All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5436 1991–92 |
Conservation areas/excise txThis tax is eliminated for any county which has not imposed the tax before the effective date of the act. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5437 1991–92 |
Domestic rel restrain orderThe hearing on a petition for a domestic violence protective order must be held within 21 days, instead of within 14 days, after the filing of the petition. Ex parte temporary orders are valid for 21 days. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5439 1991–92 |
Nigligent/inattentive drivngThe negligent driving statute is amended to include the operation of a vehicle anywhere in the state, excepting permissive use on private property. The penalty remains a misdemeanor; however, the maximum penalty is increased... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5440 1991–92 |
LOEFF early retirement allowModifies the retirement allowance reduction for early retirement of law enforcement officers and fire fighters. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5443 1991–92 |
Insurance holding companiesAn exchange or other acquisition of control of a domestic insurer may proceed if the commissioner fails to disapprove the transaction within 20 days of filing the statement. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5446 1991–92 |
Oil/gas lease moratoriumThe 1995 moratorium established in 1989 is extended to the year 2000. The term exploration is defined to mean reconnaissance, seismic or survey work related to gathering information about geologic features and formations... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5447 1991–92 |
Enhanced shellfish tax exempShellfish produced by aquatic farmers are not taxed. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5448 1991–92 |
PUD election proceduresThe signature petition requirement is limited to candidates for election to the board at the formation election. The nomination of a person for election at the formation election must be by at least 100 registered voters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5451 1991–92 |
Sewer/water district lawsMoneys collected by water and sewer districts may be deposited within three days after receipt. Sewer districts and water districts with more than 5000 customers that provide health, group, or life insurance to employees may... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5452 1991–92 |
Public assistance provisionsPublic assistance statutes are conformed to federal requirements and to current policies and practices by revising both the AFDC and the Food Stamp Employment and Training programs, including the following significant... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5453 1991–92 |
Balloon release prohibitionThe state Clean Air Act is amended to ban the intentional release, organizing a release, or intentionally causing a release within a 24-hour period, ten or more balloons inflated with a gas lighter than air. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5454 1991–92 |
Continuing medical educationThe Board of Medical Examiners is directed to draft rules allowing board approved activities relating to professional liability risk management which satisfy mandatory continuing education requirements. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5455 1991–92 |
Galactosemia screeningGalactosemia is included in the state's policy encouraging early detection and prevention of inherited disorders resulting in developmental disabilities or physical defects. The Department of Health (DOH) is directed to... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5459 1991–92 |
Steel jaw trap restrictionsProvides exceptions to the prohibition on the use of steel jaw traps. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5460 1991–92 |
Transuranic hazardous waste"Transuranic mixed hazardous waste" is defined as waste composed of both hazardous and transuranic radioactive components in concentrations greater than one hundred nanocuries per gram. A facility is prohibited from treating,... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5461 1991–92 |
NW low-level waste compactThe Washington representative on the compact committee is prohibited from authorizing access to the disposal site to states outside the northwest region unless the Legislature approves of the access through a concurrent resolution. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5462 1991–92 |
Out-of-region low-level wsteThe Washington representative to the Northwest Compact Committee may not approve waste from outside of the Northwest region unless the compact is modified to include a ban on exporting waste outside of the region. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5463 1991–92 |
School site-based councilsSchool district boards of directors may adopt policies establishing school site-based councils. The school district board of directors has the final authority to determine the powers and duties of the site-based council. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5467 1991–92 |
Liquor labeling/advertisingProhibits the board from establishing rules that impede interstate commerce or require state-specific labeling. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5468 1991–92 |
Students spouses/retirementAllows retirement benefits for spouses of students. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5469 1991–92 |
Contact lens prescriptionsThe definition of devices in the pharmacy statutes is amended to specifically include contact lenses. The Optometry and Dispensing Optician Practice Acts are amended to exempt pharmacies dispensing prescriptions for contact... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5470 1991–92 |
Facility land bankAuthorizes the department of general administration to purchase or receive real property to be held in trust in a facility land bank. Specifies circumstances when the land may be sold or exchanged. Creates a state lands... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5471 1991–92 |
Capital parking/transp progrThe general purpose is to give the Department of General Administration (GA) authority to develop parking and transportation management programs, ensure improved access to state offices by customers, employees, and visitors,... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5472 1991–92 |
Excess building rent receiptThe adjustment of billings at six-month intervals to reflect changes in actual costs relative to budget estimates is eliminated. The Director of General Administration shall return to the treasury at the close of each... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5479 1991–92 |
Yakima criminal justice faclMakes an appropriation of three million dollars to provide a grant to the city of Yakima for the construction of a new criminal justice facility. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |