrantsNoncriminal administrative search warrants are prohibited for private residences. An administrative search may only be conducted with the written consent of the occupant. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5580 1991–92 |
Child-care resource/referralCommunity-based child care resource and referral programs can seek funding through the office of the Child Care Resources Coordinator. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5581 1991–92 |
Community partnership progrmThe community partnership program is established within the Department of Community Development. The program director has the following responsibilities: solicit volunteer assistance; work with other agencies which rely on... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5590 1991–92 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 18 members by adding the State Actuary, a member of the State Patrol retirement system, and two additional legislators to represent all four caucuses. All voting board members... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5619 1991–92 |
Candidate filing feesWhen a candidate claims lack of sufficient assets or income to pay a required filing fee, additional information supporting the claim must be provided. The Secretary of State shall specify by rule the additional information... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5635 1991–92 |
Advanced nurse practitionersThe Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Board is established. The ARNP board has regulatory authority over the prescriptive authority, the practice of minor surgery and the dispensing of drugs by ARNPs, including... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5639 1991–92 |
Pacific NW export assistanceThe Pacific Northwest Export Assistance Project is administered by the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center as a separate branch for accounting and auditing purposes. The project is restricted to assisting small... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5640 1991–92 |
Alternate teacher certifictnThe State Board of Education shall establish an alternate teacher certificate that will allow eligible persons to qualify for initial teacher certification by completing one quarter of teacher education classes and two years... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5721 1991–92 |
Government liability limitsThe state and all of its political subdivisions are granted immunity from civil liability for damages caused by, or related to, the planning and design for construction, improvement, traffic control devices or signing of a... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5731 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5768 1991–92 |
Railroad rights of wayIf land adjoining an abandoned railroad right of way is offered for sale, the occupant of such property must be offered a right of first refusal to purchase the property at fair market value. If the holder of the right of... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5771 1991–92 |
Utility service paymentMunicipal electric or water utility services are required to be charged to the person receiving the service. Liens against the property of a landlord are prohibited for the failure of a tenant to pay for services. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5818 1991–92 |
Property tax assessmentThe county legislative authority may provide that property be assessed at a level that is lower than 100 percent of fair market value for local property taxes. The state levy is not affected. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5845 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment taxationA tax is imposed on the retail sale or use of adult entertainment materials and services at the rate of 18.5 percent. The tax is in addition to the 6.5 percent retail sales tax on adult entertainment materials. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5858 1991–92 |
Actions against contractorsA construction worker injured at a construction site, or their beneficiary may not sue a contractor or the contractor's employee causing the injury if the contractor had joint supervision and control over the premises with the... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5860 1991–92 |
Indian gaming compacts revieThe Joint Legislative Committee on Indian Gaming Compacts is created to review proposed compacts. The committee consists of the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader and the... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5863 1991–92 |
Rail freight property acquisReferences within the code relating to Department of Transportation management of abandoned rail lines are updated to reflect the 1990 legislative changes. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5878 1991–92 |
Replacement vehicle tire feeThe Department of Ecology is authorized to make grants to other state agencies for projects that involve recycling of or energy production from waste tires. | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5891 1991–92 |
Woodstove restrictionsPersons over 62 years old who burn wood as a source of heat in their residences are exempt from certain provisions of state and local woodstove burning bans. The exemptions from the woodstove burning bans apply to the first... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5925 1991–92 |
Federal forestry actThe Department of Natural Resources shall propose alternative rules to implement the federal Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990. The alternative rules will be designed to minimize the economic impact... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5940 1991–92 |
Electronic gambling devicesThe state lottery is prohibited from using electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which do not require a printed ticket. The authorization for charitable casino nights is eliminated. | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5958 1991–92 |
Vital records fee structureThe department shall establish fees for copies or record searches by rule at a level sufficient to operate the vital records program on a self-sufficient basis. Fee revenue shall be deposited in the state general fund. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5993 1991–92 |
Income limits/non-prof homesFor purposes of the property tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the aging, the maximum income limit of residents of nonprofit homes for the aging is increased from the income limit for property tax relief from regular... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6002 1991–92 |
Volunteer service/immunityVolunteers, including unpaid directors, officers, or trustees, are immune from civil liability for their acts or omissions which result in damage or injury. The volunteer must have been performing services for a nonprofit... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |