All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5207 1991–92 |
Timber development corporatnEstablishes the corporation with the capacity to respond to the market development, industrial retooling, and entrepreneurial development needs of timber-dependent communities. Provides that the board of directors of the... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5208 1991–92 |
Unemployed forest prod wrkrsSpecifies the required elements of the program. Authorizes unemployed forest workers to attend institutions of higher learning without paying tuition and fees. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5211 1991–92 |
Hunting dog training areaProposes the facility to be developed on property deeded to the state for such purposes. Establishes an advisory committee to assist in the planning and development of the facility. Makes an appropriation of forty-five... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5212 1991–92 |
L & I confidential informatnProvides that employer identity, employee identity, and personal identifiers of voluntary participants in research, experiments, and demonstrations shall be deemed confidential. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5214 1991–92 |
Nursing facilities reviewState statutory references to ICFs are eliminated placing all such facilities under state and federal skilled nursing facility requirements. Current state statutes requiring 30 and 60 day nursing home placement reviews are deleted. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5215 1991–92 |
Indust safety/health violtnsIncreases civil penalties for industrial safety and health violations. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5216 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance coveragProvides that employment means personal service performed for wages or under contract, written or oral, express or implied. Specifies the types of situations where personal services are not considered employment. Repeals RCW 51.12.115. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5217 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance taxesA successor will not be liable for taxes owed by a former operator if that successor gives written notice of the acquisition to the Department of Labor and Industries, and no assessment against the former operator is issued... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5218 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance paymntsA worker or beneficiary is given the right to appeal an order by the department or self-insurer assessing an overpayment of benefits to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5222 1991–92 |
State retirement systemReorganizes chapter 41.26 RCW, Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system; chapter 41.32 RCW, Teachers' retirement; and chapter 41.40 RCW, Washington public employees' retirement system. Places those... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5223 1991–92 |
Retirement service creditDeclares a retirement policy and intent that: (1) The retirement systems of the state shall provide similar benefits where possible. (2) Persons hired into eligible positions shall accrue service credit for all service... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5224 1991–92 |
Public retirement provisionsRevises the method for deductions from the salary of a member of the state legislature or a state official eligible for the combined pension and annuity provided by RCW 41.32.497 or 41.32.498. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5227 1991–92 |
Drug testing/officials/emplyRequires a person to submit to a drug test within twenty days after filing a candidacy for a state elected office. Provides that rules for the test shall be adopted by the public disclosure commission. Requires elected... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5229 1991–92 |
Pacific cod fishery closureA Pacific cod spawning zone closure is created in the Agate Pass area at the north end of Bainbridge Island. It is unlawful to retain Pacific cod for personal use in marine waters south of Port Townsend for a period of five years. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5230 1991–92 |
State building leasesThe Director of General Administration must ensure that all real property leases comply with the competitive process for state purchases, whereby the contract goes to the lowest responsible bidder. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5232 1991–92 |
Real estate brokerage commsnUpon receipt of a specified notice by a real estate broker involved in the same real estate transaction, a closing agent is prohibited from disbursing any real estate commission stemming from the transaction and is required to... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5233 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksIn awarding public contracts for public works, a state agency or local government must award a public works contract to the lowest responsible resident contractor whose bid does not exceed the bid of the lowest nonresident contractor. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5234 1991–92 |
Educational excellence progPART I - REACH FOR EXCELLENCE GRANT PROGRAM The State Board of Education (SBE) establishes the REACH FOR EXCELLENCE grant program to assist schools and school districts in local efforts to improve student learning and skills... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5235 1991–92 |
Fair start programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes a voluntary grant program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs and services for children in preschool through grade six. The name of... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5236 1991–92 |
HIV testing/sex offendersAll persons who are charged with the commission of a sexual offense under Chapter 9A.44 RCW shall be tested for the HIV antibody. The court shall, at the time of the alleged offender's first appearance, order the testing to be... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5238 1991–92 |
Earthquake prepardness/schlsSchool districts must adopt by January 1, 1992, an earthquake preparedness policy that provides for: (1) training all students and staff in earthquake safety and earthquake hazard mitigation procedures; (2) a minimum of twice... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5239 1991–92 |
Extending the school yearSCHOOL YEAR FOR STUDENTS: Beginning with the 1992-93 school year, students would attend school for a minimum of 181 equivalent school days. The state-funded school year would be 181 days, a one-day increase over the current... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5240 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. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5242 1991–92 |
Sales and use tax collectorsCompensation is authorized for persons collecting state and local retail sales and use taxes in an amount equal to 3-1/2 percent of the taxes collected. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |