Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Scott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2319 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsPART I HUMAN SERVICES: PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect . The Department of Health will coordinate and fund, with funds provided for this purpose, voluntary programs to help parents of... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 7, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 1090 1993–94 |
Privileged communicationsA law enforcement officer who is a designated peer support counselor shall not, without consent of the other officer making the communication, be compelled to testify in any judicial proceeding about any communication made by... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1159 1993–94 |
Whistleblower protectionThe definition of "retaliatory action" under the local government "whistleblower" statutes is amended to include hostile actions by another employee towards a whistleblower that were encouraged by a supervisor. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2601 1993–94 |
911 system fundingCounties are authorized to impose a 911 excise tax of up to $.25 per month per cellular telephone subscriber line. Counties implementing this tax must provide 60 days notice, and include in their ordinances a refund mechanism... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2377 1993–94 |
Optical imagingThe Uniform Photographic Copies of Business and Public Records as Evidence Act is amended to explicitly allow the use of optical imaging as a way of producing copies admissible as evidence. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1045 1993–94 |
Working hours for minorsThe Department of Labor and Industries may not restrict the hours of work for minors aged 16 or 17 except as follows: During the school year, minors aged 16 or 17 may work no more than six hours on a school day preceding... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1050 1993–94 |
Public servant obstructionMakes a violation of the prohibition against the knowing obstruction of a public servant a gross misdemeanor offense. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1052 1993–94 |
Handgun trigger-lock devicesRequires dealers to offer to sell a trigger-locking device to the purchaser of a handgun. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1060 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnAuthorizes the destruction of a firearm if it is not an antique as defined by RCW 9.41.150. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1070 1993–94 |
Crimes committed while armedIf an offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm while committing certain felonies, then the judge may increase the amount of time that is added to the presumptive sentence pursuant to the deadly weapon enhancement as... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1083 1993–94 |
Electrical contractors' licnThe minimum civil penalty for violation of this chapter is raised from $50 to $200. Electrical contractors cannot transfer licenses to unlicensed contractors, nor can they allow unlicensed electrical contractors to work with a... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1106 1993–94 |
Political campaign signsMakes it unlawful to place a political campaign sign in the right of way or in the visual safety corridor of a public road. Provides for the prompt removal and destruction of signs in violation of the prohibition. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1112 1993–94 |
Health insurance cancellatnIndividual disability policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1994, may be canceled or not renewed without the permission of the Insurance Commissioner, only when the individual has not paid the premium or through... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1116 1993–94 |
Home address confidentialityAuthorizes the employees to make a written request to have the records show the address of the employing agency instead of the home address. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1117 1993–94 |
LEOFF retirement/union repsRevises the definition of "employer" in RCW 41.26.030 to include the union representatives. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1145 1993–94 |
Public works bids requirmntsRequires a bidder on a public work to include in its bid the costs for its employees' industrial insurance coverage, unemployment compensation contributions, and workers' compensation coverage. Creates remedies for persons... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1146 1993–94 |
Public contractsIf a state agency or local government causes any construction, repair, or improvements, except ordinary maintenance, to be performed by a private party through a contract to rent or purchase at least 50 percent of the project,... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1147 1993–94 |
Public works contract bidsThe requirement for the state, cities, counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions to determine the lowest responsible bidder on public works projects is changed. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1148 1993–94 |
Public works contracts awardRequires contracts to be awarded to a contractor that can meet its financial obligations, produce a quality project, participate in a state-approved apprentice program, and comply with all laws pertaining to affirmative action. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1149 1993–94 |
Prevailing wage paymentProvides for the enforcement of the requirement to pay prevailing wages. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |